Joseph Curtis1

M, b. 11 June 1855, d. August 1904
FatherThomas Curtis1 b. 1827, d. 1895
MotherMahala Hale1 b. 1822, d. a 1910
Last Edited7 May 2012
Birth*Joseph Curtis was born on 11 June 1855 at DeKalb, Tennessee.1,2,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 15 August 1860 Alexandria P.O., District 11, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Curtis and Mahala Hale; page 172, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, personal $1,000, 3 children.4 
(Witness) CensusJoseph Curtis appeared on the census of 9 August 1870 Liberty P.O., District 11, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Curtis and Mahala Hale; page 222b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1100, personal $1,057, 5 children.5 
Marriage*Joseph Curtis married Manerva Elizabeth Malone on 13 January 1878 at DeKalb, Tennessee.6 
Census*Joseph Curtis and Manerva Elizabeth Malone appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 at District 11, DeKalb, Tennessee, page 97A, occupation farmer, 1 son.7 
CensusJoseph Curtis and Manerva Elizabeth Malone appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 at District 11, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 51, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 21 years, 4 children, 3 living.8 
Death*Joseph Curtis died in August 1904 at DeKalb, Tennessee, at age 49; buried at New Hope Cemetery (old section); transcription says 1905, but is one year off.3,9 
NoteB* On 27 September 1904, Manerva Curtis and J.H. Akin posted $1,200 bond for Manerva Curtis, guardian of Josie Curtis, minor heir of Jo Curts, deceased.9 

Family

Manerva Elizabeth Malone b. 11 Mar 1857, d. 7 Jan 1947
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  2. [S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955.
  3. [S2120] Doris Garrison Gilbert, DeKalb County Cemeteries, page 220.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  6. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  9. [S2119] State of Tennessee, Tennessee Probate Court Books, DeKalb, Bonds, Letters, 1892-1905, Vol. C, pages 308-309.
  10. [S2120] Doris Garrison Gilbert, DeKalb County Cemeteries, page 200.

Sarah Elizabeth (Bettie) Curtis1,2

F, b. 6 July 1859, d. 6 January 1947
FatherThomas Curtis1 b. 1827, d. 1895
MotherMahala Hale1 b. 1822, d. a 1910
Last Edited1 May 2012
Birth*Sarah Elizabeth (Bettie) Curtis was born on 6 July 1859 at Alexandria, DeKalb, Tennessee.3,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 15 August 1860 Alexandria P.O., District 11, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Curtis and Mahala Hale; page 172, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, personal $1,000, 3 children.4 
(Witness) CensusSarah Elizabeth (Bettie) Curtis appeared on the census of 9 August 1870 Liberty P.O., District 11, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Curtis and Mahala Hale; page 222b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1100, personal $1,057, 5 children.5 
Married Name As of circa 1892,her married name was Sandlin.6 
Marriage*Sarah Elizabeth (Bettie) Curtis married Robert H. Sandlin circa 1892 at Tennessee; no marriage record found.6 
Census*Sarah Elizabeth (Bettie) Curtis and Robert H. Sandlin appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 at District 11, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 51, sheet 11B, occupaton farmer, owned farm, married 7 years, no children, Mahala Curtis lived with them.6 
CensusSarah Elizabeth (Bettie) Curtis and Robert H. Sandlin appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at District 11, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 62, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 16 years, no children, Mahala lived with them.7 
Death*Sarah Elizabeth (Bettie) Curtis died on 6 January 1947 at Alexandria, DeKalb, Tennessee, at age 87; widowed, buried at Vanatta Cemetery.2 

Family

Robert H. Sandlin b. Oct 1854

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  2. [S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1860-1900.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1850.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

