Beatrice Curtis1

F, b. 1903
FatherHouston Coot Curtis1 b. 19 Oct 1873, d. 21 Dec 1929
MotherLeona Viginia Channell1 b. 6 May 1877
Last Edited22 Apr 2014
Birth*Beatrice Curtis was born in 1903 at Randolph, West Virginia.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Houston Coot Curtis and Leona Viginia Channell; ED 123, sheet 16B, occupation OK Amusement Co. - moving pictures, renting, married 12 years, 7 children, 6 living.1 
(Witness) CensusBeatrice Curtis appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Houston Coot Curtis and Leona Viginia Channell; ED 157, sheet 11B, occupation meat cutter-meat shop, renting, 5 children at home.2 

Citations

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

Ursa Katherine Curtis1,2

F, b. 28 September 1904, d. July 1980
FatherHouston Coot Curtis1 b. 19 Oct 1873, d. 21 Dec 1929
MotherLeona Viginia Channell1 b. 6 May 1877
Last Edited23 Apr 2014
Birth*Ursa Katherine Curtis was born on 28 September 1904 at Randolph, West Virginia.1,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Houston Coot Curtis and Leona Viginia Channell; ED 123, sheet 16B, occupation OK Amusement Co. - moving pictures, renting, married 12 years, 7 children, 6 living.1 
(Witness) CensusUrsa Katherine Curtis appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Houston Coot Curtis and Leona Viginia Channell; ED 157, sheet 11B, occupation meat cutter-meat shop, renting, 5 children at home.4 
(Witness) CensusUrsa Katherine Curtis appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Leona Viginia Channell; ED 13, sheet 13A, occupation laundress at home, renting, 2 children.5 
Census*Ursa Katherine Curtis appeared on the census of 1 May 1940 at Davis Memorial Hospital, Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, ED 42-13, sheet 23A, occupation general work-hospital, single, boarding.6 
Death*She died in July 1980 at Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, at age 75; buried at Mountain State Memorial Gardens in Elkins.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Mountain State, Randolph, West Virginia.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Rosabel Curtis1

F, b. 7 April 1883
FatherThomas Conrad Curtis1 b. 1839, d. 23 May 1909
MotherMary J. Lambert1 b. 1854
Last Edited22 Apr 2014
Birth*Rosabel Curtis was born on 7 April 1883 at Randolph, West Virginia.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Thomas Conrad Curtis and Mary J. Lambert; occupation day laborer, owned home, ED 118, sheet 17A, married 28 years, 7 children, 5 living.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Edna Skidmore1

F, b. 15 October 1865, d. 30 January 1948
Last Edited25 Apr 2014
Birth*Edna Skidmore was born on 15 October 1865 at Randolph, West Virginia; daughter of David E. Skidmore and Martha Virginia Corley.2 
Married Name As of 23 February 1893,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Clarence Monroe Curtis, son of Justus Milton Curtis and Mary Ann Williams, on 23 February 1893 at bride's father's home, Randolph, West Virginia.1 
Census*Edna Skidmore and Clarence Monroe Curtis appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Roaring Creek District, Randolph, West Virginia, ED 122, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, married 7 years, 3 children, 2 living.3 
CensusEdna Skidmore and Clarence Monroe Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Roaring Creek District, Randolph, West Virginia, ED 127, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 17 years, 4 children, 3 living.4 
CensusEdna Skidmore and Clarence Monroe Curtis appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 at Leadsville District, Randolph, West Virginia, ED 154, shet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 daughter and a nephew.5 
CensusEdna Skidmore and Clarence Monroe Curtis appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, ED 11, sheet 10B, occupation miner, real estate valued at $4,500, Hazel & family lived with them.6 
Death*Edna Skidmore died on 30 January 1948 at Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, at age 82; informant Mrs. Blaine Conley, buried at the Elkins IOOF Cemetery.7 

Family

Clarence Monroe Curtis b. 3 Apr 1870, d. 24 Apr 1947
Children

Citations

  1. [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, marriage record.
  2. [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, marriage record & death certificate.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  7. [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, death certificate.

