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birthplace confusion: William Curry m. Elizabeth Moore

CHERYLCURRY71 — 2009-11-09 10:18:07Z

William Curry married Elizabeth Moore. They lived in Wilkes County, North Carolina and had 10 children:

(I don't think all of these dates are correct. They are approximations.)

1. George Curry, ~1789 (married Elizabeth Gray)
2. Mary Curry, ~1792 (married George Johnson)
3. Samuel Curry, ~1792 (married Annie Shew)
4. Priscilla Curry, ~1793 (married John Gregory, Samuel Chambers)
5. Sarah Curry, ~1794 (married Charles Cargile)
6. Nancy Curry, ~1795 (married Daniel Hart)
7. Rachel Curry, ~1798 (married William Gray)
8. Rebecca Curry, ~1802 (married Robert Anderson)
9. Elizabeth Curry, ~1803 (married Thomas Gray)
10. Malinda Curry, ~1804 (married James Gregory)

There seems to be confusion about William Curry's place of birth. Some researchers have listed William's place of birth as North Carolina. Other researchers have listed his place of birth as Pennsylvania.

It has been reported that the 1850 census for Wilkes County, North Carolina lists William's age as 86 (thus born ~1764) and his place of birth as Pennsylvania. I have not seen this census record myself so I cannot confirm this.

It is clear that this Curry family was in Wilkes County, North Carolina by 1790 but where they were 26 years before that time is still a mystery. Can anyone help clarify this?

Re: Whiddon /Currry decendents

deanlindahall — 2009-11-09 05:17:03Z

Hello Bobby,
I am related to Whiddon/Curry families you have mentioned.
George E. Whiddon was the brother of my grandmother, Ada Belle Whiddon Dewrell Gilmore. She married G.W. Rob Dewrell.
If you need any information on this side of the family I will be happy to share with you.
Contact me @ deanlindahall@yahoo.com

Linda Dean

John Curry, 1790 Wilkes Co., NC

CHERYLCURRY71 — 2009-11-08 16:38:03Z

Seeking information on the John Curry listed in the 1790 Wilkes County, North Carolina census. His household is listed as follows.

Morgan District, Wilkes County, Second Company
Page 120

Jno. Curry 1 3 5 .. ..

1 male 16 years upwards (this would be John Curry)
3 males under 16 years (probably 3 sons born between 1774 and 1790)
5 females (this is probably his wife and possibly 4 daughters)

This John Curry is probably a brother or possibly the father of the William Curry who married Elizabeth Moore. In the 1850 census for Wilkes County, North Carolina, William Curry is listed with an age of 86 (born about 1764) and place of birth as Pennsylvania.

Margaret CURRY b. 1834 in Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence County, NY

lhugeback — 2009-11-08 16:15:46Z

Searching for the ancestors of Margaret CURRY born 1834 in Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence County, NY, and died July 12, 1894 in Port Hope, Canada. She married James OLIVER abt. 1855. He was born 1824 in England, and died May 15, 1905 in Albion, MI. According to the 1881 Canadian census, Margaret was of Irish origin. Also, according to the 1881 Canadian census, it appears that Margaret and James Oliver were living in Canada before the birth of their first child about 1855:

Household Record 1881 Canadian Census

Household:
Name Marital Status Gender Ethnic Origin Age Birthplace Occupation Religion
James OLIVER M Male English 57 England Shoemaker Presbyterian
Margaret J. OLIVER M Female Irish 47 USA Presbyterian
Elizabeth J. OLIVER Female English 26 Ontario Dressmaker Baptist
Margaret E. OLIVER Female English 23 Ontario Dressmaker Baptist
Annie OLIVER Female English 17 Ontario Baptist
Thomas OLIVER Male English 11 Ontario Presbyterian

Source Information:
Census Place Port Hope, Durham East, Ontario

I’ve also seen Margaret’s last name spelled “CORRY”.

James Curry born abt. 1844 in Canada

j2brown1 — 2009-10-31 21:40:54Z

Am searching for info on James Curry..his parents were from Scotland...he married Elizabeth Way approx. 1875 in Michigan. Moved to East Tennessee.

curry,grantham lincolnshire

mikey28185 — 2009-10-26 17:53:37Z

looking for all family members.....

