The Ancestors and Cousins of Tracy Lynn DeVault

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Ruby Ophelia Curtis1,2,3

F, #42076, b. 2 September 1906, d. 4 August 1974

Parents

FatherWilliam Thomas Curtis (b. 10 January 1870, d. 30 August 1935)
MotherLou Helen Kidwell (b. 8 September 1880, d. 9 March 1947)
Pedigree Link

Family 1: Reece Brooks (b. 25 October 1895, d. 27 February 1929)

DaughterHelen Marie Brooks+

Family 2: Terry Lester Williams (b. 3 July 1903, d. 6 March 1965)

SonWilliam Terry Williams+
DaughterBetty Lou Williams (b. 4 January 1936, d. DECEASED)

BASIC FACTS

Ruby Ophelia Curtis was born on 2 September 1906 in Tennessee.1,2 She died on 4 August 1974, at age 67, in Wataugh, Carter Co., Tennessee.1,4 She was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter Co., Tennessee.5
Ruby Ophelia Curtis had reference number 42378. Her Social Security Number was 410-14-8527, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Elizabethton, Carter Co., Tennessee. She was enumerated on the census in Carter County, Tennessee (1910, 1920.) She resided in Watauga, Carter Co., Tennessee (1947); Elizabethton, Carter Co., Tennessee (1973.)4,6

Citations

  1. [S6300] Genealogy prepared by Joe Ledford (Ancestry.com)
  2. [S1004] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Carter County
  3. [S1430] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Carter County
  4. [S11047] Obituary - Lou Helen (Kidwell) Curtis
  5. [S4574] Email from Joe Ledford dated April 23, 2011
  6. [S12145] Obituary - William Herbert "Herbert" Curtis
Family Explorer

Reece Brooks1

M, #42077, b. 25 October 1895, d. 27 February 1929

Parents

FatherGreen Barry Brooks
MotherNora Hudson
Pedigree Link

Family: Ruby Ophelia Curtis (b. 2 September 1906, d. 4 August 1974)

DaughterHelen Marie Brooks+

BASIC FACTS

Reece Brooks was born on 25 October 1895 in Indiana.2 He was born on 25 October 1896.1 He died on 27 February 1929, at age 33, in Government Reservation, Washington Co., Tennessee.1,2 He was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, Washington Co., Tennessee.3
Reece Brooks had reference number 42379. He was a Farmer (death record.)2 World War I, U.S. Army, 108 Engineers, discharged 3 Jun 1919 at Camp Sherman, Ohio.

Citations

  1. [S6300] Genealogy prepared by Joe Ledford (Ancestry.com)
  2. [S4021] Death Records - Tennessee "Tennessee, Death Records, 1914 - 1955" (LDS)
  3. [S4574] Email from Joe Ledford dated April 23, 2011
Family Explorer

Green Barry Brooks1,2,3

M, #42078
Pedigree Link

Family: Nora Hudson

SonReece Brooks+ (b. 25 October 1895, d. 27 February 1929)

BASIC FACTS

Green Barry Brooks had reference number 42380.

Citations

  1. [S4021] Death Records - Tennessee "Tennessee, Death Records, 1914 - 1955" (LDS)
  2. [S4574] Email from Joe Ledford dated April 23, 2011
  3. [S6300] Genealogy prepared by Joe Ledford (Ancestry.com)
Family Explorer

Nora Hudson1,2

F, #42079
Pedigree Link

Family: Green Barry Brooks

SonReece Brooks+ (b. 25 October 1895, d. 27 February 1929)

BASIC FACTS

Nora Hudson had reference number 42381.

Citations

  1. [S6300] Genealogy prepared by Joe Ledford (Ancestry.com)
  2. [S4021] Death Records - Tennessee "Tennessee, Death Records, 1914 - 1955" (LDS)
Family Explorer

Helen Marie Brooks1,2,3

F, #42080

Parents

FatherReece Brooks (b. 25 October 1895, d. 27 February 1929)
MotherRuby Ophelia Curtis (b. 2 September 1906, d. 4 August 1974)
Pedigree Link

Family: Jack Vernon Ledford (b. 20 April 1926, d. 28 March 1987)

SonJoseph Terry "Joe" Ledford
DaughterSuzanne Marie Ledford
SonJack Brooks Ledford
SonGlen David Ledford
DaughterNita Ophelia Ledford

Citations

  1. [S6300] Genealogy prepared by Joe Ledford (Ancestry.com)
  2. [S1930] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Carter County
  3. [S4574] Email from Joe Ledford dated April 23, 2011
Family Explorer

