Daughter of HENRY PRATT LYMAN & MERCY BANNISTER SANDERS
Married: Mar 5, 1862, RALPH C. CURTISS, Waverly, Morgan Co., Illinois
Note: Both the 1899 Portrait and Biographical Album of Morgan and Scott Counties, Illinois & the 1900 Illinois census reflect that Ralph & Calista had no children
However, the 1870 census reflect two young boys in household: Charles & Cyrus, both age 11
Two children (prob not blood related):
1. Charles Franklin CURTISS
2. Cyrus P. CURTISS
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The marriage of our subject with Miss Calista Lyman took place at the home of the bride in Sangamon County, Ill., in 1862. This lady is the daughter of Henry and Mercy (Sanders) Lyman, and was born in Sangamon County, Ill., July 14, 1834. Her parents emigrated from Vermont to Illinois during the early settlement of Sangamon County, where they spent the remainder of their lives. After his marriage Mr. Curtiss purchased 100 acres of his present farm, to which he added from time to time, and instituted modern improvements. He has substantial and convenient buildings, forest and fruit trees, all the requisite farm machinery and the general appliances of the well-regulated country estate.
Mr. Curtiss makes a specialty of stock-raising and is in the enjoyment of a competence, to which he was assisted, as he generally admits, largely by the industrious efforts of his estimable wife. Mrs. Curtiss is a lady of great common sense and intelligence and highly esteemed by all who know her. Our subject and his wife have never been blessed with children of their own, but have reared several others, who were without home or friends, giving them proper training and good advantages.
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Source: 1889 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM OF MORGAN AND SCOTT COUNTIES, ILLINOIS
Chicago, Chapman Brothers, Morgan County IL (reprinted by the Jacksonville Area Genealogical and Historical Society, 1984)
The Enterprise, Oct. 27, 1911
Mrs. Calista Lyman Curtiss was born at Farmingdale, Ill., July 14, 1834 and died at the home of her brother G. H. Lyman of Ft. Smith, Ark. at 1 p.m., Monday, Oct. 6, 1911
Mrs. Curtiss was the oldest daughter of Henry and Mercy (Sanders) Lyman who were early settlers of Sangamon County, Ill., coming from Vermont to Illinois. Mrs. Curtiss was not only the eldest daughter but the eldest of a family of six children. Of these six, two died while they were quite young. Of the four who lived to maturity, but one is living, Geo. H. Lyman of Ft. Smith, Ark.
On March 5, 1862, the deceased was united in marriage to Ralph C. Curtiss of Waverly, Ill. Before his marriage Mr. Curtiss gave his time largely to school teaching and is remembered by the elder settlers of Waverly as being associated with E. A. Tanner, afterward President Tanner of Illinois College, as instructors in the old Waverly Seminary. Following their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Curtiss settled upon a farm southwest of Waverly, which was their home during the remaining years of their physical activity.
Mr. and Mrs. Curtiss had no children. Her brother, five nephews and three nieces are the only close relatives who survive her. Though they had no children of their own, Mr. and Mrs. Curtiss will always be remembered by the community of Waverly for their unusual ministrations to children of other parentage. Some raised in their home to manhood and womanhood, others given shelter for a shorter period or material assistance in time of need. Mrs. Curtiss, early in life gave allegiance to the Lord Jesus Christ and attested her faith by uniting with God's people in His church.
Following her marriage she united with the Congregational church of Waverly, of which her husband was an honored member, and has been a faithful and devoted worker in that church ever since. Hers was a singularly beautiful Christian character. A womanly sweetness, a kind heart, a quiet and genial humor, culture and keen intellect made her a beloved friend and welcome companion.
Though she had been in rather feeble health for more than a year, Mrs. Curtiss planned a winter's visit with her brother. She left Waverly Thursday, Oct. 5th. Her visit was suddenly terminated by the hand of death.
Eleven days it lasted, when she departed this life to meet her loved husband on the Eternal shores. A large circle of friends are left behind to cherish loving memories of her beautiful life.
