JOHN CURTIS OBITUARY 5-6-1915 Post #10 Snohomish
G. A. R. MAN DIES
John Curtis, a veteran of the Civil War, died at his home, at 332 Pine street, this morning at 6 o'clock at the age of 77 years. He served with the 1st Wisconsin Light Artillery, enlisting in 1861 and being mustered out in 1865. He had lived in Snohomish for five years coming here from Trempleau, WI, where he had resided since 1846. He was a member of the Morton Post #10, G.A.R. of this city and was an elder of the Presbyterian Church. The old soldier is survived by a widow, four sons and a daughter, Mrs. Edgar Wright of this city, and a number of grandchildren. The funeral services will take place at the family home Saturday at 1 o'clock. Rev. A.B. Van Zante conducting the service. Interment will be at the G.A.R. cemetery where the local GAR post will have charge of the service.
SnoCo: "The Karyn Project"
Snohomish GAR Cemetery:
Curtis John
Curtis Alzoa Jane 90 Dec 29 1934 "Burial no; 2301 Late res; 318 Pine St. Snohomish WA."
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Everett Daily Herald
12/1934
Mrs. Alzoa Jan Curtis, 90, a resident of Snohomish since 1909 died Sunday morning at her home 318 Pine street. Mrs. Curtis was born in Indiana and first came to this city in 1905. She is survived by four sons, Archie of Granite Falls, Clyde of Everett, John of Granite Falls, Luke of Snohomish, one daughter, Mrs. Edgar Wright of Snohomish, eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Mrs. Curtis was a member of Rose Rebekah lodge No. 51 of Woman's Relief corps, the Presbyterian church and the Womans' Christian Temperance Union. The body is at Snohomish chapel of Bakeman & Whyte from where funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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1st Wisconsin Light Artillery 7 Sep 1861 - 19 Jul 1865
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CURTIS, John - lived in Centerville, WI when son John H. was born; wife Alzoa KIDDER; migrated to northwestern WA in 1909; settled in Snohomish; wife died after 1926. (from 1926 History of Snohomish County)
164 CURTIS, John NY Snohomish carpenter 7 Aug 1861-22 Jul 1865 priv, 1 WI Batt srgt, 1 WI Batt 4y gen order #105 26 Aug 1909 6 May 1915
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~wasnohom/scgarsno.htm
Contributor: The Seakers (50146847)∼PERSONAL/FAMILY HISTORY:
ED. Note: The original birth to death biographical profile on John Curtis was written during the early years of the Civil War Veterans Buried in Washington State project. As a result its scope was limited by size and research sources. The biography which follows was created in September, 2018. While it is more detailed than the original it still lacks the in depth details of more recent profiles found on this site.
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John Curtis was born 1/5/38 in Candor, Tioga Co., New York to parents Hiram and Eliza (Dekeman) Curtis. According to sketchy U.S. Census data available from this period he may well have had seven older brothers and sisters. No names are available pertaining to these possible siblings.
In 1846 the Curtis family moved from New York to Trempleau Co., WI. It was there, with the outbreak of the War of the Rebellion, that John, described as a 5’8”; ruddy complexioned carpenter, entered the U.S. Army.
Health impairments during his time in the service would prove to be injury, rather than wound, related: Oct. 16 to Nov. 17, ’61 treated for illness. No diagnosis. Dec. 1862 at battle at Hayne’s Bluff, (near Vicksburg) MS incurred piles (hemorrhoids). Sept. 1863 contracted disease of the liver and, 7/1/64 incurred injury to left testicle.
Despite his ailments Private Curtis successfully completed his initial term of service and reenlisted as a veteran. By the time the war ended he had been promoted to corporal and, finally, sergeant.
Leaving the military Mr. Curtis returned to Wisconsin where he took up farming and, on 2/13/67 married Indiana born Alzoa J. Kidder. The union would produce six children: Emma Alzoa (12/1/67), Alenson Kidder (9/1/68-5/5/89), Archie Robert (6/25/75), Clyde Chapin (7/24/78), John Hiram or initial W. (10/21/80), and Luke Oscar (8/13/84).
