John Henry Curtis1

M, b. January 1870
FatherJames Thomas Curtis1 b. May 1836
MotherDicey Crouch1 b. 1836, d. 1891
Last Edited10 Apr 2009
Birth*John Henry Curtis was born in January 1870 at Pope, Arkansas.2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 9 August 1870 Independence Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of James Thomas Curtis and Dicey Crouch; page 400, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $250, 6 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusJohn Henry Curtis appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 Wilson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of James Thomas Curtis and Dicey Crouch; page 126B, occupation farmer, 8 children at home; George McClure was boarding with them.3 
Marriage*John Henry Curtis married Sarah Bethena Helton on 19 January 1891 at Pope, Arkansas.4 
Census*John Henry Curtis and Sarah Bethena Helton appeared on the census of 18 January 1900 at Jackson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, ED 182, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 10 years, 2 children, 2 living.5 
CensusJohn Henry Curtis and Sarah Bethena Helton appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 at Jackson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, ED 90, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 19 years, 7 children, 4 living.6 
CensusJohn Henry Curtis and Sarah Bethena Helton appeared on the census of 26 January 1920 at Independence Twp., Pope, Arkansas, ED 99, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 daughter and mother-in-law at home.7 

Family

Sarah Bethena Helton b. Sep 1869, d. 24 Nov 1938
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1870-1900.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  4. [S1782] Pope County Clerk, Pope County, Arkansas Marriage Records, Book F, page 506.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

James Albert Curtis1

M, b. November 1868, d. after 1931
FatherJames Thomas Curtis1 b. May 1836
MotherDicey Crouch1 b. 1836, d. 1891
Last Edited3 May 2016
Birth*James Albert Curtis was born in November 1868 at Pope, Arkansas.2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 9 August 1870 Independence Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of James Thomas Curtis and Dicey Crouch; page 400, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $250, 6 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusJames Albert Curtis appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 Wilson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of James Thomas Curtis and Dicey Crouch; page 126B, occupation farmer, 8 children at home; George McClure was boarding with them.3 
Marriage*James Albert Curtis married Mary Jane Williams on 17 September 1887 at Pope, Arkansas; by J.H. Treadwell, O.D.M; James of Caglesville, Mary of Scottsville.4 
Census*James Albert Curtis and Mary Jane Williams appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 at Jackson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, ED 182, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 13 years, 7 children, 5 living.5 
CensusJames Albert Curtis and Mary Jane Williams appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 at Jackson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, ED 90, sheet 10A, married 23 years, 12 children, 10 living.6 
CensusJames Albert Curtis and Mary Jane Williams appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 at Jackson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, ED 100, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 10 children at home.7 
CensusJames Albert Curtis appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Clark Twp., Pope, Arkansas, ED 6, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, widowed, 2 children and his sister Mary at home.8 
Death*He died after 1931; no further record.9 

Family

Mary Jane Williams b. Apr 1869, d. 13 Jul 1928
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1870-1900.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  4. [S1782] Pope County Clerk, Pope County, Arkansas Marriage Records, Book F, page 290.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  9. [S2313] Vickie Tiller Mason, "Descendants of Hillary Curtis of Pope County, Arkansas", Ancestral File.

Louisa E. Curtis1

F, b. 1870, d. between 1871 and 1879
FatherJames Thomas Curtis1 b. May 1836
MotherDicey Crouch1 b. 1836, d. 1891
Last Edited12 Mar 2009
Birth*Louisa E. Curtis was born in 1870 at Pope, Arkansas.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 9 August 1870 Independence Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of James Thomas Curtis and Dicey Crouch; page 400, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $250, 6 children at home.1 
DeathAp*Louisa E. Curtis appears to have died or disappeared between 1871 and 1879 at Pope, Arkansas, not present in 1880 census.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Louisiana Catherine Branch1

F, b. 14 November 1854, d. 1 December 1883
Last Edited10 Apr 2009
Birth*Louisiana Catherine Branch was born on 14 November 1854 at Arkansas.1,2,3 
Married Name As of 26 December 1869,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married George Thomas (Black Tom) Curtis, son of Bilbray Curtis and Elizabeth Curtis, on 26 December 1869 at Pope, Arkansas; by J.K. Braudaway.1 
Census*Louisiana Catherine Branch and George Thomas (Black Tom) Curtis appeared on the census of 22 August 1870 at North Fork Twp., Pope, Arkansas, page 422, occupation farmer, renting, just married.2 
CensusLouisiana Catherine Branch and George Thomas (Black Tom) Curtis appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 at Independence Twp., Pope, Arkansas, page 10C, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.4 
Death*Louisiana Catherine Branch died on 1 December 1883 at Pope, Arkansas, at age 29; buried at Forks of Creek Cemetery.5 

