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1. Richard Curl.

Richard married Frances.

They had one child:
2 i. William S. (~1790-1853)
 
 

2. William S. Curl. Born abt 1790 in Virginia. William S. died in Meade County, Kentucky on May 7, 1853, he was 63. Was on the census for Meade County, Kentucky in 1850. Occupation: Farmer.

William's parents, year of birth and date of death: State Archives, Kentucky Vital Records, Meade County Deaths, as published in Kentucky Ancestors, January 1966, page 68. William Curl, b. VA, son of Richard and Frances Curl, d. May 7, 1853 in Meade County, Kentucky, age 55, married.

On Sep 10, 1829 when William S. was 39, he married Mahala Cunningham. Born in 1816 in Tennessee. Mahala died aft 1853, she was 37.

They had the following children:
3 i. Elizabeth J. (1834-1896)
ii. William. Born in 1837 in Indiana.

iii. John. Born in 1839 in Indiana.

4 iv. Mahala Jane (1841-)
5 v. Harriet M. (~1841-<1900)
6 vi. Martha Ann (1842-)
vii. David G.. Born abt 1847 in Meade County, Kentucky.

On Feb 15, 1866 when David G. was 19, he married Nancy Ann Dailey, daughter of Ervin Dailey (Apr 3, 1810-Apr 26, 1883) & Elizabeth Greer (Oct 29, 1812-Sep 9, 1900), in Meade County, Kentucky. Born abt 1846 in Meade County, Kentucky.

viii. Samuel. Born abt 1848 in Kentucky.

7 ix. James Henry "Henry" (1850-)
8 x. Sarah C. (1853-)

William and Mahala's marriage is in the "History of Meade County, Kentucky 1824-1991" Brown & Coleman, page 397.

1850 Meade County Kentucky Census, #671, HH (William), age 60, b. VA, Farmer, no real estate, married to Mahala (34), 8 children at home, ages 15 to 6 months.
1860 Meade County Kentucky Census, Brandenburg, #271, HH (Mahala), age 45, b. KY, Farmer, RE $300, PP $175, no spouse, 7 children at home, ages 24 to 7 years. Also in household is William Mounts (21) b. IN, Cooper.
 
 

3. Elizabeth J. Curl. Born on Feb 13, 1834 in Harrison County, Indiana. Elizabeth J. died in Meade County, Kentucky on Jul 22, 1896, she was 62. Buried in Bet Daily Cemetery, Battletown, Meade County, Kentucky.

Cemetery Note: "Meade County KY Cemeteries" Vol. I, Rita A. Thompson, page 79 (Bet Daily Cemetery is located on George Higgins Farm near Battletown)

On Apr 20, 1854 when Elizabeth J. was 20, she married Bennett J. Miles, in Meade County, Kentucky. Born on Mar 3, 1826 in Harrison County, Indiana. Bennett J. died in Meade County, Kentucky on Feb 11, 1885, he was 58. Buried in Bet Daily Cemetery, Battletown, Meade County, Kentucky. Occupation: Farmer.

Cemetery Note: "Meade County Kentucky Cemeteries" Vol I, Rita A. Thompson, page 79 (Bet Daily Cemetery is located on George Higgins Farm near Battletown)

They had the following children:
i. William C.. Born in 1855 in Indiana.

9 ii. Mary Jane (1857-1910)

Marriage Note: Marriage: "Meade County, Kentucky Marriages" Wathena Kennedy Miller, page 74. Bennett J. Miles, of age, b. Harrison County, Indiana; Elizabeth J. Curle, cert. of mo. (Mahala), b. Indiana? Married by Abraham Bennett, Union Baptist Minister 4-20-1854
"History of Meade County Kentucky 1824-1991" Brown & Coleman, page 397
 

Census Note: 1860 Meade County Kentucky Census, Brandenburg, #1069, HH (Bennett), age 37, b. Indiana, Farmer, PP $166, married to Elizabeth (27) b. Indiana, 2 children, ages 5 to 3 years.
1870 Meade County Kentucky Census, Bennett (Richardsons Landing) #39, HH (Bennett), age 44, b. Indiana, Farmer, RE $200, PP $150, married to Elizabeth C. (36) b. Indiana, 2 children: William C. (15), Mary J. (13). Also at home in household is Mahala Curl (57) b. Tennessee

4. Mahala Jane Curl. Born in 1841 in Kentucky.

On Jul 25, 1857 when Mahala Jane was 16, she married William Humphrey, in Meade County, Kentucky. Born in 1835 in Kentucky. Occupation: Farmer, Cooper.