David A. Curtis1

M, b. October 1851, d. 17 January 1939
FatherWilliam C. Curtis2 b. 1829, d. 6 Apr 1862
MotherElizabeth (Nancy) Tune2 b. 24 Feb 1827, d. 1905
Last Edited1 May 2012
Birth*David A. Curtis was born in October 1851 at DeKalb, Tennessee.3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 13 August 1860 Alexandria P.O., District 11, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of William C. Curtis and Elizabeth (Nancy) Tune; page 164, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children and Milly Tune.2 
Marriage*David A. Curtis married Nancy Jane Johnson on 27 April 1869 at DeKalb, Tennessee.4 
Census*David A. Curtis and Nancy Jane Johnson appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 at District 12, DeKalb, Tennessee, page 98D, occupation farm laborer, 4 chldren.5 
CensusDavid A. Curtis and Nancy Jane Johnson appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at District 5, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 45, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 31 years, 4 children, 4 living; Charlie lived with them.6 
CensusDavid A. Curtis and Nancy Jane Johnson appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at District 5, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 45, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 31 years, 4 children, 4 living; Charlie's family lived with them.6 
CensusDavid A. Curtis appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 at District 5, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 55, sheet 1A, occupation own nicome, widowed, Mariah & family lived with him.7 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 19 February 1920 District 7, Rutherford, Tennessee, in the household of James David Curtis and Venty Zouellen (Zula) George; ED 144, sheet 11B, occupation farmer, renting, six children and David Curtis.8 
Census*David A. Curtis appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at District 5, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 6, sheet 2A, widowed, living with Mariah.9 
Death*He died on 17 January 1939 at Smithville, DeKalb, Tennessee, at age 87; stated age 94, which is about 7 years too high; David apparently changed his date of birth around 1900; buried at Williams Cemetery.10 

Family

Nancy Jane Johnson b. Jan 1844, d. 1905
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860, 1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1860-1900.
  4. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  10. [S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955.

Mary A. Curtis1

F, b. 1854
FatherWilliam C. Curtis1 b. 1829, d. 6 Apr 1862
MotherElizabeth (Nancy) Tune1 b. 24 Feb 1827, d. 1905
Last Edited21 Apr 2012
Birth*Mary A. Curtis was born in 1854 at DeKalb, Tennessee.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 13 August 1860 Alexandria P.O., District 11, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of William C. Curtis and Elizabeth (Nancy) Tune; page 164, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children and Milly Tune.1 
Married Name As of circa 1874,her married name was Johnson.2 
Marriage*Mary A. Curtis married William Johnson circa 1874.2 

Family

William Johnson b. c 1853

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  2. [S2121] Bob Wall, "Curtis Family of DeKalb County, Tennessee," e-mail to Al Field, 2 June 2008.

William T. (Billy) Curtis1,2

M, b. 1858, d. between 1895 and 1900
FatherWilliam C. Curtis1 b. 1829, d. 6 Apr 1862
MotherElizabeth (Nancy) Tune1 b. 24 Feb 1827, d. 1905
Last Edited1 May 2012
Birth*William T. (Billy) Curtis was born in 1858 at DeKalb, Tennessee.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 13 August 1860 Alexandria P.O., District 11, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of William C. Curtis and Elizabeth (Nancy) Tune; page 164, occupation farmer, renting, 3 children and Milly Tune.1 
Marriage*William T. (Billy) Curtis married Elizabeth Betty Halmontaller on 24 January 1880 at DeKalb, Tennessee; license date; William T. and David Curtis, bondmen.3 
Census*William T. (Billy) Curtis and Elizabeth Betty Halmontaller appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 at District 11, DeKalb, Tennessee, page 98D, occupation farmer, no children, mother and Anderson lived in same household.4 
Death*William T. (Billy) Curtis died between 1895 and 1900 at DeKalb, Tennessee; Betty was widowed in 1900.5 

Family

Elizabeth Betty Halmontaller b. c 1858
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  2. [S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955, nickname from Alvie's 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. [S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955.

Wiley Jones1

M, b. 1837
Last Edited20 Apr 2012
Birth*Wiley Jones was born in 1837 at Tennessee.1,2 
Marriage*He married Artelia Curtis, daughter of Benjamin Curtis and Lila Parrish, on 17 December 1860 at DeKalb, Tennessee.1 
Census*Wiley Jones and Artelia Curtis appeared on the census of 15 August 1870 at Alexandria P.O., District 1, DeKalb, Tennessee, page 114b, occupation farmer, renting, personal valued at $1,500, 3 children.2 

Family

Artelia Curtis b. 1840

Citations

  1. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1870.

Amanda Paralee McClellan1,2

F, b. 1842, d. circa 1869
Last Edited30 Apr 2012
Birth*Amanda Paralee McClellan was born in 1842 at Tennessee; spelling of last name varies a lot.1,2 
Married Name As of 7 October 1866,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Lev (Levin, Lev) Curtis, son of John H. Curtis and Mary Belle McFarland, on 7 October 1866 at DeKalb, Tennessee.1 
Death*Amanda Paralee McClellan died circa 1869 at DeKalb, Tennessee.1 

Family

Lev (Levin, Lev) Curtis b. 18 May 1842, d. 21 Jul 1896
Child

Citations

  1. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1870.