In 1870 the Curtis family was residing in Oak Grove, Dodge County, Wisconsin. There John listed his occupation as “grocery retailer. A decade later the family was still in Wisconsin, but then farming in or near the community of Trempeau in the county of the same name. This residential address continued into at least 1905.
In 1891 at the age of 53 the former Union artilleryman sought a government invalid pension based on his wartime service. The pension was granted as; by the time of his death he was receiving $30 per month.
John and Alzoa moved from Wisconsin to Snohomish County Washington circa 1905. The move was likely made in order to be near the families of their five surviving adult children who resided in Snohomish and other nearby communities.
It appears the couple first settled in Everett and, in 1909; Snohomish a small community named after the county located some miles east of Everett. . The census for Snohomish in 1910 noted the household as being composed of John, Alzoa and their youngest son, Oscar. John was noted at the time as being employed as a carpenter.
John Curtis died at home 5/6/15 at the age of 77 years and 4 months. Cause of death was myocardial degeneration and, contributing, senile arteriosclerosis. The death certificate noted his occupation as carpenter. Burial was/is in the Snohomish Grand Army Of The Republic (G.A.R.) Cemetery.
After John’s passing Alzoa never remarried. She remained in Snohomish and died there in late 1934 at the age of 90.She was/is buried next to John.
REGIMENTAL HISTORY:
The 1st, a three-year “western theater” battery, remained in-state until 1/23/62 when it moved to St. Louis, MO. From there it joined an expedition to Cumberland Gap, TN that necessitated hauling their 20 lb. Parrot guns over steep passes by hand. In December, ’62, after a side trip to Virginia, the unit joined Union Gen. Sherman’s forces at Memphis, TN and started toward Vicksburg, MS.
The battery then played a prominent roll in the first attack on that city. During the Vicksburg campaign the battery fired over 12,000 rounds, the result being its Parrots became so worn and unserviceable they were replaced with 30 lb. models. After Vicksburg’s fall the 1st aided in the reduction of Jackson, MS. December, 1863 found the 1st at New Orleans, LA being equipped as horse artillery.
At this time an inspecting committee said of it:” A more self sustaining, self-reliant body of men cannot be found in the U.S. Army.” In April, ’64 the battery covered Union Gen. Banks’ retreat in the Louisiana/Texas Red River Expedition. In May it was engaged at Alexandria. On 11/26 the unit accompanied a cavalry expedition to West Pascagoula, MS, and then returned to New Orleans and Baton Rouge where it remained until returning home for final muster.
Original strength: 155. Gain by recruits, 112; substitutes, 2; reenlistments, 34; total: 303. Officers killed/mortally wounded, 0; died of disease/accident, 1. Enlisted men killed/mortally wounded, 5; died of disease/accident, 22; desertions, 7; transfer, 14, discharge, 48; mustered out, 212.
Source: https://www.civilwarvetswastate.com/veterans/detail.html?veteranid=276
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Department of Health, Death Index, 1907-1960; 1965-2017 - John - Hiram Curtis - Eliza Dekernen
Record Series: Death Records
Collection: Department of Health, Death Index, 1907-1960; 1965-2017
County: Statewide
First Name: John
Last Name: Curtis
Date Of Death: 6 May 1915
Age: 77
Gender: Male
Father Name: Hiram Curtis
Mother Name: Eliza Dekernen
Batch Locality: Washington, United States
Death Place: Snohomish, Snohomish, Washington
Mother Name Gn: Eliza
Mother Name Surname: Dekernen
Veterans Affairs, Department of, Orting Soldiers Home, Member Files, 1891-1987 - John B. Curtiss
Record Series: Military Records
Collection: Veterans Affairs, Department of, Orting Soldiers Home, Member Files, 1891-1987
County: Statewide
Collection: Orting Soldiers Home & Colony
Dva & Colony #: 2
Name: JOHN B. CURTISS
Party Type: Name
G. A. R. MAN DIES
John Curtis, a veteran of the Civil War, died at his home, at 332 Pine street, this morning at 6 o'clock at the age of 77 years. He served with the 1st Wisconsin Light Artillery, enlisting in 1861 and being mustered out in 1865. He had lived in Snohomish for five years coming here from Trempleau, WI, where he had resided since 1846. He was a member of the Morton Post #10, G.A.R. of this city and was an elder of the Presbyterian Church. The old soldier is survived by a widow, four sons and a daughter, Mrs. Edgar Wright of this city, and a number of grandchildren. The funeral services will take place at the family home Saturday at 1 o'clock. Rev. A.B. Van Zante conducting the service. Interment will be at the G.A.R. cemetery where the local GAR post will have charge of the service.
