Mary Sesler1

F, b. 1854
FatherJacob Sesler1 b. 1825
MotherVirginia Curtis1 b. 1829
Last Edited20 Nov 2011
Birth*Mary Sesler was born in 1854 at Blount, Tennessee.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1860 Marysville, Blount, Tennessee, in the household of Jacob Sesler and Virginia Curtis; page is illegible, 1 daughter and a boarder, Rachel Jacobs.1 
(Witness) CensusMary Sesler appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 District 11, Cheatham, Tennessee, in the household of Jacob Sesler and Virginia Curtis; page 194, occupation blacksmith, renting, 1 daughter and Rachael and William Jacobs.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1870.

Robert Johnson Curtis1

M, b. 1 June 1845, d. 18 May 1928
FatherWilliam Smith (W.S.) Curtis2 b. 14 Nov 1823, d. 10 Jun 1894
MotherMargaret J. Russell2 b. 1822, d. 1858
Last Edited4 Dec 2011
Birth*Robert Johnson Curtis was born on 1 June 1845 at Giles, Tennessee.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 31 October 1850 Disrict 10, Giles, Tennessee, in the household of William Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Margaret J. Russell; page 496b, occupation famer, real estate valued at $1,500, 3 children.3 
(Witness) CensusRobert Johnson Curtis appeared on the census of 11 July 1860 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of William Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Narcissa F. Oliver; page 127, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $11,000, personnel, $19,000, 6 children.4 
Marriage*Robert Johnson Curtis married Sarah J. King on 22 December 1869 at Giles, Tennessee; by W.E. Caldwell, M.G.5,6 
(Witness) MarriageRobert Johnson Curtis witnessed the marriage of John Harmon King and Nancy Isabella (Belle) Curtis on 23 December 1869 at Lincoln, Tennessee; by W.E. Coldwell, M.G.6 
Census*Robert Johnson Curtis and Sarah J. King appeared on the census of 6 June 1870 at District 20, Giles, Tennessee, page 407, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,300, no children.7 
Marriage*Robert Johnson Curtis married Samantha Amy (Martha) Vaughn on 13 June 1879 at Giles, Tennessee.8,6 
Census*Robert Johnson Curtis and Samantha Amy (Martha) Vaughn appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 at District 20, Giles, Tennessee, page 377B, occupation farmer, 6 children.9 
CensusRobert Johnson Curtis and Samantha Amy (Martha) Vaughn appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at District 20, Giles, Tennessee, ED 35, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 21 years, 6 childlren, 5 living.10 
CensusRobert Johnson Curtis and Samantha Amy (Martha) Vaughn appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 at District 20, Giles, Tennessee, ED 36, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 31 years, 5 children, 4 living.11 
CensusRobert Johnson Curtis and Samantha Amy (Martha) Vaughn appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at District 20, Giles, Tennessee.12 
Death*Robert Johnson Curtis died on 18 May 1928 at Giles, Tennessee, at age 82; son of Smith Curtis and Russell, retired farmer, married, buried at Young's Chapel Cemetery.1,8 

Family 1

Sarah J. King b. 3 Mar 1845, d. 14 Mar 1878
Children

Family 2

Samantha Amy (Martha) Vaughn b. 20 Mar 1855, d. 15 Jun 1934
Children

Citations

  1. [S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955, death certificate.
  2. [S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955, death certificate of Robert Johnson Curtis.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880.
  6. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  8. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Youngs Chapel, Giles, Tennessee.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  10. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  11. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  12. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

William Smith (W.S.) Curtis1

M, b. 14 November 1823, d. 10 June 1894
FatherJohnson D. Curtis2 b. 22 Nov 1792, d. c 1826
MotherIsabella Smith b. 1800, d. c 1824
Last Edited12 Apr 2012
Birth*William Smith (W.S.) Curtis was born on 14 November 1823 at Madison, Alabama.1,3,4,5 
(Witness) NoteB "The children were raised principally their maternal Grandfather Smith, who owned the Morrell Farm near old Elkton; the baby Wm. Smith Curtis, was raised by his aunt, Mrs. James McMurray." (Irene Sowers History) "W.S. was reared by his aunt, Mrs. McMurray, and received his education in Giles County schools (W.S. bio.)6,5
Marriage*He married Margaret J. Russell on 29 August 1844 at Lincoln, Tennessee; by A.M. Pickens, M.G.1,7 
NoteB* "After marriage, Mr. Curtis bouht 150 acres of land in Giles County, where he located and remained six years."5 
Census*William Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Margaret J. Russell appeared on the census of 31 October 1850 at Disrict 10, Giles, Tennessee, page 496b, occupation famer, real estate valued at $1,500, 3 children.8 
Land Sale* On 12 June 1854 William Smith (W.S.) Curtis sold land at Giles, Tennessee, to Isaac Neal for $1,500, described as 150 acres lying on the waters of Bradshaw Creek in District 10. Witnessed by W.H. Wells and Joseph Tucker.9 
Marriage*He married Narcissa F. Oliver on 18 October 1859 at Lincoln, Tennessee.7 
Census*William Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Narcissa F. Oliver appeared on the census of 11 July 1860 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, page 127, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $11,000, personnel, $19,000, 6 children.10 
CensusWilliam Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Narcissa F. Oliver appeared on the census of 1 August 1870 at Millville P.O., District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, page 390b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $8,000, personal $2,000, 9 children at home; J.D. is missing.11 
CensusWilliam Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Narcissa F. Oliver appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, page 209D, occupation farmer, 7 children at home.12 
Will*William Smith (W.S.) Curtis left a will on 28 May 1894 at Lincoln, Tennessee; He named Narcissa as his adminsitrator and granted her complete authority to divide his property as she chose; children are not named. Witnessed by D.C. Sherrell and J.W. Crane.13 
Death*He died on 10 June 1894 at Delrose, Lincoln, Tennessee, at age 70; Son of Johnson D. Curtis, grandson of John Thomas Curtis?1,13,3 
(Witness) BioW. S. CURTIS, a farmer, and a native of Madison County, Ala., was born November 14, 1823, son of Johnson D. and Isabella Curtis, natives of Georgia and North Carolina, respectively. The father was a farmer by occupation, and died in 1826. The mother was of Irish descent and died in 1824. Our subject-was reared by his aunt, Mrs. McMurray, and received his education in the Giles County schools. In 1844 he married Margaret Russell, a daughter of Robert and Nancy Russell. Mrs. Curtis was born in 1822, and died August 19, 1858. By this union our subject became the father of five children: Robert J., a farmer of (Giles County; T. D., a resident of Pulaski; W. A., a farmer of Giles County; James M., now in Lawrence County, Mo., and J. D., of Lincoln County, Tenn. After marriage, Mr. Curtis bought 150 acres of land in Giles County, where he located and remained six years. He then disposed of that property and bought 224 acres in the Sixteenth District of Lincoln County, where he is now living. He now owns 800 acres of very desirable land. October 28, 1859, he married N. Oliver, a native of Lincoln County, born January 18, 1854, and a daughter of E. P. and Sarah Oliver. This marriage of our subject resulted in the birth of eight children: Julia, wife of W. T. Woodward; C. L., E. S., C. M., F. J., A. L, J. H. and Alexander. Mr. Curtis has always been a hard working, industrious man, and has been quite successful in business, and has given his children the advantage of acquiring a good English education. He is a Democrat in politics and cast his first presidential vote for Taylor. He and wife are members of the New School Presbyterian Church.5 