Re: CURRY FROM WEST VIRGINIA

lloding — 2009-10-07 14:05:17Z

Do you have any dates for them? or their parents? I have many Curry's in my database primarily from Southern West Virginia, but more information would be helpful.

Re: CURRY FROM WEST VIRGINIA

Piazza20021 — 2009-10-06 21:28:19Z

My grandfather was Homer Curry. He was from a family wit 3 sets of twin brothers and three sisters! The names I Remember are Homer, Howe, Clyde, Claude, Bennett. The girls were Jesse, and Virginia. They were from the Charleston area.

CURRY Robert L and Dovie

t42MountOlivet — 2009-09-29 13:43:44Z

CURRY Robert L and Dovie

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CURRY Jackie Dean Jack and Ruby Laveta MOORE

t42MountOlivet — 2009-09-28 22:21:12Z

CURRY Jackie Dean Jack and Ruby Laveta MOORE

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Re: need info. on Dale Curry

jbehanna12 — 2009-09-28 16:58:20Z

randjek1:

This is Jimmy. I do appreciate the answer you gave Ms. Katie Reason. We seperated in 2000. But maybe you can help me with finding information about my mother. I reside in VA and am deciding to find out all I can about her now.
If you dont mind me asking, how do you know me and are we related? I dont recognize the randjek1 handle you use.
Thank you.
Jim Behanna

Looking for Sister and Biological Mother

rogers_7089 — 2009-09-20 15:32:42Z

I was born in Phoenix Az. January 5, 1970 to Judith Ann Curry. My last name at the time I was born was Rogers. I have been told I have a sister but all I know about her is her first and middle name. Rebecca Ann or possibly Rebecca Sue. Her last name could have been Curry or Rogers in 1970. My brother(who has passed away) his last name was Baughman. She married his father Jimmie Ray Baughman December 7, 1970 in Phoenix Az. All three of us were put up for adoption between 1973 and 1974. Rebecca was adopted by a Baptist minister from Alton Mo. My brother Jimmie and I were adopted together in 1975. I posted a message back in 2001 searching for Judith because my brother had a genetically linked heart condition. He has since passed away.
I would really like to find her and my sister or anyone related to her for that matter. Not to disrupt anyone's life but to find out more about my biological medical history. So if there is anyone out there with any information, It would be greatly appreciated. I have three sons. Unlike my brother who passed with out knowing the genetic link to his heart condition, I want my sons to know their genetic background that comes from me.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Patty Brooks-Rogers

Re: Curry Family in Mahoning County, Ohio

katbaloo159 — 2009-09-18 23:31:08Z

Woo Hoo! Another Schroy connection. My name is Kathryn Schroy and Mary Catherine Schroy is in my line!

I am interested in anything you can tell me about Mary C. Schroy. I'm sorry I don't have anything on Curry line. I will look for you.

Kay Schroy
katbaloo@sbcglobal.net

Curry Family in Mahoning County, Ohio

kjcurry11 — 2009-09-16 21:37:31Z

I'm looking for information on the Curry family of Mahoning County, Ohio, particularly on Robert D. Curry(1885-1968) and his wife, Nila. They were my great grandparents. Her last name was most likely Lewis, but I'm not entirely sure about that. She died at a young age, 35 or 36 I think.

Robert's father was Nathan Franklin Curry, possibly known as Frank P. Curry and his mother was Mary Catherine Schroy(1852-1939).

Any info about their lives or deaths would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Ephraim Curry

currywynne — 2009-09-12 17:45:41Z

Hi to all you cousins out there. I am wondering if anyone can help me with a few questions.

John CURRY was born in 1705 in Scotland. He died in 1750 in Ireland.
He had the following children:

M i Robert CURRY 1 died UNKNOWN.
M ii William CURRY 1 died UNKNOWN.
M iii James CURRY
M iv Ephraim CURRY , Sr.
I have that Ephraim Sr. was born 1755. How is that possible if his Dad died in 1750?

I also have it that Ephraim was from Portarington in Antrim County Ireland. The only Portarlington is in Laois County? (Alice) Elsea BOLTON was from Wexford County so it makes more sense that the Portarlington mentioned was in Laois. Does anyone have any info on this? I'm traveling to Ireland next month and very much would like to visit the town and possibly grave sights.

