Genesee County MI Archives Biographies.....Curtis, Silas E. 1839 - 
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Author: Chapman Bros. (1892)

SILAS E. CURTIS, one of the native sons of Mundy Township, Genesee County, where
he was born July 9, 1839, here grew to manhood and has ever made it his home. He
early undertook the work of a farmer's boy and has followed agricultural
pursuits through life, and in this work has been thorough and practical making a
success of whatever he has undertaken.

  Mr. Curtis was married in Grand Blanc Township, this county, September 20,
1870, his bride being Miss Emma Countryman, who was born in Oakland County, this
State, and who is the mother of nine children, namely; Lillie M., Emma J.,(Mrs.
John Caquigne) Mary M., Charles W., Amy, Florence A., Fern, Sophia and Cash N.
Mrs. Emma Curtis died in Mundy Township, February 21,1891. Her beautiful
Christian character made her beloved not only by her family and friends but by
all who came in contact with her. She was an earnest and consistent member of
the Presbyterian Church and an efficient worker in every good cause. Her
abilties and willingness making her foremost in many movements for the good of
the community.

  In political matters Mr. Curtis has taken a lively interest although he cannot
in any sense be called a politician or office seeker, but he feels it the duty
of every citizen to make himself familiar with the duties of good Government,
and to cast his vote intelligently. The principles and politics which his
judgment approves are those which are endorsed by the Democratic party and he
casts his vote with that body. His religious convictions led him to make himself
a member of the Presbyterian Church and in its work he is active and efficient.
Upon his farm he has erected excellent buildings which accommodate well his
farming operations and his live-stock and his home is one of comfort and
convenience. His one hundred broad and fertile acres are all improved,
thoroughly cultivated and very productive and they bear the marks of good
management. Our readers will find further detail in regard to the family history
in the sketch of a brother of our subject, Lyman T. Curtis.


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Extracted from:

Portrait and Biographical Record of Genesee, Lapeer and Tuscola Counties,
Michigan, Containing Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative
Citizens, Together with Biographies of all the Governors of the State, and of
the Presidents of the United States

Chicago:
Chapman Bros.
1892

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