Family 1

Margaret J. Russell b. 1822, d. 1858
Children

Family 2

Narcissa F. Oliver b. 10 Jan 1834, d. 20 Sep 1908
Children

Citations

  1. [S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955, death certificate of Robert Johnson Curtis.
  2. [S2058] Nana4Vandy, "Rutledge, Billy Joe", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hereford, Lincoln, Tennessee.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1850-1880.
  5. [S2059] Goodspeed Publishing Company, History of Franklin, Giles, Lincoln and Moore Counties, Tennessee.
  6. [S2111] Family History Notes by Elaine Sauer, John Thomas Curtis (1819-1900) Family History, Unknown unknown repository.
  7. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  9. [S2112] Giles County Clerk, Giles County, Tennessee Deeds, Book X, page 155.
  10. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  11. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  12. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  13. [S2057] Lincoln County, Tennessee Probate Records FHL Film.
  14. [S577] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Birth and Death Records Before 1910, death certificate.

Margaret J. Russell1,2

F, b. 1822, d. 1858
Last Edited12 Apr 2012
Birth*Margaret J. Russell was born in 1822 at Tennessee; daughter of Robert and Nancy Russell.1,3 
Marriage*She married William Smith (W.S.) Curtis, son of Johnson D. Curtis and Isabella Smith, on 29 August 1844 at Lincoln, Tennessee; by A.M. Pickens, M.G.1,4 
Married Name As of 29 August 1844,her married name was Curtis.1,4 
Census*Margaret J. Russell and William Smith (W.S.) Curtis appeared on the census of 31 October 1850 at Disrict 10, Giles, Tennessee, page 496b, occupation famer, real estate valued at $1,500, 3 children.2 
Death*Margaret J. Russell died in 1858 at Lincoln, Tennessee.1 
DeathShe died on 19 August 1858 at Giles, Tennessee; Giles or Lincoln; Smith remarried in late 1859.5,3 

Family

William Smith (W.S.) Curtis b. 14 Nov 1823, d. 10 Jun 1894
Children

Citations

  1. [S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955, death certificate of Robert Johnson Curtis.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  3. [S2059] Goodspeed Publishing Company, History of Franklin, Giles, Lincoln and Moore Counties, Tennessee.
  4. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  6. [S577] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Birth and Death Records Before 1910, death certificate.

Samantha Amy (Martha) Vaughn1

F, b. 20 March 1855, d. 15 June 1934
Last Edited4 Dec 2011
Birth*Samantha Amy (Martha) Vaughn was born on 20 March 1855 at Tennessee; daughter of Charles & Bettie Meal Vaughn.1,2 
Married Name As of circa 1865,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Robert Johnson Curtis, son of William Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Margaret J. Russell, on 13 June 1879 at Giles, Tennessee.1,3 
CensusSamantha Amy (Martha) Vaughn and Robert Johnson Curtis appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 at District 20, Giles, Tennessee, page 377B, occupation farmer, 6 children.4 
CensusSamantha Amy (Martha) Vaughn and Robert Johnson Curtis appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at District 20, Giles, Tennessee, ED 35, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 21 years, 6 childlren, 5 living.5 
CensusSamantha Amy (Martha) Vaughn and Robert Johnson Curtis appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 at District 20, Giles, Tennessee, ED 36, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 31 years, 5 children, 4 living.6 
Census*Samantha Amy (Martha) Vaughn and Robert Johnson Curtis appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at District 20, Giles, Tennessee.7 
Death*Samantha Amy (Martha) Vaughn died on 15 June 1934 at Frankewing, Giles, Tennessee, at age 79; informant William Curtis; buried at Youngs Chapel Cemetery.1,2 

Family

Robert Johnson Curtis b. 1 Jun 1845, d. 18 May 1928
Children

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Youngs Chapel, Giles, Tennessee.
  2. [S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955, death certificate.
  3. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

Fred Thompson Curtis1

M, b. 6 March 1886, d. 15 February 1887
FatherRobert Johnson Curtis1 b. 1 Jun 1845, d. 18 May 1928
MotherSamantha Amy (Martha) Vaughn1 b. 20 Mar 1855, d. 15 Jun 1934
Last Edited26 Nov 2011
Birth*Fred Thompson Curtis was born on 6 March 1886 at Tennessee.1 
Death*He died on 15 February 1887 at Tennessee; buried at Youngs Chapel Cemetery.1 

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Youngs Chapel, Giles, Tennessee.