Thanks in advance,
Susan Curry (ggg granddaughter of John and Lucy Jones Curry)

Re: Barney Curry/Holland,Mo.

GeraldSanford35 — 2009-09-08 16:48:37Z

Could you give some dates or timelines. My husband's grandmother was married, then her huband left and we have no information on her. They were in the Kentucky and Tennesse area but where she went after he took off and left her we do not know. Her name was Nettie Denton and his name was George Otho Sanford. He supposidly had two other wifes. Gerald Sanford/Brigham City,Utah.

CURRY Thomas Ray 1957-1978

t42MountOlivet — 2009-09-07 19:20:03Z

CURRY Thomas Ray 1957-1978

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Re: Looking for info on family crest

curry1809 — 2009-08-31 23:32:29Z

There are two Curry families in Ireland. One Curry originated in Ulster and has been discussed earlier in the thread. The other (originally O Comhraidhe anglicized to O'Curry then Curry) is smaller and from Clare(actually Thomond in pre-Norman era).

That which originated in Ulster has three main colors (black, red, and gold). That which originated in Clare has two main color(blue and gold).

Also note, the Scottish (Currie and other non-Irish derivitives) have a gray and red version.

On a separate note, you may want to verify the info on Cobh. It was a major port of departure and is often mistaken over time as one's ancestral hometown.

-Ryan Curry (descendent of Thomas Curry who immigrated to West Quincy, Massachusetts from County Clare)

John Cury Margaret McCready Ireland

chof639 — 2009-07-31 21:10:16Z

John Curry m. Margaret McCready Ireland had daughter Ellen b, 1843. Would like to get more information, need help.

Ora Mae Curry of San Angelo, TX 1936

drbrownlee — 2009-07-28 05:58:49Z

Ora is pictured in the 1936 Westerner, yearbook of San Angelo High School. She teaches history. I'm not kin but thought this might help others locate family.

Re: Looking for info on family crest

kriste01 — 2009-08-12 17:52:01Z

BTW, I got my info from a book on the MacPherson's which I bought at a tartan shop in Cape Breton Island; a huge Scottish enclave.

Re: Looking for info on family crest

kriste01 — 2009-08-12 17:48:01Z

According to the MacPherson Clan, they had to go to Ireland one time to get a Curry to head up the clan. I believe it was several hundred years ago. There may also have been Curry's that married into other clans along the way and that's why there's some discrepancy about the origins of the Clan.

Re: Looking for info on family crest

kriste01 — 2009-08-10 21:15:20Z

The Curry's are part of Clan Macpherson in Scotland. Our crest is a sitting wildcat proper, meaning on it's hind legs and our motto is "Touch not the Cat without a Glove." The Clan name appears to derive from "Son of the Parson" and indicates that the Founder of the Clan was a Churchman. The Clan shares its origins with Clan Mackintosh and forms part of the Clan Chattan or Cat Confederation. The Chiefship is vested MacPherson of Cluny.

There are many Scots that moved to Ireland and kept themselves separate from the Irish. My "Irish" Curry ancestor was, in fact, Scottish.

Kriste

CURRY Ronald Duane 1964-1967

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-06 20:11:28Z

CURRY Ronald Duane 1964-1967

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CURRY Woodrow Wilson and Gussie Louise

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-05 12:32:14Z

CURRY Woodrow Wilson and Gussie Louise

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CURRY Minnie Loucile 1920-1941

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-04 22:15:18Z

CURRY Minnie Loucile 1920-1941

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CURRY Edward Underwood 1879-1959

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-01 19:53:46Z

CURRY Edward Underwood 1879-1959

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CURRY Mary Irene 1949-

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-24 15:26:36Z

CURRY Mary Irene 1949-

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CURRY Woodie Joe 1941-

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-23 12:08:34Z

CURRY Woodie Joe 1941-

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CURRY Orville M and Ida Mae

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-21 11:51:01Z

CURRY Orville M and Ida Mae

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LEPHIEW Minnie Mae CURRY 1886-1941

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-20 01:51:32Z

LEPHIEW Minnie Mae CURRY 1886-1941

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Re: Looking for info on family crest

paulbsa — 2009-08-11 00:08:40Z

I've just gotten mixed information. Some documents site your info, and others cite that Curry is associated with Clan MacMhuirich and the Macdonald of Clanranald tartan. Not sure which to go with.