Family

George Thomas (Black Tom) Curtis b. Nov 1848, d. 10 Apr 1924
Children

Citations

  1. [S1782] Pope County Clerk, Pope County, Arkansas Marriage Records, Book D, page 219.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Forks of Creek Cemetery in Pope County.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  5. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Forks of Creek Cemetery.
  6. [S1799] Catherine Burr, "My Ancestors . . . and Other Families", Ancestral File.

Rhoda Rebecca Hurst Williams1

F, b. September 1847, d. 14 June 1921
Last Edited30 Mar 2009
Birth*Rhoda Rebecca Hurst Williams was born in September 1847 at Alabama; married first Jeremiah Williams.1,2 
Married Name As of 23 April 1885,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married George Thomas (Black Tom) Curtis, son of Bilbray Curtis and Elizabeth Curtis, on 23 April 1885 at Pope, Arkansas.1 
Census*Rhoda Rebecca Hurst Williams and George Thomas (Black Tom) Curtis appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 at Independence Twp., Pope, Arkansas, ED 181, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 14 years, 2 children at home.2 
CensusRhoda Rebecca Hurst Williams and George Thomas (Black Tom) Curtis appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at Independence Twp., Pope, Arkansas, ED 89, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 26 years, Rhoda reported 9 children, 8 living.3 
CensusRhoda Rebecca Hurst Williams and George Thomas (Black Tom) Curtis appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 at Independence Twp., Pope, Arkansas, ED 99, sheet 1A, no occupation, living with Gabriel.4 
Death*Rhoda Rebecca Hurst Williams died on 14 June 1921 at Pope, Arkansas, at age 73; buried at Forks of Creek Cemetery.5 

Family

George Thomas (Black Tom) Curtis b. Nov 1848, d. 10 Apr 1924
Children

Citations

  1. [S1782] Pope County Clerk, Pope County, Arkansas Marriage Records, Book F, page 164.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Forks of Creek Cemetery in Pope County.

Mary Curtis1

F, b. January 1874
FatherJames Thomas Curtis1 b. May 1836
MotherDicey Crouch1 b. 1836, d. 1891
Last Edited15 Apr 2009
Birth*Mary Curtis was born in January 1874 at Pope, Arkansas.2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 Wilson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of James Thomas Curtis and Dicey Crouch; page 126B, occupation farmer, 8 children at home; George McClure was boarding with them.1 
Married Name As of 30 May 1895,her married name was Coffman.3,4 
Marriage*Mary Curtis married William Coffman on 30 May 1895 at Appleton, Pope, Arkansas; by F.F. Church, J.P.3,4 
CensusMary Curtis and William Coffman appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 at Jackson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, ED 182, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, renting, married 5 years, 3 children, 2 living.5 
Census*Mary Curtis and William Coffman appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at Griffin Twp., Pope, Arkansas, ED 85, sheet 4B, occupation farm laborer, renting, married 15 years, 8 children, 5 living.6 
Census*Mary Curtis appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Clark Twp., Pope, Arkansas, ED 6, sheet 5B, no occupation, widowed, 2 children and a grandson, living with her brother James.3 

Family

William Coffman b. Dec 1869, d. Aug 1913
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  4. [S1782] Pope County Clerk, Pope County, Arkansas Marriage Records, Book G, page 210.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Susan R. Curtis1

F, b. 1874
FatherJames Thomas Curtis1 b. May 1836
MotherDicey Crouch1 b. 1836, d. 1891
Last Edited1 Mar 2012
Birth*Susan R. Curtis was born in 1874 at Pope, Arkansas.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 Wilson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of James Thomas Curtis and Dicey Crouch; page 126B, occupation farmer, 8 children at home; George McClure was boarding with them.1 
NoteB* No Pope County marriage record.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1782] Pope County Clerk, Pope County, Arkansas Marriage Records.