Sophronia A. Curtis1

F, b. 5 January 1847, d. 6 July 1871
FatherWilliam Smith (W.S.) Curtis1 b. 14 Nov 1823, d. 10 Jun 1894
MotherMargaret J. Russell1 b. 1822, d. 1858
Last Edited2 Dec 2011
Birth*Sophronia A. Curtis was born on 5 January 1847 at Giles, Tennessee.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 31 October 1850 Disrict 10, Giles, Tennessee, in the household of William Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Margaret J. Russell; page 496b, occupation famer, real estate valued at $1,500, 3 children.1 
(Witness) CensusSophronia A. Curtis appeared on the census of 11 July 1860 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of William Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Narcissa F. Oliver; page 127, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $11,000, personnel, $19,000, 6 children.3 
Married Name As of 9 February 1868,her married name was Watson.4 
Marriage*Sophronia A. Curtis married George H. Watson on 9 February 1868 at Lincoln, Tennessee; by J.W. Carpen. . ., J.P.4 
Census*Sophronia A. Curtis and George H. Watson appeared on the census of 8 June 1870 at District 20, Giles, Tennessee, page 408b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,000, no children.5 
Death*Sophronia A. Curtis died on 6 July 1871 at Giles, Tennessee, at age 24; buried at Watson Cemetery, which is not indexed on FindAGrave.2 

Family

George H. Watson b. 1845
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S2058] Nana4Vandy, "Rutledge, Billy Joe", Ancestral File.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  4. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1870.

Thomas D. Curtis1,2

M, b. 19 April 1849, d. 12 April 1918
FatherWilliam Smith (W.S.) Curtis1 b. 14 Nov 1823, d. 10 Jun 1894
MotherMargaret J. Russell1 b. 1822, d. 1858
Last Edited2 Dec 2011
Birth*Thomas D. Curtis was born on 19 April 1849 at Giles, Tennessee.3,2,4 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 31 October 1850 Disrict 10, Giles, Tennessee, in the household of William Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Margaret J. Russell; page 496b, occupation famer, real estate valued at $1,500, 3 children.1 
(Witness) CensusThomas D. Curtis appeared on the census of 11 July 1860 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of William Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Narcissa F. Oliver; page 127, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $11,000, personnel, $19,000, 6 children.5 
(Witness) CensusThomas D. Curtis appeared on the census of 1 August 1870 Millville P.O., District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of William Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Narcissa F. Oliver; page 390b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $8,000, personal $2,000, 9 children at home; J.D. is missing.6 
Census*Thomas D. Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee, ED 21, sheet 29A, occupation saloonist, single, boarding with Rossman family.7 
Death*He died on 12 April 1918 at Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee, at age 68; retired, merchant, single, son of W.S. Curtis and Margaret Ann Russell, buried at Hereford Cemetery.2,4 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  2. [S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955, death certificate.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1850, 1900.
  4. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hereford, Lincoln, Tennessee.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Narcissa F. Oliver1,2

F, b. 10 January 1834, d. 20 September 1908
Last Edited3 Feb 2015
Birth*Narcissa F. Oliver was born on 10 January 1834 at Tennessee; daughter of E.P. and Sarah Oliver.3,4,5 
Married Name As of 18 October 1859,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married William Smith (W.S.) Curtis, son of Johnson D. Curtis and Isabella Smith, on 18 October 1859 at Lincoln, Tennessee.1 
Census*Narcissa F. Oliver and William Smith (W.S.) Curtis appeared on the census of 11 July 1860 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, page 127, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $11,000, personnel, $19,000, 6 children.3 
CensusNarcissa F. Oliver and William Smith (W.S.) Curtis appeared on the census of 1 August 1870 at Millville P.O., District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, page 390b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $8,000, personal $2,000, 9 children at home; J.D. is missing.2 
CensusNarcissa F. Oliver and William Smith (W.S.) Curtis appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, page 209D, occupation farmer, 7 children at home.6 
Census*Narcissa F. Oliver appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Delrose, District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 70, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 8 children, 7 living, 3 sons at home.7 
Will*She left a will on 4 September 1908 at Lincoln, Tennessee; Names all of her children but Edward, probably deceased, but none of W.S. & Margaret Russell's children. A.S. and J.H. administrators; witnessed by C.M. Stoutham and W.B. Solomon.8 
Death*She died on 20 September 1908 at Lincoln, Tennessee, at age 74; buried at Hereford Cemetery.4 

Family

William Smith (W.S.) Curtis b. 14 Nov 1823, d. 10 Jun 1894
Children

Citations

  1. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  4. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hereford, Lincoln, Tennessee.
  5. [S2058] Nana4Vandy, "Rutledge, Billy Joe", Ancestral File.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  8. [S2057] Lincoln County, Tennessee Probate Records FHL Film.

William A. Curtis1

M, b. 28 May 1853, d. 30 November 1925
FatherWilliam Smith (W.S.) Curtis1 b. 14 Nov 1823, d. 10 Jun 1894
MotherMargaret J. Russell1 b. 1822, d. 1858
Last Edited2 Dec 2011
Birth*William A. Curtis was born on 28 May 1853 at Giles, Tennessee.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 11 July 1860 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of William Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Narcissa F. Oliver; page 127, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $11,000, personnel, $19,000, 6 children.1 
(Witness) CensusWilliam A. Curtis appeared on the census of 1 August 1870 Millville P.O., District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of William Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Narcissa F. Oliver; page 390b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $8,000, personal $2,000, 9 children at home; J.D. is missing.3 
Marriage*William A. Curtis married Elizabeth (Lizzie) J. Trantham on 13 December 1874 at Lincoln, Tennessee; by A.A. Williams, J.P.4,5 
CensusWilliam A. Curtis and Elizabeth (Lizzie) J. Trantham appeared on the census of 23 June 1880 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, page 210A, occupation farmer, 2 children.6 
CensusWilliam A. Curtis and Elizabeth (Lizzie) J. Trantham appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at Justice Precinct 2, Hunt, Texas, ED 125, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, renting, married 24 years, 7 children.7 
Census*William A. Curtis and Elizabeth (Lizzie) J. Trantham appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Justice Precinct 2, Hunt, Texas, ED 119, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, renting, married 34 years, 7 children, 6 living.4 
CensusWilliam A. Curtis and Elizabeth (Lizzie) J. Trantham appeared on the census of 23 January 1920 at Justice Precinct 2, Hunt, Texas, ED 130, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, renting, 2 lchildren at home.8 
Death*William A. Curtis died on 30 November 1925 at Merit, Hunt, Texas, at age 72; occupation farmer, married, son of Smith Curtis and Maggie Russell, informant E. Curtis, buried at McWright Cemetery.2 

Family

Elizabeth (Lizzie) J. Trantham b. Jun 1855, d. 1925
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  2. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  9. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, McWright, Hunt, Texas.

