John Curtis (1837–1902) was born in Humphreys County, TN and died in Humphreys County, TN. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Wesley Curtis 1837–1902

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 9 Mar 1837 · Humphreys County, TN

Died 31 Jan 1902 · Humphreys County, TN

Father A Joshua Curtis

Mother Martha Elizabeth Hatcher

Siblings Eli Thomas Curtis, James Alford Curtis, Joshua Burl Curtis, Mary Jane Curtis, Nathan Carroll Curtis, Rebecca Levina Ann Curtis, William Robert Curtis

Records

GEDCOM File : 982210.ged

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Immediate Family

Parents

A Joshua Curtis

Martha Elizabeth Hatcher

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1837, John Wesley Curtis entered the world in Humphreys County, TN, born to a joshua curtis and martha elizabeth hatcher. John Wesley Curtis passed away in 1902 in Humphreys County, TN.

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Life Timeline

1837

Birth of John Wesley Curtis in Humphreys County, TN

Birth

1902

Death of John Wesley Curtis in Humphreys County, TN

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Curtis

This ancestor line traces from Fairfield County, SC (1791) to Humphreys County, TN (1837) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Curtis (1837–1902) was born in Humphreys County, TN and died in Humphreys County, TN. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 3 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.
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