Elizabeth Holdeman

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Elizabeth Curtis Holdeman, daughter of Barton H Curtis & his wife Elizabeth Koblin Curtis

1860 Olive Twp, Elkhart Co,IN - Curtis, head B H 39 NY, wife Elizabeth 44 Canada, daughter Leah 16 Canada, daughter Elizabeth 12 Canada, son Claudius 9 Canada & daughter Julia 8 Canada

Elizabeth married Abraham A Holdeman, son of George Holdeman & his wife Anna Eicher Holdeman

Children Catharine C Holdeman Joseph C Holdeman Maria C Holdeman Hitchcock Anne C Holdeman Emma A Holdeman Franklin Alvin Holdeman Grace M Holdeman Schleicher Claudius Holdeman Eleanor Jane "Ella" Holdeman Neale

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  • * her brother Claudius ...

Elder Claudius K Curtis. For over thirty years Rev Mr Curtis has been one of the leading representatives in the ministry of the Mennonite Brethren in Christ, not only in Elkhart County but in many sections of the West, and is now a presiding elder of the conference of the church covering Ohio and Indiana. While his duties have called him to many sections of the country, and he fills one pulpit twice in succession, he has for a number of years had his home on a farm in Union Township of Elkhart County. Though of old American stock, Elder Curtis was born in Waterloo County, Province of Ontario, Canada.

His father was Rev Barton Curtis, who was born in Orange County, New York, about 1806. Grandfather Curtis was also a native of New York State and of English ancestry, and from New York he removed to Canada and became an early settler in the County of Waterloo. Grandfather Curtis was a potter by trade and conducted a pottery in Waterloo County until late in life. He then came to Elkhart County, lived there awhile afterwards moved to Michigan and spent his last days with a son near Detroit. Rev Barton Curtis also learned the trade of potter and of brick making, and followed those occupations during his youthful days. In 1857 he moved to Indiana, establishing a home in Olive Township of Elkhart County. Here he set up what was probably the first pottery in all that section and made it a useful adjunct to growing civilization. As a young man he joined the Baptist Church, was made a preacher in the denomination, and served the church and humanity long and faithfully. He was a good speaker, and a man who wielded more than ordinary influence in any community where he lived. During the Civil war he was appointed chaplain of the One Hundred and Forty-second Regiment of Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and was with his command in the Army of the Potomac and was stationed in the vicinity of Richmond when that city surrendered. Besides his work as chaplain he was also regimental post- master. Along with his many other duties and responsibilities he superintended the improvement of a good farm in Olive Township, but some years after the war moved to LaGrange County, and bought a home there, which he sold after a few years and moved to Reed City, Michigan, where he died at the age of seventy-three.

Barton Curtis married Elizabeth Coplin, who was born in Waterloo County, Canada, a daughter of Jacob Coplin who probably spent all his life in Canada. Elizabeth Curtis died at the age of seventy-three. The five children whom she reared were Cleora, Leah, Elizabeth, Claudius K and Julia, all of whom are living except Leah.

A Standard History of Elkhart County, Indiana Vol II Abraham E Weaver 1916

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  • * same brother ...

Clanden K Curtis, a substantial farmer of Union township, Elkhart Co, Ind., resides in the northeastern part of the township, eight and one-half miles from Goshen, where he receives his mail. He was born in Canada West, or Ontario, July 27, 1850, and was the eldest son born to B S and Elizabeth (Kupland) Curtis.

B S Curtis was a native of Orange county, NY, born May 20, 1815, and the son of Gad and Mary (Hitchcock) Curtis. Gad Curtis was a New Yorker by birth born March, 1791, and was reared and married in his native State. Soon after his marriage he went to Canada, and reared a family of children, five of whom were boys, viz: Burtin S; Clanden; Julia, who married a Mr Jacob Wismer; Gad; Milin; Margaret and Moses. Of these children our subject's father was the eldest.

The Curtis family is of English origin. Gad Curtis served in the War of 1812, and lived to a good old age, passing away in 1869. He was a strong and powerful man, even in his old age. His wife was a New York lady, and she, too lived to an advanced age. The family emigrated to Canada at an early day and there the children grew up, married, and scattered. The second son, Clanden, became a minister of the Evangelical Association. He has reared a family, and still lives in New York State. Julia is a member of the Church of England.