Jack Vernon Ledford1,2

M, #42081, b. 20 April 1926, d. 28 March 1987

Parents

FatherJoseph Arthur Ledford
MotherMinnie Blackwell
Pedigree Link

Family: Helen Marie Brooks

SonJoseph Terry "Joe" Ledford
DaughterSuzanne Marie Ledford
SonJack Brooks Ledford
SonGlen David Ledford
DaughterNita Ophelia Ledford

BASIC FACTS

Jack Vernon Ledford was born on 20 April 1926 in Avery Co., North Carolina.1,2,3 He died on 28 March 1987, at age 60, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.1 He was buried in Ledford Cemetery, Montezuma, Avery Co., North Carolina.4
Jack Vernon Ledford had reference number 42383. He was enumerated on the census in Avery County, North Carolina (1930.) U.S. Marines, veteran.3 He was a Truck driver.3 Jack was raised as the son of Joseph Arthur Ledford and Minnie Blackwell. His biological mother was Juanita (Ledford) Mast, a daughter of Joseph Arthur Ledford and Minnie Blackwell.

OBITUARY - Johnson City Press (TN); Sunday, March 29, 1987; page 2 column 6;

JACK VERNON LEDFORD
Jack Vernon Ledford, 60, Rt. _, Newland, N.C., died Saturday in Johnson City Medical Center Hospital.
He was a native of Avery County, N.C., and a son of the late Joseph Arthur and Minne Blackburn Ledford.
Mr. Ledford was a Marine veteran.
He was a retired truck driver. He was a Teamster.
Mr. Ledford was a member of Aaron Baptist Church, Montezuma, N.C.
Survivors include three sons, Joe, Glen and Jay Ledford, all of Elizabethton; two daughters, Suzanne Houston and Nita Ledford, both of Elizabethton; five sisters, Juanita Mast, Elizabethton, Thelma Langford, Newland; Wilma Weeks and Mildred Matysek, both of Baltimore, and Vee Franklin, Pineola, N.C.
Riens-Sturdivant, Newland (70_ 733-2121)

FUNERAL NOTICE - Johnson City Press (TN); Sunday, March 29, 1987; page 2 column 6;

REINS-STURDIVANT FUNERAL HOME
Newland, N.C.
Jack V. Ledford
Funeral services for Mr. Jack Vernon Ledford, 60, Rt. 2, Newland, who died Saturday morning in Johnson City Medical Center Hospital, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday at the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Allen Watson officiating. Interment and graveside services will be conducted at the Ledford Cemetery Monday morning at 10 a.m. The family will receive friends Sunday evening at the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Newland from 7 p.m. until the service hour. Memorials may be made to the Avery County Rescue Squad or the Newland Fire Department, Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Newland, is in charge of arrangements.

Citations

  1. [S6300] Genealogy prepared by Joe Ledford (Ancestry.com)
  2. [S1831] 1930 Census, North Carolina, Avery County
  3. [S10544] Obituary - Jack Vernon Ledford
  4. [S2940] Cemetery Records - Ledford Cemetery, Montezuma, Avery Co., North Carolina
Family Explorer

Joseph Arthur Ledford1

M, #42082
Pedigree Link

Family: Minnie Blackwell

SonJack Vernon Ledford+ (b. 20 April 1926, d. 28 March 1987)

Citations

  1. [S6300] Genealogy prepared by Joe Ledford (Ancestry.com)
Family Explorer

Minnie Blackwell1

F, #42083
Pedigree Link

Family: Joseph Arthur Ledford

SonJack Vernon Ledford+ (b. 20 April 1926, d. 28 March 1987)

Citations

  1. [S6300] Genealogy prepared by Joe Ledford (Ancestry.com)
Family Explorer

Jack Brooks Ledford1,2

M, #42084

Parents

FatherJack Vernon Ledford (b. 20 April 1926, d. 28 March 1987)
MotherHelen Marie Brooks
Pedigree Link

Citations

  1. [S6300] Genealogy prepared by Joe Ledford (Ancestry.com)
  2. [S4574] Email from Joe Ledford dated April 23, 2011
Family Explorer

Suzanne Marie Ledford1

F, #42085

Parents

FatherJack Vernon Ledford (b. 20 April 1926, d. 28 March 1987)
MotherHelen Marie Brooks
Pedigree Link

Citations

  1. [S6300] Genealogy prepared by Joe Ledford (Ancestry.com)
Family Explorer

Glen David Ledford1,2

M, #42086

Parents

FatherJack Vernon Ledford (b. 20 April 1926, d. 28 March 1987)
MotherHelen Marie Brooks
Pedigree Link