SnoCo: "The Karyn Project"
Snohomish GAR Cemetery:
Curtis John
Curtis Alzoa Jane 90 Dec 29 1934 "Burial no; 2301 Late res; 318 Pine St. Snohomish WA."
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Everett Daily Herald
12/1934
Mrs. Alzoa Jan Curtis, 90, a resident of Snohomish since 1909 died Sunday morning at her home 318 Pine street. Mrs. Curtis was born in Indiana and first came to this city in 1905. She is survived by four sons, Archie of Granite Falls, Clyde of Everett, John of Granite Falls, Luke of Snohomish, one daughter, Mrs. Edgar Wright of Snohomish, eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Mrs. Curtis was a member of Rose Rebekah lodge No. 51 of Woman's Relief corps, the Presbyterian church and the Womans' Christian Temperance Union. The body is at Snohomish chapel of Bakeman & Whyte from where funeral arrangements will be announced later.
SnoCo: "The Karyn Project"
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http://www.suvcwdb.org/
1st Wisconsin Light Artillery 7 Sep 1861 - 19 Jul 1865
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CURTIS, John - lived in Centerville, WI when son John H. was born; wife Alzoa KIDDER; migrated to northwestern WA in 1909; settled in Snohomish; wife died after 1926. (from 1926 History of Snohomish County)
164 CURTIS, John NY Snohomish carpenter 7 Aug 1861-22 Jul 1865 priv, 1 WI Batt srgt, 1 WI Batt 4y gen order #105 26 Aug 1909 6 May 1915
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~wasnohom/scgarsno.htm
Contributor: The Seakers (50146847)∼PERSONAL/FAMILY HISTORY:
ED. Note: The original birth to death biographical profile on John Curtis was written during the early years of the Civil War Veterans Buried in Washington State project. As a result its scope was limited by size and research sources. The biography which follows was created in September, 2018. While it is more detailed than the original it still lacks the in depth details of more recent profiles found on this site.
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John Curtis was born 1/5/38 in Candor, Tioga Co., New York to parents Hiram and Eliza (Dekeman) Curtis. According to sketchy U.S. Census data available from this period he may well have had seven older brothers and sisters. No names are available pertaining to these possible siblings.
In 1846 the Curtis family moved from New York to Trempleau Co., WI. It was there, with the outbreak of the War of the Rebellion, that John, described as a 5’8”; ruddy complexioned carpenter, entered the U.S. Army.
Health impairments during his time in the service would prove to be injury, rather than wound, related: Oct. 16 to Nov. 17, ’61 treated for illness. No diagnosis. Dec. 1862 at battle at Hayne’s Bluff, (near Vicksburg) MS incurred piles (hemorrhoids). Sept. 1863 contracted disease of the liver and, 7/1/64 incurred injury to left testicle.
Despite his ailments Private Curtis successfully completed his initial term of service and reenlisted as a veteran. By the time the war ended he had been promoted to corporal and, finally, sergeant.
Leaving the military Mr. Curtis returned to Wisconsin where he took up farming and, on 2/13/67 married Indiana born Alzoa J. Kidder. The union would produce six children: Emma Alzoa (12/1/67), Alenson Kidder (9/1/68-5/5/89), Archie Robert (6/25/75), Clyde Chapin (7/24/78), John Hiram or initial W. (10/21/80), and Luke Oscar (8/13/84).