David W. Curtis1

M, b. January 1880
FatherJames Thomas Curtis1 b. May 1836
MotherDicey Crouch1 b. 1836, d. 1891
Last Edited14 Apr 2009
Birth*David W. Curtis was born in January 1880 at Pope, Arkansas.2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 Wilson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of James Thomas Curtis and Dicey Crouch; page 126B, occupation farmer, 8 children at home; George McClure was boarding with them.1 
(Witness) CensusDavid W. Curtis appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 Jackson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of James Thomas Curtis; ED 182, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, renting, widowed, 3 children at home; gave place of birth as Mississippi, parents born in Alabama.3 
MarriageDavid W. Curtis married Sue A. Morris on 4 May 1901 at Retta, Pope, Arkansas; by W.S. Curtis, J.P.4 
NoteB* No further record for David Curtis after 1901. 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  4. [S1782] Pope County Clerk, Pope County, Arkansas Marriage Records, Book H, page 68.

Nancy Rosetta (Rosie) Curtis1,2

F, b. January 1880, d. circa 1923
FatherJames Thomas Curtis3 b. May 1836
MotherDicey Crouch3 b. 1836, d. 1891
Last Edited16 Apr 2009
Birth*Nancy Rosetta (Rosie) Curtis was born in January 1880 at Pope, Arkansas.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 Wilson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of James Thomas Curtis and Dicey Crouch; page 126B, occupation farmer, 8 children at home; George McClure was boarding with them.3 
(Witness) CensusNancy Rosetta (Rosie) Curtis appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 Jackson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of James Thomas Curtis; ED 182, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, renting, widowed, 3 children at home; gave place of birth as Mississippi, parents born in Alabama.4 
Married Name As of 9 March 1904,her married name was Williams.5 
Marriage*Nancy Rosetta (Rosie) Curtis married Mitchell Daniel Williams on 9 March 1904 at Reata, Pope, Arkansas; by J. C. Vaughn.5 
Census*Nancy Rosetta (Rosie) Curtis and Mitchell Daniel Williams appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 at Clark Twp., Pope, Arkansas, ED 80, sheet 8B, occupation farm laborer, renting, married 6 years, 3 children, 3 living.6 
Death*Nancy Rosetta (Rosie) Curtis died circa 1923 at Oklahoma.2 

Family

Mitchell Daniel Williams b. 27 Mar 1876, d. c 1917
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
  2. [S1818] e-mail address, "Dickinson/Thompson Family Trees", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  5. [S1782] Pope County Clerk, Pope County, Arkansas Marriage Records, Book I, page 123.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

George V. Paine1

M, b. 1809
Last Edited29 Mar 2009
Birth*George V. Paine was born in 1809 at Tennessee.1 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Curtis between 1861 and 1870 at Arkansas.1 
Census*George V. Paine and Elizabeth Curtis appeared on the census of 31 August 1870 at Dover P.O., Liberty Twp., Pope, Arkansas, page 409, second marriage, 4 Curtis daughters at home.1 

Family

Elizabeth Curtis b. c 1820

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870.

King Curtis1

M, b. February 1883
FatherJames Thomas Curtis1 b. May 1836
MotherDicey Crouch1 b. 1836, d. 1891
Last Edited12 Mar 2009
Birth*King Curtis was born in February 1883 at Pope, Arkansas.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 Jackson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of James Thomas Curtis; ED 182, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, renting, widowed, 3 children at home; gave place of birth as Mississippi, parents born in Alabama.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Fannie Elizabeth Curtis1

F, b. July 1884, d. 1954
FatherGeorge Thomas (Black Tom) Curtis1 b. Nov 1848, d. 10 Apr 1924
MotherRhoda Rebecca Hurst Williams1 b. Sep 1847, d. 14 Jun 1921
Last Edited16 Apr 2009
Birth*Fannie Elizabeth Curtis was born in July 1884 at Pope, Arkansas.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 Independence Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of George Thomas (Black Tom) Curtis and Rhoda Rebecca Hurst Williams; ED 181, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 14 years, 2 children at home.1 
Married Name As of 8 January 1905,her married name was Vaughn.2,3 
Married Name As of 8 January 1905,her married name was Vaughan.2,4 
Marriage*Fannie Elizabeth Curtis married Enoch Lafayette Vaughn on 8 January 1905 at Pope, Arkansas; by W. T. Marvel, J.P.2,4 
Census*Fannie Elizabeth Curtis and Enoch Lafayette Vaughn appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at Independence Twp., Pope, Arkansas, ED 89, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 5 years, 2 children, 2 living.5 
CensusFannie Elizabeth Curtis and Enoch Lafayette Vaughn appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 at Independence Twp., Pope, Arkansas, ED 99, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children at home.6 
Death*Fannie Elizabeth Curtis died in 1954 at Pope, Arkansas.2 

