 1739 - 1784 (45 years)
Generation: 1
| 1. | Thomas Curtis was born in 1739; died on 4 Apr 1784 in Bath Somerset England. Notes:
Monument in Hawkesbury church Glos, transcript in letters.
Arms of Curteys or Curtis: Field argent with Ermine a chevron between three fleur de lis sable. Presented to Griffith Curteys of East Enborne in the county of Berks Esq. The motto " ville beneficare"
Granted in year 1559 for service in war in France
Founded Bath philosophical society and the agricultural society in 1779. Members included William Herschel the astonomer and Joseph Priestly
80 letters from him to famous scientist Sir Charles Blagden from 1766 to 1782. Blagden was also born in Wotton
Governor of the Bath General Hospital.
Suffered an "attack" which he soon realized would lead to death.
Thomas married Anne Jobbins on 12 Aug 1760 in Wickwarr Gloucestershire, England. Anne (daughter of John Jobbins and Sarah) was born in 1737; died on 5 Jan 1797. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. John Adey Curtis, (Rev)
 was born in 1761; was christened on 1 Oct 1761 in Wickwarr Gloucestershire, England; died on 23 Jan 1812.
- 3. Elizabeth Curtis was born in 1762; was christened on 6 Jul 1762 in Wickwarr Gloucestershire, England.
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Generation: 2
| 2. | John Adey Curtis, (Rev) (1.Thomas1) was born in 1761; was christened on 1 Oct 1761 in Wickwarr Gloucestershire, England; died on 23 Jan 1812. Other Events:
- Occupation: Vicar Of Bitton
Notes:
Monument in Bitton church to :
In the churchyard on the north side of this church are deposited the mortal remains of the Rev John Adey Curtis M.A. formerely Fellow of All Ssouls college Oxford and for the last 13 years vicar of this parishHis unaffected modesty and benevolence and the peculiar sweetness of his disposition endeared him to his family and his friends.Zeal ever tempered by sound judgement, ardent piety and unfeigned humility were the leading features of his minisrerial character and by his unwearied activity in the discharge of the sacred duties of his pastoral office he obtained th elove
and respect of all his parishioners.Tothe sick and the afflicted he was a kind and constant benefactor and while he imparted to them the consolations of religion his hand was ever open to relieve them with temporal necessities.Looking forward in faith to a blessed immortality, leaving an afflicted widow and 8 childrento lament his irreparable loss. The numerous inhabitants of this extensive parish being desirous of bearing testimony to the private and public virtues of the vigilant and faithful pastor of whom they have been deprived have, by the permission of his widow, erected this
monument to perpetuate his memory.
Never took the name Hayward
John married Albinia Frances Hayward on 23 May 1799 in Bath Somerset England. Albinia (daughter of William Hayward Winstone and Elizabeth Wayne) was born on 29 Jul 1773; died on 19 May 1860. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 3. | Elizabeth Curtis (1.Thomas1) was born in 1762; was christened on 6 Jul 1762 in Wickwarr Gloucestershire, England. |
Generation: 3
| 4. | Anne Harriet Curtis Hayward (2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1797; died in 1869. Other Events:
- Census: 1861, 8 Porchester Sq, Paddington, Middlesex, England
Anne married Harry Nisbet on 19 Feb 1828 in Quedgeley, Gloucester, England. Harry was born on 11 Nov 1794 in Nevis. St Kitts and Nevis, West Indies; died on 12 Jun 1890 in Barton Regis, Gloucestershire, England; was buried on 11 Dec 1890 in Clifton, St Andrew, Gloucestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 5. | Albinia Curtis Hayward (2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1801; died on 17 Mar 1865; was buried in Quedgeley. Notes:
Bequeathed a silver tea urn which had been given by the late Charles Hayward to Elizabeth Hayward Winstone and also the silver toothpick holder given to EHW by John Adey Curtis.
ECH note getting water bed for her 9 days before she died.
Described in WHW's letter 3 to Betsy as the little infanta.