Re: Looking for info on family crest

paulbsa — 2009-08-11 04:16:25Z

No trouble at all, any information is a new lead to be followed. Thanks for the help.

Harry A. Curry

Cristina_Lynch — 2009-08-10 20:18:46Z

Harry A. Curry Passed away peacefully on August 5, 2009. Beloved husband of Dolores. Also survived by his three loving children, six grandchildren, a sister, and many relatives. Friends are invited to attend a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 10, 2009 at SNEIDER & SULLIVAN & O'CONNELL'S FUNERAL HOME, 977 So. El Camino Real in San Mateo. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at St. Gregory Catholic Church, 28th and Hacienda Street in San Mateo. Interment at St. John's Cemetery in San Mateo.

Published in San Francisco Chronicle on August 9, 2009

Re: Looking for info on family crest

paulbsa1 — 2009-08-09 19:42:52Z

Our family heritage also traces back to an Adam Curry born in 1752 who immigrated to America with two brothers around 1770. But, our oral history was always that he came from Scotland. I did find a link that talked of his parents and where they were married, but then the trail goes cold. Probably the same person, but maybe I've been looking in wrong country if you are sure he was from Ireland.

Re: Adam Curry

paulbsa1 — 2009-08-09 19:41:48Z

Re: Looking for info on family crest

BeckyVaught51 — 2009-08-14 14:21:50Z

Why does everybody assume there is a family crest? Not everyone had one; only nobility, contrary to what sone of the websites out there try to tell you. Family crests originated in the Middle Ages in order to identify a man in battle. It was worn on his shield. They were awarded later by the College of Heraldry for meritorous service.

Curry Births

behenthere — 2009-07-28 15:42:44Z

I found a framed copy of the Curry Family birth records in an antique store in Columbia, Missouri. The information is as follows:

Ledanis Duane Curry born April 25, 1860
Emma Curry born September 25, 1863
Thadeious Curry born November 10, 1865
Charles Curry born September 28, 1867
Victoria Curry “mold growing over date”
Nancy Jane Curry “mold growing over date”
Benjamin Curry born September “mold growing over date”
Texanna Curry born May 6, 1879

The document is in very poor condition with mold growing in many parts. It was hard to get a good transcription of the names. Attached are two photos.

CURRY Weldon B 1908-1934

t42RoseHill — 2009-07-25 13:55:39Z

CURRY Weldon B 1908-1934

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CURRY Herschel R 1879-1955

t42RoseHill — 2009-07-20 12:47:02Z

CURRY Herschel R 1879-1955

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John CURRY RN m Anne COSNAHAN 18C

wbollard1 — 2009-08-26 10:30:57Z

Hi John, can you help me, Anne Cosnahan of the Isle of Man is my GGG grandmother born 8th April 1766, I have her marriage cerificate to John Curry a Surgeon in the Royal Navy my GG Grandfather was Robert Curry. I cannot find were John Curry was born, date of birth, were he died, anything about him.I have alot on Anne Cosnahan family. Can you help.
Doreem.

Re: Sarah Ann Miller and Elizabeth Miller married Curry's? 1860's maybe

marcialesman — 2009-07-23 22:38:30Z

this is really strange, but I also am looking for info on Sara Emily Curry married to Lloyd jesse Curry. I cannot find her maiden name anywhere. I believe she also went by the name Emily. The only thing is that she was supposedly born in 1889. I have found her death record but it doesn't mention her maiden name. I don't know if this is from the same family or not but thought I'd give it a try. Thanks, Marcy

Re: nebraska Currys

zcurry1 — 2009-07-22 21:20:44Z

Are you a descendant? Here's some basic info:

Subject Daniel J Curry (588)
Father* Daniel Curry (586) (b. Mar 1817, d. 12 Nov 1902)
Mother* Martha Jane Scott (587) (b. 1826, d. 23 Oct
1897)