James H. Curtis1

M, b. April 1855
Last Edited6 Dec 2011
Birth*James H. Curtis was born in April 1855 at Giles, Tennessee.2 
Marriage*He married Sallie B. Smith circa 1880 at Tennessee.3 
Census*James H. Curtis and Sallie B. Smith appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 at Petersburg District, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 64, sheet 2A, oned home, married 19 years, 6 children, 6 living; also Mary A. Smith, mother-in-law and Ruth Smith, sister-in-law.3 
CensusJames H. Curtis and Sallie B. Smith appeared on the census of 12 April 1910 at Petersburg, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 77, sheet 8A, occupation mail carrier-rural route, owned home, married 27 years, 7 children, 7 living; said his parents were from CT and SC; also sister-in-law Rutlege Smith.4 

Family

Sallie B. Smith b. Feb 1865
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860, 1910.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860, 1900.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Josiah (Joseph) David (J.D.) Curtis1,2

M, b. 11 August 1858, d. 28 October 1944
FatherWilliam Smith (W.S.) Curtis1 b. 14 Nov 1823, d. 10 Jun 1894
MotherMargaret J. Russell1 b. 1822, d. 1858
Last Edited30 Nov 2011
Birth*Josiah (Joseph) David (J.D.) Curtis was born on 11 August 1858 at Lincoln, Tennessee.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 11 July 1860 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of William Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Narcissa F. Oliver; page 127, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $11,000, personnel, $19,000, 6 children.1 
Marriage*Josiah (Joseph) David (J.D.) Curtis married Eliza Story on 16 October 1884 at Lincoln, Tennessee; by W.H. Foster, J.P.3 
Census*Josiah (Joseph) David (J.D.) Curtis and Eliza Story appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 70, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 3 children, 3 living.4 
CensusJosiah (Joseph) David (J.D.) Curtis and Eliza Story appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Justice Precinct 1, Hunt, Texas, ED 110, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 26 years, 4 children, 4 living.5 
Marriage*Josiah (Joseph) David (J.D.) Curtis married Bertha Voyles between 1914 and 1919 at Texas.6 
CensusJosiah (Joseph) David (J.D.) Curtis and Bertha Voyles appeared on the census of 26 January 1920 at Justice Precinct 1, Hunt, Texas, ED 120, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 sons and 2 stepchildren.6 
Census*Josiah (Joseph) David (J.D.) Curtis and Bertha Voyles appeared on the census of 19 April 1930 at Justice Precinct 1, Hunt, Texas, ED 12, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no children.7 
Death*Josiah (Joseph) David (J.D.) Curtis died on 28 October 1944 at Greenville Rte. 1, Hunt, Texas, at age 86; married, buried at Shady Grove Cemetery.2 

Family 1

Eliza Story b. 5 Apr 1860, d. 13 Jun 1913
Children

Family 2

Bertha Voyles b. 6 Jun 1880, d. 14 Nov 1946

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  2. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.
  3. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  8. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Forest Park, Hunt, Texas.

Samuel Syrus Lee (S.L.) Curtis1,2

M, b. 16 August 1862, d. 8 August 1945
FatherWilliam Smith (W.S.) Curtis3 b. 14 Nov 1823, d. 10 Jun 1894
MotherNarcissa F. Oliver3 b. 10 Jan 1834, d. 20 Sep 1908
Last Edited3 Dec 2011
Birth*Samuel Syrus Lee (S.L.) Curtis was born on 16 August 1862 at Lincoln, Tennessee.3,4,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1 August 1870 Millville P.O., District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of William Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Narcissa F. Oliver; page 390b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $8,000, personal $2,000, 9 children at home; J.D. is missing.5 
(Witness) CensusSamuel Syrus Lee (S.L.) Curtis appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of William Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Narcissa F. Oliver; page 209D, occupation farmer, 7 children at home.3 
Marriage*Samuel Syrus Lee (S.L.) Curtis married Ella Mae McCracken on 31 August 1892 at Lincoln, Tennessee; by J.G. Goodrich, M.G.6 
CensusSamuel Syrus Lee (S.L.) Curtis and Ella Mae McCracken appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Delrose, District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 70, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 7 years, 3 daughters.7 
(Witness) WillSamuel Syrus Lee (S.L.) Curtis witnessed the will of Narcissa F. Oliver on 4 September 1908 at Lincoln, Tennessee; Names all of her children but Edward, probably deceased, but none of W.S. & Margaret Russell's children. A.S. and J.H. administrators; witnessed by C.M. Stoutham and W.B. Solomon.8 
Census*Samuel Syrus Lee (S.L.) Curtis and Ella Mae McCracken appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 82, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 17 years, 8 children, 8 living.9 
CensusSamuel Syrus Lee (S.L.) Curtis and Ella Mae McCracken appeared on the census of 23 January 1920 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 83, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 7 children at home.10 
CensusSamuel Syrus Lee (S.L.) Curtis and Ella Mae McCracken appeared on the census of 25 April 1930 at District16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 20, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 daughters at home.11 
Death*Samuel Syrus Lee (S.L.) Curtis died on 8 August 1945 at Fayetteville, Lincoln, Tennessee, at age 82; occupation farmer, wife Ella Mae, son of Narcissa Oliver and Smith Curtis; witness Patty Curtis, buried at Hereford Cemetery.2,4 