Laura Louisa Curtis1

F, b. 1868
FatherLev (Levin, Lev) Curtis2 b. 18 May 1842, d. 21 Jul 1896
MotherAmanda Paralee McClellan2 b. 1842, d. c 1869
Last Edited20 Apr 2012
Birth*Laura Louisa Curtis was born in 1868 at DeKalb, Tennessee.2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 27 August 1870 Liberty P.O., District 4, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of Lev (Levin, Lev) Curtis; page 149b, occupation farmer, renting, apparently widowed, lived next to his parents.2 
(Witness) CensusLaura Louisa Curtis appeared on the census of 24 June 1880 District 4, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of Lev (Levin, Lev) Curtis and Mary E. Jacobs; occupation farmer, 1 daughter, 1 niece.3 

Citations

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

Paralee Anne Curtis1,2

F, b. February 1864, d. 8 July 1915
FatherThomas Curtis3 b. 1827, d. 1895
MotherMahala Hale3 b. 1822, d. a 1910
Last Edited13 May 2012
Birth*Paralee Anne Curtis was born in February 1864 at DeKalb, Tennessee; 1864 based on death certificate, but age was estimated.3,2,4 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 9 August 1870 Liberty P.O., District 11, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Curtis and Mahala Hale; page 222b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1100, personal $1,057, 5 children.3 
(Witness) CensusParalee Anne Curtis appeared on the census of 11 June 1880 District 11, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Curtis and Mahala Hale; page 99B, occupation farmer, 2 children.5 
Married Name As of circa 1884,her married name was Vanatta.4 
Marriage*Paralee Anne Curtis married W. Scott Vanatta circa 1884 at Tennessee; Marriage record not found.4 
Census*Paralee Anne Curtis and W. Scott Vanatta appeared on the census of 10 June 1900 at District 1, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 42, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 15 years, 3 children, 2 living.4 
Death*Paralee Anne Curtis died on 8 July 1915 at DeKalb, Tennessee, at age 51; from morphine addiction and diabetes, buried at Vanatta Cemetery.2,6 

Family

W. Scott Vanatta b. 13 Feb 1853, d. 1 Jun 1917

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870, 1880.
  2. [S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  6. [S2120] Doris Garrison Gilbert, DeKalb County Cemeteries, page 338.

Hall Bethel Curtis1,2,3

M, b. 14 May 1865, d. 27 February 1904
FatherThomas Curtis1 b. 1827, d. 1895
MotherMahala Hale1 b. 1822, d. a 1910
Last Edited13 May 2012
Birth*Hall Bethel Curtis was born on 14 May 1865 at DeKalb, Tennessee.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 9 August 1870 Liberty P.O., District 11, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Curtis and Mahala Hale; page 222b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1100, personal $1,057, 5 children.1 
(Witness) CensusHall Bethel Curtis appeared on the census of 11 June 1880 District 11, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Curtis and Mahala Hale; page 99B, occupation farmer, 2 children.4 
Marriage*Hall Bethel Curtis married Mollie Malone on 3 January 1892 at DeKalb, Tennessee.2,5 
Census*Hall Bethel Curtis and Mollie Malone appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 at District 11, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 51, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 8 years, 2 children, 2 living.6 
Death*Hall Bethel Curtis died on 27 February 1904 at DeKalb, Tennessee, at age 38; buried at the Curtis cemetery in Alexandria.2 
Census*He and W. Scott Vanatta appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at District 1, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 52, sheet 8B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 24 years, 3 children, 2 living.7 

Family

Mollie Malone b. 1869, d. 8 Nov 1957
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Curtis, DeKalb, Tennessee.
  3. [S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955, from Mae's death certificate.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  5. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Anderson C. Curtis1

M, b. 15 May 1861, d. 19 April 1921
FatherWilliam C. Curtis2 b. 1829, d. 6 Apr 1862
MotherElizabeth (Nancy) Tune2 b. 24 Feb 1827, d. 1905
Last Edited1 May 2012
Birth*Anderson C. Curtis was born on 15 May 1861 at DeKalb, Tennessee.2,3,4 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 District 11, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of William T. (Billy) Curtis and Elizabeth Betty Halmontaller; page 98D, occupation farmer, no children, mother and Anderson lived in same household.5 
Census*Anderson C. Curtis appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at District 12, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 51, sheet 2B, occupation day laborer, single, Elizabeth lived with him, widowed, 5 children, 2 living.6 
Marriage*He married Minnie Arnold on 26 June 1906 at Tennessee.7 
Census*Anderson C. Curtis and Minnie Arnold appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 at District 4, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 55, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 3 children, 3 living.8 
CensusAnderson C. Curtis and Minnie Arnold appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at District 5, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 55, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children.9 
Death*Anderson C. Curtis died on 19 April 1921 at Smithville, DeKalb, Tennessee, at age 59; from tuberculosis, married, buried at Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery.10,3,4 