In 1870 the Curtis family was residing in Oak Grove, Dodge County, Wisconsin. There John listed his occupation as “grocery retailer. A decade later the family was still in Wisconsin, but then farming in or near the community of Trempeau in the county of the same name. This residential address continued into at least 1905.
In 1891 at the age of 53 the former Union artilleryman sought a government invalid pension based on his wartime service. The pension was granted as; by the time of his death he was receiving $30 per month.
John and Alzoa moved from Wisconsin to Snohomish County Washington circa 1905. The move was likely made in order to be near the families of their five surviving adult children who resided in Snohomish and other nearby communities.
It appears the couple first settled in Everett and, in 1909; Snohomish a small community named after the county located some miles east of Everett. . The census for Snohomish in 1910 noted the household as being composed of John, Alzoa and their youngest son, Oscar. John was noted at the time as being employed as a carpenter.
John Curtis died at home 5/6/15 at the age of 77 years and 4 months. Cause of death was myocardial degeneration and, contributing, senile arteriosclerosis. The death certificate noted his occupation as carpenter. Burial was/is in the Snohomish Grand Army Of The Republic (G.A.R.) Cemetery.
After John’s passing Alzoa never remarried. She remained in Snohomish and died there in late 1934 at the age of 90.She was/is buried next to John.
REGIMENTAL HISTORY:
The 1st, a three-year “western theater” battery, remained in-state until 1/23/62 when it moved to St. Louis, MO. From there it joined an expedition to Cumberland Gap, TN that necessitated hauling their 20 lb. Parrot guns over steep passes by hand. In December, ’62, after a side trip to Virginia, the unit joined Union Gen. Sherman’s forces at Memphis, TN and started toward Vicksburg, MS.
The battery then played a prominent roll in the first attack on that city. During the Vicksburg campaign the battery fired over 12,000 rounds, the result being its Parrots became so worn and unserviceable they were replaced with 30 lb. models. After Vicksburg’s fall the 1st aided in the reduction of Jackson, MS. December, 1863 found the 1st at New Orleans, LA being equipped as horse artillery.
At this time an inspecting committee said of it:” A more self sustaining, self-reliant body of men cannot be found in the U.S. Army.” In April, ’64 the battery covered Union Gen. Banks’ retreat in the Louisiana/Texas Red River Expedition. In May it was engaged at Alexandria. On 11/26 the unit accompanied a cavalry expedition to West Pascagoula, MS, and then returned to New Orleans and Baton Rouge where it remained until returning home for final muster.
Original strength: 155. Gain by recruits, 112; substitutes, 2; reenlistments, 34; total: 303. Officers killed/mortally wounded, 0; died of disease/accident, 1. Enlisted men killed/mortally wounded, 5; died of disease/accident, 22; desertions, 7; transfer, 14, discharge, 48; mustered out, 212.
Source: https://www.civilwarvetswastate.com/veterans/detail.html?veteranid=276
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Department of Health, Death Index, 1907-1960; 1965-2017 - John - Hiram Curtis - Eliza Dekernen
Record Series: Death Records
Collection: Department of Health, Death Index, 1907-1960; 1965-2017
County: Statewide
First Name: John
Last Name: Curtis
Date Of Death: 6 May 1915
Age: 77
Gender: Male
Father Name: Hiram Curtis
Mother Name: Eliza Dekernen
Batch Locality: Washington, United States
Death Place: Snohomish, Snohomish, Washington
Mother Name Gn: Eliza
Mother Name Surname: Dekernen
Veterans Affairs, Department of, Orting Soldiers Home, Member Files, 1891-1987 - John B. Curtiss
Record Series: Military Records
Collection: Veterans Affairs, Department of, Orting Soldiers Home, Member Files, 1891-1987
County: Statewide
Collection: Orting Soldiers Home & Colony
Dva & Colony #: 2
Name: JOHN B. CURTISS
Party Type: Name
JOHN CURTIS OBITUARY 5-6-1915 Post #10 Snohomish
G. A. R. MAN DIES
John Curtis, a veteran of the Civil War, died at his home, at 332 Pine street, this morning at 6 o'clock at the age of 77 years. He served with the 1st Wisconsin Light Artillery, enlisting in 1861 and being mustered out in 1865. He had lived in Snohomish for five years coming here from Trempleau, WI, where he had resided since 1846. He was a member of the Morton Post #10, G.A.R. of this city and was an elder of the Presbyterian Church. The old soldier is survived by a widow, four sons and a daughter, Mrs. Edgar Wright of this city, and a number of grandchildren. The funeral services will take place at the family home Saturday at 1 o'clock. Rev. A.B. Van Zante conducting the service. Interment will be at the G.A.R. cemetery where the local GAR post will have charge of the service.