Contributor: Shirley (48377200) • [email protected]
Married: Mar 5, 1862, RALPH C. CURTISS, Waverly, Morgan Co., Illinois
Note: Both the 1899 Portrait and Biographical Album of Morgan and Scott Counties, Illinois & the 1900 Illinois census reflect that Ralph & Calista had no children
However, the 1870 census reflect two young boys in household: Charles & Cyrus, both age 11
Two children (prob not blood related):
1. Charles Franklin CURTISS
2. Cyrus P. CURTISS
===========================
The marriage of our subject with Miss Calista Lyman took place at the home of the bride in Sangamon County, Ill., in 1862. This lady is the daughter of Henry and Mercy (Sanders) Lyman, and was born in Sangamon County, Ill., July 14, 1834. Her parents emigrated from Vermont to Illinois during the early settlement of Sangamon County, where they spent the remainder of their lives. After his marriage Mr. Curtiss purchased 100 acres of his present farm, to which he added from time to time, and instituted modern improvements. He has substantial and convenient buildings, forest and fruit trees, all the requisite farm machinery and the general appliances of the well-regulated country estate.
Mr. Curtiss makes a specialty of stock-raising and is in the enjoyment of a competence, to which he was assisted, as he generally admits, largely by the industrious efforts of his estimable wife. Mrs. Curtiss is a lady of great common sense and intelligence and highly esteemed by all who know her. Our subject and his wife have never been blessed with children of their own, but have reared several others, who were without home or friends, giving them proper training and good advantages.
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Source: 1889 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM OF MORGAN AND SCOTT COUNTIES, ILLINOIS
Chicago, Chapman Brothers, Morgan County IL (reprinted by the Jacksonville Area Genealogical and Historical Society, 1984)
The Enterprise, Oct. 27, 1911
Mrs. Calista Lyman Curtiss was born at Farmingdale, Ill., July 14, 1834 and died at the home of her brother G. H. Lyman of Ft. Smith, Ark. at 1 p.m., Monday, Oct. 6, 1911
Mrs. Curtiss was the oldest daughter of Henry and Mercy (Sanders) Lyman who were early settlers of Sangamon County, Ill., coming from Vermont to Illinois. Mrs. Curtiss was not only the eldest daughter but the eldest of a family of six children. Of these six, two died while they were quite young. Of the four who lived to maturity, but one is living, Geo. H. Lyman of Ft. Smith, Ark.
On March 5, 1862, the deceased was united in marriage to Ralph C. Curtiss of Waverly, Ill. Before his marriage Mr. Curtiss gave his time largely to school teaching and is remembered by the elder settlers of Waverly as being associated with E. A. Tanner, afterward President Tanner of Illinois College, as instructors in the old Waverly Seminary. Following their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Curtiss settled upon a farm southwest of Waverly, which was their home during the remaining years of their physical activity.
Mr. and Mrs. Curtiss had no children. Her brother, five nephews and three nieces are the only close relatives who survive her. Though they had no children of their own, Mr. and Mrs. Curtiss will always be remembered by the community of Waverly for their unusual ministrations to children of other parentage. Some raised in their home to manhood and womanhood, others given shelter for a shorter period or material assistance in time of need. Mrs. Curtiss, early in life gave allegiance to the Lord Jesus Christ and attested her faith by uniting with God's people in His church.
Following her marriage she united with the Congregational church of Waverly, of which her husband was an honored member, and has been a faithful and devoted worker in that church ever since. Hers was a singularly beautiful Christian character. A womanly sweetness, a kind heart, a quiet and genial humor, culture and keen intellect made her a beloved friend and welcome companion.
Though she had been in rather feeble health for more than a year, Mrs. Curtiss planned a winter's visit with her brother. She left Waverly Thursday, Oct. 5th. Her visit was suddenly terminated by the hand of death.
Eleven days it lasted, when she departed this life to meet her loved husband on the Eternal shores. A large circle of friends are left behind to cherish loving memories of her beautiful life.