Family

Minnie Arnold b. May 1887
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870, 1920.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  3. [S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955.
  4. [S2120] Doris Garrison Gilbert, DeKalb County Cemeteries, page 234.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  7. [S2121] Bob Wall, "Curtis Family of DeKalb County, Tennessee," e-mail to Al Field, 2 June 2008.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  10. [S1] Census of Population 1860.
  11. [S2120] Doris Garrison Gilbert, DeKalb County Cemeteries, page 233.

Arminta Williams1

F, b. 28 June 1847, d. 20 January 1900
Last Edited6 May 2012
Birth*Arminta Williams was born on 28 June 1847 at Tennessee.1,2 
Married Name As of 24 October 1866,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Thomas Jefferson Curtis, son of John H. Curtis and Mary Belle McFarland, on 24 October 1866 at DeKalb, Tennessee.1 
Census*Arminta Williams and Thomas Jefferson Curtis appeared on the census of 25 August 1870 at Liberty P.O., District 4, DeKalb, Tennessee, page 142, occupation farmer, renting, personal valued at $800, 2 children.3 
CensusArminta Williams and Thomas Jefferson Curtis appeared on the census of 24 June 1880 at District 4, DeKalb, Tennessee, page 156D, occupation merchant, 3 children.4 
Death*Arminta Williams died on 20 January 1900 at DeKalb, Tennessee, at age 52; buried at the Farmer Cemetery.2 

Family

Thomas Jefferson Curtis b. 5 May 1838, d. 21 Apr 1920
Children

Citations

  1. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  2. [S2120] Doris Garrison Gilbert, DeKalb County Cemeteries, page 116.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Charles M. Curtis1,2

M, b. 21 December 1868, d. 12 January 1898
FatherThomas Jefferson Curtis1 b. 5 May 1838, d. 21 Apr 1920
MotherArminta Williams1 b. 28 Jun 1847, d. 20 Jan 1900
Last Edited6 May 2012
Birth*Charles M. Curtis was born on 21 December 1868 at DeKalb, Tennessee.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 25 August 1870 Liberty P.O., District 4, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Curtis and Arminta Williams; page 142, occupation farmer, renting, personal valued at $800, 2 children.1 
(Witness) CensusCharles M. Curtis appeared on the census of 24 June 1880 District 4, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Curtis and Arminta Williams; page 156D, occupation merchant, 3 children.3 
Death*Charles M. Curtis died on 12 January 1898 at DeKalb, Tennessee, at age 29; buried at the Farmer Cemetery.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  2. [S2120] Doris Garrison Gilbert, DeKalb County Cemeteries, page 116.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Emma Curtis1

F, b. 1870
FatherThomas Jefferson Curtis1 b. 5 May 1838, d. 21 Apr 1920
MotherArminta Williams1 b. 28 Jun 1847, d. 20 Jan 1900
Last Edited20 Apr 2012
Birth*Emma Curtis was born in 1870 at DeKalb, Tennessee.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 25 August 1870 Liberty P.O., District 4, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Curtis and Arminta Williams; page 142, occupation farmer, renting, personal valued at $800, 2 children.1 
(Witness) CensusEmma Curtis appeared on the census of 24 June 1880 District 4, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Curtis and Arminta Williams; page 156D, occupation merchant, 3 children.2 

Citations

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

Mary Elizabeth Johnson1,2

F, b. 1848, d. circa 1878
Last Edited13 May 2012
Birth*Mary Elizabeth Johnson was born in 1848 at Tennessee.1 
Married Name As of circa 1867,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Matthew (Mack) F. Curtis, son of John H. Curtis and Mary Belle McFarland, circa 1867 at Tennessee; no marriage record found.1 
Census*Mary Elizabeth Johnson and Matthew (Mack) F. Curtis appeared on the census of 27 August 1870 at Liberty, District 4, DeKalb, Tennessee, page 149, occupation farmer, renting, 1 son.1 
Death*Mary Elizabeth Johnson died circa 1878 at DeKalb, Tennessee; Matthew was widowed in 1880.3 

Family

Matthew (Mack) F. Curtis b. 11 Oct 1849, d. 22 Apr 1923
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  2. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002, William Henry's death certificate.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

