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Abiah Curtis 1777–1861 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 September 1777

Birth Location: Duanesburg, Schenectady, New York, United States

Death Date: 9 November 1861

Death Location: Theresa, Jefferson County, New York, United States of America

Father: Joseph IV

Mother: Lydia Curtis

Spouse(s): Ruth Cheesman

Children(s): Philander Curtis, Fabian Curtis, Henry Curtis, HARRIET CURTIS, Henry Curtis, Cheeseman Curtis, Mary Curtis, Philander Curtis, Lydia Curtis, Mary Curtis, Sebra Elcey, Abiah Curtiss, Betsy Curtis, Betsy Curtis, Polly Curtis

The story of Abiah Curtis began in 1777 in Duanesburg, Schenectady, New York, United States. In 1830, Abiah Curtis resided in Alexandria, Jefferson, New York, USA. In 1840, Abiah Curtis resided in Alexandria, Jefferson, New York, USA. Abiah Curtis married Ruth Cheesman, and had children including Abiah Cheeseman Curtiss, Betsy Cary Curtis, Cheeseman Curtis, Fabian Curtis, Harriet Curtis, Henry Anson Curtis, Henry Curtis, Lydia Palmer Curtis, Mary B Polly Curtis, Mary Nancy B Curtis, Philander Curtis, Polly Curtis, Sebra Ann Curtis Elcey. Abiah Curtis passed away in 1861 in Theresa, Jefferson County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Abiah Curtis began in 1777 in Duanesburg, Schenectady, New York, United States.
  • In 1830, Abiah Curtis resided in Alexandria, Jefferson, New York, USA.
  • In 1840, Abiah Curtis resided in Alexandria, Jefferson, New York, USA.
  • Abiah Curtis married Ruth Cheesman, and had children including Abiah Cheeseman Curtiss, Betsy Cary Curtis, Cheeseman Curtis, Fabian Curtis, Harriet Curtis, Henry Anson Curtis, Henry Curtis, Lydia Palmer Curtis, Mary B Polly Curtis, Mary Nancy B Curtis, Philander Curtis, Polly Curtis, Sebra Ann Curtis Elcey.
  • Abiah Curtis passed away in 1861 in Theresa, Jefferson County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Abiah Curtis's Ancestors

Self
Abiah Curtis
1777–1861
Birth Place: Duanesburg, Schenectady, New York, United States
Parents
Joseph Bell Curtis IV
1745–1836
Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
Lydia Curtis
1756–1839
Stanfordville, Dutchess County, New York, United States of America
Grandparents
Joseph (Curtis) III
1713–1785
Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
Silence Curtis
1711–1779
Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Benjamin Palmer
1728–1810
Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Prudence (Rhoda) Roe
1727–1816
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Curtis
1675–1765
Dorothy Curtis
1681–1760
Abraham Williams
1680–1712
Eunice Williams
1682–1770
Martha Palmer
1702–1753
William Roe
1722–1782
Martha Privett
1726–1785
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Curtis
1644–1683
Mercy Deming
1650–1714
Joseph Edwards*
1648–1681
Sarah Edwards
1649–1716
Thomas Williams
1629–1692
ISAAC (BOREMAN)
1642–1719
Abiah Boardman
1641–1722

Abiah Curtis's Descendants

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Abiah Curtis (5 September 1777–9 November 1861) m. Ruth Cheesman (20 Feb 1777–15 Aug 1826)
  1. 1. Philander Curtis 1816–1886 m. Rachel LEWIS 1815–1846 m. Lucinda (Abregan) (Organ) 1820–1884
    1. 1. Eliza Watson 1850–1920 m. W. (H.) Watson 1844–1926
      1. 1. Samantha Watson 1872–
      2. 2. Catharine (H.) Watson 1880–
      3. 3. Thurman Watson 1873–1971 m. Clara (B) Watson 1869–1932
        1. 1. William Watson 1903–1970 m. Sarah Rosen 1904–1987 m. Callie (A) Watson 1904–1967
        2. 2. Ada (B) Watson 1900–1902
        3. 3. Ruth (Nadine) Watson 1905–1982
        4. 4. Robert Oliver 1894–
        5. 5. Milliann Watson 1903–
      4. 4. Mattie Watson 1871–
      5. 5. Forrest (William) Watson 1884–
      6. 6. Catharine (H.) Watson 1880–
      7. 7. Hope (Catherine) Watson 1879–1893
  2. 2. Fabian Curtis 1808–
  3. 3. Henry Curtis 1829–
  4. 4. HARRIET CURTIS 1822–
  5. 5. Henry (Anson) Curtis 1820–1884
  6. 6. Cheeseman Curtis 1809–
  7. 7. Mary (B. "Polly") Curtis 1801–1879
  8. 8. Philander Curtis 1818–1884
  9. 9. Lydia (Palmer) Curtis 1804–1870
  10. 10. Mary (Nancy B.) Curtis 1801–1879
  11. 11. Sebra (Ann (Curtis)) Elcey 1808–1890
  12. 12. Abiah (Cheeseman) Curtiss 1810–1900
  13. 13. Betsy (Cary) Curtis 1804–1825
  14. 14. Betsy (Cary) Curtis 1804–
  15. 15. Polly Curtis 1800–

Abiah Curtis's Timeline

6 Records

1777
5 September 1777
Birth of Abiah Curtis in Duanesburg, Schenectady, New York, United States
Duanesburg, Schenectady, New York, United States
1830
1830
Age 53
Abiah Curtis resided here in Alexandria, Jefferson, New York, USA
Alexandria, Jefferson, New York, USA
1840
1840
Age 63
Abiah Curtis resided here in Alexandria, Jefferson, New York, USA
Alexandria, Jefferson, New York, USA
1850
1850
Age 73
Abiah Curtis resided here in Theresa, Jefferson, New York, USA
Theresa, Jefferson, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 83
Abiah Curtis resided here in Theresa, Jefferson County, NY
Theresa, Jefferson County, NY
1861
9 November 1861
Age 84
Death of Abiah Curtis in Theresa, Jefferson, New York, United States
Theresa, Jefferson, New York, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 September 1777
    Event Place: Duanesburg, Schenectady, New York, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Alexandria, Jefferson, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Alexandria, Jefferson, New York; Series: M19; Roll: 92; Page: 234; Family History Library Film: 0017152

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Alexandria, Jefferson, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Alexandria, Jefferson, New York; Roll: 292; Page: 686; Family History Library Film: 0017190

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Theresa, Jefferson, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Theresa, Jefferson, New York; Roll: 515; Page: 61a

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Theresa, Jefferson County, NY
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 November 1861
    Event Place: Theresa, Jefferson, New York, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Theresa, Jefferson County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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