Birth* 17 Mar 1849 Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Marriage* __ ___ ____ Martha J Curry (4) (b. 12 Sep 1851,
d. 22 Jul 1918); Nebraska.
Son: 16 Apr 1870 Daniel J Curry (601); Nebraska.
Son: 19 Jan 1872 Alexander B 'Red Alec' Curry (602);
Dixon Co, Nebraska.
Son: 22 Oct 1873 John T Curry (604); Ponca, Dixon
Co, Nebraska.
Son: 26 Apr 1875 James Albert 'Bert' Curry (605);
Ponca, Dixon Co, Nebraska.
Son: 7 Mar 1877 George William Curry (606); Dixon
Co, Nebraska.
Daughter: 12 Jan 1879 Emma Jane Curry (607); Nebraska.
Daughter: 10 Aug 1881 Lillian M Curry (609); Dixon Co,
Nebraska.
Daughter: 23 Sep 1886 Mary E Curry (610); Nebraska.
Daughter: 14 Dec 1888 Pearl Curry (614); Nebraska.
Son: 21 Jul 1890 Claude Roy Curry (612); Dixon Co,
Nebraska.
Son: 17 Apr 1893 Floyd Clarence Curry (613); Dixon
Co, Nebraska.
Death* 7 Jun 1899 Ponca, Dixon Co, Nebraska.
Burial* __ Jun 1899 Silver Ridge Cemetery, Silvercreek
Township, Dixon Co, Nebraska.
Residence __ ___ 1899 Dixon Co, Nebraska.

Re: ADAM CURRY BORN 1752 IN IRELAND,IMMIGRATED TO VA

blakecurry — 2009-08-31 03:44:45Z

Hi.... Hopefully this makes it to you four years after your post! I have the same Adam Curry in my heritage. I had that he was born in Scotland, but I don't have that as concrete, and had run into block walls, so maybe if I found he was born in Ireland it might open some doors. Anyway, I don't have anything specific on Phoebe Hickman, but I have a marriage date of 13 Mar 1797 in Rockingham County, VA. I have children John M (my ancestor), Elizabeth, Joseph, Andrew and James. I'll email the address on your post too. Please get back to me and let me know if you have found anything else. Take Care.

Blake Curry

Re: Looking for info on family crest

blakecurry — 2009-08-28 13:18:11Z

Hi Allen,

I think we've got a match! My ancestor is Adam Curry, born in 1752 (I have no record of where in Scotland or when he came over). I do have that His spouse was Phoebe Hickman (married 3/13/1797 in Rockingham County, VA) and he died in 1857 in Highland County, VA. Sound like the same guy? Mine has children listed as John M (Bn 1798), Elizabeth, Joseph (Bn 1802), Andrew (Bn 1803) and James (Bn 1809). John M. is my GGG grandfather. If its the same Adam, I'd love to hear more because that's all I've been able to dig up on him. Good day!

Blake Curry

Re: nebraska Currys

meliss13 — 2009-07-23 23:45:46Z

I am descendent of Claud Roy Curry, Brother of Daniel J. My mother is the only child of Claud and Hazel Lewis. I am seeking info on Parents of Claud and Daniel J and any info on how Claud died(about 1917 or 18).

Re: Murder in Covington County, Alabama

rebelleigh1 — 2009-07-27 15:15:13Z

Found this at Trackingyouroots.com..newspaper items: Jan. 11, 1890:

Homestead Notices - Land Office Montgomery, Ala: Notice is hereby given the following named settler has filed notice of his intentions to make final proof in support of his claim, and said proof to be made in Probate Court at Andalusia, Ala. Jan 29, 1890: William T. Curry. He names the following witnesses to prove his cultivation of said land, viz: Edward J. Josey, John Lee, Ambrose Cross, Andrew J. Jeter; Vera Cruz; Ala.

Re: Murder in Covington County, Alabama

rebelleigh1 — 2009-07-27 15:10:04Z

found this in Curtis Thomas "Al Clippings" on the Cross family
William and Nancy are both buried in the primitive Curry-Cross Cemetery, located deep in the woods in the northern section of Covington County. Their graves were marked with large red stones, and it is believed that William was the first person to be buried in the cemetery. There are only one or two commercial headstones in the small cemetery.

Re: Murder in Covington County, Alabama

rebelleigh1 — 2009-07-27 14:38:39Z

I have the newspaper clipping of the murder..please email me: donse55@yahoo.com

Re: Looking for info on family crest

rogue188 — 2009-08-11 04:06:13Z

I wouldn't go with any of it. My father in law is doing that side right now and he isn't one for sharing. I would take anything from that and double check it all. Sorry for all the trouble.