Family

Ella Mae McCracken b. 30 Sep 1868, d. 20 Oct 1946
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880.
  2. [S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955, death certificate.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  4. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hereford, Lincoln, Tennessee.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  6. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  8. [S2057] Lincoln County, Tennessee Probate Records FHL Film.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  10. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  11. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Edward Curtis1

M, b. 1865, d. before 1908
FatherWilliam Smith (W.S.) Curtis1 b. 14 Nov 1823, d. 10 Jun 1894
MotherNarcissa F. Oliver1 b. 10 Jan 1834, d. 20 Sep 1908
Last Edited27 Nov 2011
Birth*Edward Curtis was born in 1865 at Lincoln, Tennessee.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1 August 1870 Millville P.O., District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of William Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Narcissa F. Oliver; page 390b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $8,000, personal $2,000, 9 children at home; J.D. is missing.2 
(Witness) CensusEdward Curtis appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of William Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Narcissa F. Oliver; page 209D, occupation farmer, 7 children at home.1 
Death*Edward Curtis died before 1908; not named in mother's will.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  3. [S2057] Lincoln County, Tennessee Probate Records FHL Film.

Charles Mays (C.M.) Curtis1,2,3

M, b. 4 February 1866, d. 1955
FatherWilliam Smith (W.S.) Curtis1 b. 14 Nov 1823, d. 10 Jun 1894
MotherNarcissa F. Oliver1 b. 10 Jan 1834, d. 20 Sep 1908
Last Edited3 Dec 2011
Birth*Charles Mays (C.M.) Curtis was born on 4 February 1866 at Lincoln, Tennessee.1,4 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1 August 1870 Millville P.O., District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of William Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Narcissa F. Oliver; page 390b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $8,000, personal $2,000, 9 children at home; J.D. is missing.5 
(Witness) CensusCharles Mays (C.M.) Curtis appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of William Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Narcissa F. Oliver; page 209D, occupation farmer, 7 children at home.1 
Marriage*Charles Mays (C.M.) Curtis married Martha Estella McCracken on 6 September 1891 at Lincoln, Tennessee; by D.G. Sherrell, J.P.2 
CensusCharles Mays (C.M.) Curtis and Martha Estella McCracken appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Delrose, District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 70, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 8 years, 1 child, 0 living.6 
(Witness) WillCharles Mays (C.M.) Curtis witnessed the will of Narcissa F. Oliver on 4 September 1908 at Lincoln, Tennessee; Names all of her children but Edward, probably deceased, but none of W.S. & Margaret Russell's children. A.S. and J.H. administrators; witnessed by C.M. Stoutham and W.B. Solomon.7 
Census*Charles Mays (C.M.) Curtis and Martha Estella McCracken appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 82, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 18 years, 1 child, 0 living.8 
CensusCharles Mays (C.M.) Curtis and Martha Estella McCracken appeared on the census of 26 January 1920 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 83, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, owned farm, no children.9 
CensusCharles Mays (C.M.) Curtis and Martha Estella McCracken appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 20, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm valued at $1,500, no children.10 
Death*Charles Mays (C.M.) Curtis died in 1955; no Tennessee death certificate; no date on tombstone; 1955 is a researcher guess; tombstone at Hereford Cemetery.4 

Family

Martha Estella McCracken b. 20 Dec 1872, d. 5 Nov 1938

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave.
  4. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hereford, Lincoln, Tennessee.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  7. [S2057] Lincoln County, Tennessee Probate Records FHL Film.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  10. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Franklin Jasper (F.J.) Curtis1,2

M, b. 30 November 1867, d. 5 May 1924
FatherWilliam Smith (W.S.) Curtis1 b. 14 Nov 1823, d. 10 Jun 1894
MotherNarcissa F. Oliver1 b. 10 Jan 1834, d. 20 Sep 1908
Last Edited4 Dec 2011
Birth*Franklin Jasper (F.J.) Curtis was born on 30 November 1867 at Lincoln, Tennessee.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of William Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Narcissa F. Oliver; page 209D, occupation farmer, 7 children at home.1 
(Witness) WillFranklin Jasper (F.J.) Curtis witnessed the will of Narcissa F. Oliver on 4 September 1908 at Lincoln, Tennessee; Names all of her children but Edward, probably deceased, but none of W.S. & Margaret Russell's children. A.S. and J.H. administrators; witnessed by C.M. Stoutham and W.B. Solomon.3 
Death*Franklin Jasper (F.J.) Curtis died on 5 May 1924 at State Hospital, Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, at age 56; of pellagra contracted in Lincoln County, single, farmer, buried at Frankewing, Tennessee; no record on FindaGrave.2,4 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955, death certificate.
  3. [S2057] Lincoln County, Tennessee Probate Records FHL Film.
  4. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave.

Albert Sidney (A.S.) Curtis1,2,3

M, b. 1 June 1870, d. 23 August 1951
FatherWilliam Smith (W.S.) Curtis4 b. 14 Nov 1823, d. 10 Jun 1894
MotherNarcissa F. Oliver4 b. 10 Jan 1834, d. 20 Sep 1908
Last Edited3 Dec 2011
Birth*Albert Sidney (A.S.) Curtis was born on 1 June 1870 at Lincoln, Tennessee; probably 01 Jan 1870, based on 1870 census record.1,3,5 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1 August 1870 Millville P.O., District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of William Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Narcissa F. Oliver; page 390b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $8,000, personal $2,000, 9 children at home; J.D. is missing.6 
(Witness) CensusAlbert Sidney (A.S.) Curtis appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of William Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Narcissa F. Oliver; page 209D, occupation farmer, 7 children at home.4 
(Witness) CensusAlbert Sidney (A.S.) Curtis appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Delrose, District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of Narcissa F. Oliver; ED 70, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 8 children, 7 living, 3 sons at home.7 
(Witness) WillAlbert Sidney (A.S.) Curtis witnessed the will of Narcissa F. Oliver on 4 September 1908 at Lincoln, Tennessee; Names all of her children but Edward, probably deceased, but none of W.S. & Margaret Russell's children. A.S. and J.H. administrators; witnessed by C.M. Stoutham and W.B. Solomon.8 
Census*Albert Sidney (A.S.) Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 82, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, single, living with Joe.9 
Marriage*He married Nora V. Birdsong on 15 May 1910 at Giles, Tennessee; by J.A. Allison, M.G.2 
Census*Albert Sidney (A.S.) Curtis and Nora V. Birdsong appeared on the census of 23 January 1920 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 83,sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 son.10 
CensusAlbert Sidney (A.S.) Curtis and Nora V. Birdsong appeared on the census of 25 April 1930 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 20, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 children at home.11 
Death*Albert Sidney (A.S.) Curtis died on 23 August 1951 at Delrose, Lincoln, Tennessee, at age 81; at the Fayetteville hospital; occupation farmer, widowed, Cletus Curtis witness, son of Smith Curtis and Narcissus Oliver, buried at Hereford Cemetery.3,5 