Family

Enoch Lafayette Vaughn b. 6 Jan 1881, d. 1962
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1799] Catherine Burr, "My Ancestors . . . and Other Families", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1782] Pope County Clerk, Pope County, Arkansas Marriage Records, Book I, page 218.
  4. [S1782] Pope County Clerk, Pope County, Arkansas Marriage Records, Book I, page 248.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Gabriel A. Curtis1,2

M, b. 7 October 1889, d. 5 September 1970
FatherGeorge Thomas (Black Tom) Curtis1 b. Nov 1848, d. 10 Apr 1924
MotherRhoda Rebecca Hurst Williams1 b. Sep 1847, d. 14 Jun 1921
Last Edited14 Apr 2009
Birth*Gabriel A. Curtis was born on 7 October 1889 at Gabriel, Pope, Arkansas.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 Independence Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of George Thomas (Black Tom) Curtis and Rhoda Rebecca Hurst Williams; ED 181, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, second marriage 14 years, 2 children at home.1 
Marriage*Gabriel A. Curtis married Mary Alice Austin on 4 January 1907 at Gabriel, Pope, Arkansas; by J.C. Vaughn.3 
Census*Gabriel A. Curtis and Mary Alice Austin appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at Independence Twp., Pope, Arkansas, ED 89, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, renting, married 3 years, 2 children, 2 living.4 
DraftWW1* On 5 January 1917 Gabriel A. Curtis registered for the draft at Gabriel, Pope, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a rural postmaster and farmer, wife and 4 children, wife was crippled, described as medium height, stout build, black eyes, black hair.2 
CensusHe and Mary Alice Austin appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 at Independence Twp., Pope, Arkansas, ED 99, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children and parents at home.5 
CensusGabriel A. Curtis and Mary Alice Austin appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Ozark National Forest, Independence Twp., Pope, Arkansas, ED 22, sheet 2A, occupation building contractor, rentling, 7 children at home.6 
Death*Gabriel A. Curtis died on 5 September 1970 at Hominy, Osage, Oklahoma, at age 80; buried at Powell Cemetery.7 

Family

Mary Alice Austin b. 2 Feb 1884, d. 3 Jan 1963
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S1782] Pope County Clerk, Pope County, Arkansas Marriage Records, Book I, page 569.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  7. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

Matilda J. Arkansas Curtis1,2

F, b. October 1873
FatherGeorge Thomas (Black Tom) Curtis1 b. Nov 1848, d. 10 Apr 1924
MotherLouisiana Catherine Branch1 b. 14 Nov 1854, d. 1 Dec 1883
Last Edited29 Mar 2009
Birth*Matilda J. Arkansas Curtis was born in October 1873 at Pope, Arkansas.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 Independence Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of George Thomas (Black Tom) Curtis and Louisiana Catherine Branch; page 10C, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.1 
Married Name As of 24 May 1891,her married name was Williams.3 
Marriage*Matilda J. Arkansas Curtis married John Calvin Williams on 24 May 1891 at Pope, Arkansas.3 

Family

John Calvin Williams b. Aug 1871

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1800] Betty Renfroe, "Renfroe/Standridge/Hensley Genealogy", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1782] Pope County Clerk, Pope County, Arkansas Marriage Records.

James M. Curtis1

M, b. 1876
FatherGeorge Thomas (Black Tom) Curtis1 b. Nov 1848, d. 10 Apr 1924
MotherLouisiana Catherine Branch1 b. 14 Nov 1854, d. 1 Dec 1883
Last Edited12 Mar 2009
Birth*James M. Curtis was born in 1876 at Pope, Arkansas.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 Independence Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of George Thomas (Black Tom) Curtis and Louisiana Catherine Branch; page 10C, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

George W. Curtis1

M, b. June 1878
FatherGeorge Thomas (Black Tom) Curtis2 b. Nov 1848, d. 10 Apr 1924
MotherLouisiana Catherine Branch2 b. 14 Nov 1854, d. 1 Dec 1883
Last Edited14 Apr 2009
Birth*George W. Curtis was born in June 1878 at Pope, Arkansas; also initial M.3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 Independence Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of George Thomas (Black Tom) Curtis and Louisiana Catherine Branch; page 10C, occupation farmer, 3 children at home.2 
Marriage*George W. Curtis married Martha Vaughn on 31 July 1903 at Pope, Arkansas; by D.S. Arthur, J.P.4,5 
Census*George W. Curtis and Martha Vaughn appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at Independence Twp., Pope, Arkansas, ED 89, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farmer, married 6 years, 2 children, 2 living.4 
CensusGeorge W. Curtis and Martha Vaughn appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 at Independence Twp., Pope, Arkansas, ED 99, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 children at home.6 
CensusGeorge W. Curtis and Martha Vaughn appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at Jackson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, ED 23, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children at home.7 