Blanche Curtis1

F, b. 7 December 1893, d. 10 October 1955
FatherClarence Monroe Curtis1 b. 3 Apr 1870, d. 24 Apr 1947
MotherEdna Skidmore1 b. 15 Oct 1865, d. 30 Jan 1948
Last Edited25 Apr 2014
Birth*Blanche Curtis was born on 7 December 1893 at Randolph, West Virginia.1,2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Roaring Creek District, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Clarence Monroe Curtis and Edna Skidmore; ED 122, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, married 7 years, 3 children, 2 living.1 
(Witness) CensusBlanche Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 Roaring Creek District, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Clarence Monroe Curtis and Edna Skidmore; ED 127, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 17 years, 4 children, 3 living.3 
Married Name As of 22 November 1916,her married name was Conley.4 
Marriage*Blanche Curtis married Thomas Joseph Conley on 22 November 1916 at St. Brendan's Church of Christ, Randolph, West Virginia; by John Daly, pastor.4 
Census*Blanche Curtis and Thomas Joseph Conley appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at Buckhannon, Upshur, West Virginia, ED 135, sheet 7A, occupation railroad supervisor, renting, no children.5 
CensusBlanche Curtis and Thomas Joseph Conley appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Buckhannon, Upshur, West Virginia, ED 4, sheet 3A, occupation railroad supervisor, real estate valued at $3,500, 1 daughter.6 
Death*Blanche Curtis died on 10 October 1955 at Buckhannon, Upshur, West Virginia, at age 61; buried at Heavner Cemetery.2 

Family

Thomas Joseph Conley b. 7 Jan 1884, d. 15 Dec 1957

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, death certificate.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, marriage record.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Glenn Monroe Curtis1

M, b. December 1895
FatherClarence Monroe Curtis1 b. 3 Apr 1870, d. 24 Apr 1947
MotherEdna Skidmore1 b. 15 Oct 1865, d. 30 Jan 1948
Last Edited3 Nov 2014
Birth*Glenn Monroe Curtis was born in December 1895 at Randolph, West Virginia.1 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 Roaring Creek District, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Clarence Monroe Curtis and Edna Skidmore; ED 122, sheet 7A, occupation farmer, renting, married 7 years, 3 children, 2 living.1 
(Witness) CensusGlenn Monroe Curtis appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 Roaring Creek District, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Clarence Monroe Curtis and Edna Skidmore; ED 127, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 17 years, 4 children, 3 living.2 
Marriage*Glenn Monroe Curtis married Frankie M. (?) circa 1916; marriage record not found.3 
Census*Glenn Monroe Curtis and Frankie M. (?) appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 at Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, ED 160, sheet 8B, occupation baker-bakilng company, renting, 2 children.3 
CensusGlenn Monroe Curtis and Frankie M. (?) appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia, ED 1, sheet 4A, occupation painter-buildings, renting, 2 children.4 
Census*Glenn Monroe Curtis appeared on the census of 9 April 1940 at Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia, ED 25-1, sheet 3B, occupation salesman-candy company, listed as married, but lodging.5 
Marriage*He married Bessie Frasher on 4 October 1946 at Kanawha, West Virginia; both parties divorced.6 

Family 1

Frankie M. (?) b. 1899
Children

Family 2

Bessie Frasher b. c 1906

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1900.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  6. [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics.

Lillie J. Curtis1

F, b. 1875
FatherJohn Creed Curtis1 b. 25 Apr 1845, d. 29 Aug 1924
MotherMary E. Logan1 b. 1850, d. b Dec 1883
Last Edited22 Apr 2014
Birth*Lillie J. Curtis was born in 1875 at Pocahontas, West Virginia.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 21 June 1880 First District, Pocahontas, West Virginia, in the household of John Creed Curtis and Mary E. Logan; page 185B, occupation farmer, 7 children.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Lodia D. Curtis1

F, b. 1877, d. 1892
FatherJohn Creed Curtis1 b. 25 Apr 1845, d. 29 Aug 1924
MotherMary E. Logan1 b. 1850, d. b Dec 1883
Last Edited16 May 2014
Birth*Lodia D. Curtis was born in 1877 at Pocahontas, West Virginia.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 21 June 1880 First District, Pocahontas, West Virginia, in the household of John Creed Curtis and Mary E. Logan; page 185B, occupation farmer, 7 children.1 
Death*Lodia D. Curtis died in 1892 at West Virginia; buried next to her father. 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.

