Charles Curtis, Sr.
Charles Curtis, Sr., came to Charlestown Township with the Hinckley colony accompanied by his brothers, Linus and Joel. The children of Charles Curtis, Sr., were Chauncey, Charles L., Henry, Lewis, Denis (who died about 1813), Polly, Lucretia, Harriet, Maria and Lucy. Polly married Leverett Norton, still living in Connecticut, where her husband died. Lucretia married Horatio Austin, and after his death was married to Mr. Hart. She died some years ago. Harriet married Charles Austin; both are dead. Chauncey was married to Clarissa Loomis, subsequently to Mrs. Barnes, and lastly to Mrs. Soule. Charles L. married Aurelia Loomis, in February, 1825. Charles Curtis came in 1811, and died in 1813 from disease caught at Cleveland while serving as sutler. The old homestead is opposite the Coe homestead, but occupied by the Worden family now, since the death of Chauncey Curtis, eight years ago.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885