William Henry Curtis1

M, b. 25 September 1868, d. 14 March 1947
FatherMatthew (Mack) F. Curtis2 b. 11 Oct 1849, d. 22 Apr 1923
MotherMary Elizabeth Johnson2 b. 1848, d. c 1878
Last Edited13 May 2012
Birth*William Henry Curtis was born on 25 September 1868 at DeKalb, Tennessee.1,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 27 August 1870 Liberty, District 4, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of Matthew (Mack) F. Curtis and Mary Elizabeth Johnson; page 149, occupation farmer, renting, 1 son.2 
(Witness) CensusWilliam Henry Curtis appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 District 10, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of Matthew (Mack) F. Curtis; page 193B, occupation farmer, widowed, 4 children.4 
Marriage*William Henry Curtis married Belle Ferrill on 31 August 1893 at DeKalb, Tennessee.5 
Marriage*William Henry Curtis married Kizzie Stokes on 30 August 1899 at DeKalb, Tennessee.5 
Census*William Henry Curtis and Kizzie Stokes appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at District 9, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 49, sheet 1B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 son.6 
CensusWilliam Henry Curtis and Kizzie Stokes appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at District 15, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 63, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children, 6 living.7 
CensusWilliam Henry Curtis and Kizzie Stokes appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at District 18, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 134, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 8 children.8 
Census*William Henry Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at District 18, Wilson, Tennessee, ED 23, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 5 children.9 
Death*He died on 14 March 1947 at Watertown, Wilson, Tennessee, at age 78; buried at Fairview Cemetery in Norene.3,10 

Family 1

Belle Ferrill b. c 1870, d. b 1899
Child

Family 2

Kizzie Stokes b. 3 Jan 1875, d. 8 Mar 1929
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1870-1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1870.
  3. [S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  5. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  8. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  9. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  10. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Fairview, Wilson, Tennessee.
  11. [S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.

Smith Hendrickson1

M, b. 1839
Last Edited20 Apr 2012
Birth*Smith Hendrickson was born in 1839 at Tennessee.1,2 
Marriage*He married Nancy Ann Curtis, daughter of John H. Curtis and Mary Belle McFarland, on 28 January 1868 at DeKalb, Tennessee.1 
Census*Smith Hendrickson and Nancy Ann Curtis appeared on the census of 9 August 1870 at Temperance Hall P.O., District 15, DeKalb, Tennessee, page 247, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800, 2 children.2 

Family

Nancy Ann Curtis b. 27 Jul 1844, d. 2 Oct 1932

Citations

  1. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1870.

Zack Davis1

M, b. 1842
Last Edited20 Apr 2012
Birth*Zack Davis was born in 1842 at Tennessee.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Emaline Curtis, daughter of John H. Curtis and Mary Belle McFarland, on 30 June 1868 at DeKalb, Tennessee.1 
Census*Zack Davis and Mary Emaline Curtis appeared on the census of 27 August 1870 at Liberty P.O., District 4, DeKalb, Tennessee, page 149b, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $300, 1 daughter, lived next to her parents.2 

Family

Mary Emaline Curtis b. 1852, d. 1 Mar 1919

Citations

  1. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1870.

Nancy Jane Johnson1

F, b. January 1844, d. 1905
Last Edited13 May 2012
Birth*Nancy Jane Johnson was born in January 1844 at Tennessee.2 
Married Name As of 27 April 1869,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married David A. Curtis, son of William C. Curtis and Elizabeth (Nancy) Tune, on 27 April 1869 at DeKalb, Tennessee.1 
Census*Nancy Jane Johnson and David A. Curtis appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 at District 12, DeKalb, Tennessee, page 98D, occupation farm laborer, 4 chldren.3 
CensusNancy Jane Johnson and David A. Curtis appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at District 5, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 45, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 31 years, 4 children, 4 living; Charlie lived with them.2 
CensusNancy Jane Johnson and David A. Curtis appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at District 5, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 45, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 31 years, 4 children, 4 living; Charlie's family lived with them.2 
Death*Nancy Jane Johnson died in 1905 at DeKalb, Tennessee.4,5 

Family

David A. Curtis b. Oct 1851, d. 17 Jan 1939
Children

Citations

  1. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  4. [S2121] Bob Wall, "Curtis Family of DeKalb County, Tennessee," e-mail to Al Field, 2 June 2008.
  5. [S2120] Doris Garrison Gilbert, DeKalb County Cemeteries, page 383.