Citations

  1. [S6300] Genealogy prepared by Joe Ledford (Ancestry.com)
  2. [S4574] Email from Joe Ledford dated April 23, 2011
Family Explorer

Joseph Terry "Joe" Ledford1,2

M, #42087

Parents

FatherJack Vernon Ledford (b. 20 April 1926, d. 28 March 1987)
MotherHelen Marie Brooks
Pedigree Link

Citations

  1. [S6300] Genealogy prepared by Joe Ledford (Ancestry.com)
  2. [S4574] Email from Joe Ledford dated April 23, 2011
Family Explorer

Nita Ophelia Ledford1,2

F, #42088

Parents

FatherJack Vernon Ledford (b. 20 April 1926, d. 28 March 1987)
MotherHelen Marie Brooks
Pedigree Link

Citations

  1. [S6300] Genealogy prepared by Joe Ledford (Ancestry.com)
  2. [S4574] Email from Joe Ledford dated April 23, 2011
Family Explorer

Terry Lester Williams1,2

M, #42089, b. 3 July 1903, d. 6 March 1965

Parents

FatherG. W. Williams
MotherLou Unknown
Pedigree Link

Family: Ruby Ophelia Curtis (b. 2 September 1906, d. 4 August 1974)

SonWilliam Terry Williams+
DaughterBetty Lou Williams (b. 4 January 1936, d. DECEASED)

BASIC FACTS

Terry Lester Williams was born on 3 July 1903 in Franklin, Simpson Co., Kentucky.3 He died on 6 March 1965, at age 61, in Carter Co., Tennessee.3,4 He was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter Co., Tennessee.3
Terry Lester Williams had reference number 42391. He was enumerated on the census in Simpson County, Kentucky (1920.) He was a Farm hand - home farm (1920.)2 There is a Terry Williams shown in the 1920 Census for Franklin, Simpson County, Kentucky. This may be our Terry Lester Williams. If so his parents were G. W. Williams and Lou Unknown. Terry was married prior to his marriage to Ruby.

Citations

  1. [S6300] Genealogy prepared by Joe Ledford (Ancestry.com)
  2. [S1257] 1920 Census, Kentucky, Simpson County
  3. [S4574] Email from Joe Ledford dated April 23, 2011
  4. [S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

William Herbert "Herbert" Curtis1,2

M, #42090, b. 4 February 1901, d. 5 November 1973

Parents

FatherWilliam Thomas Curtis (b. 10 January 1870, d. 30 August 1935)
MotherLou Helen Kidwell (b. 8 September 1880, d. 9 March 1947)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

William Herbert "Herbert" Curtis was born on 4 February 1901 in Tennessee.1,3 He died on 5 November 1973, at age 72, in North Hills, Los Angeles Co., California.3,4
William Herbert "Herbert" Curtis had reference number 42392. He was enumerated on the census in Carter County, Tennessee (1910, 1920); Honolulu Co., Hawaii (1930.) U.S. Army, stationed in Honolulu, Honolulu Co., Hawaii (1930.)5 His Social Security Number was 710-03-9318, issued: Long-time or retired railroad workers, last residence: North Hills, Los Angeles Co., California.6 He resided in New York City, New York Co., New York (1947.)7 Herbert served in the US Army a number of times:
July 25 1917 to March 1918
October 19 1927 to October 18 1930
October 28 1930 to February 15 1933
November 9 1937 to August 10 1939
August 11, 1939 to November 3 1943
He was honorably discharged each time.

OBITUARY

W. HERBERT CURTIS
SEPULVEDA, California - William Herbert Curtis, formerly of Watauga, Tenn., died Monday in Sepulveda Veterans Hospital.
Mr. Curtis was a native of the Range Community section of Carter County, Tenn. and was a son of the late William Thomas and Lou Kidwell Curtis.
Survivors include four sisters, Mrs. Ruby Williams, Elizabethton, Tenn., Mrs. Dave Milam, Johnson City, Tenn., Mrs. James Roberts, Shelby, Ohio and Mrs. C. L. Warrington, Baltimore, Md.
Funeral will be held in Sepulveda.

