Vesta Agnes (Bessie) Shearer1,2

F, b. January 1882, d. 3 October 1959
FatherCornellius Shearer1 b. 23 Dec 1852, d. 17 Mar 1932
MotherMary Elizabeth Curtis1 b. 11 Apr 1854, d. 12 Mar 1923
Last Edited31 Dec 2011
Birth*Vesta Agnes (Bessie) Shearer was born in January 1882 at Union Twp., Miami, Ohio.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Cornellius Shearer and Mary Elizabeth Curtis; ED 78, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, renting, married 25 years, 7 chidren, 7 living.1 
Married Name As of 29 June 1914,her married name was Knife.3 
Marriage*Vesta Agnes (Bessie) Shearer married Duff H. Knife on 29 June 1914 at Miami, Ohio; by Rev. O.P. Furnas.3 
Death*Vesta Agnes (Bessie) Shearer died on 3 October 1959 at Troy, Miami, Ohio, at age 77; buried at Curtis Cemetery.4,2 

Family

Duff H. Knife b. 3 Jan 1878, d. 21 Nov 1959

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Curtis, Miami, Ohio.
  3. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  4. [S81] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death 1958-98.

Frank Merle Shearer1,2

M, b. 2 August 1887, d. 26 June 1972
FatherCornellius Shearer1 b. 23 Dec 1852, d. 17 Mar 1932
MotherMary Elizabeth Curtis1 b. 11 Apr 1854, d. 12 Mar 1923
Last Edited31 Dec 2011
Birth*Frank Merle Shearer was born on 2 August 1887 at Union Twp., Miami, Ohio.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Monroe Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Cornellius Shearer and Mary Elizabeth Curtis; ED 78, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, renting, married 25 years, 7 chidren, 7 living.1 
Marriage*Frank Merle Shearer married Sabina Bridenbaugh on 27 June 1907 at Miami, Ohio; by Elder D.C. Hendrickson.3 
DraftWW1* On 5 June 1917 Frank Merle Shearer registered for the draft at RFD 2, West Milton, Miami, Ohio; at the time, he was employed by himself as a general contractor (cement), wife and three children.2 
Death*He died on 26 June 1972 at Tipp City, Miami, Ohio, at age 84; (2 subsequent marriages) buried at Curtis Cemetery.4,5 

Family

Sabina Bridenbaugh b. 2 Feb 1887, d. 26 Nov 1933

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  4. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  5. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Curtis, Miami, Ohio.

Sabina Bridenbaugh1

F, b. 2 February 1887, d. 26 November 1933
Last Edited31 Dec 2011
Birth*Sabina Bridenbaugh was born on 2 February 1887 at Miami, Ohio; daughter of Paul Bridenbaugh and Sarah Albaugh.1,2 
Married Name As of 27 June 1907,her married name was Shearer.1 
Marriage*She married Frank Merle Shearer, son of Cornellius Shearer and Mary Elizabeth Curtis, on 27 June 1907 at Miami, Ohio; by Elder D.C. Hendrickson.1 
Death*Sabina Bridenbaugh died on 26 November 1933 at Union Twp., Miami, Ohio, at age 46; buried at Curtis Cemetery.3 

Family

Frank Merle Shearer b. 2 Aug 1887, d. 26 Jun 1972

Citations

  1. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Curtis, Miami, Ohio.
  3. [S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.

Duff H. Knife1,2

M, b. 3 January 1878, d. 21 November 1959
Last Edited31 Dec 2011
Birth*Duff H. Knife was born on 3 January 1878 at Miami, Ohio; son of Henry Knife and Susan Daniels, occupation teacher.1 
Marriage*He married Vesta Agnes (Bessie) Shearer, daughter of Cornellius Shearer and Mary Elizabeth Curtis, on 29 June 1914 at Miami, Ohio; by Rev. O.P. Furnas.1 
Death*Duff H. Knife died on 21 November 1959 at Miami, Ohio, at age 81; buried at Curtis Cemetery.3,2 

Family

Vesta Agnes (Bessie) Shearer b. Jan 1882, d. 3 Oct 1959

Citations

  1. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Curtis, Miami, Ohio.
  3. [S81] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death 1958-98.