They had the following children:
i. Sebastian (Died as Infant). Born on Mar 16, 1865 in Meade County, Kentucky. Sebastian died on Oct 31, 1865 in Meade County, Kentucky. Buried in Bet Daily Cemetery, Battletown, Meade County, Kentucky.

ii. William F. (Died as Child). Born on May 27, 1869 in Meade County, Kentucky. William F. died in Meade County, Kentucky on Nov 27, 1870, he was 1. Buried in Bet Daily Cemetery, Battletown, Meade County, Kentucky.

iii. Mary. Born in 1877 in Meade County, Kentucky.
 

Marriage Note: Marriage: "Meade County Kentucky Marriages" Wathena Kennedy Miller, page 86.
William Humphrey, of age; Mahala Jane Curl, consent of m. (Mahala Curl). License issued 7-25-1857.

Census Note: 1850 Meade County Kentucky Census, #797, age 15 (William), b. Kentucky, living in household of Gabriel & Hester Chism, ages 28 & 24 and their 2 small children. Also in household Bridget Sowell (67); Also Lawrence Green (60), cooper
1860 Meade County Kentucky Census, Brandenburg, #1017, HH (William), age 25, b. Kentucky, Cooper, PP $186, married to M.J. (19). Also in household is John Curl (21) b. Kentucky, Cooper.
1870 Meade County Kentucky Census, Cedar Branch, #14, HH (William), age 35, b. Kentucky, Farmer, RE $450, PP $100, married to Mahala J. (29), 1 son age 2 years.
1880 Meade County Kentucky Census, Wolf Creek, #14, HH (William), age 45, b. Kentucky, Farmer, parents b. Kentucky, married to Jane (39), b. Kentucky 1 daughter Mary, age 3 years.

5. Harriet M. Curl. Born abt 1841 in Meade County, Kentucky. Harriet M. died bef Sep 1900, she was 59.

On Feb 24, 1859 when Harriet M. was 18, she married Lawrence T. Dailey, son of Ervin Dailey (Apr 3, 1810-Apr 26, 1883) & Elizabeth Greer (Oct 29, 1812-Sep 9, 1900), in Meade County, Kentucky. Born abt 1838 in Meade County, Kentucky. Lawrence T. died in Kentucky on Sep 16, 1900, he was 62. Occupation: Farmer.

Meade County, Kentucky Deaths from State Archives of Kentucky Vital Statistics printed in "Kentucky Ancestors, January 1966" Vol I #3, page 68, L. T. Dailey, b. Kentucky, s/o Irvin & Betsey Dailey; d. Kentucky, 9-16-1900, age 63, widower, laborer.

They had the following children:
i. Ben J.. Born abt 1860 in Kentucky.

ii. John. Born in 1861 in Kentucky.

iii. Biddie. Born in 1865 in Kentucky.

iv. Hettie. Born in 1868 in Kentucky.
 

Marriage Note: Marriage: "Meade County Kentucky Marriages" Wathena Kennedy Miller, page 93.
Lawrence T. Dailey, of age, b. Meade County, Kentucky (f. Ervin); Harriet M.Curl, consent (m. Mahala), b. Meade County, Kentucky. Married by William H. Cowley, Baptist Minister 2-24-1859.

