GREENERPASTURE Free Family History Since 1999

Sign In

Lewis Cleveland CURTISS

Born

27 May 1846 , Waterbury, Connecticut, USA

Died

3 May 1896 , Plattsmouth, Cass, Nebraska, USA

View Family Tree

Family Connections for Lewis Cleveland CURTISS

Explore parents, grandparents, spouses, children, and the family connections surrounding Lewis Cleveland CURTISS.

Parents

Lucius CURTISS Mary Ann CLEVELAND

Grandparents

Explore grandparents

Spouse & Children

No spouse or child records yet

Family Tree

Open family tree View pedigree chart

Lewis Cleveland CURTISS was born 27 May 1846 in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA

Lewis Cleveland CURTISS was the child of Lucius CURTISS and Mary Ann CLEVELAND

and the grandchild of: (paternal) Gideon CURTISS and Zerviah SUTLIFF (maternal) William Hamilton CLEVELAND and Mary COLBY

Lewis Cleveland was a soldier in the U.S. Civil War.

Tracing Ancestors Through Military Service Records: Unveiling Family Heroes

Lewis Cleveland CURTISS died 3 May 1896 in Plattsmouth, Cass, Nebraska, USA.

photo (above) from findagrave.com

Spouse:
Milly M Hyde Curtiss (1854 - 1936)*

Siblings:
Henry Lucius Curtis (1838 - 1864)*
Franklin Curtiss (1841 - 1917)*
Ellen Letitia Curtis Willis (1843 - 1877)*
Lewis Cleveland Curtiss (1846 - 1896)
George G Curtis (1847 - 1889)*
Sarah Ann Curtiss Bavier (1850 - 1923)*
William Gilbert Curtiss (1857 - 1913)*
findagrave.com

photo/ portrait (above) from findagrave.com

Details of the family tree of Lewis appear below.

Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era

Strange and Obscure Stories of the Civil War

The Civil War: A Narrative: Volume 1: Fort Sumter to Perryville

U.S. CIVIL WAR - My Ancestor Fought in the Civil War - Ceramic Coffee Mug

Sip your favorite brew from this inspiring mug that pays tribute to your ancestor's bravery. This mug features images of actual Civil War soldiers. The caption, 'My Ancestor Fought in the Civil War. That explains my appreciation for freedom,' is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made for the freedoms we enjoy today.

Civil War Stories Live in My Family History! Bookmark

Whether you’re diving into historical novels or piecing together your family tree, this bookmark will keep your place in history. A thoughtful gift for history lovers and proud descendants of Civil War ancestors!

Add to the story of Lewis Cleveland CURTISS
Add birth, baptism, census, military, obituary, achievements, photographs, and other life details.

Life, Photos & Historical Records for Lewis Cleveland CURTISS

Postcards and Memories of Waterbury, Connecticut, USA (Waterville)

1846 Birth
27 May 1846
Waterbury, Connecticut, USA

1849 - The safety pin is invented (Walter Hunt, United States)

1849 - Zachary Taylor becomes President of the United States

1850 - Millard Fillmore becomes President of the United States

1853 - Franklin Pierce becomes President of the United States

1857 - Toilet paper is invented (Joseph Gayetty, United States)

1857 - James Buchanan becomes President of the United States

1857 - March 6 – Dred Scott v. Sandford: The Supreme Court of the United States rules that Blacks are not citizens and slaves can not sue for freedom, driving the country further towards the American Civil War.

1858 - March 30 - H. L. Lipman, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, patented the first pencil with eraser

1861 - February 8 – American Civil War: The Confederate States of America are formed, comprising the first six break-away states.

1861 - Abraham Lincoln becomes President of the United States

1863 - January 1 - President Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, freeing slaves.

1863 - October 3 – President Lincoln proclaims a national Thanksgiving day to be celebrated the final Thursday in November in the United States

1863 - November 19 – American Civil War: U. S. President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address at the military cemetery dedication ceremony in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

1864 - Pasteurization is invented (Louis Pasteur, France)

April 14, 1865 - President Abraham Lincoln was mortally wounded by John Wilkes Booth at in Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. He died the next day. Andrew Johnson becomes President of the United States.