Noda Agatha Underwood1

F, b. 16 November 1891, d. 11 October 1982
Last Edited3 Jan 2012
Birth*Noda Agatha Underwood was born on 16 November 1891 at Union Twp., Miami, Ohio.1 
Married Name As of 18 January 1911,her married name was Shearer.1 
Marriage*She married James Howard Shearer, son of Cornellius Shearer and Mary Elizabeth Curtis, on 18 January 1911 at Montgomery, Ohio; by O.P. Furnas, M.G.1 
Death*Noda Agatha Underwood died on 11 October 1982 at Miami, Ohio, at age 90; buried at Maple Hill Cemetery.2 

Family

James Howard Shearer b. 16 Jan 1890, d. 1 Oct 1966

Citations

  1. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Maple Hill, Miami, Ohio.

Charles N. Clark1

M, b. 17 June 1856, d. 26 September 1930
Last Edited31 Dec 2011
Birth*Charles N. Clark was born on 17 June 1856 at Virginia.1,2 
Marriage*He married Emma Belle Curtis, daughter of Samuel Curtis and Mary M. Waitman, on 22 March 1885 at Montgomery, Ohio; by Rev. D.M. Horner, Lutheran Church.1 
Census*Charles N. Clark and Emma Belle Curtis appeared on the census of 25 June 1900 at Harrison Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, ED 6, sheet 19A, occupaiton plastering, owned home, married 15 years, 3 children, 1 living.3 
CensusCharles N. Clark and Emma Belle Curtis appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 at Harrison Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, ED 128, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 25 years, 3 children, 1 living; Mary lived with them.4 
Death*Charles N. Clark died on 26 September 1930 at Harrison Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, at age 74; buried at Shiloh Cemetery, but no marker found in FindaGrave index.2 

Family

Emma Belle Curtis b. 25 Apr 1862, d. 6 May 1919

Citations

  1. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  2. [S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Lucy Ann Johnson1

F, b. 15 December 1870, d. 20 May 1940
Last Edited31 Dec 2011
Birth*Lucy Ann Johnson was born on 15 December 1870 at Montgomery, Ohio; daughter of Hubbard Johnson and Mary Macher.1,2 
Married Name As of 15 December 1891,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Charles C. Curtis, son of Samuel Curtis and Mary M. Waitman, on 15 December 1891 at Montgomery, Ohio; by Robert Coate, Minister.1 
Census*Lucy Ann Johnson and Charles C. Curtis appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 at Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, ED 3e2, sheet 17A, occupation huckster, renting, married 9 years, 3 children, 3 living.2 
CensusLucy Ann Johnson and Charles C. Curtis appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 at Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, ED 74, sheet 6A, occupation vendor-produce, owned home, married 18 years, 4 children, 2 living.3 
CensusLucy Ann Johnson and Charles C. Curtis appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, ED 250, sheet 2A, occupation wholesale merchant-fruit, renting, 1 daughter at home.4 
CensusLucy Ann Johnson and Charles C. Curtis appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, ED 102, sheet 17A, occupation commissioned salesman-wholesale fruit, owned home valued at $3,000, no children.5 
Death*Lucy Ann Johnson died on 20 May 1940 at Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, at age 69; buried at Shiloh Cemetery in Montgomery County.6 

Family

Charles C. Curtis b. 5 Jul 1871, d. 21 Jun 1946
Children

Citations

  1. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  6. [S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.

Crystal Curtis1,2,3

F, b. 2 July 1892
FatherCharles C. Curtis1 b. 5 Jul 1871, d. 21 Jun 1946
MotherLucy Ann Johnson1 b. 15 Dec 1870, d. 20 May 1940
Last Edited11 Jan 2012
Birth*Crystal Curtis was born on 2 July 1892 at Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Charles C. Curtis and Lucy Ann Johnson; ED 3e2, sheet 17A, occupation huckster, renting, married 9 years, 3 children, 3 living.1 
(Witness) CensusCrystal Curtis appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Charles C. Curtis and Lucy Ann Johnson; ED 74, sheet 6A, occupation vendor-produce, owned home, married 18 years, 4 children, 2 living.4 
Married Name As of 8 February 1916,her married name was Meals.2 
Marriage*Crystal Curtis married Arthur D. Meals on 8 February 1916 at Franklin, Ohio; by W.M. Hurdman, Minister.2 

Family

Arthur D. Meals b. 2 Jan 1892, d. Feb 1971

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  3. [S2073] State of Ohio, Ohio County Birth Records.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Clifton Curtis1

M, b. February 1894, d. October 1900
FatherCharles C. Curtis1 b. 5 Jul 1871, d. 21 Jun 1946
MotherLucy Ann Johnson1 b. 15 Dec 1870, d. 20 May 1940
Last Edited31 Dec 2011
Birth*Clifton Curtis was born in February 1894 at Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Charles C. Curtis and Lucy Ann Johnson; ED 3e2, sheet 17A, occupation huckster, renting, married 9 years, 3 children, 3 living.1 
Death*Clifton Curtis died in October 1900 at Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, at age 6; buried at Shiloh Cemetery.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Shiloh, Montgomery, Ohio.