Family

Martha Vaughn b. 1879
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880-1920.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1782] Pope County Clerk, Pope County, Arkansas Marriage Records, Book I, page 27.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

James Thomas Curtis1,2

M, b. 20 September 1881, d. 31 August 1932
FatherMoses S. Curtis1 b. 20 Feb 1852, d. 15 Oct 1912
MotherSarah Ann Brown1 b. Dec 1854, d. Sep 1918
Last Edited1 Mar 2015
Birth*James Thomas Curtis was born on 20 September 1881 at Pope, Arkansas.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 Independence Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of Moses S. Curtis and Sarah Ann Brown; ED 181, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 29 years, 12 children, 7 living.1 
Marriage*James Thomas Curtis married Lucinda (Sinda) Vaughn on 14 February 1904 at Pope, Arkansas.3,4 
Census*James Thomas Curtis and Lucinda (Sinda) Vaughn appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at Independence Twp., Pope, Arkansas, ED 89, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 6 years, 3 children, 2 living, Uncle Sam lived with them.3 
DraftWW1* On 12 September 1918 James Thomas Curtis registered for the draft at Retta, Pope, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, married, described as medium height, medium build, blue eyes, brown hair.2 
CensusHe and Lucinda (Sinda) Vaughn appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 at Independence Twp., Pope, Arkansas, ED 99, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 4 daughters at home.5 
CensusJames Thomas Curtis and Lucinda (Sinda) Vaughn appeared on the census of 25 April 1930 at Jackson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, ED 23, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, renting, 6 children at home.6 
Death*James Thomas Curtis died on 31 August 1932 at Pope, Arkansas, at age 50; buried at Forks of the Creek Cemetery in Hector.7 

Family

Lucinda (Sinda) Vaughn b. 2 Feb 1885, d. 14 Aug 1980
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S2086] State of Arkansas, Arkansas Marriages 1837-1957.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  7. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Forks of the Creek, Pope, Arkansas.
  8. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Forks of the Creek, Pope, Akansas.

Andrew Daniel Curtis1,2

M, b. 30 November 1882, d. 1957
FatherMoses S. Curtis1 b. 20 Feb 1852, d. 15 Oct 1912
MotherSarah Ann Brown1 b. Dec 1854, d. Sep 1918
Last Edited14 Apr 2009
Birth*Andrew Daniel Curtis was born on 30 November 1882 at Pope, Arkansas.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 Independence Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of Moses S. Curtis and Sarah Ann Brown; ED 181, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 29 years, 12 children, 7 living.1 
Marriage*Andrew Daniel Curtis married Rebecca Ann Gross on 24 December 1905 at Pope, Arkansas; by James Bell, J.P., Andrew of Retta, Rebecca of Nogo.3,4 
Census*Andrew Daniel Curtis and Rebecca Ann Gross appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at Independence Twp., Pope, Arkansas, ED 89, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 4 years, 2 children, 2 living.3 
DraftWW1* On 12 September 1918 Andrew Daniel Curtis registered for the draft at Appleton, Pope, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, wife Sarah, described as medium height, stout, blue eyes, light hair.2 
Marriage*He married Atta Nelson in 1920 at Pope, Arkansas; exact date not available.5,6 
Census*Andrew Daniel Curtis appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 at Hector, Pope, Arkansas, ED 100, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 5 children at home.7 
Census*He and Atta Nelson appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at De Bastrop Twp., Ashley, Arkansas, ED 8, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children and 3 in laws at home.5 
Death*Andrew Daniel Curtis died in 1957 at Ashley, Arkansas; buried at Pinewood Memorial Park Cemetery.8 

Family 1

Rebecca Ann Gross b. 1886, d. bt 1915 - 1919
Children

Family 2

Atta Nelson b. 1884
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1782] Pope County Clerk, Pope County, Arkansas Marriage Records, Book I, page 362.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  6. [S1782] Pope County Clerk, Pope County, Arkansas Marriage Records, Book M, page 104.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  8. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Pinewood Cemetery in Ashley County.