SnoCo: "The Karyn Project"
Snohomish GAR Cemetery:
Curtis John
Curtis Alzoa Jane 90 Dec 29 1934 "Burial no; 2301 Late res; 318 Pine St. Snohomish WA."
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Everett Daily Herald
12/1934
Mrs. Alzoa Jan Curtis, 90, a resident of Snohomish since 1909 died Sunday morning at her home 318 Pine street. Mrs. Curtis was born in Indiana and first came to this city in 1905. She is survived by four sons, Archie of Granite Falls, Clyde of Everett, John of Granite Falls, Luke of Snohomish, one daughter, Mrs. Edgar Wright of Snohomish, eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Mrs. Curtis was a member of Rose Rebekah lodge No. 51 of Woman's Relief corps, the Presbyterian church and the Womans' Christian Temperance Union. The body is at Snohomish chapel of Bakeman & Whyte from where funeral arrangements will be announced later.
SnoCo: "The Karyn Project"
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http://www.suvcwdb.org/
1st Wisconsin Light Artillery 7 Sep 1861 - 19 Jul 1865
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CURTIS, John - lived in Centerville, WI when son John H. was born; wife Alzoa KIDDER; migrated to northwestern WA in 1909; settled in Snohomish; wife died after 1926. (from 1926 History of Snohomish County)
164 CURTIS, John NY Snohomish carpenter 7 Aug 1861-22 Jul 1865 priv, 1 WI Batt srgt, 1 WI Batt 4y gen order #105 26 Aug 1909 6 May 1915
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~wasnohom/scgarsno.htm
Contributor: The Seakers (50146847)∼PERSONAL/FAMILY HISTORY:
ED. Note: The original birth to death biographical profile on John Curtis was written during the early years of the Civil War Veterans Buried in Washington State project. As a result its scope was limited by size and research sources. The biography which follows was created in September, 2018. While it is more detailed than the original it still lacks the in depth details of more recent profiles found on this site.
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John Curtis was born 1/5/38 in Candor, Tioga Co., New York to parents Hiram and Eliza (Dekeman) Curtis. According to sketchy U.S. Census data available from this period he may well have had seven older brothers and sisters. No names are available pertaining to these possible siblings.
In 1846 the Curtis family moved from New York to Trempleau Co., WI. It was there, with the outbreak of the War of the Rebellion, that John, described as a 5’8”; ruddy complexioned carpenter, entered the U.S. Army.
Health impairments during his time in the service would prove to be injury, rather than wound, related: Oct. 16 to Nov. 17, ’61 treated for illness. No diagnosis. Dec. 1862 at battle at Hayne’s Bluff, (near Vicksburg) MS incurred piles (hemorrhoids). Sept. 1863 contracted disease of the liver and, 7/1/64 incurred injury to left testicle.
Despite his ailments Private Curtis successfully completed his initial term of service and reenlisted as a veteran. By the time the war ended he had been promoted to corporal and, finally, sergeant.
Leaving the military Mr. Curtis returned to Wisconsin where he took up farming and, on 2/13/67 married Indiana born Alzoa J. Kidder. The union would produce six children: Emma Alzoa (12/1/67), Alenson Kidder (9/1/68-5/5/89), Archie Robert (6/25/75), Clyde Chapin (7/24/78), John Hiram or initial W. (10/21/80), and Luke Oscar (8/13/84).