Contributor: Shirley (48377200) • [email protected]
Daughter of HENRY PRATT LYMAN & MERCY BANNISTER SANDERS
Married: Mar 5, 1862, RALPH C. CURTISS, Waverly, Morgan Co., Illinois
Note: Both the 1899 Portrait and Biographical Album of Morgan and Scott Counties, Illinois & the 1900 Illinois census reflect that Ralph & Calista had no children
However, the 1870 census reflect two young boys in household: Charles & Cyrus, both age 11
Two children (prob not blood related):
1. Charles Franklin CURTISS
2. Cyrus P. CURTISS
===========================
The marriage of our subject with Miss Calista Lyman took place at the home of the bride in Sangamon County, Ill., in 1862. This lady is the daughter of Henry and Mercy (Sanders) Lyman, and was born in Sangamon County, Ill., July 14, 1834. Her parents emigrated from Vermont to Illinois during the early settlement of Sangamon County, where they spent the remainder of their lives. After his marriage Mr. Curtiss purchased 100 acres of his present farm, to which he added from time to time, and instituted modern improvements. He has substantial and convenient buildings, forest and fruit trees, all the requisite farm machinery and the general appliances of the well-regulated country estate.
Mr. Curtiss makes a specialty of stock-raising and is in the enjoyment of a competence, to which he was assisted, as he generally admits, largely by the industrious efforts of his estimable wife. Mrs. Curtiss is a lady of great common sense and intelligence and highly esteemed by all who know her. Our subject and his wife have never been blessed with children of their own, but have reared several others, who were without home or friends, giving them proper training and good advantages.
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Source: 1889 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM OF MORGAN AND SCOTT COUNTIES, ILLINOIS
Chicago, Chapman Brothers, Morgan County IL (reprinted by the Jacksonville Area Genealogical and Historical Society, 1984)
The Enterprise, Oct. 27, 1911
Mrs. Calista Lyman Curtiss was born at Farmingdale, Ill., July 14, 1834 and died at the home of her brother G. H. Lyman of Ft. Smith, Ark. at 1 p.m., Monday, Oct. 6, 1911
Mrs. Curtiss was the oldest daughter of Henry and Mercy (Sanders) Lyman who were early settlers of Sangamon County, Ill., coming from Vermont to Illinois. Mrs. Curtiss was not only the eldest daughter but the eldest of a family of six children. Of these six, two died while they were quite young. Of the four who lived to maturity, but one is living, Geo. H. Lyman of Ft. Smith, Ark.
On March 5, 1862, the deceased was united in marriage to Ralph C. Curtiss of Waverly, Ill. Before his marriage Mr. Curtiss gave his time largely to school teaching and is remembered by the elder settlers of Waverly as being associated with E. A. Tanner, afterward President Tanner of Illinois College, as instructors in the old Waverly Seminary. Following their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Curtiss settled upon a farm southwest of Waverly, which was their home during the remaining years of their physical activity.
Mr. and Mrs. Curtiss had no children. Her brother, five nephews and three nieces are the only close relatives who survive her. Though they had no children of their own, Mr. and Mrs. Curtiss will always be remembered by the community of Waverly for their unusual ministrations to children of other parentage. Some raised in their home to manhood and womanhood, others given shelter for a shorter period or material assistance in time of need. Mrs. Curtiss, early in life gave allegiance to the Lord Jesus Christ and attested her faith by uniting with God's people in His church.
Following her marriage she united with the Congregational church of Waverly, of which her husband was an honored member, and has been a faithful and devoted worker in that church ever since. Hers was a singularly beautiful Christian character. A womanly sweetness, a kind heart, a quiet and genial humor, culture and keen intellect made her a beloved friend and welcome companion.
Though she had been in rather feeble health for more than a year, Mrs. Curtiss planned a winter's visit with her brother. She left Waverly Thursday, Oct. 5th. Her visit was suddenly terminated by the hand of death.
Eleven days it lasted, when she departed this life to meet her loved husband on the Eternal shores. A large circle of friends are left behind to cherish loving memories of her beautiful life.
