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Rufus Franklin Curtis 1887–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 January 1887

Birth Location: Enola, Arkansas

Death Date: 11 June 1971

Death Location: Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: John Curtis

Mother: Sarah Reece

Spouse(s): Bertha Ussery, Virgia Staples

Children(s): Othel Curtis

The story of Rufus Franklin Curtis began in 1887 in Enola, Arkansas. In 1900, Rufus Franklin Curtis resided in Muddy Bayou, Faulkner, Arkansas, USA. In 1907, Rufus Franklin Curtis established residence. Rufus Franklin Curtis married Bertha Flora Ussery, Virgia Isa Staples, and had children including Othel Orene Curtis. Rufus Franklin Curtis passed away in 1971 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Rufus Franklin Curtis began in 1887 in Enola, Arkansas.
  • In 1900, Rufus Franklin Curtis resided in Muddy Bayou, Faulkner, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1907, Rufus Franklin Curtis established residence.
  • Rufus Franklin Curtis married Bertha Flora Ussery, Virgia Isa Staples, and had children including Othel Orene Curtis.
  • Rufus Franklin Curtis passed away in 1971 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Rufus Curtis's Ancestors

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Rufus Curtis
1887–1971
Birth Place: Enola, Arkansas
Parents
John Nunry Curtis
1846–1906
Mississippi, USA
Sarah (Jane) Reece
1852–1922
Conway, Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
John (F) Curtis
1812–1864
Virginia, United States of America
Elizabeth (Mary) Curtis
1820–1878
North Carolina, United States of America
Zachariah (C) Reece
1823–1899
Wilson, Tennessee, United States
Malinda (Jane) Starr
1824–1922
Tennessee, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rufus Curtis's Descendants

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Rufus (Franklin) Curtis (1 January 1887–11 June 1971) m. Bertha (Flora) Ussery (6 Jan 1889–16 Feb 1962) m. Virgia (Isa) Staples (24 September 1893–9 March 1980)
  1. 1. Othel (Orene) Curtis 1907–2003 m. Tony (Jefferson) Garrett 1900–1972
    1. 1. Elwanda (Jeanne) Garrett 1926–1997

Rufus Curtis's Timeline

5 Records

1887
1 January 1887
Birth of Rufus Franklin Curtis in Enola, Arkansas
Enola, Arkansas
1900
1900
Age 13
Rufus Franklin Curtis resided here in Muddy Bayou, Faulkner, Arkansas, USA
Muddy Bayou, Faulkner, Arkansas, USA
1907
abt 1907
Age 20
Rufus Franklin Curtis resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 33
Rufus Franklin Curtis resided here in Jacksonville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
Jacksonville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
1971
11 June 1971
Age 84
Death of Rufus Franklin Curtis in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America
Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 January 1887
    Event Place: Enola, Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jacksonville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1735; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 107
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Muddy Bayou, Faulkner, Arkansas; Roll: 58; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0019
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: Abt 1887

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Muddy Bayou, Faulkner, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Muddy Bayou, Faulkner, Arkansas; Roll: 58; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0019

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1907
    Record Source: Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: Abt 1887

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Jacksonville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jacksonville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1735; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 107

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 June 1971
    Event Place: Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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