Manerva Elizabeth Malone1,2,3

F, b. 11 March 1857, d. 7 January 1947
Last Edited7 May 2012
Birth*Manerva Elizabeth Malone was born on 11 March 1857 at Tennessee; daughter of W.M. Malone and Miss Close.1,2 
Married Name As of 13 January 1878,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Joseph Curtis, son of Thomas Curtis and Mahala Hale, on 13 January 1878 at DeKalb, Tennessee.1 
Census*Manerva Elizabeth Malone and Joseph Curtis appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 at District 11, DeKalb, Tennessee, page 97A, occupation farmer, 1 son.4 
CensusManerva Elizabeth Malone and Joseph Curtis appeared on the census of 16 June 1900 at District 11, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 51, sheet 11A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 21 years, 4 children, 3 living.5 
NoteB* On 27 September 1904, Manerva Curtis and J.H. Akin posted $1,200 bond for Manerva Curtis, guardian of Josie Curtis, minor heir of Jo Curts, deceased.6 
Census*Manerva Elizabeth Malone appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at District 11, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 62, sheet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, widowed, 1 son living with her.7 
Name Variation As of 7 January 1947, Manerva Elizabeth Malone was also known as Manervy Elizabeth Curtis.3 
Death*She died on 7 January 1947 at Alexandria, DeKalb, Tennessee, at age 89; buried at New Hope Cemetery in Alexandria; not found in FindaGrave index.2,3 

Family

Joseph Curtis b. 11 Jun 1855, d. Aug 1904
Children

Citations

  1. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  2. [S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955.
  3. [S2120] Doris Garrison Gilbert, DeKalb County Cemeteries, page 219.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  6. [S2119] State of Tennessee, Tennessee Probate Court Books, DeKalb, Bonds, Letters, 1892-1905, Vol. C, pages 308-309.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  8. [S2120] Doris Garrison Gilbert, DeKalb County Cemeteries, page 200.

Elizabeth Betty Halmontaller1,2

F, b. circa 1858
Last Edited17 May 2012
Birth*Elizabeth Betty Halmontaller was born circa 1858; spelling is unclear in marriage record.1 
Name Variation As of 24 January 1880, Elizabeth Betty Halmontaller was also known as Elizabeth Betty Helmontaler.2 
Married Name As of 24 January 1880,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married William T. (Billy) Curtis, son of William C. Curtis and Elizabeth (Nancy) Tune, on 24 January 1880 at DeKalb, Tennessee; license date; William T. and David Curtis, bondmen.1 
Census*Elizabeth Betty Halmontaller and William T. (Billy) Curtis appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 at District 11, DeKalb, Tennessee, page 98D, occupation farmer, no children, mother and Anderson lived in same household.3 
Census*Elizabeth Betty Halmontaller appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at District 15, Monroe, Tennessee, ED 52, sheet 10A, widowed, renting, widowed, 7 children, 5 living.4 
CensusShe appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at District 15, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 63, sheet 2A, occupation farmer, renting, widowed, 7 children, 5 living.5 

Family

William T. (Billy) Curtis b. 1858, d. bt 1895 - 1900
Children

Citations

  1. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  2. [S2121] Bob Wall, "Curtis Family of DeKalb County, Tennessee," e-mail to Al Field, 2 June 2008.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  6. [S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955.

Hattie Ellen Curtis1,2

F, b. 17 December 1877, d. 25 December 1950
FatherMatthew (Mack) F. Curtis1 b. 11 Oct 1849, d. 22 Apr 1923
MotherMary Elizabeth Johnson1 b. 1848, d. c 1878
Last Edited21 Apr 2012
Birth*Hattie Ellen Curtis was born on 17 December 1877 at DeKalb, Tennessee.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 24 June 1880 District 4, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of John H. Curtis and Mary Belle McFarland; page 155b, occupation farmer, granddaughter Hattie.1 
Married Name As of 21 November 1895,her married name was Vanderpool.3 
Marriage*Hattie Ellen Curtis married Felix E. Vanderpool, son of William Johnnie Vanderpool and Nancy Farmer, on 21 November 1895 at Indian Creek, DeKalb, Tennessee; "Last Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. at S. Vanderpool's residence, Miss Hattie Curtis of this place and Mr. Felix Vanderpool of Texas, who had just been in this country a few days, were united in marriage. This was about a three days courtship and a runaway match besides. They had been well acquainted for some time as her step-mother was his sister."(The Liberty Herald, November 27, 1895, Capling area.)3,2

 
Death*Hattie Ellen Curtis died on 25 December 1950 at Lebanon, Wilson, Tennessee, at age 73; buried at Snow Hill Cemetery in DeKalb County.2 

Family

Felix E. Vanderpool b. 19 Apr 1871, d. 25 Mar 1944

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Snow Hill, DeKalb, Tennessee.
  3. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.