Citations

  1. [S1004] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Carter County
  2. [S1430] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Carter County
  3. [S4574] Email from Joe Ledford dated April 23, 2011
  4. [S12145] Obituary - William Herbert "Herbert" Curtis
  5. [S1594] 1930 Census, Hawaii Territory, Honolulu County
  6. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  7. [S11047] Obituary - Lou Helen (Kidwell) Curtis
Family Explorer

Ethel May Curtis1,2,3,4,5

F, #42091, b. 29 September 1903, d. 7 September 1942

Parents

FatherWilliam Thomas Curtis (b. 10 January 1870, d. 30 August 1935)
MotherLou Helen Kidwell (b. 8 September 1880, d. 9 March 1947)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Ethel May Curtis was born on 26 September 1903 in Elizabethton, Carter Co., Tennessee.6 She was born on 29 September 1903 in Elizabethton, Carter Co., Tennessee.1,3 She and George B. King were married about 1925.4 She died on 7 September 1942, at age 38, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.3,6 She was buried in Will Mottern Cemetery, Carter Co., Tennessee.6
Ethel May Curtis had reference number 42393. She was enumerated on the census in Carter County, Tennessee (1910 - 1940.) She was a Bookkeeper - laundry (1930); stenographer - laundry (1940.)4,5

Citations

  1. [S1004] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Carter County
  2. [S1430] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Carter County
  3. [S4574] Email from Joe Ledford dated April 23, 2011
  4. [S1930] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Carter County
  5. [S2323] 1940 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  6. [S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
Family Explorer

Alma Pauline "Pauline" Curtis1,2,3,4

F, #42092, b. 7 May 1909, d. 11 November 1983

Parents

FatherWilliam Thomas Curtis (b. 10 January 1870, d. 30 August 1935)
MotherLou Helen Kidwell (b. 8 September 1880, d. 9 March 1947)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Alma Pauline "Pauline" Curtis was born on 7 May 1909 in Tennessee.1,3 She and Roy Houston Jones were married on 28 December 1931.5 She and Dave D. Milam were married on 30 September 1954.5 She died on 11 November 1983, at age 74, in Carter Co., Tennessee.3,6
Alma Pauline "Pauline" Curtis had reference number 42394. She was enumerated on the census in Carter County, Tennessee (1910, 1920); Washington County, Tennessee (1930.) She was an Operator - telephone exchange (1930.)4 Her Social Security Number was 410-09-6022, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.7 She resided in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee (1947, 1973.)8,9 In the 1930 Census, Pauline was shown living with her sister, Ethey May (Curtis) King. She and Roy Houston Jones had children in No Children.5 She and Dave D. Milam had children in No Children.5

Citations

  1. [S1004] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Carter County
  2. [S1430] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Carter County
  3. [S4574] Email from Joe Ledford dated April 23, 2011
  4. [S1930] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Carter County
  5. [S4575] Email from Joe Ledford dated April 25, 2011
  6. [S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
  7. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  8. [S11047] Obituary - Lou Helen (Kidwell) Curtis
  9. [S12145] Obituary - William Herbert "Herbert" Curtis
Family Explorer

Joseph Roscoe "Roscoe" Curtis1,2

M, #42093, b. 5 July 1911, d. 30 May 1970

Parents

FatherWilliam Thomas Curtis (b. 10 January 1870, d. 30 August 1935)
MotherLou Helen Kidwell (b. 8 September 1880, d. 9 March 1947)
Pedigree Link

Family: Yvonne Peake

DaughterSusan Curtis

BASIC FACTS

Joseph Roscoe "Roscoe" Curtis was born on 5 July 1911 in Tennessee.1,2 He and Yvonne Peake were married on 10 December 1947.3 He died on 30 May 1970, at age 58, in San Bernardino Co., California.4,5
Joseph Roscoe "Roscoe" Curtis had reference number 42395. He was enumerated on the census in Carter County, Tennessee (1920.) His Social Security Number was 525-70-8115.5 U.S. Army (career soldier.)3 He resided in U.S. Army stationed in Germany (1947.)6

Citations

  1. [S1430] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Carter County
  2. [S4574] Email from Joe Ledford dated April 23, 2011
  3. [S4575] Email from Joe Ledford dated April 25, 2011
  4. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  5. [S3974] Death Records - California, California Death Index 1940 - 1997 (Ancestry.com)
  6. [S11047] Obituary - Lou Helen (Kidwell) Curtis
Family Explorer

Lucy Elizabeth Curtis1,2

F, #42094, b. 21 November 1919, d. 20 December 2000

Parents

FatherWilliam Thomas Curtis (b. 10 January 1870, d. 30 August 1935)
MotherLou Helen Kidwell (b. 8 September 1880, d. 9 March 1947)
Pedigree Link

Family: Conrad L. Warrington

DaughterArdis Lee Warrington

BASIC FACTS

Lucy Elizabeth Curtis was born on 21 November 1919 in Tennessee.1,2 She died on 20 December 2000, at age 81, in Probably Dundalk, Baltimore Co., Maryland.3,4
Lucy Elizabeth Curtis had reference number 42396. She was enumerated on the census in Carter County, Tennessee (1920.) Her Social Security Number was 414-12-4112, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.4,5 She resided in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., Maryland (1947, 1973.)6