Family

Nora V. Birdsong b. 3 May 1889, d. 11 May 1946
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880.
  2. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  3. [S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955, death certificate.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  5. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hereford, Lincoln, Tennessee.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  8. [S2057] Lincoln County, Tennessee Probate Records FHL Film.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  10. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  11. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Joe Henry (J.H.) Curtis1,2

M, b. 16 August 1875, d. 26 August 1946
FatherWilliam Smith (W.S.) Curtis1 b. 14 Nov 1823, d. 10 Jun 1894
MotherNarcissa F. Oliver1 b. 10 Jan 1834, d. 20 Sep 1908
Last Edited1 May 2013
Birth*Joe Henry (J.H.) Curtis was born on 16 August 1875 at Lincoln, Tennessee.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of William Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Narcissa F. Oliver; page 209D, occupation farmer, 7 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusJoe Henry (J.H.) Curtis appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Delrose, District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of Narcissa F. Oliver; ED 70, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 8 children, 7 living, 3 sons at home.3 
(Witness) WillJoe Henry (J.H.) Curtis witnessed the will of Narcissa F. Oliver on 4 September 1908 at Lincoln, Tennessee; Names all of her children but Edward, probably deceased, but none of W.S. & Margaret Russell's children. A.S. and J.H. administrators; witnessed by C.M. Stoutham and W.B. Solomon.4 
Marriage*Joe Henry (J.H.) Curtis married Anna Elizabeth Birdsong on 24 December 1908 at Giles, Tennessee; by G.L. Hensley, M.G.5 
Census*Joe Henry (J.H.) Curtis and Anna Elizabeth Birdsong appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 82, sheet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 1 year, no children.6 
DraftWW1* On 12 September 1918 Joe Henry (J.H.) Curtis registered for the draft at Frankewing, Giles, Tennessee; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, wife Anna, described as medium height, medium build, light hair.7 
CensusHe and Anna Elizabeth Birdsong appeared on the census of 23 January 1920 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 83, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 chlidren.8 
CensusJoe Henry (J.H.) Curtis and Anna Elizabeth Birdsong appeared on the census of 25 April 1930 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 20, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children.8 
Death*Joe Henry (J.H.) Curtis died on 26 August 1946 at Giles, Tennessee, at age 71; occupation farmer, married, son of Wm. Smith Curtis & Narcissa Oliver, informant Herman Curtis, buried at Hereford Cemetery in Lincoln County.2,9 

Family

Anna Elizabeth Birdsong b. 16 May 1884, d. 8 Aug 1961
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955, death certificate.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  4. [S2057] Lincoln County, Tennessee Probate Records FHL Film.
  5. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  7. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  9. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Hereford, Lincoln, Tennessee.
  10. [S1] Census of Population 1920.

George Alexander Curtis1,2

M, b. 17 August 1877
FatherWilliam Smith (W.S.) Curtis1 b. 14 Nov 1823, d. 10 Jun 1894
MotherNarcissa F. Oliver1 b. 10 Jan 1834, d. 20 Sep 1908
Last Edited3 Dec 2011
Birth*George Alexander Curtis was born on 17 August 1877 at Lincoln, Tennessee.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of William Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Narcissa F. Oliver; page 209D, occupation farmer, 7 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusGeorge Alexander Curtis appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 Delrose, District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of Narcissa F. Oliver; ED 70, sheet 9A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 8 children, 7 living, 3 sons at home.3 
Marriage*George Alexander Curtis married Zannie Jones on 23 September 1902 at Lincoln, Tennessee; by A.F. Bass, J.P.4 
(Witness) WillGeorge Alexander Curtis witnessed the will of Narcissa F. Oliver on 4 September 1908 at Lincoln, Tennessee; Names all of her children but Edward, probably deceased, but none of W.S. & Margaret Russell's children. A.S. and J.H. administrators; witnessed by C.M. Stoutham and W.B. Solomon.5 
Census*George Alexander Curtis and Zannie Jones appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 82, shet 5B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 sons.6 
DraftWW1* On 12 September 1918 George Alexander Curtis registered for the draft at Giles, Tennessee; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, married, described as short, slender, grey hair, "short leg".2 
CensusHe and Zannie Jones appeared on the census of 23 January 1920 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 83, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 cildren.7 
CensusGeorge Alexander Curtis and Zannie Jones appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 at District 15, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 19, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 sons at home.8 

Family

Zannie Jones b. c 1877
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  4. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  5. [S2057] Lincoln County, Tennessee Probate Records FHL Film.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

George H. Watson1,2

M, b. 1845
Last Edited2 Dec 2011
Birth*George H. Watson was born in 1845 at Lincoln, Tennessee.3,2 
Marriage*He married Sophronia A. Curtis, daughter of William Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Margaret J. Russell, on 9 February 1868 at Lincoln, Tennessee; by J.W. Carpen. . ., J.P.1 
Census*George H. Watson and Sophronia A. Curtis appeared on the census of 8 June 1870 at District 20, Giles, Tennessee, page 408b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $3,000, no children.2 

Family

Sophronia A. Curtis b. 5 Jan 1847, d. 6 Jul 1871
Child

Citations

  1. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  3. [S2058] Nana4Vandy, "Rutledge, Billy Joe", Ancestral File.