Harriet (Hattie) Victoria Curtis1

F, b. July 1879
FatherJohn Creed Curtis1 b. 25 Apr 1845, d. 29 Aug 1924
MotherMary E. Logan1 b. 1850, d. b Dec 1883
Last Edited22 Apr 2014
Birth*Harriet (Hattie) Victoria Curtis was born in July 1879 at Pocahontas, West Virginia.1 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 21 June 1880 First District, Pocahontas, West Virginia, in the household of John Creed Curtis and Mary E. Logan; page 185B, occupation farmer, 7 children.1 
(Witness) CensusHarriet (Hattie) Victoria Curtis appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 New Interest District, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Henrietta (Etta) Curtis and Franklin A. Ferguson; ED 121, sheet 10A, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 13 years, no children, Etta's sister Hattie lived with them.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1880.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1900.

Hazel Irene Curtis1,2

F, b. 10 August 1907, d. 9 September 2002
FatherClarence Monroe Curtis1 b. 3 Apr 1870, d. 24 Apr 1947
MotherEdna Skidmore1 b. 15 Oct 1865, d. 30 Jan 1948
Last Edited24 Apr 2014
Birth*Hazel Irene Curtis was born on 10 August 1907 at Randolph, West Virginia.1,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 Roaring Creek District, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Clarence Monroe Curtis and Edna Skidmore; ED 127, sheet 3B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 17 years, 4 children, 3 living.1 
(Witness) CensusHazel Irene Curtis appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 Leadsville District, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Clarence Monroe Curtis and Edna Skidmore; ED 154, shet 4A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 daughter and a nephew.4 
Married Name As of 27 December 1926,her married name was Gilbert.5 
Marriage*Hazel Irene Curtis married Donnie J. Gilbert on 27 December 1926 at Buckhannon, Upshur, West Virginia.5 
Census*Hazel Irene Curtis and Donnie J. Gilbert appeared on the census of 13 April 1940 at Nitro, Kanawha, West Virginia, ED 20-118, sheet 10A, occupation state police, renting, 2 children.6 
Residence*Hazel Irene Curtis lived on 14 July 1972 at Eleanor, Putnam, West Virginia; application for delayed birth certificate, Hazel Irene Curtis Gilbert.3 
Death*She died on 9 September 2002 at Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, at age 95; buried at Calvary Cemetery in Fletcher, NC.7,8 

Family

Donnie J. Gilbert b. 1 Jul 1904, d. 20 Jul 1981

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, birth certificate.
  3. [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, birth certificate (delayed).
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, marriage record.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  7. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  8. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Calvary, Henderson, North Carolina.

Clyde Curtis1

M, b. 4 May 1899, d. 9 November 1919
FatherJoseph W. Curtis1 b. 28 Dec 1873, d. 3 Aug 1957
MotherTalitha C. Ferguson1 b. c 1876
Last Edited22 Apr 2014
Birth*Clyde Curtis was born on 4 May 1899 at Randolph, West Virginia.1,2 
DraftWW1* On 12 September 1918 Clyde Curtis registered for the draft at RFD 2, Montrose, Randolph, West Virginia; at the time, he was employed by his father as a farm laborer, single, described as medium height, medium build, blue eyes, light brown hair.2 
Death*He died on 9 November 1919 at Montrose, Randolph, West Virginia, at age 20; from typhoid fever; occupation teacher, single, buried at Montrose Cemetery.3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 28 April 1920 New Interest District, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Joseph W. Curtis and Talitha C. Ferguson; ED 126, sheet 7B, occupation farmer, owned farm, married 13 years, 3 children, 3 living.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
  3. [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, death certificate.