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| 7. | Frederick Thomas Curtis Hayward (2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 28 Oct 1809; died in Nov 1831 in India. Notes:
Letters Fredrick Curtis hayward to mother and brother from India 1828 to death in 1831
To Mother from Plassy Nov 1828: Sorry didn’t write from Calcutta, have been unwell and busy with joining regiment. Going upriver on Budgerow with cadets.Plassy is about 2 days journey from Berhamapore where Mr Nisbet is currently. Mr Nisbet has been very kind and I like him a lot. Life in India: up at dawn and ride out, back for breakfast at 9, then duties to 2 rest till 5 then to the course at Calcutta home at 7 for dinner bed at 9. Was introduced with Harry and Anne to Lady Bentinck and dined there during which was introduced to the Governor-General. Have applied to be posted to 37th as they are based at Kurnaul the 2nd highest station in India and the present interpreter Hampton informs me that he has not stamona and there is no one to take his place. The budgerow is a pleasant boat with two cabins. It is towed up by men from the shore. I am travelling with Philpott who is also going to Benares, although he isn’t much of a companion. Because of this am more inclined to study the language. I am fond of Hindostani and may apply to do the interpreter exams. I always go in the evening to talk with the villagers. Happy to say no big money worries, but £100 was not much for such a journey. The expenses of the regiment are very great. Pay is 204 rups a month about £20. N says can get good horse for £40. When get to Benares will need: I bearer to dress me and keep clothes an abilyman to wait at table, a dhobie or washerwoman, a tailor an man to sweep the room one to do dishes, 2 grooms and a grap cutter. Each is paid about 5 rps a month. I will not be able to get one to catch insects as this is against caste. I hope Elisabeth got my letter which I posted from Madras.
Writing to his brother John in October 1929 he says has been ill and stuck in Futtenghur 250 miles from Furnal. The doctors have been giving him quinine. He still doesn't like India and wished John could give up Harley St and the bar and visit for a time. Complains that the General wants to change the uniform at great expense.
To Curtis JCH from Futtenhghur Oct 1829. Have received letters sent in April form Elizabeth and Curtis. Getting stonger after a short but severe illness…….General adams commanding the division is popular as is Colonel Gale the commander of the 37th. There are bungalows available for 1900 rps which is considered cheap. I may buy a share if I had the money as the regiment will be at Kurnaul for another 2 years. Being ordered to get new uniforms for when Lord Dalhouse arrives. Talks of catching insects (a shared interest with Curtis)
India does not improve with closer acquaintance and am afraid that the climate is not suited to my constitution. I would love you to come and visit your solitary brother. My crying will render this letter illegible (it did in part). Will write to Elizabeth and Fanny.
Kurnaul June 1830 to JCH. Descibes officers discusses cost of postage. Does not like officers except Salter. Hopes Winstone has settled at Exeter College. Had letter from Mr Marriott via Miss Nisbet. Finds military life dull and tedious. Salter has lost most of his wife’s fortune as his agent Palmer has failed in Calcutta. Has learnt to swim ans collected many insects but not much else to show for 5 years out here.
To Curtis Furnaul March 22nd 1831. Sorry not to write, not because not thinking of England. India is vile but would dearly love you to fly over and visit. Going to make a trip to Nahul in the mountains N of Furnaul. After we take in the fine scenery there we may go on to Simla. I will go through the foothills of the mountains through Kadeh Dhoon Deyrah to Mulpoorie, may go to the Hundwer fair, but realised it wasn’t this year. Travelling with Salter & Cookson Captain in 2nd cavalry. Really like Salter, of all the hundreds of characters have been thrown together with since left the mfs of Ely there are few would like to see again. If salter were less senior to me or my pay were doubled it would be very satisfying. The other officers are too Jovial. There is no formal ettiquette in the Corps but as there are only 3 above me in the army now I may be moved to another corps as 4th Ensign. I don’t care much for promotion as it will never come to much. Hope salter will teach me to sketch and will try to include them in this journal. We go through the best shooting country in India Kardeh Dhoon has elephants tigers, black partridge and other game. Kurnaul is barren and rugged but with a good climate, no periodic rains just showers. Can be very cold in the NE corner of Kunawar the ink froze at 10am in November. Lord Dalhousie says good to let officers into the hills when there is not much going on.