Eliza Story1

F, b. 5 April 1860, d. 13 June 1913
Last Edited30 Nov 2011
Birth*Eliza Story was born on 5 April 1860 at Tennessee.2,3 
Married Name As of 16 October 1884,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Josiah (Joseph) David (J.D.) Curtis, son of William Smith (W.S.) Curtis and Margaret J. Russell, on 16 October 1884 at Lincoln, Tennessee; by W.H. Foster, J.P.1 
CensusEliza Story and Josiah (Joseph) David (J.D.) Curtis appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 70, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 3 children, 3 living.2 
Census*Eliza Story and Josiah (Joseph) David (J.D.) Curtis appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Justice Precinct 1, Hunt, Texas, ED 110, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 26 years, 4 children, 4 living.4 
Death*Eliza Story died on 13 June 1913 at Hunt, Texas, at age 53; no death certificate; buried at Shady Grove Cemetery.3 

Family

Josiah (Joseph) David (J.D.) Curtis b. 11 Aug 1858, d. 28 Oct 1944
Children

Citations

  1. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Shady Grove, Hunt, Texas.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Forest Park, Hunt, Texas.
  6. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.

Thomas Floyd Curtis1

M, b. 25 January 1902, d. 3 April 1963
FatherJosiah (Joseph) David (J.D.) Curtis1 b. 11 Aug 1858, d. 28 Oct 1944
MotherEliza Story1 b. 5 Apr 1860, d. 13 Jun 1913
Last Edited3 Dec 2011
Birth*Thomas Floyd Curtis was born on 25 January 1902 at Melville, Tennessee.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Justice Precinct 1, Hunt, Texas, in the household of Josiah (Joseph) David (J.D.) Curtis and Eliza Story; ED 110, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 26 years, 4 children, 4 living.2 
(Witness) CensusThomas Floyd Curtis appeared on the census of 26 January 1920 Justice Precinct 1, Hunt, Texas, in the household of Josiah (Joseph) David (J.D.) Curtis and Bertha Voyles; ED 120, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 sons and 2 stepchildren.3 
Marriage*Thomas Floyd Curtis married Maggie Pasqua in 1929 at Texas.4 
Census*Thomas Floyd Curtis and Maggie Pasqua appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at Dallas, Dallas, Texas, ED 65, sheet 22B, occupation automobile painter, renting, no children.4 
Death*Thomas Floyd Curtis died on 3 April 1963 at Dallas, Dallas, Texas, at age 61; from pneumonia, occupation painting, married, informant Maggie P. Curtis, buried at Crown Hill Cemetery.1 

Family

Maggie Pasqua b. 23 Oct 1906, d. 20 Sep 1984
Child

Citations

  1. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth record index.

Mamie Lou Curtis1

F, b. 31 August 1899, d. 15 November 1990
FatherJosiah (Joseph) David (J.D.) Curtis1 b. 11 Aug 1858, d. 28 Oct 1944
MotherEliza Story1 b. 5 Apr 1860, d. 13 Jun 1913
Last Edited3 Dec 2011
Birth*Mamie Lou Curtis was born on 31 August 1899 at Lincoln, Tennessee.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of Josiah (Joseph) David (J.D.) Curtis and Eliza Story; ED 70, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 3 children, 3 living.2 
(Witness) CensusMamie Lou Curtis appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Justice Precinct 1, Hunt, Texas, in the household of Josiah (Joseph) David (J.D.) Curtis and Eliza Story; ED 110, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 26 years, 4 children, 4 living.3 
Married Name As of 25 November 1916,her married name was Smith.1 
Marriage*Mamie Lou Curtis married Dorsey Edward Smith on 25 November 1916 at Texas.1 
Census*Mamie Lou Curtis and Dorsey Edward Smith appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at Greenville, Hunt, Texas, ED 116, sheet 12B, occupation salesman-filling station, renting, 3 children at home.4 
Death*Mamie Lou Curtis died on 15 November 1990 at Grayson, Texas, at age 91; buried at Forest Park Cemetery in Hunt County.1 

Family

Dorsey Edward Smith b. 6 Aug 1895, d. 2 Mar 1963
Children

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Forest Park, Hunt, Texas.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth record index.

Dorsey Edward Smith1

M, b. 6 August 1895, d. 2 March 1963
Last Edited3 Dec 2011
Birth*Dorsey Edward Smith was born on 6 August 1895 at Texas.1 
Marriage*He married Mamie Lou Curtis, daughter of Josiah (Joseph) David (J.D.) Curtis and Eliza Story, on 25 November 1916 at Texas.1 
Census*Dorsey Edward Smith and Mamie Lou Curtis appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at Greenville, Hunt, Texas, ED 116, sheet 12B, occupation salesman-filling station, renting, 3 children at home.2 
Death*Dorsey Edward Smith died on 2 March 1963 at Greenille, Hunt, Texas, at age 67; buried at Forest Park Cemetery.1 

Family

Mamie Lou Curtis b. 31 Aug 1899, d. 15 Nov 1990
Children

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Forest Park, Hunt, Texas.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  3. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth record index.

Anna Grace Smith1

F, b. 13 June 1919, d. 5 February 1999
FatherDorsey Edward Smith1 b. 6 Aug 1895, d. 2 Mar 1963
MotherMamie Lou Curtis1 b. 31 Aug 1899, d. 15 Nov 1990
Last Edited26 Nov 2011
Birth*Anna Grace Smith was born on 13 June 1919 at Texas.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Greenville, Hunt, Texas, in the household of Mamie Lou Curtis and Dorsey Edward Smith; ED 116, sheet 12B, occupation salesman-filling station, renting, 3 children at home.2 
Married Name As of 23 October 1937,her married name was Stevens.1 
Marriage*Anna Grace Smith married Thomas H. Stevens on 23 October 1937 at Hunt, Texas.1 
Death*Anna Grace Smith died on 5 February 1999 at Texas at age 79; buried at Forest Park Cemetery in Hunt County.1 

Family

Thomas H. Stevens b. c 1915

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Forest Park, Hunt, Texas.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Thomas H. Stevens1

M, b. circa 1915
Last Edited26 Nov 2011
Birth*Thomas H. Stevens was born circa 1915.1 
Marriage*He married Anna Grace Smith, daughter of Dorsey Edward Smith and Mamie Lou Curtis, on 23 October 1937 at Hunt, Texas.1 

Family

Anna Grace Smith b. 13 Jun 1919, d. 5 Feb 1999

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Forest Park, Hunt, Texas.