Mary L. Curtis1

F, b. November 1885
FatherMoses S. Curtis1 b. 20 Feb 1852, d. 15 Oct 1912
MotherSarah Ann Brown1 b. Dec 1854, d. Sep 1918
Last Edited16 Apr 2009
Birth*Mary L. Curtis was born in November 1885 at Pope, Arkansas.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 Independence Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of Moses S. Curtis and Sarah Ann Brown; ED 181, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 29 years, 12 children, 7 living.1 
Married Name As of 7 June 1903,her married name was Wells.2 
Marriage*Mary L. Curtis married James W. Wells on 7 June 1903 at Retta, Pope, Arkansas; by D.S. Arthur.2 

Family

James W. Wells b. 1882

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1782] Pope County Clerk, Pope County, Arkansas Marriage Records, Book I, page 30.

Rebecca E. Curtis1

F, b. April 1891
FatherMoses S. Curtis1 b. 20 Feb 1852, d. 15 Oct 1912
MotherSarah Ann Brown1 b. Dec 1854, d. Sep 1918
Last Edited12 Mar 2009
Birth*Rebecca E. Curtis was born in April 1891 at Pope, Arkansas.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 Independence Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of Moses S. Curtis and Sarah Ann Brown; ED 181, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 29 years, 12 children, 7 living.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Sarah Bethena Helton1

F, b. September 1869, d. 24 November 1938
Last Edited10 Apr 2009
Birth*Sarah Bethena Helton was born in September 1869 at Tennessee; daughter of Andrew James Helton and Martha Louise Ballard.2,3 
Married Name As of 19 January 1891,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married John Henry Curtis, son of James Thomas Curtis and Dicey Crouch, on 19 January 1891 at Pope, Arkansas.1 
Census*Sarah Bethena Helton and John Henry Curtis appeared on the census of 18 January 1900 at Jackson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, ED 182, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 10 years, 2 children, 2 living.3 
CensusSarah Bethena Helton and John Henry Curtis appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 at Jackson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, ED 90, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 19 years, 7 children, 4 living.4 
CensusSarah Bethena Helton and John Henry Curtis appeared on the census of 26 January 1920 at Independence Twp., Pope, Arkansas, ED 99, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 daughter and mother-in-law at home.5 
Death*Sarah Bethena Helton died on 24 November 1938 at Logan, Arkansas, at age 69.2 

Family

John Henry Curtis b. Jan 1870
Children

Citations

  1. [S1782] Pope County Clerk, Pope County, Arkansas Marriage Records, Book F, page 506.
  2. [S1782] Pope County Clerk, Pope County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Mary Jane Williams1

F, b. April 1869, d. 13 July 1928
Last Edited3 May 2016
Birth*Mary Jane Williams was born in April 1869 at Arkansas.2 
Married Name As of 17 September 1887,her married name was Curtis.3 
Marriage*She married James Albert Curtis, son of James Thomas Curtis and Dicey Crouch, on 17 September 1887 at Pope, Arkansas; by J.H. Treadwell, O.D.M; James of Caglesville, Mary of Scottsville.3 
Census*Mary Jane Williams and James Albert Curtis appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 at Jackson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, ED 182, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 13 years, 7 children, 5 living.2 
CensusMary Jane Williams and James Albert Curtis appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 at Jackson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, ED 90, sheet 10A, married 23 years, 12 children, 10 living.4 
CensusMary Jane Williams and James Albert Curtis appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 at Jackson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, ED 100, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 10 children at home.5 
Death*Mary Jane Williams died on 13 July 1928 at Pope, Arkansas, at age 59.6,7 

Family

James Albert Curtis b. Nov 1868, d. a 1931
Children

Citations

  1. [S1782] Pope County Clerk, Pope County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S1782] Pope County Clerk, Pope County, Arkansas Marriage Records, Book F, page 290.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  7. [S2313] Vickie Tiller Mason, "Descendants of Hillary Curtis of Pope County, Arkansas", Ancestral File.

