Brief Life History of John
John curtis was born in 1718, in Campsea Ashe, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom. He married Martha thorndike on 17 April 1746, in Ufford, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 9 sons and 2 daughters.
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Sources (10)
- Record Transcription: England, Boyd's Marriage Indexes, 1538-1850 | findmypast.com
- John Curtis in entry for Michael Curtis, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
- John Curtis in entry for Thomas Curtis, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
Spouse and Children
1718– Male
1718– Female
Children (11)
1741– Male
1746– Male
1748– Male
1749– Male
1750– Male
+6 More Children
World Events (4)
1801 · The Act of Union
Age 83
1808 · The British West Africa Squadron
Age 90
1815
Age 97
Name Meaning
English: nickname for a refined person, sometimes perhaps given ironically, from Middle English, Old French courteis, courtois, curtis ‘courtly, refined, urbane’ (derivative of Old French court; see Court 1).
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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