Census Note: 1850 Meade County, Kentucky Census, #780, age 12 (Lawrence), b. Kentucky, living with parents and 6 siblings.
1860 Meade County, Kentucky Census, Brandenburg, #272, HH (Lawrence), age 22, b. Kentucky, Farmer, RE $ 400, PP $250, married to H. M. (19) b. Kentucky, 1 son, Ben J., age 5 months.
1880 Meade County, Kentucky Census, Bennett District, HH (Lawrence), age 43, b. Kentucky, Farmer, Parents b. Kentucky, married to Harriet (37), 3 children at home: Johnie (19), Biddie (15), Hettie (12).
 

6. Martha Ann Curl. Born in 1842 in Kentucky.

On Feb 17, 1861 when Martha Ann was 19, she married John H. Dailey, son of Ervin Dailey (Apr 3, 1810-Apr 26, 1883) & Elizabeth Greer (Oct 29, 1812-Sep 9, 1900), in Meade County, Kentucky. Born on Feb 9, 1836 in Meade County, Kentucky. John H. died on Jul 13, 1871, he was 35. Buried in Bet Daily Cemetery, Battletown, Meade County, Kentucky. Occupation: Farmer.

They had the following children:
i. George W.. Born in 1863 in Kentucky.

ii. Lawrence T.. Born in 1864 in Kentucky.

iii. Mary E.. Born in 1866 in Kentucky.

iv. Warden B.. Born in 1869 in Kentucky.
 

Marriage Note: "Meade County, Kentucky Marriages" Wathena Kennedy Miller, page 102
John H. Dailey, of age, b. Meade County, Kentucky; Martha Ann Curl, consent of m. (Mahala), b. Meade County, Kentucky Married by E. T. Hickerson, Baptist Minister 2-17-1861.

Census Note: Martha was not on the 1850 Meade County, Kentucky Census #671, with parents and siblings.
1860 Meade County, Kentucky Census, Brandenburg, #271, age 18 (Martha), b. Kentucky, living with mother and five siblings.
1870 Meade County, Kentucky Census, Bennetts (Richardsons Landing), #62, age 29 (Martha), b. Kentucky, married to John H. (35), b. Kentucky, 4 children: George W. (7), Lawrence T. (6), Mary E. (4), Warden B. (1).

1850 Meade County, Kentucky Census, #780, age 15 (John), b. Kentucky, living with parents and 6 siblings.
1860 Meade County, Kentucky Census, Brandenburg, #1066, age 24 (John), b. Kentucky, living with parents and 6 siblings. Also in household is Larry Greer (70) b. Kentucky. Also in household is George Branham (28), b. Ohio, Laborer.
1870 Meade County, Kentucky Census, Bennetts (Richardsons Landing), #62, HH (John), age 35, b. Kentucky, Farmer, RE $350, PP $500, married to Martha A. (29), b. Kentucky, 4 children: George W. (7), Lawrence T. (6), Mary E. (4), Warden B. (1).
 

7. James Henry "Henry" Curl. Born in 1850 in Meade County, Kentucky.

On Dec 13, 1870 when James Henry "Henry" was 20, he first married Frances E. "Fanny" Williams, daughter of William Williams (1832-1860-1870) & Margaret J. Troutman (1832-), in Meade County, Kentucky. Born in 1856 in Meade County, Kentucky. Frances E. "Fanny" died bef 1901, she was 45.

They had the following children:
10 i. William Slyvester (1871-1949)
11 ii. Samuel C. (Sam) (1874-1950)
iii. Nora. Born in 1876 in Kentucky. Nora died bef 1960, she was 84.

12 iv. Charles Marion (1877-1924)
v. Henry Franklin (Frank). Born on Jan 7, 1878 in Wolf Creek, Meade County, Kentucky. Henry Franklin (Frank) died in Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois on Sep 1, 1960, he was 82. Buried in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Mattoon, Illinois. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois. Soc. Sec. #: 331-09-6332. Cause of death: Coma Cerebrale due to Cerebral thrombosis due to Gen. Arteriosclerosis. Occupation: Farmer. Religion: Baptist.