Rebecca Tilda Curtis1,2

F, b. June 1888
FatherJames Albert Curtis1 b. Nov 1868, d. a 1931
MotherMary Jane Williams1 b. Apr 1869, d. 13 Jul 1928
Last Edited30 Apr 2016
Birth*Rebecca Tilda Curtis was born in June 1888 at Pope, Arkansas.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 Jackson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of James Albert Curtis and Mary Jane Williams; ED 182, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 13 years, 7 children, 5 living.1 
Married Name As of 7 September 1904,her married name was Morris.2 
Marriage*Rebecca Tilda Curtis married William Sherman Morris, son of Soloman Morris and Susan E. Curtis, on 7 September 1904 at Pope, Arkansas.2 
(Witness) CensusRebecca Tilda Curtis appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 Jackson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of James Albert Curtis and Mary Jane Williams; ED 100, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 10 children at home.3 

Family

William Sherman Morris b. Jan 1879

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S2086] State of Arkansas, Arkansas Marriages 1837-1957.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Dicie Curtis1

F, b. May 1890
FatherJames Albert Curtis1 b. Nov 1868, d. a 1931
MotherMary Jane Williams1 b. Apr 1869, d. 13 Jul 1928
Last Edited12 Mar 2009
Birth*Dicie Curtis was born in May 1890 at Pope, Arkansas.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 Jackson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of James Albert Curtis and Mary Jane Williams; ED 182, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 13 years, 7 children, 5 living.1 
(Witness) CensusDicie Curtis appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 Jackson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of James Albert Curtis and Mary Jane Williams; ED 100, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 10 children at home.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Calvin Curtis1,2

M, b. 18 April 1893, d. 23 June 1954
FatherJames Albert Curtis1 b. Nov 1868, d. a 1931
MotherMary Jane Williams1 b. Apr 1869, d. 13 Jul 1928
Last Edited2 May 2016
Birth*Calvin Curtis was born on 18 April 1893 at Retta, Pope, Arkansas.1,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 Jackson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of James Albert Curtis and Mary Jane Williams; ED 182, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 13 years, 7 children, 5 living.1 
(Witness) CensusCalvin Curtis appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 Jackson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of James Albert Curtis and Mary Jane Williams; ED 90, sheet 10A, married 23 years, 12 children, 10 living.4 
DraftWW1* On 5 June 1917 Calvin Curtis registered for the draft at Retta, Pope, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by Tom Crouch as a farmer, single, described as medium height, medium build, light blue eyes, red hair.3 
Marriage*He married Mattie E. Curtis, daughter of Thomas A. Curtis and Sarah Ellen Petty, on 19 June 1917 at Pope, Arkansas; second cousins; both resided in Retta.5 
(Witness) CensusCalvin Curtis appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 Jackson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of James Albert Curtis and Mary Jane Williams; ED 100, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 10 children at home.6 
Census*Calvin Curtis and Mattie E. Curtis appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at Smith Twp., Lincoln, Arkansas, ED 20, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, renting, 4 children.7 
CensusCalvin Curtis and Mattie E. Curtis appeared on the census of 3 May 1940 at Little River Twp., Mississippi, Arkansas, ED 47-33C, occupation day laborer-cotton farm, renting, 3 children and father-in-law.8 
Death*Calvin Curtis died on 23 June 1954 at Osceola, Mississippi, Arkansas, at age 61; in the Memphis VA hospital, buried at Garden Point Cemetery in Osceola.2 
ObitCalvin's obituary was published in the FindaGrave on circa 24 June 1954:

Calvin Curtiss, 62, died June 23, 1954 at the Veterans Hospital in Memphis, TN. He was born Apr 18, 1891 to Albert and Mary Jean Curtiss in Russellville, AR. He was of the Baptist belief and was a farmer. He was disabled in the war. He leaves his wife, Mattie Curtiss of the home, two daughters, Mary Louellen Hubbard of Keiser, AR, Cassie Mae Armstrong of Trumann, AR, two sons: Lawrence Curtiss of Keiser, AR, and James Fieldon Curtiss of Leachville, AR, 5 brothers: Dan Curtiss of Etowah, Freddy Curtiss of TX, Marion Curtiss of CA, Orvill Curtiss, LA and Richard Curtiss of Winchester, 3 sisters: Dicey Scott of Tillen, AR, Ellen Curtiss of Hot Springs, AR, Orine Curtiss of Hot Springs, AR, and 17 grandchildren. He was buried at Garden Point Cemetery.9
 

Family

Mattie E. Curtis b. 18 Jun 1900, d. 27 Jun 1971
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955.
  3. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S844] Hunting For Bears, Arkansas Marriages.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  9. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Garden Point, Mississippi, Arkansas.
  10. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Memory Lane, Oklahoma, Oklahoma.