Genevieve Irene Curtis1

F, b. 1909
FatherJames Lester Curtis2 b. 26 Mar 1879, d. 4 May 1923
MotherElla Blanche Ralston2 b. 28 Nov 1890, d. 17 Dec 1958
Last Edited23 Apr 2014
Birth*Genevieve Irene Curtis was born in 1909 at Randolph, West Virginia.2 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 Leadsville District, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of James Lester Curtis and Ella Blanche Ralston; ED 154, sheet 3A, occupation barber-own shop, owned home, 4 children.3 
(Witness) CensusGenevieve Irene Curtis appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia, in the household of Ella Blanche Ralston and Asa J. Weimer; ED 5, sheet 3B, occupation watchman-aluminum plant, renting, 1 son and 5 Curtis stepchildren.4 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910-1930.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Vinnie Wilmoth1

F, b. 19 August 1886, d. 27 January 1935
Last Edited23 Apr 2014
Birth*Vinnie Wilmoth was born on 19 August 1886 at Randolph, West Virginia.1,2 
Married Name As of 23 August 1907,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Austin Creed Curtis, son of John Creed Curtis and Mary E. Logan, on 23 August 1907 at Randolph, West Virginia.1 
Census*Vinnie Wilmoth and Austin Creed Curtis appeared on the census of 19 January 1920 at New Interest District, Randolph, West Virginia, ED 164, sheet 7B, occupation rural mail carrier, owned home, 1 son.3 
Death*Vinnie Wilmoth died on 27 January 1935 at Montrose, Randolph, West Virginia, at age 48; from tuberculosis, buried at Montrose Cemetery.2 

Family

Austin Creed Curtis b. 4 Oct 1881, d. 21 Oct 1960
Child

Citations

  1. [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, marriage record.
  2. [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, death certificate.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  4. [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, birth record.

Ora Earle Collett1

F, b. 23 October 1873, d. 6 February 1949
Last Edited25 Apr 2014
Birth*Ora Earle Collett was born on 23 October 1873 at Beverly, Randolph, West Virginia; daughter of Andrew Jackson Collett and Zantippa Crawford.2 
Married Name As of 30 September 1901,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married George McLean Curtis, son of David Blackman Curtis and Mary Virginia McLane, on 30 September 1901 at Randolph, West Virginia.1 
Census*Ora Earle Collett and George McLean Curtis appeared on the census of 1 May 1910 at Washington, District of Columbia, ED 9, sheet 14A, occupation examiner-Interstate Commerce Commission, renting, no children.3 
CensusOra Earle Collett and George McLean Curtis appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at Washington, District of Columbia, ED 288, sheet 3B, examiner-Interstate Commerce Commission, ownedhome, 1 son.4 
CensusOra Earle Collett and George McLean Curtis appeared on the census of 1 April 1930 at Washington, District of Columbia, ED 300, sheet 19A, occupation attorney examiner-Interstate Commerce Commission, real estate valued at $25,000, no children.5 
Death*Ora Earle Collett died on 6 February 1949 at Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, at age 75; buried at Beverly Cemetery.6 

Family

George McLean Curtis b. 28 Feb 1872, d. 1 Dec 1949
Child

Citations

  1. [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, marriag record.
  2. [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, marriage record & death certificate.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  6. [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, death certificate.

Pearl Fansler1

F, b. circa 1896
Last Edited23 Apr 2014
Birth*Pearl Fansler was born circa 1896 at Randolph, West Virginia.1 
Married Name As of 29 June 1917,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Alton Brook Curtis, son of Houston Coot Curtis and Leona Viginia Channell, on 29 June 1917 at Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia.1 
Census*Pearl Fansler and Alton Brook Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1930 at Leadsville District, Randolph, West Virginia, ED 18, sheet 8B, occupation auto mechanic, owned home, 1 son.2 
Census*Pearl Fansler appeared on the census of 8 April 1940 at Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, ED 42-13, renting, married, Alton was in Ohio, 1 son.3 

Family

Alton Brook Curtis b. 18 Dec 1898, d. 3 Jan 1963
Child

Citations

  1. [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, marriage record.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Mamie Shockey1

F, b. circa 1888
Last Edited22 Apr 2014
Birth*Mamie Shockey was born circa 1888 at Randolph, West Virginia.1 
Married Name As of 3 September 1911,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married George Humbolt Curtis, son of Justus Milton Curtis and Mary Ann Williams, on 3 September 1911 at Randolph, West Virginia.1 

Family

George Humbolt Curtis b. 12 Nov 1887, d. 1 May 1966

Citations

  1. [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, marriage record.