Frank was never married and didn't have any children. After his brother, Charles, death, Frank stayed with his family and helped support them.

Marriage Note: Marriage: "Meade County, Kentucky Marriages" Wathena Kennedy Miller, page 141
James H. Curle, certificated from mother; Fanny E. Williams, certificate from mother. Married by S. H. Lovelace, Methodist Minister South 12-13-1870.

Census Note: 1850 Meade County, Kentucky Census, #671, age 6 months (Henry), b. Kentucky, living with parents 7 siblings. "Henry"
1860 Meade County, Kentucky Census, Brandenburg, #271, age 10 (Henry), b. Kentucky, living with mother and 6 siblings. "James H." Also in household is William Mounts (21), b. Indiana, Cooper.
1870 Meade County, Kentucky Census, Wolf Creek, #92, age 20 (Henry), b. Kentucky, Day Laborer, one brother, age 21. They are living in household of Frank Troutman (46) b. Kentucky and his wife and children. "Henry" Also at home in household is Polly Johnson (63), b. South Carolina, RE $300, PP $100, (Note: This Frank Troutman is the uncle of his soon-to-be-wife.)
1880 Meade County, Kentucky Census, Wolf Creek, #50, HH (Henry), age 27, b. Kentucky, Farmer, father b. Kentucky, married to Frances (23), b. Kentucky, 4 children: William (9), Samuel (6), Nora (4), Charles (8 months). Also at home in household is Mrs. J. Williams (43) b. Kentucky.

On Jan 29, 1901 when James Henry "Henry" was 51, he second married Mollie, in Meade County, Kentucky. Born abt 1866 in Kentucky.

They had one child:
i. Joseph. Resided in Louisville, Kentucky in Sep 1960.
 

Marriage Note: "Meade County, Kentucky Marriages 1885-1934" Wathena Kennedy Miller, page 79
J. Henry Curl, 50 years, widower, b. Kentucky; Mrs. Mollie Elder, 35 years, widow, b. Kentucky. Married by John S. Willett, Baptist Minister 1-29-1901.

8. Sarah C. Curl. Born on Nov 20, 1853 in Meade County, Kentucky.

On May 12, 1869 when Sarah C. was 15, she married Benjamin F. Troutman, son of ? Troutman (-1845-1850) & Ann (1816-), in Meade County, Kentucky. Born in 1843-1846 in Kentucky.

They had the following children:
i. Felix (Died as Child). Born in Mar 1870 in Kentucky. Felix died bef 1880, he was 9.

Census Note: Not listed on the 1880 census with rest of family.

ii. John. Born in 1873 in Meade County, Kentucky.

iii. Laura. Born in 1875 in Meade County, Kentucky.

iv. Fanny. Born in 1879 in Meade County, Kentucky.
 

Census Note: 1850 Meade County, Kentucky Census, #821, age 7 (Benjamin), b. Kentucky, living with mother and 4 siblings
1860 Meade County, Kentucky Census, Brandenburg, #1151, age 16 (Benjamin), b. Kentucky, living with mother and 4 siblings
1870 Meade County, Kentucky Census, Wolf Creek, #97, age 24 (Benjamin), b. Kentucky, Farmer, PP $100, married to Sarah (18), 1 son age 5 months. They are living with his mother and 2 sisters.
1880 Meade County, Kentucky Census, Wolf Creek-Cedar Branch, HH (Benjamin), age 36, b. Kentucky, parents b. Kentucky, Laborer, married to Sarah (24), 3 children: John (7), Laura (5), Fanny (1).

Marriage Note: "Meade County, Kentucky Marriages" Wathena Kennedy Miller, page 134
B.F. Troutman, of age; Sarah C. Curl, written consent of mother. Married by William Conway-- 5-12-1869
 
 

9. Mary Jane Miles. Born on Jan 16, 1857 in Indiana. Mary Jane died in Meade County, Kentucky on May 13, 1910, she was 53. Buried in Bennett Cemetery, Battletown, Meade County, Kentucky.

