Family Group Sheet
NameMelvin Curtis
Birth19 Jan 1871, Kentucky
Death8 Sep 1942, Rowan Co., Kentucky
BurialPurvis Cemetery, Rowan Co., Ky
FatherHenry Curtis (~1837-)
MotherMartha Ann Purvis (1843-1883)
Other spousesBiddie Ann Swim
Marriage26 Oct 1890, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseDella Cooper
Birth22 Mar 1875, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death21 Apr 1899, Rowan Co., Kentucky
BurialPurvis Cemetery, Rowan Co., Ky
FatherEphraim Cooper (1844-1923)
MotherAmerica Clarinda Purvis (1846-1888)
Notes for Melvin Curtis
His death certificate records Melvin Curtis, age 71 years 7 months 19 days, born 19 Jan 1871 in Ky, died 8 Sep 1942 in Rowan Co., Ky, married, husband of Bettie Curtis, age 67, occupation farmer, father Henry Curtis, mother’s maiden name Purvis, both born in Ky, cause of death cerebral hemorrhage due to arteriosclerosis, informant Carroll Curtis, Morehead, Ky.
Notes for Della Cooper
Rowan Co., Ky birth records list Della Cooper, born 22 Mar 1875, father Eprhem Cooper, mother’s maiden name Clerrinda Purvis.