Glenna (Brownie) Curtis1

F, b. October 1895
FatherCharles C. Curtis2 b. 5 Jul 1871, d. 21 Jun 1946
MotherLucy Ann Johnson2 b. 15 Dec 1870, d. 20 May 1940
Last Edited31 Dec 2011
Birth*Glenna (Brownie) Curtis was born in October 1895 at Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio.2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 Butler Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Charles C. Curtis and Lucy Ann Johnson; ED 3e2, sheet 17A, occupation huckster, renting, married 9 years, 3 children, 3 living.2 
(Witness) CensusGlenna (Brownie) Curtis appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, in the household of Charles C. Curtis and Lucy Ann Johnson; ED 74, sheet 6A, occupation vendor-produce, owned home, married 18 years, 4 children, 2 living.3 
(Witness) CensusGlenna (Brownie) Curtis appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, in the household of Lucy Ann Johnson and Charles C. Curtis; ED 250, sheet 2A, occupation wholesale merchant-fruit, renting, 1 daughter at home.4 

Citations

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

Arthur D. Meals1

M, b. 2 January 1892, d. February 1971
Last Edited31 Dec 2011
Birth*Arthur D. Meals was born on 2 January 1892 at Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio.1 
Marriage*He married Crystal Curtis, daughter of Charles C. Curtis and Lucy Ann Johnson, on 8 February 1916 at Franklin, Ohio; by W.M. Hurdman, Minister.1 
Death*Arthur D. Meals died in February 1971 at Tucson, Pima, Arizona, at age 79.2 

Family

Crystal Curtis b. 2 Jul 1892

Citations

  1. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  2. [S44] Social Security Death Index.

James F. Curtis1

M, b. 1853
FatherElam Curtis1 b. 25 Jan 1812
MotherSusannah Stephens1 b. 1817
Last Edited31 Dec 2011
Birth*James F. Curtis was born in 1853 at Ohio.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 Greenville P.O., Wabash Twp., Darke, Ohio, in the household of Elam Curtis and Susannah Stephens; page 232, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 8 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.

Michael Curtis1

M, b. 1855, d. before 1870
FatherElam Curtis1 b. 25 Jan 1812
MotherSusannah Stephens1 b. 1817
Last Edited27 Jan 2012
Birth*Michael Curtis was born in 1855 at Ohio.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 Greenville P.O., Wabash Twp., Darke, Ohio, in the household of Elam Curtis and Susannah Stephens; page 232, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 8 children at home.1 
DeathAp*Michael Curtis appears to have died or disappeared before 1870 at Darke, Ohio, not present in 1870 census.2 

Citations

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

Nancy C. Curtis1

F, b. 1858
FatherElam Curtis1 b. 25 Jan 1812
MotherSusannah Stephens1 b. 1817
Last Edited31 Dec 2011
Birth*Nancy C. Curtis was born in 1858 at Ohio.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 Greenville P.O., Wabash Twp., Darke, Ohio, in the household of Elam Curtis and Susannah Stephens; page 232, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 8 children at home.1 
(Witness) CensusNancy C. Curtis appeared on the census of 6 June 1870 North Star P.O., Wabash Twp., Darke, Ohio, in the household of Elam Curtis and Susannah Stephens; page 350b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,400, 3 children at home.2 

Citations

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

Mary Williams1,2

F, b. 1848
Last Edited13 Jan 2012
Birth*Mary Williams was born in 1848 at Ohio; Last name Williams in 3 of 4 childrens' birth records; Hood in 4th record.1,3 
Married Name As of circa 1868,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Elijah Curtis, son of Elam Curtis and Susannah Stephens, circa 1868 at Ohio.1 
Census*Mary Williams and Elijah Curtis appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 at Wabash Twp., Darke, Ohio, page 356C, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.4 