Dorsey Curtis Smith1

M, b. 9 November 1925, d. 11 April 1945
FatherDorsey Edward Smith1 b. 6 Aug 1895, d. 2 Mar 1963
MotherMamie Lou Curtis1 b. 31 Aug 1899, d. 15 Nov 1990
Last Edited26 Nov 2011
Birth*Dorsey Curtis Smith was born on 9 November 1925 at Texas.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 Greenville, Hunt, Texas, in the household of Mamie Lou Curtis and Dorsey Edward Smith; ED 116, sheet 12B, occupation salesman-filling station, renting, 3 children at home.2 
Death*Dorsey Curtis Smith died on 11 April 1945 at age 19; WW II Casualty ; buried at Forest Park Cemetery.1 

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Forest Park, Hunt, Texas.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Ida Maxie Curtis1,2

F, b. 17 June 1896, d. 15 March 1983
FatherJosiah (Joseph) David (J.D.) Curtis1 b. 11 Aug 1858, d. 28 Oct 1944
MotherEliza Story1 b. 5 Apr 1860, d. 13 Jun 1913
Last Edited3 Dec 2011
Birth*Ida Maxie Curtis was born on 17 June 1896 at Lincoln, Tennessee.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of Josiah (Joseph) David (J.D.) Curtis and Eliza Story; ED 70, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 3 children, 3 living.1 
(Witness) CensusIda Maxie Curtis appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Justice Precinct 1, Hunt, Texas, in the household of Josiah (Joseph) David (J.D.) Curtis and Eliza Story; ED 110, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 26 years, 4 children, 4 living.3 
Married Name As of circa 1915,her married name was Lewis.2 
Marriage*Ida Maxie Curtis married Carl Hamilton Lewis circa 1915 at Texas.2,4,5 
Census*Ida Maxie Curtis and Carl Hamilton Lewis appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 at Greenville, Hunt, Texas, ED 122, sheet 19B, occupation mechanic-garage, renting, 2 children.5 
CensusIda Maxie Curtis and Carl Hamilton Lewis appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Austin, Travis, Texas, ED 24, sheet 12A, occupation bokkeeper-music store, renting-$40, 3 children and 5 lodgers.6 
Death*Ida Maxie Curtis died on 15 March 1983 at Austin, Travis, Texas, at age 86; buried at Austin Memorial Park Cemetery.2 

Family

Carl Hamilton Lewis b. 3 Nov 1893, d. 27 Nov 1979
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Austin Memorial, Travis, Texas.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S2058] Nana4Vandy, "Rutledge, Billy Joe", Ancestral File.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

William D. (Dee) Curtis1

M, b. 19 September 1886, d. 4 October 1954
FatherJosiah (Joseph) David (J.D.) Curtis2 b. 11 Aug 1858, d. 28 Oct 1944
MotherEliza Story2 b. 5 Apr 1860, d. 13 Jun 1913
Last Edited2 Dec 2011
Birth*William D. (Dee) Curtis was born on 19 September 1886 at Lincoln, Tennessee.2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 District 16, Lincoln, Tennessee, in the household of Josiah (Joseph) David (J.D.) Curtis and Eliza Story; ED 70, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, 3 children, 3 living.2 
(Witness) CensusWilliam D. (Dee) Curtis appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 Justice Precinct 1, Hunt, Texas, in the household of Josiah (Joseph) David (J.D.) Curtis and Eliza Story; ED 110, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 26 years, 4 children, 4 living.4 
DraftWW1* On 5 June 1917 William D. (Dee) Curtis registered for the draft at Greenville, Hunt, Texas; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, single, described as tall, mediuim height, blue eyes, black hair.3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 26 January 1920 Justice Precinct 1, Hunt, Texas, in the household of Josiah (Joseph) David (J.D.) Curtis and Bertha Voyles; ED 120, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 2 sons and 2 stepchildren.5 
Marriage*William D. (Dee) Curtis married Donnie Grace Reynolds circa 1921 at Texas.6,7 
Census*William D. (Dee) Curtis and Donnie Grace Reynolds appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at Justice Precinct 4, Hunt, Texas, ED 23, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, renting, 2 daughter and 1 niece at home.7 
Death*William D. (Dee) Curtis died on 4 October 1954 at Greenville, Hunt, Texas, at age 68; in the McKinney VA hospiital, WWI veteran, married, occupation farmer, buried at Shady Grove Cemetery.8,9 

Family

Donnie Grace Reynolds b. 23 Mar 1895, d. 15 Mar 1983
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900, 1920.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , birth certificate of daughter Audry.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  8. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , death certificate.
  9. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Shady Grove, Hunt, Texas.
  10. [S68] Texas Vital Statistics , Birth Record Index.

Sallie B. Smith1

F, b. February 1865
Last Edited3 Dec 2011
Birth*Sallie B. Smith was born in February 1865 at Tennessee.1 
Married Name As of circa 1880,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married James H. Curtis circa 1880 at Tennessee.1 
Census*Sallie B. Smith and James H. Curtis appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 at Petersburg District, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 64, sheet 2A, oned home, married 19 years, 6 children, 6 living; also Mary A. Smith, mother-in-law and Ruth Smith, sister-in-law.1 
CensusSallie B. Smith and James H. Curtis appeared on the census of 12 April 1910 at Petersburg, Lincoln, Tennessee, ED 77, sheet 8A, occupation mail carrier-rural route, owned home, married 27 years, 7 children, 7 living; said his parents were from CT and SC; also sister-in-law Rutlege Smith.2 

Family

James H. Curtis b. Apr 1855
Children

Citations

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