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Margaret Elizabeth Curtis 1878–1927

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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.

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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
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret Curtis in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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, with linked records

Born 28 Aug 1878 · Tennessee
Died 5 Oct 1927 · Humphreys County, TN
Father Joshua Burl Curtis
Mother Sarah Elizabeth Jane Patrick
Siblings Addie Jane Curtis, Clara B Curtis, Cyrus Oscar Curtis, Eli Thomas Curtis, John Edward Curtis, Lucinda A Curtis, Mary Caroline Curtis, Newton Burl Curtis
Records
1880 United States Federal Census GEDCOM File : 982210.ged
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1878, Margaret Elizabeth Curtis entered the world in Tennessee, born to joshua burl curtis and sarah elizabeth jane patrick. In 1880, Margaret Elizabeth Curtis resided in District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, USA. Margaret Elizabeth Curtis passed away in 1927 in Humphreys County, TN.

Sources

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    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

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    Record GEDCOM File : 982210.ged

Life Timeline

1878
Birth of Margaret Elizabeth Curtis in Tennessee
Birth
1880
Margaret Elizabeth Curtis resided here in District 5, Humphreys, Tennessee, USA
Residence
1927
Death of Margaret Elizabeth Curtis in Humphreys County, TN
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Curtis

This ancestor line traces from Fairfield County, SC (1791) to Tennessee (1878) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Curtis (1878–1927) was born in Tennessee 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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Related Records

Joshua Burl Curtis
Father
Sarah Elizabeth Jane Patrick
Mother

Margaret Curtis's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Margaret Elizabeth Curtis PTP
1878–1927
Tennessee
Parents
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Grandparents
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Margaret Curtis's Descendants

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Margaret Elizabeth Curtis PTP 1878–1927