Ellen Curtis1

F, b. November 1895
FatherJames Albert Curtis1 b. Nov 1868, d. a 1931
MotherMary Jane Williams1 b. Apr 1869, d. 13 Jul 1928
Last Edited12 Mar 2009
Birth*Ellen Curtis was born in November 1895 at Pope, Arkansas.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 Jackson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of James Albert Curtis and Mary Jane Williams; ED 182, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 13 years, 7 children, 5 living.1 
(Witness) CensusEllen Curtis appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 Jackson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of James Albert Curtis and Mary Jane Williams; ED 90, sheet 10A, married 23 years, 12 children, 10 living.2 
(Witness) CensusEllen Curtis appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 Jackson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of James Albert Curtis and Mary Jane Williams; ED 100, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 10 children at home.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Nettie Curtis1

F, b. March 1899
FatherJames Albert Curtis1 b. Nov 1868, d. a 1931
MotherMary Jane Williams1 b. Apr 1869, d. 13 Jul 1928
Last Edited12 Mar 2009
Birth*Nettie Curtis was born in March 1899 at Pope, Arkansas.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 Jackson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of James Albert Curtis and Mary Jane Williams; ED 182, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 13 years, 7 children, 5 living.1 
(Witness) CensusNettie Curtis appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 Jackson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of James Albert Curtis and Mary Jane Williams; ED 90, sheet 10A, married 23 years, 12 children, 10 living.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Lester Robert Curtis1,2

M, b. 13 December 1891, d. 6 March 1970
FatherJohn Henry Curtis3 b. Jan 1870
MotherSarah Bethena Helton3 b. Sep 1869, d. 24 Nov 1938
Last Edited30 Apr 2016
Birth*Lester Robert Curtis was born on 13 December 1891 at Retta, Pope, Arkansas.3,4,5 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 18 January 1900 Jackson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of John Henry Curtis and Sarah Bethena Helton; ED 182, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 10 years, 2 children, 2 living.3 
(Witness) CensusLester Robert Curtis appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 Jackson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of John Henry Curtis and Sarah Bethena Helton; ED 90, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 19 years, 7 children, 4 living.6 
Marriage*Lester Robert Curtis married Addie Linzy on 29 October 1911 at Pope, Arkansas; by L.D. Helton, J.P., Lester of Retta, Addie of Okay.7,8 
DraftWW1* On 4 June 1917 Lester Robert Curtis registered for the draft at Okay, Pope, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, wife and 3 children, described as slender, blue eyes, light brown hair; right forefingers partially cut off.4 
CensusHe and Addie Linzy appeared on the census of 26 January 1920 at Independence Twp., Pope, Arkansas, ED 99, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 chldren at home.7 
Census*Lester Robert Curtis and Addie Linzy appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Wells Bayou Twp., Lincoln, Arkansas, ED 22, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children at home.9 
CensusLester Robert Curtis and Addie Linzy appeared on the census of 19 May 1940 at Red Fork Twp., Desha, Arkansas, ED21-18, sheet 41B, occupation farmer, renting, 2 children. 
DraftWW11* In 1942 Lester Robert Curtis registered for the draft at Selma, Drew, Arkansas; at the time, he was employed by by J.R. Barrett in Selma, married.10 
Death*He died on 6 March 1970 at Monticello, Drew, Arkansas, at age 78; buried at Mount Tabor Cemetery.5,2 

Family

Addie Linzy b. 1896
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900, 1910.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Mount Tabor, Drew, Arkansas.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  4. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  5. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  8. [S1782] Pope County Clerk, Pope County, Arkansas Marriage Records.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  10. [S759] National Archives and Records Administration, World War II Draft Registration Cards.

Lucy A. Curtis1

F, b. February 1894
FatherJohn Henry Curtis1 b. Jan 1870
MotherSarah Bethena Helton1 b. Sep 1869, d. 24 Nov 1938
Last Edited12 Mar 2009
Birth*Lucy A. Curtis was born in February 1894 at Pope, Arkansas.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 18 January 1900 Jackson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of John Henry Curtis and Sarah Bethena Helton; ED 182, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 10 years, 2 children, 2 living.1 
(Witness) CensusLucy A. Curtis appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 Jackson Twp., Pope, Arkansas, in the household of John Henry Curtis and Sarah Bethena Helton; ED 90, sheet 9B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 19 years, 7 children, 4 living.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Marion Curtis1

M, b. 1847
FatherWilliam F. Curtis1 b. 1830, d. bt 1875 - 1879
MotherHulda Adeline Autery1 b. 1826
Last Edited12 Mar 2009
Birth*Marion Curtis was born in 1847 at Mississippi; step son of William by first marriage.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.