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Benjamin J Curtis 1788–1864 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1788

Birth Location: Buncombe, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1864

Death Location: Candler, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Thomas Sr.

Mother: Eleanor Bryant

Spouse(s): Delia Raburn

Children(s): Benjamin Jr, James Curtis, Jackson Curtis, Joshua Curtis, Amos Curtis, John Curtis, Elizabeth Curtis, George Curtis, Thomas Curtis, Mary Curtis

The story of Benjamin J Curtis began in 1788 in Buncombe, North Carolina, United States. In 1820, Benjamin J Curtis resided in Buncombe, North Carolina, United States. In 1830, Benjamin J Curtis resided in Buncombe, North Carolina, United States. Benjamin J Curtis married Delia Raburn, and had children including Amos Curtis, Benjamin John Curtis Jr, Elizabeth A Curtis, George Washington Curtis, Jackson Curtis, James Madison Curtis, John Curtis, Joshua Curtis, Mary Curtis, Thomas Daniel Curtis. Benjamin J Curtis passed away in 1864 in Candler, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin J Curtis began in 1788 in Buncombe, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1820, Benjamin J Curtis resided in Buncombe, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1830, Benjamin J Curtis resided in Buncombe, North Carolina, United States.
  • Benjamin J Curtis married Delia Raburn, and had children including Amos Curtis, Benjamin John Curtis Jr, Elizabeth A Curtis, George Washington Curtis, Jackson Curtis, James Madison Curtis, John Curtis, Joshua Curtis, Mary Curtis, Thomas Daniel Curtis.
  • Benjamin J Curtis passed away in 1864 in Candler, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Sr.
1746–1811
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
TS
Eleanor Bryant
1747–1810
Birth Location: RANDOLPH CO. N.C USA
EB

Spouses(s)

Delia Raburn
1792–1870
Birth Location: Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
DR

Children(s)

Benjamin Jr
1815–1870
Birth Location: Candler, Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
BJ
James Curtis
1812–1874
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
JC
Jackson Curtis
1819–1848
Birth Location: Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
JC
Joshua Curtis
1821–1876
Birth Location: Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
JC
Amos Curtis
1823–1847
Birth Location: Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
AC
John Curtis
1825–
Birth Location: –
JC
Elizabeth Curtis
1828–1901
Birth Location: Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
EC
George Curtis
1828–1896
Birth Location: Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
GC
Thomas Curtis
1830–1910
Birth Location: Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
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Mary Curtis
1835–1912
Birth Location: Cherokee, Swain, North Carolina, United States
MC

Benjamin Curtis's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Curtis
1788–1864
Birth Place: Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Thomas Curtis Sr.
1746–1811
Virginia, USA
Eleanor Bryant
1747–1810
RANDOLPH CO. N.C USA
Grandparents
John Curtis
1720–
Randolph, Charlotte, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Curtis's Descendants