Contributor: Shirley (48377200) • [email protected]
Married: Mar 5, 1862, RALPH C. CURTISS, Waverly, Morgan Co., Illinois
Note: Both the 1899 Portrait and Biographical Album of Morgan and Scott Counties, Illinois & the 1900 Illinois census reflect that Ralph & Calista had no children
However, the 1870 census reflect two young boys in household: Charles & Cyrus, both age 11
Two children (prob not blood related):
1. Charles Franklin CURTISS
2. Cyrus P. CURTISS
===========================
The marriage of our subject with Miss Calista Lyman took place at the home of the bride in Sangamon County, Ill., in 1862. This lady is the daughter of Henry and Mercy (Sanders) Lyman, and was born in Sangamon County, Ill., July 14, 1834. Her parents emigrated from Vermont to Illinois during the early settlement of Sangamon County, where they spent the remainder of their lives. After his marriage Mr. Curtiss purchased 100 acres of his present farm, to which he added from time to time, and instituted modern improvements. He has substantial and convenient buildings, forest and fruit trees, all the requisite farm machinery and the general appliances of the well-regulated country estate.
Mr. Curtiss makes a specialty of stock-raising and is in the enjoyment of a competence, to which he was assisted, as he generally admits, largely by the industrious efforts of his estimable wife. Mrs. Curtiss is a lady of great common sense and intelligence and highly esteemed by all who know her. Our subject and his wife have never been blessed with children of their own, but have reared several others, who were without home or friends, giving them proper training and good advantages.
============================
Source: 1889 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM OF MORGAN AND SCOTT COUNTIES, ILLINOIS
Chicago, Chapman Brothers, Morgan County IL (reprinted by the Jacksonville Area Genealogical and Historical Society, 1984)
The Enterprise, Oct. 27, 1911
Mrs. Calista Lyman Curtiss was born at Farmingdale, Ill., July 14, 1834 and died at the home of her brother G. H. Lyman of Ft. Smith, Ark. at 1 p.m., Monday, Oct. 6, 1911
Mrs. Curtiss was the oldest daughter of Henry and Mercy (Sanders) Lyman who were early settlers of Sangamon County, Ill., coming from Vermont to Illinois. Mrs. Curtiss was not only the eldest daughter but the eldest of a family of six children. Of these six, two died while they were quite young. Of the four who lived to maturity, but one is living, Geo. H. Lyman of Ft. Smith, Ark.
On March 5, 1862, the deceased was united in marriage to Ralph C. Curtiss of Waverly, Ill. Before his marriage Mr. Curtiss gave his time largely to school teaching and is remembered by the elder settlers of Waverly as being associated with E. A. Tanner, afterward President Tanner of Illinois College, as instructors in the old Waverly Seminary. Following their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Curtiss settled upon a farm southwest of Waverly, which was their home during the remaining years of their physical activity.
Mr. and Mrs. Curtiss had no children. Her brother, five nephews and three nieces are the only close relatives who survive her. Though they had no children of their own, Mr. and Mrs. Curtiss will always be remembered by the community of Waverly for their unusual ministrations to children of other parentage. Some raised in their home to manhood and womanhood, others given shelter for a shorter period or material assistance in time of need. Mrs. Curtiss, early in life gave allegiance to the Lord Jesus Christ and attested her faith by uniting with God's people in His church.
Following her marriage she united with the Congregational church of Waverly, of which her husband was an honored member, and has been a faithful and devoted worker in that church ever since. Hers was a singularly beautiful Christian character. A womanly sweetness, a kind heart, a quiet and genial humor, culture and keen intellect made her a beloved friend and welcome companion.
Though she had been in rather feeble health for more than a year, Mrs. Curtiss planned a winter's visit with her brother. She left Waverly Thursday, Oct. 5th. Her visit was suddenly terminated by the hand of death.
Eleven days it lasted, when she departed this life to meet her loved husband on the Eternal shores. A large circle of friends are left behind to cherish loving memories of her beautiful life.
Contributor: Shirley (48377200) • [email protected]
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