Mustaphabad April 6th 3 marches from Kurnaul and the same from Nahul, Place could have been named after Babi Mustapha the cobbler in Ali Baba and the 40 thieves. Writing with ink substitute as supplies haven’t yet arrived.
Can see summit of Chor a huge mountain in front of us whose height is more than 12 000 ft. After much annoyance and work packing up the bird and insect establishments left Kurnaul at 5am on 4th April, Arrived at 10am after getting lost and travelling 22 miles rather than 14.S & C joined me at Indree about 2pm went to explore town, coolish from the rain. In the land of the Sikhs who consume opium rather than tobacco. Need to cut opium poppies before the sun rises.
April 8th Morgeerund Very beautiful country hills about size of Malverns
April 13th Nahur Had bilious attack while fishing . Following day saw double and was advised to take camomile. Better the next day..
April 28th Kardeh Doon right bank of Jumna, very hot 110 under table. On my own again as Salter has gone on towards Simla and I to Mussoorie. Large palace built at Nahur by Rajah after Gurka invasion had destroyed previous palace in 1815 Rajah placed on throne by David Ocherlochy. Rajah came out on an elephant to greet Salter. Invited to Durbar, thought caps of corps very comical.
Fished in lake but got very bad headache and toothache,
Saw large snake in hills on way to Meypoorie. Camel fell on his gun. On arriving at Anne’s bungalow found litte Anne ill, but she recovered in a couple of days. Have collected many insects. 37th may stay in Kurnaul as may have to saccompany an embassy to Rajah Bunget Singh in Punjab. Bunget Sigh probably wont fight the British as his corps are staffed by mostly French pfficers so would be a formidable foe.
At Kurnani on 20th Novenber 1831 after a short but severe illness, which he endured with fortitude and resignation, Ensign FT Curtis Hayward of 29th Regiment Native Infantry aged 22 years; deeply and deservedly regretted by his friends and all who knew him.
At first appeared to be a slight fever. He had been playing on the racquet courts when he complained of a headache, he improved from the 15th but took a turn for the worse on the 20th, and his extremities became cold.
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| 8. | William Winstone Curtis Hayward, Rev (2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1811; died in 1904. Other Events:
Notes:
Wrote jotting about the Hayward family 1888
Writing to ACCH in Jan 1889 from Cornwall Gdns described his Grandfather's maxim on family history, only go back as far as you can find respectable men.
Ordained 1837, Curate of Tormarton 1837-1865, Vicar of Hillsley Glos retired 1876
William married Elizabeth Ester Phillips on 22 Nov 1845. Elizabeth was born in 1820; died in 1870. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 9. | Frances Curtis Hayward (2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born in in Bitton, Gloucestershire, England; died in 1890 in Bath Somerset England. Notes:
8/10/2009 Richard Selwyn Sharpe noticed that Cecily Albinia Hayward had been called to the Bar at Lincolns Inn. Research on Google showed that she was related to the CHs hence the names.
Census give different ages and in some cases place of birth. Using death record currently for DOB until can find a better source
Frances married Rev Thomas Peters in 1840 in Gloucestershire, England. Thomas (son of Ralph Peters and Frances Blackburne) was born in 1812 in Platt Bridge, Lancashire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 4
| 12. | Harry Curtis Nisbet (4.Anne3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 20 Apr 1830 in Fettehgurgh, Bengal, India; died in 1907 in Wimbledon, Surrey, England. Other Events:
- Occupation: Solicitor
- Census: 1871, Priory Road, St John Hampstead, London-Middlesex, England
- Census: 1881, Sidcup, Foots Cray, Kent, England
- Census: 1891, Manor House, Chislehurst, Kent, England
- Census: 1901, 43 Church RD, North Wimbledon, Surrey, England
Notes:
Letter 30/10/1901 written to cousin Margaret CH enclosing pack of letter from WHW some to his second wife Betsy others to his wife's nieces Fanny (Mrs Marriott and Louisa Bird. Letter with PCH Totford.