Mary (Mara) Harner1,2

F, b. 1888
Last Edited24 Apr 2014
Birth*Mary (Mara) Harner was born in 1888 at Garrett, Maryland.1,2 
Married Name As of 12 May 1913,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married George Humbolt Curtis, son of Justus Milton Curtis and Mary Ann Williams, on 12 May 1913 at Randolph, West Virginia; second marriage for her, maiden name unknown.1 
Census*Mary (Mara) Harner and George Humbolt Curtis appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 at Norton, Randolph, West Virginia, ED 166, sheet 12B, occupation coal miner, renting, 2 sons and his mother-in-law, Rachel McRoby.3 
CensusMary (Mara) Harner and George Humbolt Curtis appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Clay Twp., Harrison, West Virginia, ED 21, sheet 3A, occupation farm laborer, renting, 3 children.4 
CensusMary (Mara) Harner and George Humbolt Curtis appeared on the census of 13 April 1940 at Simpson, Harrison, West Virginia, ED 17-60, sheet 10A, occupation laborer-WPA Project, renting, 3 children.5 

Family

George Humbolt Curtis b. 12 Nov 1887, d. 1 May 1966
Children

Citations

  1. [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, marriage record.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1920-1940.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Ralph Thomas Foy1

M, b. 14 April 1898, d. 26 November 1958
Last Edited22 Apr 2014
Birth*Ralph Thomas Foy was born on 14 April 1898 at Coalton, Randolph, West Virginia.1 
Marriage*He married Audrey Madge Curtis, daughter of James Sherman Curtis and Anna Laurie Thacker, on 27 December 1922 at Randolph, West Virginia.1 
Death*Ralph Thomas Foy died on 26 November 1958 at Akron, Summit, Ohio, at age 60; buried at Belington Cemetery.1 
ObitRalph Thomas's obituary was published in the Unknown on circa 27 November 1958:
Ralph "Thomas Foy, 60, died November 26, 1958 in Akron, Ohio at the City Hospital after a three week illness. He was born April 14, 1898 in Coalton (at the time of birth was known as Womelsdorf), Randolph County, West Virginia to the late Jacob L. and Kate Elizabeth Workman Foy. On December 27, 1922, he married Andrey "Madge" Curtis Foy, who survived him. He is also survived by his brother, Dr. Hayward W. Foy of Fort Wayne, Indiana; two sister, Lucy (Frank) Arnott and Annie Foy, both of West Virginia. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Hazel Foy Bailey. Mr. Foy worked at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for 14 years. Services were held at the Lohr Funeral Home in Elkins, West Virginia.2
 

Family

Audrey Madge Curtis b. 18 Feb 1900

Citations

  1. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Belington, Barbour, West Virginia.
  2. [S1368] Find A Grave, Find A Grave, Bellington, Barbour, West Virginia.