Family

Elijah Curtis b. 1842, d. 7 May 1899
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  2. [S2073] State of Ohio, Ohio County Birth Records, maiden name from chidlrens' birth records.
  3. [S2073] State of Ohio, Ohio County Birth Records.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Ulysses William Curtis1,2

M, b. 11 August 1869, d. 24 January 1937
FatherElijah Curtis1 b. 1842, d. 7 May 1899
MotherMary Williams1 b. 1848
Last Edited12 Jan 2012
Birth*Ulysses William Curtis was born on 11 August 1869 at Wabash Twp., Darke, Ohio; generally went by William.1,2 
Name Variation As of after 11 August 1869, Ulysses William Curtis was also known as William A. Curtis.3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 Wabash Twp., Darke, Ohio, in the household of Elijah Curtis and Mary Williams; page 356C, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.4 
Marriage*Ulysses William Curtis married Alice R. Brown on 26 May 1894 at Darke, Ohio; by H.W. Vining, J.P.5 
Census*Ulysses William Curtis and Alice R. Brown appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Pattterson Twp., Darke, Ohio, ED 64, sheet 75A, occupation farm hand, renting, married 6 years, 4 children, 4 livingh; brother Alva.6 
CensusUlysses William Curtis and Alice R. Brown appeared on the census of 30 April 1910 at Patterson Twp., Darke, Ohio, ED 97, sheet 10B, occupation farmer, renting, married 16 years, 6 daughters, 6 living.7 
CensusUlysses William Curtis and Alice R. Brown appeared on the census of 22 June 1920 at Patterson Twp., Darke, Ohio, ED 114, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children at home.8 
CensusUlysses William Curtis and Alice R. Brown appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at Piqua, Miami, Ohio, ED 25, sheet 18A, occupation finisher-blanket factory, owned home valued at $1,900, 1 on at home.9 
Death*Ulysses William Curtis died on 24 January 1937 at Piqua, Miami, Ohio, at age 67; listed as William A., son of Elijah Curtis and Mary Hood, occupation finisher-blanket mill, buried at Forest Hill Cemetery.3 

Family

Alice R. Brown b. Mar 1871, d. Apr 1954
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  2. [S2073] State of Ohio, Ohio County Birth Records.
  3. [S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  5. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Mina Fritz1

F, b. 15 December 1865, d. 2 December 1938
Last Edited11 Jan 2012
Birth*Mina Fritz was born on 15 December 1865 at Miami, Ohio; daughter of Daniel Fritz and McDowell; 16 Dec 1870 on 2nd marriage license.2,1,3 
Married Name As of 5 April 1884,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Jeremiah (Jerry) Curtis, son of Elam Curtis and Susannah Stephens, on 5 April 1884 at Darke, Ohio; by E.W. McCramer, J.P.1 
Census*Mina Fritz and Jeremiah (Jerry) Curtis appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 at Patterson Twp., Darke, Ohio, ED 64, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, renting, married 16 years, 8 children, 6 living.2 
CensusMina Fritz and Jeremiah (Jerry) Curtis appeared on the census of 7 May 1910 at Bradford Village, Newberry Twp., Miami, Ohio, ED 114, sheet 24B, occupation laborer-odd jobs, married 25 years, 12 chidren, 8 living.4 
Married Name As of 29 October 1925,her married name was Ballinger.1 
Marriage*Mina Fritz married Clarence Ballinger on 29 October 1925 at Columbus, Franklin, Ohio; by Rev. A.H. Knipping; 3rd marriage for Clarence.1 
Death*Mina Fritz died on 2 December 1938 at Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, at age 72; buried at Riverside Cemetery.3 

Family 1

Jeremiah (Jerry) Curtis b. May 1850, d. 7 Mar 1919
Children

Family 2

Clarence Ballinger b. 8 Apr 1893

Citations

  1. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S2073] State of Ohio, Ohio County Birth Records.
  6. [S81] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death 1958-98.

Alonzo L. Curtis1

M, b. 1870
FatherElijah Curtis1 b. 1842, d. 7 May 1899
MotherMary Williams1 b. 1848
Last Edited13 Jan 2012
Birth*Alonzo L. Curtis was born in 1870 at Wabash Twp., Darke, Ohio.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 Wabash Twp., Darke, Ohio, in the household of Elijah Curtis and Mary Williams; page 356C, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Edwin Oscar Curtis1,2

M, b. 31 July 1873
FatherElijah Curtis1 b. 1842, d. 7 May 1899
MotherMary Williams1 b. 1848
Last Edited11 Jan 2012
Birth*Edwin Oscar Curtis was born on 31 July 1873 at Wabash Twp., Darke, Ohio.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 Wabash Twp., Darke, Ohio, in the household of Elijah Curtis and Mary Williams; page 356C, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S2073] State of Ohio, Ohio County Birth Records.