In 1870 the Curtis family was residing in Oak Grove, Dodge County, Wisconsin. There John listed his occupation as “grocery retailer. A decade later the family was still in Wisconsin, but then farming in or near the community of Trempeau in the county of the same name. This residential address continued into at least 1905.
In 1891 at the age of 53 the former Union artilleryman sought a government invalid pension based on his wartime service. The pension was granted as; by the time of his death he was receiving $30 per month.
John and Alzoa moved from Wisconsin to Snohomish County Washington circa 1905. The move was likely made in order to be near the families of their five surviving adult children who resided in Snohomish and other nearby communities.
It appears the couple first settled in Everett and, in 1909; Snohomish a small community named after the county located some miles east of Everett. . The census for Snohomish in 1910 noted the household as being composed of John, Alzoa and their youngest son, Oscar. John was noted at the time as being employed as a carpenter.
John Curtis died at home 5/6/15 at the age of 77 years and 4 months. Cause of death was myocardial degeneration and, contributing, senile arteriosclerosis. The death certificate noted his occupation as carpenter. Burial was/is in the Snohomish Grand Army Of The Republic (G.A.R.) Cemetery.
After John’s passing Alzoa never remarried. She remained in Snohomish and died there in late 1934 at the age of 90.She was/is buried next to John.
REGIMENTAL HISTORY:
The 1st, a three-year “western theater” battery, remained in-state until 1/23/62 when it moved to St. Louis, MO. From there it joined an expedition to Cumberland Gap, TN that necessitated hauling their 20 lb. Parrot guns over steep passes by hand. In December, ’62, after a side trip to Virginia, the unit joined Union Gen. Sherman’s forces at Memphis, TN and started toward Vicksburg, MS.
The battery then played a prominent roll in the first attack on that city. During the Vicksburg campaign the battery fired over 12,000 rounds, the result being its Parrots became so worn and unserviceable they were replaced with 30 lb. models. After Vicksburg’s fall the 1st aided in the reduction of Jackson, MS. December, 1863 found the 1st at New Orleans, LA being equipped as horse artillery.
At this time an inspecting committee said of it:” A more self sustaining, self-reliant body of men cannot be found in the U.S. Army.” In April, ’64 the battery covered Union Gen. Banks’ retreat in the Louisiana/Texas Red River Expedition. In May it was engaged at Alexandria. On 11/26 the unit accompanied a cavalry expedition to West Pascagoula, MS, and then returned to New Orleans and Baton Rouge where it remained until returning home for final muster.
Original strength: 155. Gain by recruits, 112; substitutes, 2; reenlistments, 34; total: 303. Officers killed/mortally wounded, 0; died of disease/accident, 1. Enlisted men killed/mortally wounded, 5; died of disease/accident, 22; desertions, 7; transfer, 14, discharge, 48; mustered out, 212.
Source: https://www.civilwarvetswastate.com/veterans/detail.html?veteranid=276
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Department of Health, Death Index, 1907-1960; 1965-2017 - John - Hiram Curtis - Eliza Dekernen
Record Series: Death Records
Collection: Department of Health, Death Index, 1907-1960; 1965-2017
County: Statewide
First Name: John
Last Name: Curtis
Date Of Death: 6 May 1915
Age: 77
Gender: Male
Father Name: Hiram Curtis
Mother Name: Eliza Dekernen
Batch Locality: Washington, United States
Death Place: Snohomish, Snohomish, Washington
Mother Name Gn: Eliza
Mother Name Surname: Dekernen
Veterans Affairs, Department of, Orting Soldiers Home, Member Files, 1891-1987 - John B. Curtiss
Record Series: Military Records
Collection: Veterans Affairs, Department of, Orting Soldiers Home, Member Files, 1891-1987
County: Statewide
Collection: Orting Soldiers Home & Colony
Dva & Colony #: 2
Name: JOHN B. CURTISS
Party Type: Name
G. A. R. MAN DIES
John Curtis, a veteran of the Civil War, died at his home, at 332 Pine street, this morning at 6 o'clock at the age of 77 years. He served with the 1st Wisconsin Light Artillery, enlisting in 1861 and being mustered out in 1865. He had lived in Snohomish for five years coming here from Trempleau, WI, where he had resided since 1846. He was a member of the Morton Post #10, G.A.R. of this city and was an elder of the Presbyterian Church. The old soldier is survived by a widow, four sons and a daughter, Mrs. Edgar Wright of this city, and a number of grandchildren. The funeral services will take place at the family home Saturday at 1 o'clock. Rev. A.B. Van Zante conducting the service. Interment will be at the G.A.R. cemetery where the local GAR post will have charge of the service.