Edythe Arretta Canfield1,2

F, b. 17 September 1911, d. 28 August 2005
Last Edited22 Apr 2014
Birth*Edythe Arretta Canfield was born on 17 September 1911 at Randolph, West Virginia.1,2 
Married Name As of 30 September 1933,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Calvin Lloyd Curtis, son of Joseph W. Curtis and Talitha C. Ferguson, on 30 September 1933 at Elkilns, Randolph, West Virginia.1 
Census*Edythe Arretta Canfield and Calvin Lloyd Curtis appeared on the census of 17 April 1940 at New Interest District, Randolph, West Virginia, ED 42-24, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $1,000, 2 daughters.3 
Death*Edythe Arretta Canfield died on 28 August 2005 at Montrose, Randolph, West Virginia, at age 93; buried at the Montrose Baptist Cemetery.2 
ObitEdythe Arretta's obituary was published in the Tomblyn Funeral Home on circa 29 August 2005:
Edythe Arretta Canfield Curtis, age 93 years, a resident of Cherry Fork Road, Montrose, passed away at 7:25 AM Sunday, August 28, 2005 in the Davis Memorial Hospital. She was born September 17, 1911 in Elkins a daughter of the late Arvie Lee and Ressie Grace Shumaker Canfield. On September 30, 1933 in Elkins she was married to Calvin Lloyd Curtis who preceded her in death on January 12, 1992. Surviving are two daughters, Anna Mae Gainer and husband Harold of Montrose and Patricia Grace Hamilton of Elkins. Three brothers, Clyde Canfield, Augusta, WV, Denzil Canfield and wife Betty, Culpeper, VA and Melvin Canfield of Slanesville, WV. Three sisters, Addie Wood, Three Churches, WV, Lorrayne Lawson, Culpeper, VA and Geraldine Brinsfield of San Diego, CA. Four grandchildren, Harold Gainer, Jr. and wife Debbie, Elkins, Joe Gainer and wife Kathy, Montrose, Richard Gainer and wife Linda, Hampton, VA and Phyllis Varian and husband Rick of Montrose. Nine great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren also survive. Also preceding her in death were two sisters, Inez Walton and Rachel Mason.
Mrs. Curtis was a member of the Mercy Chapel United Methodist Church where she served as a Sunday School Teacher. She was a Charter Member of the United Methodist Women having received a 50 year certificate as well as a Special Mission Recognition Pin. She was active with Youth Fellowship and 4-H Clubs and was employed by Teet’s Beauty Shop, Clinton’s Shoe Store and was employed at the Country Side Gift Shop at Crystal Springs at the time of her retirement. Mrs. Curtis was the first Hot Lunch Cook in Randolph County. Friends may call from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM Monday, August 29, 2005 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 30th from the funeral home chapel with Rev. Dr. Charles Godwin and Rev. Pamela Shuman officiating. Interment will follow in the Primitive Baptist Cemetery at Montrose. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Mercy Chapel Church,PO Box 52, Montrose, WV 26283 in memory of Mrs. Curtis. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Edythe Aretta Canfield Curtis.2 

Family

Calvin Lloyd Curtis b. 29 Nov 1901, d. 12 Jan 1992

Citations

  1. [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, marriage record.
  2. [S2260] Tomblyn Funeral Home.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Stella J. Simpson1,2

F, b. 1885
Last Edited22 Apr 2014
Birth*Stella J. Simpson was born in 1885 at West Virginia.1 
Married Name As of circa 1904,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Thomas Odell Curtis, son of Thomas Conrad Curtis and Mary J. Lambert, circa 1904.1 
Census*Stella J. Simpson and Thomas Odell Curtis appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 at Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, ED 123, sheet 12B, occupation locomotive engineer, owned home, no children, nephew George Simpson.1 
CensusStella J. Simpson and Thomas Odell Curtis appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, ED 128, sheet 1B, occupation locomotive engineer, owned home, no children, 1 nephew and mother lived with them.3 
CensusStella J. Simpson and Thomas Odell Curtis appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, ED 5, sheet 16A, occupation shop foreman-steam railroad, owned home valued at $10,000, no children, 1 adopted son/nephew.4 
CensusStella J. Simpson and Thomas Odell Curtis appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, ED 1-10, sheet 3A, occupation locomotive engineer, real estate valued at $3,500, no children.5 

Family

Thomas Odell Curtis b. 24 Jan 1881, d. 6 Nov 1946
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  2. [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, Thomas' death certificate.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1910-1930.

George I. Simpson1

M, b. 2 January 1907
FatherThomas Odell Curtis1 b. 24 Jan 1881, d. 6 Nov 1946
MotherStella J. Simpson1 b. 1885
Last Edited22 Apr 2014
Birth*George I. Simpson was born on 2 January 1907 at Elkilns, Randolph, West Virginia; nephew.1,2 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 23 April 1910 Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Thomas Odell Curtis and Stella J. Simpson; ED 123, sheet 12B, occupation locomotive engineer, owned home, no children, nephew George Simpson.3 
Name Variation As of 1920, George I. Simpson was also known as George I. Curtis.4 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, in the household of Thomas Odell Curtis and Stella J. Simpson; ED 128, sheet 1B, occupation locomotive engineer, owned home, no children, 1 nephew and mother lived with them.4 
(Witness) CensusGeorge I. Simpson appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, in the household of Thomas Odell Curtis and Stella J. Simpson; ED 5, sheet 16A, occupation shop foreman-steam railroad, owned home valued at $10,000, no children, 1 adopted son/nephew.5 

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1910-1930.
  2. [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, birth record.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1910.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1930.