Alva M. Curtis1,2

M, b. 30 November 1878
FatherElijah Curtis1 b. 1842, d. 7 May 1899
MotherMary Williams1 b. 1848
Last Edited12 Jan 2012
Birth*Alva M. Curtis was born on 30 November 1878 at Darke, Ohio.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 Wabash Twp., Darke, Ohio, in the household of Elijah Curtis and Mary Williams; page 356C, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.1 
Census*Alva M. Curtis appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Patterson Twp., Darke, Ohio, ED 64, sheet 4A, occupation teamster, single, lving with William.3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S2073] State of Ohio, Ohio County Birth Records.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Eloy Curtis1,2

M, b. 30 November 1878
FatherElijah Curtis1 b. 1842, d. 7 May 1899
MotherMary Williams1 b. 1848
Last Edited11 Jan 2012
Birth*Eloy Curtis was born on 30 November 1878 at Wabash Twp., Darke, Ohio.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 Wabash Twp., Darke, Ohio, in the household of Elijah Curtis and Mary Williams; page 356C, occupation farmer, 5 children at home.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S2073] State of Ohio, Ohio County Birth Records.

Frank S. Curtis1,2

M, b. 14 June 1885, d. 20 February 1968
FatherJeremiah (Jerry) Curtis1 b. May 1850, d. 7 Mar 1919
MotherMina Fritz1 b. 15 Dec 1865, d. 2 Dec 1938
Last Edited11 Jan 2012
Birth*Frank S. Curtis was born on 14 June 1885 at Darke, Ohio; 15 March 1886 from marriage record.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 Patterson Twp., Darke, Ohio, in the household of Jeremiah (Jerry) Curtis and Mina Fritz; ED 64, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, renting, married 16 years, 8 children, 6 living.1 
Marriage*Frank S. Curtis married Emma A. Hammons on 1 September 1911 at Putnam, Ohio; by E.F. Wieser, J.P.2 
Census*Frank S. Curtis and Emma A. Hammons appeared on the census of 28 February 1920 at Washington Twp., Paulding, Ohio, ?ED 93, sheet 6B, occupation farmer, renting, 2 daughters.3 
CensusFrank S. Curtis and Emma A. Hammons appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, ED 142, sheet 3A, occupation auto mechanic, 6 children, living with his mother and Clarence Ballinger.4 
Death*Frank S. Curtis died on 20 February 1968 at Westerville, Franklin, Ohio, at age 82; widowed.5 

Family

Emma A. Hammons b. 4 Jan 1893
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S81] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death 1958-98.
  6. [S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.

Nora Ellen Curtis1,2,3

F, b. 1 January 1888, d. 2 August 1938
FatherJeremiah (Jerry) Curtis1 b. May 1850, d. 7 Mar 1919
MotherMina Fritz1 b. 15 Dec 1865, d. 2 Dec 1938
Last Edited2 Jan 2012
Birth*Nora Ellen Curtis was born on 1 January 1888 at Darke, Ohio.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 Patterson Twp., Darke, Ohio, in the household of Jeremiah (Jerry) Curtis and Mina Fritz; ED 64, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, renting, married 16 years, 8 children, 6 living.1 
Married Name As of 1 April 1905,her married name was Wagner.2 
Marriage*Nora Ellen Curtis married Daniel A. Wagner on 1 April 1905 at Miami, Ohio; by A.C. Childs, J.P.2 
Census*Nora Ellen Curtis and Daniel A. Wagner appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Newberry Twp., Miami, Ohio, ED 114, sheet 1A, occupation building man-county?, renting, 3 children.4 
CensusNora Ellen Curtis and Daniel A. Wagner appeared on the census of 10 February 1920 at Havre, Hill, Montana, ED 132, sheet 2B, occupation farmer, renting, 7 children.5 
CensusNora Ellen Curtis and Daniel A. Wagner appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Piqua, Miami, Ohio, ED 27, sheet 9B, occupation house moving contractor, owned home valued at $4,500, 5 children.6 
Death*Nora Ellen Curtis died on 2 August 1938 at Piqua, Miami, Ohio, at age 50; buried at Forest Hill Cemetery.3 