Saphronia (Froney) Malone1,2

F, b. December 1855
Last Edited31 Jan 2015
Birth*Saphronia (Froney) Malone was born in December 1855 at Tennessee.3 
Married Name As of circa 1865,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married John D. Curtis, son of Thomas Curtis and Mahala Hale, circa 1865 at Tennessee.1 
Census*Saphronia (Froney) Malone and John D. Curtis appeared on the census of 11 June 1880 at District 11, DeKalb, Tennessee, page 99B, occupation farmer, no children.1 
Census*Saphronia (Froney) Malone appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 at District 11, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 51, sheet 11B, widowed, 1 child, 1 living, living with Thomas.4 

Family

John D. Curtis b. 17 Jul 1853, d. 24 Jun 1882
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909, Thomas' birth record.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Phines Curtis1

M, b. 1879
FatherThomas Jefferson Curtis1 b. 5 May 1838, d. 21 Apr 1920
MotherArminta Williams1 b. 28 Jun 1847, d. 20 Jan 1900
Last Edited20 Apr 2012
Birth*Phines Curtis was born in 1879 at DeKalb, Tennessee.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 24 June 1880 District 4, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Curtis and Arminta Williams; page 156D, occupation merchant, 3 children.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

William Thomas (Billy) Curtis1,2,3

M, b. January 1870, d. 1928
FatherDavid A. Curtis1 b. Oct 1851, d. 17 Jan 1939
MotherNancy Jane Johnson1 b. Jan 1844, d. 1905
Last Edited1 Feb 2015
Birth*William Thomas (Billy) Curtis was born in January 1870 at DeKalb, Tennessee.4 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 District 12, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of David A. Curtis and Nancy Jane Johnson; page 98D, occupation farm laborer, 4 chldren.1 
Marriage*William Thomas (Billy) Curtis married Mary Perzadie Williams on 12 October 1890 at DeKalb, Tennessee.2 
Census*William Thomas (Billy) Curtis and Mary Perzadie Williams appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at District 5, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 45, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 9 years, 3 children, 3 living.5 
CensusWilliam Thomas (Billy) Curtis and Mary Perzadie Williams appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 at District 5, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 55, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, renting, married 19 years, 7 children, 6 living; James David and Charley lived next door.6 
CensusWilliam Thomas (Billy) Curtis and Mary Perzadie Williams appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 at District 5, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 55, sheet 3A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 5 children at home.7 
Death*William Thomas (Billy) Curtis died in 1928 at DeKalb, Tennessee; no Tennessee death record: buried at Williams Cemetery.8 

Family

Mary Perzadie Williams b. Oct 1876, d. 1944
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  3. [S2288] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Delayed Birth Records 1869-1909, middle name from James' birth certificate application.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  7. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  8. [S2120] Doris Garrison Gilbert, DeKalb County Cemeteries, page 383.

Mariah Elizabeth (Lizzie) Curtis1,2,3

F, b. 7 July 1871, d. 2 July 1949
FatherDavid A. Curtis1 b. Oct 1851, d. 17 Jan 1939
MotherNancy Jane Johnson1 b. Jan 1844, d. 1905
Last Edited1 May 2012
Birth*Mariah Elizabeth (Lizzie) Curtis was born on 7 July 1871 at DeKalb, Tennessee; death certificate says 7 July 1867, which is clearly wrong; using census for year of birth; first name varies considerably in records.4,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 District 12, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of David A. Curtis and Nancy Jane Johnson; page 98D, occupation farm laborer, 4 chldren.1 
Married Name As of 24 December 1890,her married name was Williams.3 
Marriage*Mariah Elizabeth (Lizzie) Curtis married Berry Alexander Williams on 24 December 1890 at DeKalb, Tennessee.3 
Census*Mariah Elizabeth (Lizzie) Curtis and Berry Alexander Williams appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 at District 5, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 55, sheet 1A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 19 years, 7 children, 5 living, lived in David's home.5 
Death*Mariah Elizabeth (Lizzie) Curtis died on 2 July 1949 at DeKalb, Tennessee, at age 77; married, buried at Williams Cemetery.2 

Family

Berry Alexander Williams b. 9 Sep 1865, d. 30 Aug 1949

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955.
  3. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880-1900.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Philandy Felix (Landy C.) Curtis1,2,3