Evelyn Mae Curtis1,2

F, b. 21 June 1913, d. 24 July 2003
FatherCharles Lewis Curtis1 b. 21 Jul 1870, d. 31 Jan 1949
MotherSylveta Lona Varner1 b. 7 Jul 1883, d. 12 Aug 1951
Last Edited24 Apr 2014
Birth*Evelyn Mae Curtis was born on 21 June 1913 at Pocahontas, West Virginia.1,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 Durbin, Pocahontas, West Virginia, in the household of Charles Lewis Curtis and Sylveta Lona Varner; ED 146, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 7 children.1 
(Witness) CensusEvelyn Mae Curtis appeared on the census of 28 April 1930 Shady Spring District, Raleigh, West Virginia, in the household of Charles Lewis Curtis and Sylveta Lona Varner; ED 8, sheet 30B, occupation blacksmith-lumber mill, renting, 4 children.4 
Married Name As of 19 October 1930,her married name was Richmond.2 
Marriage*Evelyn Mae Curtis married Terry Jesse Richmond on 19 October 1930 at Raleigh, West Virginia.2 
Census*Evelyn Mae Curtis and Terry Jesse Richmond appeared on the census of 8 April 1940 at Daniels, Raleigh, West Virginia, ED 41-14, sheet 4A, occupation truck driver-state road commission, owned home valued at $2,000, no children.5 
Death*Evelyn Mae Curtis died on 24 July 2003 at LaPlata, Charles, Maryland, at age 90.3 

Family

Terry Jesse Richmond b. 16 Nov 1905, d. 28 Jul 1959

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, marriage record.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Rebecca Thelma Curtis1

F, b. 1915
FatherCharles Lewis Curtis2 b. 21 Jul 1870, d. 31 Jan 1949
MotherSylveta Lona Varner2 b. 7 Jul 1883, d. 12 Aug 1951
Last Edited24 Apr 2014
Birth*Rebecca Thelma Curtis was born in 1915 at Durbin, Pocahontas, West Virginia.2,3 
(Witness) CensusShe appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 Durbin, Pocahontas, West Virginia, in the household of Charles Lewis Curtis and Sylveta Lona Varner; ED 146, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 7 children.2 
(Witness) CensusRebecca Thelma Curtis appeared on the census of 28 April 1930 Shady Spring District, Raleigh, West Virginia, in the household of Charles Lewis Curtis and Sylveta Lona Varner; ED 8, sheet 30B, occupation blacksmith-lumber mill, renting, 4 children.4 
Married Name As of 5 November 1932,her married name was Matics.5 
Marriage*Rebecca Thelma Curtis married James Randolph Matics on 5 November 1932 at Princewick, Raleigh, West Virginia.5 

Family

James Randolph Matics b. 22 Jun 1910, d. 15 Apr 1989

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920, 1930.
  2. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  3. [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, marriage record.

Charles Gary Curtis1,2

M, b. 10 August 1918, d. 15 January 1996
FatherCharles Lewis Curtis1 b. 21 Jul 1870, d. 31 Jan 1949
MotherSylveta Lona Varner1 b. 7 Jul 1883, d. 12 Aug 1951
Last Edited1 Aug 2016
Birth*Charles Gary Curtis was born on 10 August 1918 at Pocahontas, West Virginia.1,3 
(Witness) CensusHe appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 Durbin, Pocahontas, West Virginia, in the household of Charles Lewis Curtis and Sylveta Lona Varner; ED 146, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 7 children.1 
(Witness) CensusCharles Gary Curtis appeared on the census of 28 April 1930 Shady Spring District, Raleigh, West Virginia, in the household of Charles Lewis Curtis and Sylveta Lona Varner; ED 8, sheet 30B, occupation blacksmith-lumber mill, renting, 4 children.4 
Name Variation As of 3 March 1939, Charles Gary Curtis was also known as Charles Grey Curtis.5 
Marriage*He married Margaret Saunders on 3 March 1939 at West Virginia.6,5 
Census*Charles Gary Curtis and Margaret Saunders appeared on the census of 22 April 1940 at Blue Jay, Raleigh, West Virginia, ED 41-9, sheet 20A, occupation laborer-brick, renting, 1 son.6 
Death*Charles Gary Curtis died on 15 January 1996 at Beckley, Raleigh, West Virginia, at age 77.3 

