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Lawrence Arthur Curtis 1885–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Sep 1885

Birth Location: Ingonish, Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada

Death Date: 1942

Death Location: Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Thomas Curtis

Mother: Margaret Donovan

Spouse(s): Mary Thomas

Children(s): Jessie Curtis, Marion Curtis, John Curtis, Margaret Curtis

In 1885, Lawrence Arthur Curtis entered the world in Ingonish, Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to Thomas Curtis And Margaret Donovan. In 1891, Lawrence Arthur Curtis resided in Ingonish, Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada. In 1916, Lawrence Arthur Curtis resided in Sydney. Lawrence Arthur Curtis married Mary May Thomas, and had children including Jessie Dorothy Curtis, John Edward Curtis, Margaret Lawrence Curtis, Marion Mary Curtis. Lawrence Arthur Curtis passed away in 1942 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1885, Lawrence Arthur Curtis entered the world in Ingonish, Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to Thomas Curtis And Margaret Donovan.
  • In 1891, Lawrence Arthur Curtis resided in Ingonish, Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • In 1916, Lawrence Arthur Curtis resided in Sydney.
  • Lawrence Arthur Curtis married Mary May Thomas, and had children including Jessie Dorothy Curtis, John Edward Curtis, Margaret Lawrence Curtis, Marion Mary Curtis.
  • Lawrence Arthur Curtis passed away in 1942 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Curtis
1846–
Birth Location: Nova Scotia
TC
Margaret Donovan
1848–
Birth Location: Nova Scotia
MD

Spouses(s)

Mary Thomas
1890–1967
Birth Location: L'Ardoise, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
MT

Children(s)

Jessie Curtis
1920–1924
Birth Location: Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
JC
Marion Curtis
1915–1995
Birth Location: Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
MC
John Curtis
1913–1974
Birth Location: Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
JC
Margaret Curtis
1916–1918
Birth Location: Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
MC

Lawrence Curtis's Ancestors

Self
Lawrence Curtis
1885–1942
Birth Place: Ingonish, Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
Thomas Curtis
1846–
Nova Scotia
Margaret Donovan
1848–
Nova Scotia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lawrence Curtis's Descendants

1.
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Lawrence (Arthur) Curtis (27 Sep 1885–1942) m. Mary ("May") Thomas (7 Jul 1890–3 Jan 1967)
  1. 1. Jessie (Dorothy) Curtis 1920–1924
  2. 2. Marion ("Mary") Curtis 1915–1995 m. William (Joseph) Smith 1907–1985
    1. 1. Mary (Catherine) Smith 1943–1986
  3. 3. John (Edward) Curtis 1913–1974 m. Mary (Jane "Josephine") McLean 1912–1955
  4. 4. Margaret (Lawrence) Curtis 1916–1918

Lawrence Curtis's Timeline

10 Records

1885
27 Sep 1885
Birth of Lawrence Arthur Curtis in Ingonish, Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada
Ingonish, Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada
1891
1891
Age 6
Lawrence Arthur Curtis resided here in Ingonish, Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada
Ingonish, Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada
1916
1916
Age 31
Lawrence Arthur Curtis resided here in Sydney
Sydney
1916
21 Mar 1916
Age 31
Lawrence Arthur Curtis resided here in Canada
Canada
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 36
Lawrence Arthur Curtis resided here in Sydney Ward 4, Cape Breton South and Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sydney Ward 4, Cape Breton South and Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
1930
1930
Age 45
Lawrence Arthur Curtis resided here in Berkley, Oakland, Michigan
Berkley, Oakland, Michigan
1935
1935
Age 50
Lawrence Arthur Curtis resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 55
Lawrence Arthur Curtis resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
1942
25 Jun 1942
Age 57
Death of Lawrence Arthur Curtis in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
1942
1942
Age 57
Burial of Lawrence Arthur Curtis in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Sep 1885
    Event Place: Ingonish, Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Canada, Soldiers of the First World War
    [2] 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Ingonish, Victoria, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6321; Family No: 147
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1872; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 84-1079.
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Berkley, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: 1019; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 112; Image: 640.0; FHL microfilm: 2340754.
    [5] 1921 Census of Canada
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [8] Canada, WWI CEF Personnel Files, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; CEF Personnel Files; Reference: RG 150; Volume: Box 2241 - 50
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Ingonish, Victoria, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Ingonish, Victoria, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6321; Family No: 147

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1916
    Event Place: Sydney
    Record Source: Canada, WWI CEF Personnel Files, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; CEF Personnel Files; Reference: RG 150; Volume: Box 2241 - 50

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1916
    Event Place: Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Soldiers of the First World War

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: Sydney Ward 4, Cape Breton South and Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1924
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Berkley, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: 1019; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 112; Image: 640.0; FHL microfilm: 2340754.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Berkley, Oakland, Michigan
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Berkley, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: 1019; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 112; Image: 640.0; FHL microfilm: 2340754.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1872; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 84-1079.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1872; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 84-1079.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sydney
    Record Source: Canada, WWI CEF Personnel Files, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; CEF Personnel Files; Reference: RG 150; Volume: Box 2241 - 50

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Jun 1942
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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