B S Curtis, father of subject, was married in Canada, and there made his home unti1 1857. He was a potter by trade. While a resident of Canada he was quite prominent in politics, was justice of the peace for about twelve years, and held other local positions. In 1857 he emigrated to Olive township, Elkhart Co, Ind, and settled on a farm of 100 acres which was partly improved. Previous to this, in 1845, while residing in Canada, he became a minister of the Gospel, and was active in this noble work for twenty years. In the year 1864 he enlisted as chaplain of the One Hundred and Forty-second Indiana, and remained with that regiment until the close of the war. He was in a number of prominent engagements, and served his country faithfully. Returning from the war, he turned his attention to the improvement of his farm. He also carried on his ministerial duties for a number of years. After residing in Elkhart county, Ind, for twenty-two years, he passed to his final reward on October 20, 1886. In politics he was a "black Abolitionist," bitter against slavery, and a firm believer in the rights of the negro to have freedom. After coming to this country he held no public offices, but was ever a public-spirited man, interested in educational as well as religious affairs. Socially he was a Master Mason. In 1880 he left Elkhart county, went to La Grange county, this State, and later to Reed City, Mich., where he died. He was a man of some property and was generous and free hearted, giving freely of his means to support all good enterprises.

His wife was a native of Canada, and the eldest of four children born to Mr Kupland, the other children being Elizabeth, Susan and Levi. Her death occurred in 1885. Mr and Mrs Curtis were the parents of seven children, two dying when small: Clara, now Mrs Frank Freedman; Susan died when small; Leah, married Joseph Musser, and they make their home in Harrison township, this county; Elizabeth, married and resides in Van Buren county, Mich, on a farm (she has a family); Berton, died when a small boy; Clanden (subject), and Julia. The latter resides in Branch county, Mich, and married Adam Heltzel, a farmer. They have a family.

Clanden K Curtis remained in Canada until seven years of age, and then came with his parents to Indiana. His early days were passed on the farm and in the school-room, and when nineteen years of age he started out to make his own way in life. As he had been reared to farming, it was but natural perhaps that he shou1d choose that as his occupation in life, and he engaged in tilling the soil on his father s place. Later he moved to another county, resided there for eight years, and then returned to this county, where he settled in Union township on a farm of 208 acres. He has now resided on this place for about thirteen years, and it is one of the best improved places in the county, and the largest tract owned in the township. Farming and stockraising have been his chief occupation, and he has met with good success.

For sixteen years Mr Curtis has been a member of the Mennonite Brethren in Christ, and for the past eight or nine years he has been preaching, part of the time in Michigan, where he now has a charge. He devoted a large part of his time to the church, and hopes in the future to devote his entire time to the good work. In politics Mr Curtis is a Republican, and is deeply interested in the affairs of his State and country, particularly in educational matters.

He was married in June, 1869, to Miss Leah Blosser, a native of Mahoning county, Ohio, born November 27, 1850, and one of eight children born to Reuben and Barbara (Metsler) Blosser. Her brothers and sisters were named as follows: John, Tobias, Abraham, Peter, Elizabeth, Samuel, Scott and Noah. All but John, Tobias and Samuel, are still living. When fifteen years of age Mrs. Curtis went to Canada with her mother, her father having died many years before, and settled on a farm. In 1869 she was married to Mr. Curtis. She was a member of the Mennonite Church, and died on January 25, 1879, leaving four children: Lucinda, who was born in 1870, and who is now the wife of Samuel Hoover, of Harrison township, and the mother of one child, Armilla, who was born December 3, 1891; Ella, who was born August 22, 1871, and is now in Chicago; Joseph, born June 3, 1873, is at home; and Barbara, born May 22, 1877, is at home.

Mr Curtis was married September 22, 18-, to Miss Rebecca Blosser. a cousin of his first wife, and a daughter of Peter and Mary A (Reed) Blosser. Mrs Curtis was born October 27, 1850, in Mahoning county, Ohio, and was one of three children, the others being Amos and Susan. She came to this county with her parents about forty years ago, and her father died in 1855 or 1860. To Mr and Mrs Curtis have been born six children, as follows: Viola, born October 8, 1882; Eva C, born February 14, 1884; Otho, born February 12, 1886; Ruel M, born September 20, 1889; and a boy baby, born June 4, 1892. Mr and Mrs Curtis are among the representative citizens of the county and are highly esteemed by all.

Pictorial and Biographical Memoirs of Elkhart and St Joseph Counties, Indiana Together with Biographies of Many Prominent Men of Northern Indiana and the Whole State, Both Living and Dead Goodspeed 1893

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