SnoCo: "The Karyn Project"
Snohomish GAR Cemetery:
Curtis John
Curtis Alzoa Jane 90 Dec 29 1934 "Burial no; 2301 Late res; 318 Pine St. Snohomish WA."
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Everett Daily Herald
12/1934
Mrs. Alzoa Jan Curtis, 90, a resident of Snohomish since 1909 died Sunday morning at her home 318 Pine street. Mrs. Curtis was born in Indiana and first came to this city in 1905. She is survived by four sons, Archie of Granite Falls, Clyde of Everett, John of Granite Falls, Luke of Snohomish, one daughter, Mrs. Edgar Wright of Snohomish, eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Mrs. Curtis was a member of Rose Rebekah lodge No. 51 of Woman's Relief corps, the Presbyterian church and the Womans' Christian Temperance Union. The body is at Snohomish chapel of Bakeman & Whyte from where funeral arrangements will be announced later.
SnoCo: "The Karyn Project"
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http://www.suvcwdb.org/
1st Wisconsin Light Artillery 7 Sep 1861 - 19 Jul 1865
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CURTIS, John - lived in Centerville, WI when son John H. was born; wife Alzoa KIDDER; migrated to northwestern WA in 1909; settled in Snohomish; wife died after 1926. (from 1926 History of Snohomish County)
164 CURTIS, John NY Snohomish carpenter 7 Aug 1861-22 Jul 1865 priv, 1 WI Batt srgt, 1 WI Batt 4y gen order #105 26 Aug 1909 6 May 1915
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~wasnohom/scgarsno.htm
Contributor: The Seakers (50146847)∼PERSONAL/FAMILY HISTORY:
ED. Note: The original birth to death biographical profile on John Curtis was written during the early years of the Civil War Veterans Buried in Washington State project. As a result its scope was limited by size and research sources. The biography which follows was created in September, 2018. While it is more detailed than the original it still lacks the in depth details of more recent profiles found on this site.
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John Curtis was born 1/5/38 in Candor, Tioga Co., New York to parents Hiram and Eliza (Dekeman) Curtis. According to sketchy U.S. Census data available from this period he may well have had seven older brothers and sisters. No names are available pertaining to these possible siblings.
In 1846 the Curtis family moved from New York to Trempleau Co., WI. It was there, with the outbreak of the War of the Rebellion, that John, described as a 5’8”; ruddy complexioned carpenter, entered the U.S. Army.
Health impairments during his time in the service would prove to be injury, rather than wound, related: Oct. 16 to Nov. 17, ’61 treated for illness. No diagnosis. Dec. 1862 at battle at Hayne’s Bluff, (near Vicksburg) MS incurred piles (hemorrhoids). Sept. 1863 contracted disease of the liver and, 7/1/64 incurred injury to left testicle.
Despite his ailments Private Curtis successfully completed his initial term of service and reenlisted as a veteran. By the time the war ended he had been promoted to corporal and, finally, sergeant.
Leaving the military Mr. Curtis returned to Wisconsin where he took up farming and, on 2/13/67 married Indiana born Alzoa J. Kidder. The union would produce six children: Emma Alzoa (12/1/67), Alenson Kidder (9/1/68-5/5/89), Archie Robert (6/25/75), Clyde Chapin (7/24/78), John Hiram or initial W. (10/21/80), and Luke Oscar (8/13/84).