On Sep 5, 1874 when Mary Jane was 17, she married Joseph Emmett Greer Sr, son of John Greer (Feb 23, 1813-Jul 13, 1895) & Margaret Parkheiser (Nov 23, 1810-Aug 26, 1886), in Meade County, Kentucky. Born on Jun 20, 1859 in Meade County, Kentucky. Joseph Emmett died in Meade County, Kentucky on Feb 11, 1914, he was 54. Buried in Bennett Cemetery, Battletown, Meade County, Kentucky.

Could have been born June 20, 1852.

They had the following children:
i. Margaret. Born in 1875 in Kentucky.

ii. Francis M.. Born on May 20, 1878 in Kentucky. Francis M. died on May 26, 1943, he was 65. Buried in Bennett Cemetery, Battletown, Meade County, Kentucky.

On Mar 14, 1899 when Francis M. was 20, he married Mattie L. Chism, in Meade County, Kentucky.

13 iii. Joseph Emmett (1892-1937)
14 iv. William

Parents and Spouse: "History of Meade County, Kentucky 1824-1991" Brown & Coleman, page 397

Marriage Note: Marriage: "Meade County, Kentucky Marriages" Wathena Kennedy Miller, page 157
Joseph Greer, of age; Mary J. Greer, consent of parents. Married by John J. Bogard, Baptist Christian Minister 9-5-1874

Burial Note: "Meade County, Kentucky Cemeteries" Vol I, Rita Adkisson Thompson, page 15.

Census Note: 1860 Meade County, Kentucky Census, Brandenburg, #277, age 8 (Joseph), b. Kentucky, living with parents and two siblings.
1870 Meade County, Kentucky Census, Bennetts Landing, #50, age 18 (Joseph), b. Kentucky, living with parents and one sibling.
1880 Meade County, Kentucky Census, Bennett District, HH (Joseph), age 27, b. Kentucky, Farmer, married to Mary (23), b. Kentucky, two children: Margaret (5), Francis (2) They live near his parents John and Margaret Greer, ages 66 and 70 respectively.
 

10. William Slyvester Curl. Born in 1871 in Kentucky. William Slyvester died in Meade County, Kentucky on Sep 21, 1949, he was 78. Buried in Parr Cemetery, Wolf Creek, Meade County, Ketucky. William Slyvester last known residence was Meade County, Kentucky. Resided in Meade County, Kentucky in 1949.

According to Kentucky Death Records 1911-2000, William Slyvester died in Meade County, Kentucky at the age of 77 on September 21, 1949. His death certificate is in death volume 1949, certificate 21552, volume 044.

On Mar 16, 1893 when William Slyvester was 22, he married Mary Florence (Florence) Chism, daughter of John H. Chism (1848-) & Mary Catherine (Catherine) Johnson (1850-), in Meade County, Kentucky. Born in 1873 in Kentucky. Mary Florence (Florence) died in Wolf Creek, Meade County, Kentucky in 1961, she was 88. Mary Florence (Florence) died in Breckinridge County, Kentucky on Jan 29, 1961, she was 88. Buried in Parr Cemetery, Wolf Creek, Meade County, Kentucky. Resided in Wolf Creek, Meade County, Kentucky in Jul 1959. Resided in Meade County, Kentucky in 1961.

According to Kentucky Death Records 1911-2000, Mary Florence died in Breckinridge County, Kentucky at the age 87 on January 29, 1961. Her death certificate is in death volume 1961, certificate 02064, volume 005.

They had the following children:
15 i. Francis Lee (Lee) (1894-1969)
16 ii. Gladys
iii. Maude.

Maude married Mr. Dom.

17 iv. Ed
18 v. Ben Frank (1900-1976)

On William and Florence's tombstone is the following inscription: There is rest in Heaven.