Describes militia life at Yeomanry camp in Cirencester.Quedgeley damp and cold in winter so escapes to the card tables in Bath. Harry remembers some of the people mentioned.
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| 13. | Mary Ellen Nisbet (4.Anne3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born in in Wynberg, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa; died on 14 Jul 1913 in Wells, Somerset, England. Other Events:
- Census: 1861, 8 Porchester Sq, Paddington, Middlesex, England
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| 19. | Margaret Curtis Hayward (6.John3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1848; died in 1941. Notes:
"Aunty Mar"
Described in 1881 census as head of family and dairy farmer, living with her three sisters at Manor Farm Quedegely. Have bracelet given to me by Jill Sparrow whose ancestor was Elisabeth Orchard a maid at Manor Farm. The bracelet has photos of the 4 sisters in lockets surrounding it. William Brooks is described as Farm Bailiff , living at manor farm ,of 311 acres employing 10 men 2 boys and 4 women in 1881
Died after falling downstairs helped by Pekinese dog Aung
Died within a week of sister Isobel after paying too much attention to their Pekinese Ching and falling down stairs. Would poke her nose ( which was prominent) into public matters in Gloucester. " Who is this woman" was the question posed by angry councillors. However she often did good by her enquiries.
Patron of the village
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| 20. | Emily Lucy Curtis Hayward (6.John3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1850; died in 1934. Notes:
Got a gold medal at the Royal College for piano but was not allowed to become a concert pianist and retired unmarried to Tetbury. Once when leaving after a visit to her the accelerator on our old Austin (Reg DF 5995) stuck producing clouds of black smoke.
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| 21. | Isabel Elizabeth Curtis Hayward (6.John3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1853; died on 19 Feb 1941. Notes:
Described in 1881 census as Milliner.
Annie Morgan their maid with black lace cap black dress and lace apron would greet my arrival at Dawes Cottage Quedgeley where yhey lived with " Ooh Master Ow glad I am t' see you. Ow you 'ave grown. Tom varied this later by saying " Ow you do grown"
Someone once referred to the old Aunts as snakes in the grass when talking to Paul Dack Rector of Quedgaley. He could not quite see this in two mild old ladies passing by.
Could not work the peepshow. We would watch this a box with scenes that would change from day to night by opening a flap at the top of the box. I remember a huge lion's head above an arch.
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| 29. | Frances Elizabeth Peters (9.Frances3, 2.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 6 Dec 1841 in Eastington, Gloucestershire, England; died on 24 Nov 1905 in Flaxley Abbey, Gloucestershire, England. Frances married 5th Baronet Sir Thomas Hyde Crawley-Bovery on 25 Jul 1865 in Eastington, Gloucestershire, England. Thomas (son of 4th Baronet Sir Martin Hyde Crawley-Bovery) was born on 2 Jul 1837 in Flaxley Abbey, Gloucestershire, England; died on 15 Mar 1912 in Flaxley Abbey, Gloucestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 52. Albinia Frances Crawley-Boevey was born on 5 Jan 1867 in Eastington, Gloucestershire, England; died on 12 May 1902.
- 53. Sir Francis Hyde Crawley-Boevey, 6th Bt.,, 6th Baronet was born on 25 Apr 1868; died on 6 Oct 1928.
- 54. Edward Martin Crawley-Boevey, Capt. was born on 26 Mar 1873; died on 24 Dec 1914 in Bailleul, France; was buried in Plot: B. 10 Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery, Heuvelland, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
- 55. Arthur Curtis Crawley-Boevey,, Rev was born on 10 Jul 1874; died on 13 Feb 1965 in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England.
- 56. Thomas Russell Crawley-Boevey, Capt. was born on 22 Mar 1880; died on 30 Aug 1915 in Corbie, Somme, France; was buried in La Neuville British Cemetery, Corbie, France.
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