Citations

  1. [S1430] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Carter County
  2. [S4574] Email from Joe Ledford dated April 23, 2011
  3. [S4575] Email from Joe Ledford dated April 25, 2011
  4. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  5. [S11047] Obituary - Lou Helen (Kidwell) Curtis
  6. [S12145] Obituary - William Herbert "Herbert" Curtis
Family Explorer

Edna Lucille "Lucille" Curtis1,2,3,4,5

F, #42095, b. 21 November 1919, d. 20 September 1984

Parents

FatherWilliam Thomas Curtis (b. 10 January 1870, d. 30 August 1935)
MotherLou Helen Kidwell (b. 8 September 1880, d. 9 March 1947)
Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Edna Lucille "Lucille" Curtis was born on 21 November 1919 in Tennessee.1,4 She died on 20 September 1984, at age 64.4
Edna Lucille "Lucille" Curtis had reference number 42397. She was enumerated on the census in Carter County, Tennessee (1920); Washington County, Tennessee (1930.) Her Social Security Number was 409-18-0094, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Shelby, Richland Co., Ohio.6 She resided in Shelby, Richland Co., Ohio (1947, 1973.)7,8

Citations

  1. [S1430] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Carter County
  2. [S1946] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Washington County
  3. [S1930] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Carter County
  4. [S4574] Email from Joe Ledford dated April 23, 2011
  5. [S4575] Email from Joe Ledford dated April 25, 2011
  6. [S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
  7. [S11047] Obituary - Lou Helen (Kidwell) Curtis
  8. [S12145] Obituary - William Herbert "Herbert" Curtis
Family Explorer

Andy Curtis1

M, #42096
Pedigree Link

Family: Susan Morrell

SonWilliam Thomas Curtis+ (b. 10 January 1870, d. 30 August 1935)

BASIC FACTS

Andy Curtis had reference number 42398.

Citations

  1. [S4021] Death Records - Tennessee "Tennessee, Death Records, 1914 - 1955" (LDS)
Family Explorer

Susan Morrell1

F, #42097
Pedigree Link

Family: Andy Curtis

SonWilliam Thomas Curtis+ (b. 10 January 1870, d. 30 August 1935)

BASIC FACTS

Susan Morrell had reference number 42399.

Citations

  1. [S4021] Death Records - Tennessee "Tennessee, Death Records, 1914 - 1955" (LDS)
Family Explorer

Elbert Sevier Miller1

M, #42098, b. 11 April 1842, d. 12 April 1911

Parents

FatherSamuel Hunt Miller (b. 18 July 1818, d. 17 June 1894)
MotherEliza Ann Range (b. 5 June 1821, d. 7 January 1914)
Pedigree Link

Family: Ophelia Adelaide Miller (b. 18 February 1849, d. 20 May 1911)

SonHorace Clifton Miller (b. 8 July 1872, d. 29 September 1954)

BASIC FACTS

Elbert Sevier Miller was born on 11 April 1842 in Washington Co., Tennessee.1,2 He died on 12 April 1911, at age 69, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.2
Elbert Sevier Miller had reference number 42400.

Citations

  1. [S6073] Genealogy prepared by harrisranchco (Ancestry.com)
  2. [S7643] Genealogy prepared by woodward57 (Ancestry.com)
Family Explorer

Ophelia Adelaide Miller1

F, #42099, b. 18 February 1849, d. 20 May 1911

Parents

FatherElbert Sevier Miller (b. 1820, d. 1903)
MotherMariah James (b. 1830, d. 1855)
Pedigree Link

Family: Elbert Sevier Miller (b. 11 April 1842, d. 12 April 1911)

SonHorace Clifton Miller (b. 8 July 1872, d. 29 September 1954)

BASIC FACTS

Ophelia Adelaide Miller was born on 18 February 1849 in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.2,3 She died on 20 May 1911, at age 62, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.2,3
Ophelia Adelaide Miller had reference number 42401.

Citations

  1. [S6073] Genealogy prepared by harrisranchco (Ancestry.com)
  2. [S7643] Genealogy prepared by woodward57 (Ancestry.com)
  3. [S6183] Genealogy prepared by janemcc136 (Ancestry.com)
Family Explorer

David Shipley1

M, #42100
Pedigree Link

Family: Matilda Anderson

DaughterJamey V. Shipley+ (b. 12 December 1907, d. 17 February 1985)

BASIC FACTS

David Shipley had reference number 42402.

Citations

  1. [S10643] Obituary - Jamey V. (Shipley) Isley
Compiler: Tracy DeVault
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