In 1870 the Curtis family was residing in Oak Grove, Dodge County, Wisconsin. There John listed his occupation as “grocery retailer. A decade later the family was still in Wisconsin, but then farming in or near the community of Trempeau in the county of the same name. This residential address continued into at least 1905.
In 1891 at the age of 53 the former Union artilleryman sought a government invalid pension based on his wartime service. The pension was granted as; by the time of his death he was receiving $30 per month.
John and Alzoa moved from Wisconsin to Snohomish County Washington circa 1905. The move was likely made in order to be near the families of their five surviving adult children who resided in Snohomish and other nearby communities.
It appears the couple first settled in Everett and, in 1909; Snohomish a small community named after the county located some miles east of Everett. . The census for Snohomish in 1910 noted the household as being composed of John, Alzoa and their youngest son, Oscar. John was noted at the time as being employed as a carpenter.
John Curtis died at home 5/6/15 at the age of 77 years and 4 months. Cause of death was myocardial degeneration and, contributing, senile arteriosclerosis. The death certificate noted his occupation as carpenter. Burial was/is in the Snohomish Grand Army Of The Republic (G.A.R.) Cemetery.
After John’s passing Alzoa never remarried. She remained in Snohomish and died there in late 1934 at the age of 90.She was/is buried next to John.
REGIMENTAL HISTORY:
The 1st, a three-year “western theater” battery, remained in-state until 1/23/62 when it moved to St. Louis, MO. From there it joined an expedition to Cumberland Gap, TN that necessitated hauling their 20 lb. Parrot guns over steep passes by hand. In December, ’62, after a side trip to Virginia, the unit joined Union Gen. Sherman’s forces at Memphis, TN and started toward Vicksburg, MS.
The battery then played a prominent roll in the first attack on that city. During the Vicksburg campaign the battery fired over 12,000 rounds, the result being its Parrots became so worn and unserviceable they were replaced with 30 lb. models. After Vicksburg’s fall the 1st aided in the reduction of Jackson, MS. December, 1863 found the 1st at New Orleans, LA being equipped as horse artillery.
At this time an inspecting committee said of it:” A more self sustaining, self-reliant body of men cannot be found in the U.S. Army.” In April, ’64 the battery covered Union Gen. Banks’ retreat in the Louisiana/Texas Red River Expedition. In May it was engaged at Alexandria. On 11/26 the unit accompanied a cavalry expedition to West Pascagoula, MS, and then returned to New Orleans and Baton Rouge where it remained until returning home for final muster.
Original strength: 155. Gain by recruits, 112; substitutes, 2; reenlistments, 34; total: 303. Officers killed/mortally wounded, 0; died of disease/accident, 1. Enlisted men killed/mortally wounded, 5; died of disease/accident, 22; desertions, 7; transfer, 14, discharge, 48; mustered out, 212.
Source: https://www.civilwarvetswastate.com/veterans/detail.html?veteranid=276
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Department of Health, Death Index, 1907-1960; 1965-2017 - John - Hiram Curtis - Eliza Dekernen
Record Series: Death Records
Collection: Department of Health, Death Index, 1907-1960; 1965-2017
County: Statewide
First Name: John
Last Name: Curtis
Date Of Death: 6 May 1915
Age: 77
Gender: Male
Father Name: Hiram Curtis
Mother Name: Eliza Dekernen
Batch Locality: Washington, United States
Death Place: Snohomish, Snohomish, Washington
Mother Name Gn: Eliza
Mother Name Surname: Dekernen
Veterans Affairs, Department of, Orting Soldiers Home, Member Files, 1891-1987 - John B. Curtiss
Record Series: Military Records
Collection: Veterans Affairs, Department of, Orting Soldiers Home, Member Files, 1891-1987
County: Statewide
Collection: Orting Soldiers Home & Colony
Dva & Colony #: 2
Name: JOHN B. CURTISS
Party Type: Name
Family Members
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