Marriage Note: "Meade County KY Marriages 1885-1934" Wathena Kennedy Miller, page 41
William S. Curl, of age; Mary F. Chism, consent of father. Married by B.F. Singleton, Baptist Minister 3-16-1893

Burial Note: "Meade County KY Cemeteries" Vol I, Rita Adkisson Thompson, page 125

11. Samuel C. (Sam) Curl. Born in 1874 in Kentucky. Samuel C. (Sam) died in Meade County, Kentucky on Apr 23, 1950, he was 76. Buried in Parr Cemetery, Wolf Creek, Meade County, Ketucky. Resided in Meade County, Kentucky in 1950.

According to Kentucky Death Records 1911-2000, Samuel C. died in Meade County, Kentucky at the age of 76 on April 23, 1950. His death certificate is in death volume 1950, certificate 10668, volume 022.

Samuel C. (Sam) married Flora Chism, daughter of John H. Chism (1848-) & Mary Catherine (Catherine) Johnson (1850-). Born in 1875 in Kentucky. Born in 1876. Flora died in 1956, she was 81. Buried in Parr Cemetery, Wolf Creek, Meade County, Kentucky.

Cemetery Note: "Meade County KY Cemeteries" Vol I, Rita Adkisson Thompson, page 124

They had the following children:
i. Arthur Dean. Born on Oct 2, 1895. Arthur Dean died in Jefferson County, Kentucky on May 29, 1976, he was 80. Buried in Parr Cemetery, Wolf Creek, Meade County, Ketucky. Resided in Meade County, Kentucky in 1976. Arthur Dean last known residence was Lousiville, Kentucky.

Arthur was never married.

He fell out of a tree while squirrel hunting and broke his leg, always walked with a limp. He recieved an Army pension as he was in the Army when he had the accident.

According to Kentucky Death Records 1911-2000, Arthur Dean died in Jefferson County, Kentucky at the age of 80 on May 29, 1976. His death certificate is in death volume 1976, certificate 11635, volume 024.

Military: On Arthur's tombstone is the following:
Arthur Dean Curl
PFC US ARMY
World War I
Oct 2 1895 May 29 1976

ii. Jesse L.. Born on Oct 14, 1896. Jesse L. died in Meade County, Kentucky on Sep 6, 1975, he was 78. Resided in Meade County, Kentucky in 1975. Jesse L. last known residence was Payneville, Meade County, Kentucky. Cause of death: Jesse was hit by a car driven by Charlie Mills as she was leaving church.

According to Kentucky Death Records 1911-2000, Jesse L. died in Meade County, Kentucky at the age of 78 on September 6, 1975. His death certificate is in death volume 1975, certificate 23053, volume 047.

Jesse L. married Agnes.

19 iii. Sallie Ruth (1902-1997)
20 iv. Inez

On Sam and Flora's tombstone was the following inscription: Gone, but not forgotten.

12. Charles Marion Curl. Born in 1877 in Kentucky. Charles Marion died in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois on Sep 27, 1924, he was 47. Buried in Parr Cemetery, Wolf Creek, Meade County, Ketucky. Cause of death: Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Diabetes. Occupation: Laborer for IC Railroad.

According to Charles's death certificate he was born September 16, 1892 in Meade County, Illinois. He was married to Mabel. The information was taken from Hospital records. The information here doesn't match information found ANYwhere else.

On Oct 18, 1900 when Charles Marion was 23, he married Irma Pauline (Pauline) Chism, daughter of John H. Chism (1848-) & Mary Catherine (Catherine) Johnson (1850-), in Meade County, Kentucky. Born on Sep 18, 1885 in Meade County, Kentucky. Irma Pauline (Pauline) died in Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois on Jul 12, 1959, she was 73. Buried in Parr Cemetery, Wolf Creek, Meade County, Ketucky. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois. Cause of death: Heart attack. Occupation: Housewife. Religion: First Baptist Church.