M, b. 14 August 1873, d. 25 May 1946
FatherDavid A. Curtis4 b. Oct 1851, d. 17 Jan 1939
MotherNancy Jane Johnson4 b. Jan 1844, d. 1905
Last Edited23 Apr 2012
Birth*Philandy Felix (Landy C.) Curtis was born on 14 August 1873 at DeKalb, Tennessee.1,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 District 12, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of David A. Curtis and Nancy Jane Johnson; page 98D, occupation farm laborer, 4 chldren.4 
Marriage*Philandy Felix (Landy C.) Curtis married Cora Bell Braswell on 27 March 1893 at DeKalb, Tennessee; marriage record not found.5,3 
Census*Philandy Felix (Landy C.) Curtis and Cora Bell Braswell appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at District 5, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 45, sheet 4B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 7 years 3 children, 3 living.5 
Name Variation As of 6 May 1910, Philandy Felix (Landy C.) Curtis was also known as Landis C. Curtis.6 
CensusHe and Cora Bell Braswell appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 at District 5, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 55, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 17 years, 7 children, 7 living.6 
Death*Philandy Felix (Landy C.) Curtis died on 25 May 1946 at Warren, Tennessee, at age 72.3 

Family

Cora Bell Braswell b. 22 Jul 1872, d. 5 Mar 1944
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880, 1900.
  2. [S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955, Cora Bell's death certificate.
  3. [S2121] Bob Wall, "Curtis Family of DeKalb County, Tennessee," e-mail to Al Field, 2 June 2008.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1910.

Charlie Wade Curtis1,2

M, b. 16 April 1880, d. 16 April 1914
FatherDavid A. Curtis1 b. Oct 1851, d. 17 Jan 1939
MotherNancy Jane Johnson1 b. Jan 1844, d. 1905
Last Edited20 Apr 2012
Birth*Charlie Wade Curtis was born on 16 April 1880 at DeKalb, Tennessee; death certificate says 16 Apr 1878; cemetery transcription Apr 1882; 1880 census is more reliable.1,3,4 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 District 12, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of David A. Curtis and Nancy Jane Johnson; page 98D, occupation farm laborer, 4 chldren.1 
Marriage*Charlie Wade Curtis married Eliza Ann Virginia (Jennie) George on 20 March 1898 at DeKalb, Tennessee; by Elder J.O. Maynard.2 
Census*Charlie Wade Curtis and Eliza Ann Virginia (Jennie) George appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at District 5, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 45, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, living with his parents.5 
Death*Charlie Wade Curtis died on 16 April 1914 at DeKalb, Tennessee, at age 34; from a suicide; buried at Vickers Cemetery, which was in very poor condition in 2006.3,4 

Family

Eliza Ann Virginia (Jennie) George b. c 1872
Child

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, Vickers, DeKalb, Tennessee.
  4. [S1402] Tennessee State Archives, Tennessee Death Certificates 1914-1955.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Eliza Ann Virginia (Jennie) George1

F, b. circa 1872
Last Edited20 Apr 2012
Birth*Eliza Ann Virginia (Jennie) George was born circa 1872 at Tennessee.1 
Married Name As of 20 March 1898,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Charlie Wade Curtis, son of David A. Curtis and Nancy Jane Johnson, on 20 March 1898 at DeKalb, Tennessee; by Elder J.O. Maynard.1 
Census*Eliza Ann Virginia (Jennie) George and Charlie Wade Curtis appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at District 5, DeKalb, Tennessee, ED 45, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, living with his parents.2 

Family

Charlie Wade Curtis b. 16 Apr 1880, d. 16 Apr 1914
Child

Citations

  1. [S869] The Generations Network, Tennessee State Marriages 1780-2002.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Edgar Curtis1

M, b. 26 February 1899, d. 12 August 1900
FatherCharlie Wade Curtis1 b. 16 Apr 1880, d. 16 Apr 1914
MotherEliza Ann Virginia (Jennie) George1 b. c 1872
Last Edited20 Apr 2012
Birth*Edgar Curtis was born on 26 February 1899 at DeKalb, Tennessee; FindaGrave transcription is 1893, which is incorrect.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 District 5, DeKalb, Tennessee, in the household of Charlie Wade Curtis and Eliza Ann Virginia (Jennie) George; ED 45, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, living with his parents.1 
Death*Edgar Curtis died on 12 August 1900 at DeKalb, Tennessee, at age 1; buried at Vickers Cemetery, which was in very poor condition when read in 2005.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Vickers, DeKalb, Tennessee.