Family

Daniel A. Wagner b. 12 Aug 1878, d. 1 Feb 1964
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  3. [S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Roy Curtis1

M, b. 23 March 1892, d. 1959
FatherJeremiah (Jerry) Curtis1 b. May 1850, d. 7 Mar 1919
MotherMina Fritz1 b. 15 Dec 1865, d. 2 Dec 1938
Last Edited2 Jan 2012
Birth*Roy Curtis was born on 23 March 1892 at Darke, Ohio.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 Patterson Twp., Darke, Ohio, in the household of Jeremiah (Jerry) Curtis and Mina Fritz; ED 64, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, renting, married 16 years, 8 children, 6 living.1 
Marriage*Roy Curtis married Media Wallace on 21 March 1913 at Miami, Ohio; by Charles Flory, Minister.2 
DraftWW1* On 5 June 1917 Roy Curtis registered for the draft at RR 4, Pleasant Hill, Miami, Ohio; at the time, he was employed by married, described as medium height, medium build, blue eyes, black hair, occupation illegible.3 
Census*He and Media Wallace appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Pleasant Hill, Newton, Miami, Ohio, ED 170, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, renting, 3 daughters.4 
CensusRoy Curtis and Media Wallace appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Newton Twp., Miami, Ohio, ED 22, sheet 7A, occupation truck driver-Farmers Exchange, renting, 8 children.5 
Death*Roy Curtis died in 1959 at Miami, Ohio; buried at Plesant Hill Cemetery.6 

Family

Media Wallace b. 7 Sep 1892, d. 19 Jun 1947
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  3. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  6. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Pleasant Hill, Miami, Ohio.
  7. [S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.

Rosella (Rosa) Curtis1,2

F, b. 31 October 1891
FatherJeremiah (Jerry) Curtis1 b. May 1850, d. 7 Mar 1919
MotherMina Fritz1 b. 15 Dec 1865, d. 2 Dec 1938
Last Edited11 Jan 2012
Birth*Rosella (Rosa) Curtis was born on 31 October 1891 at Synanthia, Darke, Ohio.1,3,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 Patterson Twp., Darke, Ohio, in the household of Jeremiah (Jerry) Curtis and Mina Fritz; ED 64, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, renting, married 16 years, 8 children, 6 living.1 
Married Name As of 26 March 1910,her married name was Penny.3 
Marriage*Rosella (Rosa) Curtis married Charles P. Penny on 26 March 1910 at Miami, Ohio; by John Moore, J.P; Rosa was divorced from Wolf.3 
Census*Rosella (Rosa) Curtis and Charles P. Penny appeared on the census of 7 May 1910 at Bradford Village, Newberry Twp., Miami, Ohio, ED 114, sheet 24B, occupation laborer-odd jobs, son Delbert Wolf, living with her parents.4 
CensusRosella (Rosa) Curtis and Charles P. Penny appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at Newberry Twp., Miami, Ohio, ED 167, sheet 2A, occupation laborer, renting, 3 sons.5 
CensusRosella (Rosa) Curtis and Charles P. Penny appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Troy, Miami, Ohio, ED 5, sheet 4B, occupation printer-sunshade factory, renting, 1 son and 1 adopted daughter.6 

Family

Charles P. Penny b. 25 Mar 1879, d. 3 Jun 1949
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S2073] State of Ohio, Ohio County Birth Records.
  3. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Elizabeth (Lizzie) Curtis1

F, b. 23 April 1893
FatherJeremiah (Jerry) Curtis1 b. May 1850, d. 7 Mar 1919
MotherMina Fritz1 b. 15 Dec 1865, d. 2 Dec 1938
Last Edited2 Jan 2012
Birth*Elizabeth (Lizzie) Curtis was born on 23 April 1893 at Darke, Ohio.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 Patterson Twp., Darke, Ohio, in the household of Jeremiah (Jerry) Curtis and Mina Fritz; ED 64, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, renting, married 16 years, 8 children, 6 living.1 
(Witness) CensusElizabeth (Lizzie) Curtis appeared on the census of 7 May 1910 Bradford Village, Newberry Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Jeremiah (Jerry) Curtis and Mina Fritz; ED 114, sheet 24B, occupation laborer-odd jobs, married 25 years, 12 chidren, 8 living.3 
Married Name As of 6 May 1911,her married name was Greer.2 
Marriage*Elizabeth (Lizzie) Curtis married George Greer on 6 May 1911 at Miami, Ohio; by Rev. J.W. Celolsey.2 
NoteB* No further record. 

