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Joel Curtis 1785–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1785

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: bet. 1870-1879

Death Location: Gainsboro, Jackson, TN

Father: Moses Curtis

Mother: Martha Staggs

Spouse(s): Rachel Flynn, Rachel Hawkins

Children(s): Katharinae Curtis, Emily Curtis

In 1785, Joel Curtis entered the world in North Carolina, born to Moses Curtis And Martha Patsy Staggs. In 1820, Joel Curtis resided in Jackson, Tennessee, United States. Joel Curtis married Rachel Flynn, Rachel Flynn Hawkins, and had children including Emily Curtis, Katharinae Curtis. Joel Curtis passed away in 1870 in Gainsboro, Jackson, TN.

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Biography

  • In 1785, Joel Curtis entered the world in North Carolina, born to Moses Curtis And Martha Patsy Staggs.
  • In 1820, Joel Curtis resided in Jackson, Tennessee, United States.
  • Joel Curtis married Rachel Flynn, Rachel Flynn Hawkins, and had children including Emily Curtis, Katharinae Curtis.
  • Joel Curtis passed away in 1870 in Gainsboro, Jackson, TN.

Immediate Family

Parents

Moses Curtis
1760–1830
Birth Location: Halifax County, Virginia, USA
MC
Martha Staggs
1760–1809
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
MS

Spouses(s)

Rachel Flynn
1795–1870
Birth Location: Tennessee
RF
Rachel Hawkins
1791–1871
Birth Location: North Carolina
RH

Children(s)

Katharinae Curtis
1829–
Birth Location: Tennessee, Tennessee, USA
KC
Emily Curtis
1839–1910
Birth Location: Jackson County, Tennessee, USA
EC

Joel Curtis's Ancestors

Self
Joel Curtis
1785–1870
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Moses Curtis
1760–1830
Halifax County, Virginia, USA
Martha (Patsy) Staggs
1760–1809
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Thomas (Curtis) 5GGF
1725–1804
Halifax, Halifax County, Virginia, USA
Leena Woods
1725–1826
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joel Curtis's Descendants

1.
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Joel Curtis (abt 1785–bet. 1870-1879) m. Rachel Flynn (abt. 1795–bet 1870-1879) m. Rachel (Flynn) Hawkins (1791–BET. 1871 - 1879)
  1. 1. Katharinae Curtis 1829– m. Uriah Hendley 1809–1880
    1. 1. Elizabeth Henley 1841–
    2. 2. John Henley 1845–
    3. 3. Nancy Henley 1847–
    4. 4. Ardella Henley 1849–
    5. 5. Mary (Rachael) Hendley 1861–1941 m. Nick Cahill 1840–1908
    6. 6. Noah Henley 1849–
  2. 2. Emily Curtis 1839–1910 m. James Stewart 1835–1910
    1. 1. General (Frances Marion) Stewart 1861–1942
    2. 2. Harriet (K) Stewart 1858–1945
    3. 3. Rachael (Almary) Stewart 1866–1946
    4. 4. Vina (Jane) Stewart 1867–1936
    5. 5. Cansada Stewart 1870–1954
    6. 6. Asberry (B) Stewart 1876–1965
    7. 7. Irena (Belle) Stewart 1877–1934
    8. 8. Martha (Dee) Stewart 1878–1896
    9. 9. Thomas (Radford) Stewart 1883–1927

Joel Curtis's Timeline

11 Records

1783
1783
Birth of Joel Curtis in North Carolina
North Carolina
1785
abt 1785
Birth of Joel Curtis in North Carolina
North Carolina
1820
1820
Age 35
Joel Curtis resided here in Jackson, Tennessee, United States
Jackson, Tennessee, United States
1830
1830
Age 45
Joel Curtis was married in Jackson County, Tennessee
Jackson County, Tennessee
1830
1830
Age 45
Joel Curtis resided here in Jackson, Tennessee, USA
Jackson, Tennessee, USA
1840
1840
Age 55
Joel Curtis resided here in District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 65
Joel Curtis resided here in District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 75
Joel Curtis resided here in District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 85
Joel Curtis resided here in District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
1870
bet. 1870-1879
Age 85
Death of Joel Curtis in Gainsboro, Jackson, TN
Gainsboro, Jackson, TN
1871
10 Feb 1871
Age 86
Death of Joel Curtis in Gainesboro Township, Jackson Co., TN
Gainesboro Township, Jackson Co., TN

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1783
    Event Place: North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1785
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 9, Jackson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1539; Page: 218B; Family History Library Film: 553038
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 9, Jackson, Tennessee; Page: 255; Family History Library Film: 805258
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 9, Jackson, Tennessee; Roll: 885; Page: 178A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Jackson County, Tennessee
    Record Source: War of 1812 Pension Application Files Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Jackson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Jackson, Tennessee; Page: 123; NARA Roll: M33_123; Image: 73

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Jackson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Jackson, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 177; Page: 126; Family History Library Film: 0024535

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: District 9, Jackson, Tennessee; Roll: 524; Page: 284; Family History Library Film: 0024545

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 9, Jackson, Tennessee; Roll: 885; Page: 178A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 9, Jackson, Tennessee; Page: 255; Family History Library Film: 805258

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 9, Jackson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1539; Page: 218B; Family History Library Film: 553038

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Feb 1871
    Event Place: Gainesboro Township, Jackson Co., TN

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: bet. 1870-1879
    Event Place: Gainsboro, Jackson, TN
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