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Eli Thomas Curtis 1845–1936

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Eli Curtis in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 24 Mar 1845 · McEwen, Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA
Died 10 Nov 1936 · Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee, USA
Father Albert Joshua Curtis
Mother Martha Elizabeth Hatcher
Siblings James Alfred Curtis, John Wesley Curtis, Joshua Burl Curtis, Mary Jane Curtis, Nathan Carroll Curtis, Rebecca Levinia Ann Curtis, William Robert Curtis

Researchers connected through Eli Curtis 1845–1936

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
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Biography

Eli Thomas Curtis was born in 1845 in McEwen, Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA, the child of albert joshua curtis and martha elizabeth hatcher. Eli Thomas Curtis passed away in 1936 in Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee, USA.

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Life Timeline

1845
Birth of Eli Thomas Curtis in McEwen, Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA
Birth
1936
Death of Eli Thomas Curtis in Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Eli Curtis

This ancestor line traces from Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom (1560) to McEwen, Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA (1845) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Eli Curtis (1845–1936) was born in McEwen, Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA and died in Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Eli in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Eli Curtis's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Eli Thomas Curtis PTP
1845–1936
McEwen, Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA
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Grandparents
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Eli Curtis's Descendants

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Eli Thomas Curtis PTP 1845–1936