Family

George Greer b. 2 Jan 1886
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.

Glen Curtis1,2

M, b. 8 March 1896, d. 1 September 1980
FatherJeremiah (Jerry) Curtis1 b. May 1850, d. 7 Mar 1919
MotherMina Fritz1 b. 15 Dec 1865, d. 2 Dec 1938
Last Edited11 Jan 2012
Birth*Glen Curtis was born on 8 March 1896 at Darke, Ohio.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 Patterson Twp., Darke, Ohio, in the household of Jeremiah (Jerry) Curtis and Mina Fritz; ED 64, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, renting, married 16 years, 8 children, 6 living.1 
(Witness) CensusGlen Curtis appeared on the census of 7 May 1910 Bradford Village, Newberry Twp., Miami, Ohio, in the household of Jeremiah (Jerry) Curtis and Mina Fritz; ED 114, sheet 24B, occupation laborer-odd jobs, married 25 years, 12 chidren, 8 living.3 
Census*Glen Curtis appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 at Adams Twp., Darke, Ohio, ED 90, sheet 5B, occupation farm laborer, boarding with Fokx family.4 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Cain on 19 March 1921 at Miami, Ohio; by Henry Brandt, Baptist minister.2 
Census*Glen Curtis and Elizabeth Cain appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 at Van Buren Twp., Darke, Ohio, ED 40, sheet 8A, occupation farmer, renting, 5 children.5 
Death*Glen Curtis died on 1 September 1980 at Ansonia, Darke, Ohio, at age 84.6,7 

Family

Elizabeth Cain b. 24 Apr 1899, d. 18 Apr 1993
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  6. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  7. [S81] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death 1958-98.

John Alfred Lodge1,2

M, b. 9 October 1855, d. 28 January 1919
Last Edited31 Dec 2011
Birth*John Alfred Lodge was born on 9 October 1855 at Ohio; son of William Lodge and Susan Peeling of Pennsylvania.1,2 
Marriage*He married Lucy Jane Curtis, daughter of Samuel Curtis and Mary M. Waitman, on 30 March 1882 at Montgomery, Ohio.1 
Census*John Alfred Lodge and Lucy Jane Curtis appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 at Jefferson Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, ED 89, sheet 13B, occupation huckster, renting, married 19 years, 9 children, 7 living.3 
Death*John Alfred Lodge died on 28 January 1919 at Jefferson Twp., Montgomery, Ohio, at age 63; from tuberculosis, occupation farmer, buried at Hillgrove Cemetery.2 

Family

Lucy Jane Curtis b. 27 Feb 1858, d. 15 Sep 1935

Citations

  1. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  2. [S1708] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Death Certificates.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Harriett Stiles1

F, b. June 1828, d. 30 September 1913
Last Edited1 Jan 2012
Birth*Harriett Stiles was born in June 1828 at Maine.1,2 
Married Name As of 6 October 1885,her married name was Frederick.1 
Marriage*She married Martin Frederick on 6 October 1885 at Shelby, Ohio.1 
CensusHarriett Stiles and Martin Frederick appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at Jackson Twp., Shelby, Ohio, ED 99, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 14 years to second wife Harriett, no children.2 
Death*Harriett Stiles died on 30 September 1913 at Sidney, Shelby, Ohio, at age 85; buried at Glen Cemetery.3 

Family

Martin Frederick b. 8 Mar 1825, d. 15 May 1913

Citations

  1. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Glen, Shelby, Ohio.

Howard Leonard Hay1

M, b. 2 February 1897
Last Edited1 Jan 2012
Birth*Howard Leonard Hay was born on 2 February 1897 at West Carrollton, Montgomery, Ohio; son of John Hay and Emma Hartzell.1 
Marriage*He married Corinne Messick, daughter of William Robert Messick and Olive Rose Reel, on 12 March 1918 at Miami, Ohio; by J.B. Crouch, M.G.1 

Family

Corinne Messick b. 30 Jul 1899

Citations

  1. [S2063] Ohio County Courthouses, Ohio County Marriages, 1790-1950.