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William John Curtis 1540 – 1585 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 May 1540

Birth Location: Nazeing, Epping Forest District, Essex, England

Death Date: 17 May 1585

Death Location: Nazeing, Epping Forest District, Essex, England

Father: John Curtis

Mother: Elizabeth Welles

Spouse(s): Sarah Howe

Children(s): Sgt Curtis

The story of William John Curtis III began in 1540 in Nazeing, Epping Forest District, Essex, England. William John Curtis III married Sarah Agnes Howe, and had children including Sgt John William Curtis. William John Curtis III passed away in 1585 in Nazeing, Epping Forest District, Essex, England.

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Biography

  • The story of William John Curtis III began in 1540 in Nazeing, Epping Forest District, Essex, England.
  • William John Curtis III married Sarah Agnes Howe, and had children including Sgt John William Curtis.
  • William John Curtis III passed away in 1585 in Nazeing, Epping Forest District, Essex, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Curtis
1515 – 1607
Birth Location: Nazeing, Epping Forest District, Essex, England
JC
Elizabeth Welles
1514 – 1585
Birth Location: Nazeing, Epping Forest District, Essex, England, United Kingdom
EW

Spouses(s)

Sarah Howe
1541 – 1585
Birth Location: Nazing, Essex, England
SH

Children(s)

Sgt Curtis
1577 – 1639
Birth Location: Nazeing, Essex, England
SC

William Curtis's Ancestors

Self
William Curtis
1540 – 1585
Birth Place: Nazeing, Epping Forest District, Essex, England
Parents
John Curtis
1515 – 1607
Nazeing, Epping Forest District, Essex, England
Elizabeth (R de) Welles
1514 – 1585
Nazeing, Epping Forest District, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
John (Robert, Sir Curtiss) (Curtyce)
1483 – 1539
Nazing, Essex, England
Martha (Esther) Wells
1487 – 1519
Nazing, Essex, , England
Sir (John ll, Lord) Wells
1485 – 1529
Nazeing, Essex, England
Mary (de Maxwell de Hollister) (Wells)
1500 – 1587
Nazing, Essex, England
Great-Grandparents
Sir Curtis
1440 – 1537
Margret
Johanna Barrington
1440 – 1586
Thomas Wells
1455 – 1575
Johanna Barrington
1440 – 1586
Thomas Hollister
1455 – 1575
Johanna Barrington
1440 – 1586
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sir Curtis
1418 – 1440
Cecilea Francis
1420 – 1470
Sir Staffordshire
1415 – 1453
Lady Wells
1413 – 1459
Sir Staffordshire
1415 – 1453
Lady Wells
1413 – 1459
Sir Staffordshire
1415 – 1453
Lady Wells
1413 – 1459

William Curtis's Descendants

1.
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William (John) Curtis (17 May 1540 – 17 May 1585) m. Sarah (Agnes) Howe (1541 – 9 Jul 1585)
  1. 1. Sgt (John William) Curtis (15 Sep 1577 – 05 Jan 1639) m. Elizabeth Hutchins (19 Apr 1588 – 4 Jun 1658)
    1. 1. Sgt. (John Thomas) Curtiss (1614 – 17 September 1707) m. Elizabeth (Alice) Welles (1611 – 9 Mar 1682)
      1. 1. Hannah (Curtis) (Curtiss) (2 Feb 1654 – 21 Oct 1728) m. Benjamin Lewis (Apr 1648 – Apr 1714)
        1. 1. Eunice Lewis (1 August 1697 – 26 Feb 1789) m. Judson Burton (1697 – 1774)
    2. 2. Capt (William Dawson) Curtiss (21 Jun 1618 – 21 Dec 1702) m. Marie ((Mary)) Lewen\Lewis (2 Feb 1625 – 26 Nov 1664)
      1. 1. Josiah Curtiss (30 Aug 1662 – 20 Nov 1745) m. Mary Beach (19 Jan 1676 – 20 Apr 1759)
        1. 1. Eunice Curtiss (1 Aug 1699 – 21 Oct 1817) m. Lt. (Robert) Welles (23 Sep 1688 – Oct 1785)

William Curtis's Timeline

3 Records

1540
17 May 1540
Birth of William John Curtis III in Nazeing, Epping Forest District, Essex, England
Nazeing, Epping Forest District, Essex, England
1585
17 May 1585
Age 45
Death of William John Curtis III in Nazeing, Epping Forest District, Essex, England
Nazeing, Epping Forest District, Essex, England
1585
17 May 1585
Age 45
Burial of William John Curtis III in Nazeing, All Saints, Essex, England
Nazeing, All Saints, Essex, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 May 1540
    Event Place: Nazeing, Epping Forest District, Essex, England
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Gt. Chishall, Essex, England
    Record Source: UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 May 1585
    Event Place: Nazeing, Epping Forest District, Essex, England
    Record Source:
    [1] UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975
    [2] Essex, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812, Essex Record Office; Chelmsford, Essex, England; Essex Church of England Parish Registers
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 17 May 1585
    Event Place: Nazeing, All Saints, Essex, England
    Record Source: Essex, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812, Essex Record Office; Chelmsford, Essex, England; Essex Church of England Parish Registers
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