Family

Margaret Saunders b. 10 Apr 1920, d. 21 Mar 1997

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1920.
  2. [S2271] Bill Curtis, "Website Comment," e-mail to Al Field, 15 May 2014.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S1] Census of Population 1930.
  5. [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, marriage record.
  6. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Margaret Saunders1,2

F, b. 10 April 1920, d. 21 March 1997
Last Edited1 Aug 2016
Birth*Margaret Saunders was born on 10 April 1920 at Beckley, Raleigh, West Virginia; daughter of William Thomas Saunders and Nancy Leona Daniels.1,3,2 
Married Name As of 3 March 1939,her married name was Curtis.1,4 
Marriage*She married Charles Gary Curtis, son of Charles Lewis Curtis and Sylveta Lona Varner, on 3 March 1939 at West Virginia.1,4 
Census*Margaret Saunders and Charles Gary Curtis appeared on the census of 22 April 1940 at Blue Jay, Raleigh, West Virginia, ED 41-9, sheet 20A, occupation laborer-brick, renting, 1 son.1 
Death*Margaret Saunders died on 21 March 1997 at Beckley, Raleigh, West Virginia, at age 76.3 

Family

Charles Gary Curtis b. 10 Aug 1918, d. 15 Jan 1996

Citations

  1. [S1] Census of Population 1940.
  2. [S1213] Ancestry.com, "Ancestry.com", Ancestral File, Miller/Curtis Family Tree by boxermama2010.
  3. [S44] Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, marriage record.

Blair Lassiter Curtis1

M, b. 7 July 1910, d. 31 May 1990
FatherJames Sherman Curtis1 b. Nov 1865, d. 21 Dec 1937
MotherAnna Laurie Thacker1 b. 4 Dec 1873, d. 25 Jul 1959
Last Edited25 Apr 2014
Birth*Blair Lassiter Curtis was born on 7 July 1910 at Harding, Randolph, West Virginia; Blair does not appear in his parents household in the 1920 census.1 
Marriage*He married Ava Lee Cutright on 6 June 1928 at Randolph, West Virginia.2 
Census*Blair Lassiter Curtis and Ava Lee Cutright appeared on the census of 23 April 1940 at Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, ED 42-13, sheet 14B, occupation gas station attendant, renting, 4 children; lived in Baltimore in 1935.3 
Death*Blair Lassiter Curtis died on 31 May 1990 at Junior, Randolph, West Virginia, at age 79.1 

Family

Ava Lee Cutright b. 13 Jul 1912, d. 20 Dec 1992
Children

Citations

  1. [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, birth record (delayed).
  2. [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, marriage record.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1940.

Ava Lee Cutright1

F, b. 13 July 1912, d. 20 December 1992
Last Edited23 Apr 2014
Birth*Ava Lee Cutright was born on 13 July 1912 at Randolph, West Virginia; daughter of Jacob S. Cutright and Dora Selina Anthony.1,2 
Married Name As of 6 June 1928,her married name was Curtis.1 
Marriage*She married Blair Lassiter Curtis, son of James Sherman Curtis and Anna Laurie Thacker, on 6 June 1928 at Randolph, West Virginia.1 
Census*Ava Lee Cutright and Blair Lassiter Curtis appeared on the census of 23 April 1940 at Elkins, Randolph, West Virginia, ED 42-13, sheet 14B, occupation gas station attendant, renting, 4 children; lived in Baltimore in 1935.3 
Death*Ava Lee Cutright died on 20 December 1992 at Junior, Randolph, West Virginia, at age 80.1 

Family

Blair Lassiter Curtis b. 7 Jul 1910, d. 31 May 1990
Children

Citations

  1. [S1027] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, West Virginia Vital Statistics, marriage record.
  2. [S1312] Nancy Curtis, "Ancestral File of Washington Hascue Curtis", Ancestral File, Curtis Family Tree by elliott462.
  3. [S1] Census of Population 1940.