They had the following children:
21 i. Clarence Robert (Bob) (1901-1985)
ii. Bessie Louise. Born on Sep 18, 1902 in Kentucky. Born on Sep 18, 1904. Bessie Louise died in Loxa, Coles County, Illinois on Apr 25, 1920, she was 17. Buried in Parr Cemetery, Wolf Creek, Meade County, Ketucky. Schilling Funeral Home, Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois. Cause of death: struck by Big 4 Train No. 11 while on RR Crossing. Occupation: Scholor.

iii. Ida Mae. Born on May 2, 1903 in Kentucky. Ida Mae died in Loxa, Coles County, Illinois on Apr 25, 1920, she was 16. Buried in Parr Cemetery, Wolf Creek, Meade County, Ketucky. Schilling Funeral Home, Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois. Cause of death: stuck by Big 4 Train No. 11 while on RR Crossing. Occupation: Scholor.

iv. Albert Kenneth (1906-1998)
v. Amon. Born on Feb 11, 1911 in Illinois. Amon died on Sep 5, 1988, he was 77. Resided in Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois in Jul 1959. Amon last known residence was Charleston, Coles County, Illinois.

vi. Charles Eugene (Gene). Born on Oct 27, 1919. Charles Eugene (Gene) died on Sep 16, 1972, he was 52. Resided in Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois in Jul 1959.

Military: The following is on Charles' tombstone:
Charles Eugene Curl
Illinois
T SGT AT CO 179 INFANTRY
World War II
Oct 27 1919 Sept 16 1972
 

Pauline's brothers, Jack and August signed her and Charles' Marriage License as witnesses.

Charles and Irma moved their family to Loxa about 1918.

Found three different obituaries for Bessie Louise and Ida Mae. They were in: Lerna Weekly Eagle, Friday, April 30, 1920; Daily Journal Gazette, Mattoon Illinois, Monday April 26, 1920; The Charleston Daily Courier, Charleston, Illinois, Monday April 26, 1920 Afternoon Edition.
Ida Mae and Bessie Louise were killed by Train number 11 at the Big 4 railroad crossing in Loxa, Illinois. They were seeing off a cousin when they were struck. On their tombstone is the following inscription:
Two precious ones from us have gone
Two voices we loved are stilled
There are vacanicies in our home
Which never can be filled
 
 

13. Joseph Emmett Greer Jr. Born on Dec 30, 1892 in Meade County, Kentucky. Joseph Emmett died in Jefferson County, Kentucky on Jan 20, 1937, he was 44.

On May 22, 1915 when Joseph Emmett was 22, he married Mamie Milholland, daughter of Alonzo (Lon) Milholland (abt 1853-Jun 3, 1912) & Phebe Catherine Fuller (abt 1858-Mar 17, 1897). Born on Mar 17, 1897 in Meade County, Kentucky.

14. William Greer.

Child:
i. Earl Shang
 

15. Francis Lee (Lee) Curl. Born on Feb 21, 1894. Francis Lee (Lee) died in Meade County, Kentucky in Mar 1969, he was 75. Francis Lee (Lee) died in Jefferson County, Kentucky on Mar 12, 1969, he was 75. Resided in Meade County, Kentucky in 1969. Francis Lee (Lee) last known residence was Brandenburg, Meade County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky Death Records 1911-2000, Francis Lee died in Jefferson County, Kentucky at the age of 75 on March 12, 1969. His death certificate is in death volume 1969, certificate 05946, volume 012.

On Apr 29, 1915 when Francis Lee (Lee) was 21, he married Elizabeth Cecilia "Bessie" Brown, daughter of John Randolph Brown & Frances M. (Fannie) Pike (Apr 4, 1873-Nov 26, 1940), in Harrison County, Indiana. Born on Apr 10, 1896. Elizabeth Cecilia "Bessie" died in Jul 1986, she was 90. Elizabeth Cecilia "Bessie" last known residence was Brandenburg, Meade County, Kentucky.

They had the following children:
i. Randolph. Randolph died in 1963 in Louisville, Kentucky.

ii. Joe Lee. Joe Lee died in 1989 in Louisville, Kentucky.

iii. <Living Female>
 

16. Gladys Curl.

Gladys married Mr. Smith.

They had one child:
i. Rose Etta.
 