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Benjamin (J) Curtis (1788–1864) m. Delia Raburn (1792–1870)
  1. 1. Benjamin (John Curtis) Jr 1815–1870 m. Susan Joyce 1818–1881
    1. 1. Mollie Curtis 1845–1929
    2. 2. Parthena (J) Miller 1842–1910 m. William (Henry) Miller 1849–1914 m. James (M) Young 1836–1870
      1. 1. Ralph (S Miller) * 1871–1954 m. Sarah (Lucinda Bartlett) * 1869–1956
        1. 1. Matie (L) Miller 1895–1981 m. Leonard (Marshall White) * 1881–1931
        2. 2. Flora (Gwendolyn) Miller 1899–1952 m. Martin (W) Lange 1899–1977
      2. 2. Mary (S.) Miller 1870–1929 m. Manard (H) Fletcher 1859–
        1. 1. Mattie (G) Fletcher 1890–
        2. 2. Connie (J) Fletcher 1892–
        3. 3. Retta (M) Fletcher 1893–
        4. 4. Ambrose (J) Fletcher 1895–
        5. 5. Columbus Fletcher 1896–
        6. 6. Annie (M) Fletcher 1899–
        7. 7. Charles (W) Fletcher 1902–
        8. 8. Mary (L) Fletcher 1904–
        9. 9. Ralph Fletcher 1906–
        10. 10. Glenn Fletcher 1908–
        11. 11. Sarah Fletcher 1911–
        12. 12. Ruba Fletcher 1913–
      3. 3. Emma (Laura) Miller 1870–1945 m. Robert (K.) Thompson 1870–1953
        1. 1. Herbert Thompson 1901–
        2. 2. Ellis Thompson 1903–
        3. 3. Lucile Thompson 1906–
        4. 4. Otis Thompson 1908–
        5. 5. Elbert Thompson 1903–
      4. 4. Maggie (Bell) Miller 1874–
      5. 5. Celia (Anne) Miller 1879–1934 m. Roland (S) Sorrells 1866–1943
        1. 1. James (Asberry) Sorrells 1898–1959
        2. 2. Gladys Sorrells 1908– m. Harry (Joseph) Fisher 1908– m. Willard (C) Hehr 1910–
        3. 3. Harry Sorrells 1903–
        4. 4. Joshua Sorrells 1906–
        5. 5. Hugh (Arthur) Sorrells 1912–1955 m. Nell (Rose) Foster 1912–2006
      6. 6. Jacob (Benjaman) Miller 1879–1953 m. Rosa (Belle) Smathers 1882–1957
        1. 1. Nettie (Sarah Jane) Miller 1901–1966
        2. 2. Gracy Miller 1903–1928
        3. 3. Eugene (Marvin) Miller 1909–1970
        4. 4. William (Lock) Miller 1915–1968
        5. 5. Nellie (Sue) Miller 1918–1991
        6. 6. Floyd (Hugh) Miller 1921–1985
        7. 7. Joe (Ben) Miller 1924–1986
        8. 8. Infant (Son) Miller 1905–1905
        9. 9. Infant (Son) Miller 1906–1906
      7. 7. Eva (Vera) Miller 1887–
      8. 8. Andrew (Jackson "Jack") Young 1862–1932 m. Arba (Louisa) Holland 1874–1933 m. Laura (Louise) Gaddy 1856–1901
        1. 1. Ruthan (Lucinda) Young 1903–1914
        2. 2. T. (M.) Young 1912–1914
        3. 3. James (H) Holland 1899–
        4. 4. Rebecca (Cornelia) Young 1900–1993
        5. 5. Laura (Frankie) Young 1907–
        6. 6. Lemual (H) Young 1908–1993
        7. 7. Paul (A) Young 1910–
        8. 8. David (Samuel) Young 1914–1988
        9. 9. Luther (Barnnie) Young 1918–1999
        10. 10. Samuel Young 1910–
      9. 9. Joshua Miller 1883–1970
      10. 10. Lillie (Arminda) Miller 1881–
      11. 11. Neve Miller 1880–
      12. 12. Susan (E) Miller 1876–1893
    3. 3. Elizabeth (D) Curtis 1846–1909
    4. 4. Mary (Caroline) Curtis 1845–
    5. 5. Susan Curtis 1853–
    6. 6. Joshua (Columbus) Curtis 1849–1933
    7. 7. Julia (Ann) Curtis 1841–1909
    8. 8. Washington (Hascue) Curtis 1837–1892
    9. 9. Celia (D) Curtis 1840–1876
    10. 10. Madison (Alexander) Curtis 1838–1864
  2. 2. James (Madison) Curtis 1812–1874
  3. 3. Jackson Curtis 1819–1848
  4. 4. Joshua Curtis 1821–1876
  5. 5. Amos Curtis 1823–1847
  6. 6. John Curtis 1825–
  7. 7. Elizabeth (A) Curtis 1828–1901
  8. 8. George (Washington) Curtis 1828–1896
  9. 9. Thomas (Daniel) Curtis 1830–1910
  10. 10. Mary Curtis 1835–1912

Benjamin Curtis's Timeline

7 Records

1788
1788
Birth of Benjamin J Curtis in Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 32
Benjamin J Curtis resided here in Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 42
Benjamin J Curtis resided here in Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
1840
1840
Age 52
Benjamin J Curtis resided here in Sourthern Division, Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
Sourthern Division, Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
1850
1850
Age 62
Benjamin J Curtis resided here in Buncombe, North Carolina
Buncombe, North Carolina
1860
1860
Age 72
Benjamin J Curtis resided here in Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
1864
1864
Age 76
Death of Benjamin J Curtis in Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1788
    Event Place: Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: M653_889; Page: 307; Image: 163; Family History Library Film: 803889
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: M432_622; Page: 226A; Image: 79
    [3] Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Buncombe, North Carolina; Page: 123; NARA Roll: M33_80; Image: 125

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Buncombe, North Carolina; Page: 244; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 118; Family History Film: 0018084

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Sourthern Division, Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Sourthern Division, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: 354; Page: 155; Image: 318; Family History Library Film: 0018092

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Buncombe, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: M432_622; Page: 226A; Image: 79

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: M653_889; Page: 307; Image: 163; Family History Library Film: 803889

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1864
    Event Place: Hominy, Buncombe, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Candler, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012
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