1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)

Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.

1869 - Ulysses S. Grant becomes President of the United States

1870 - June 26 - Christmas becomes a Federal holiday in the United States. It was still illegal in some states.

1876 - March 7 – Alexander Graham Bell is granted a United States patent for an invention he calls the telephone.

1877 - Rutherford B. Hayes becomes President of the United States

1877 - November 21 - Thomas Edison announces his invention of the phonograph, a machine that can record sound.

1879 - Incandescent light bulb is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, United States)

1881 - The American Red Cross is established by Clara Barton.

1881 - March 4 - James A. Garfield becomes President of the United States

1881 - July 2 - James A. Garfield was shot at the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station in Washington, D.C., at 9:30 am on Saturday, July 2, 1881. He died in Elberon, New Jersey, two months later on September 19, 1881. The shooting occurred less than four months into his term as president. Charles J. Guiteau was convicted of Garfield's murder and executed by hanging one year after the shooting. Chester Arthur becomes President of the United States.

1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)

The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)

1885 - Grover Cleveland becomes President of the United States

1886 - October 28 - Statue of Liberty is Unveiled

1889 - The automobile is invented (Gottlieb Daimler, Germany)

1889 - Benjamin Harrison becomes President of the United States

1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)

The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)

First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented

1893 - Grover Cleveland becomes President of the United States

Lewis Cleveland CURTISS - Grave Inscription: SGT. L. C. CURTIS CO. K 20TH CONN. INF.

Grave

Inscription:
SGT.
L. C. CURTIS
CO. K
20TH CONN. INF.

Oak Hill Cemetery Plattsmouth Cass County Nebraska, USA

findagrave.com

1896 Death
3 May 1896
Plattsmouth, Cass, Nebraska, USA

He died at the age of 49.

FINAL RESTING PLACE

Burial & Cemetery

Lewis is buried at:

Oak Hill Cemetery Plattsmouth Cass County Nebraska, USA

Added: 6/5/2016 8:14:41 AM - Updated: 3/27/2025 4:22:19 PM

Family Pedigree Chart

LARGE PRINT Blank Pedigree Chart (6 generations/64 names) for Ancestry

Lewis Cleveland CURTISS - Family Tree

Learn more about where your ancestor was born.

Visit Waterbury, Connecticut, USA

Not the person you are looking for? Try again!

Search for YOUR Family by Name

NOTE: If you don't know your ancestor's whole name or are unsure of the spelling, specify part of the name.

Search for YOUR Family by Place

RESEARCH ON OTHER SITES

Continue researching Lewis Curtiss

Use the information already recorded for this ancestor to open targeted searches on other genealogy websites.

Find out more about Lewis Cleveland CURTISS.

Sign In or Join for FREE! to see the details!

Completely FREE. We will never ask for your credit card or personal information.

Genealogy Gifts & Resources Related to Waterbury, Connecticut, USA (Waterville)

Creating Connecticut: Critical Moments That Shaped a Great State

Finding Early Connecticut Vital Records: The Barbour Index and Beyond

Connecticut Cookbook: Traditional Recipes of Connecticut

A History of Connecticut Food: A Proud Tradition of Puddings, Clambakes & Steamed Cheeseburgers

American Cookery: The Historic Colonial Cookbook First Published in 1796

For more gift ideas, visit our store

Get TODAY's Amazon Deals NOW!

Find the BEST GENEALOGY-related stuff!

CONNECTICUT Gift Idea - Apizza, Burger on Toast, White Clam Pizza - I Love Connecticut! - CT Mug for Genealogists Family History

SAVIN ROCK, CT Memories - Vintage Amusement Park Connecticut Postcards Ceramic Mug

CONNECTICUT Roots Mug: Bed-and-Breakfast Enthusiast Edition