MIAMI COUNTY OHIO - BIO: CURTIS, William (published 1880)
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>Could you please check your Miami Co history books for the following
> surname:  CURTIS (specifically Hiram, Dayton or Andrew J)
> Thank you very much.
> Karin Lange
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Karin,
In my Index to Deeds for Miami Co. 1807-1863: no Dayton or Andrew, but
there were these for Hiram:
Hiram Curtis from James Curtis Dec 28 1831 West Charleston(Bethel Twp.)
lots # 23, 24 Book 9 page 70
Hiram from Henry & Sarah Hoover Feb 8 1834 Union Twp Bk. 26 p. 271
Hiram to James Curtis Oct 3 1836 Union Twp Bk 14 p. 603
Hiram to Amos Duncan Apr 28 1836 Union Twp Bk 14 p. 755
Hiram to William McCool Feb 13 1836 Union Twp. Bk 13 p. 708
Hiram from George & Joanna Sinks Jul 17 1851 Union & Monroe Twp Bk 27 p.
177
Hiram by adm. to William Hendrickson Oct 20 1857 Union & Monroe Twp. Bk
32 p 736 
Hiram & Jane to Amos Duncan Jan 14 1833 Union Twp Bk 10 p 245

If you desire a copy of these deeds send the info I have given you and
$1.00 per page to Miami County Recorder's Office, West Main Street,
Troy, OH 45373.

My 1981 Miami County History book is not indexed but looked through
Union and Monroe Twp and found nothing.

The 1880 Miami County History book included this about William.

"Farmer, P.O. Troy; Mr. Curtis is a man to whom we gladly give space in
our biographical department. He is a self-made man, having started in
life with very limited capital; he is now reckoned as one of the wealthy
men of the township; and his farm is perhaps equal of any for beauty and
fertility.  He was born in 1824 in this county.  His parents names were
Hiram and Jane Curtis.  Hiram was born in North Carolina and came to
Ohio when 7 years of age.  Jane Sheets, the mother of William, was a
native of Pennsylvania.  During the War of 1812, Hiram helped supply the
army with provisions.  This lovely land was then the home of the Indian,
wild deer, and wolf.  Today it is the model of civilization and
prosperity; the heavy woodland has given way to the ax of the pioneer,
and, in its stead, a heavy harvest is being gathered.  William was
married to Miss Sally Freese, June 24, 1849; her parents were natives of
North Carolina and were of German descent.  William and Sally have had
thirteen children, of whom twelve are now living- Sarah A. was born in
1850; Mary J. in 1851; Francis Z., July 25, 1853; William D., April 17,
1854; Martin A., April 5 1856; Elwood J., Jan 3 1859; Peter H., Oct 3
1860; Calvin D., June 11, 1862; Lydia B., Nov 5 1863; Nannie E. Sept. 3,
1865; Minnie M. May 13, 1867; Burnette, Feb. 9, 1869 and Charles H.,
July 10, 1871.  Calvin is the only member of the family that is not
living.  Sarah A. is the wife of David Stahl, and resides in Darke Co. 
All the other children live in this county and have married well, Mr.
Curtis has always been noted for his integrity, and has for several
years been connected with the public schools in an official capcaity. 
Both Mr. ands Mrs. Curtis are members of the Christian Church, and live
in accordance with its teachings.  They have an elagant residence and
live well, as Mr. Curtis is a generous provider.  He never voted other
than the Republican ticket, but takes very little part in politics."

Barbara Besecker