17. Ed Curl.

Ed married Edna Mae Singleton.

They had the following children:
i. Louise.
ii. Adrian
iii. Opal Louise.
iv. Fay

18. Ben Frank Curl. Born on Dec 25, 1900 in Kentucky. Ben Frank died in Hardin County, Kentucky on Jan 18, 1976, he was 75. Ben Frank last known residence was Battletown, Meade County, Kentucky. Buried in Parr Cemetery, Wolf Creek, Meade County, Ketucky. Resided in Meade County, Kentucky in 1976.

According to Kentucky Death Records 1911-2000, Ben Frank died in Hardin County, Kentucky at the age of 75 on January 18, 1976. His death certificate is in death volume 1976, certificate 00602, volume 002.

Ben Frank married Eulalia Houghton, daughter of Matthew Henry Houghton & Sarah Agnes (Sue) Ash (abt 1878-Jan 1953). Born on Feb 6, 1906. Born on Feb 26, 1906 in Crawford County, Indiana. Eulalia died in Wolf Creek, Meade County, Kentucky in Sep 1972, she was 66. Buried in Parr Cemetery, Wolf Creek, Meade County, Ketucky. Eulalia last known residence was Battletown, Meade County, Kentucky.

They had the following children:
i. <Living Male>
ii. <Living Male>
iii. Glen Dean. Born on Jul 6, 1936. Glen Dean died in Meade County, Kentucky on Feb 7, 1997, he was 60. Glen Dean last known residence was Battletown, Meade County, Kentucky. Resided in Meade County, Kentucky in 1997.

According to Kentucky Death Records 1911-2000, Glen Dean died in Meade County, Kentucky at the age of 60 on February 7, 1997. His death certificate is in death volume 1997, certificate 05225, volume 011.

iv. <Living Male>
v. <Living Male>
vi. <Living Female>
vii. <Living Female>
viii. <Living Female>
 
 

19. Sallie Ruth Curl. Born on Jul 14, 1902. Sallie Ruth died in Brandenburg, Meade County, Kentucky on Mar 31, 1997, she was 94. Buried in St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery, Payneville, Meade County, Kentucky. on Apr 3, 1997 Chapel of Jenkins Funeral Home.

Sallie Ruth first married Richard (Dick) Thompson. They were divorced.

Sallie Ruth second married Leon Miller, son of Mr. Miller & Bertha Durbin.

20. Inez Curl.

Inez married Mr. Greer.
 
 

21. Clarence Robert (Bob) Curl. Born on Dec 8, 1901. Clarence Robert (Bob) died in Apr 1985, he was 83. Buried in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Mattoon, Illinois. Clarence Robert (Bob) last known residence was Charleston, Coles County, Illinois. Resided in Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois in Jul 1959.

Clarence Robert (Bob) married Nettie P. Born on Mar 25, 1911. Nettie P. died in Apr 1975, she was 64. Buried in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Mattoon, Illinois. Nettie P. last known residence was Charleston, Coles County, Illinois.

22. Albert Kenneth Curl. Born on Apr 11, 1906 in Brandenburg, Meade County, Kentucky. Albert Kenneth died in Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois on Nov 6, 1998, he was 92. Buried in Hazel Dell Church of God (South Side), Hazel Dell, Illinois. Resided in Hidalgo, Jasper County, Illinois in Jul 1959. Occupation: Farmer. Religion: Rose Hill United Methodist Church.

On Apr 18, 1925 when Albert Kenneth was 19, he married Florence Lillian Duckworth, daughter of Archie Dale Duckworth (Sep 11, 1887-Dec 21, 1963) & Myrtle Ladonia Reynolds (1889-1952), in Coles County, Illinois. Born on Jan 27, 1911 in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois. Florence Lillian died in Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital, Charleston-Mattoon, Illinois on Aug 8, 1995, she was 84. Buried in Hazel Dell Church of God (South Side), Hazel Dell, Illinois. Cause of death: Pneumonia. Occupation: Homemaker.