“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago:  
Western Historical Company.   1879.


JOHN CURTIS,  farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Fort Atkinson; born in New 
Hampshire Aug. 30, 1831; born and brought up a farmer; came to 
Wisconsin and located in Jefferson Township and engaged at farming.  
Married, in October, 1854, Miss Olivia L. Burdick, who was born in 
New York June 10, 1836; they have seven children – Norah, Elmer, 
Eugene, Bella, Nettie, Justin, Winnie.  Mr. Curtis farmed on shares for a 
few years in Jefferson Township; then removed to Lincoln Township, 
Adams Co., where he farmed in the same way; returned to Oakland 
Township in March, 1879; bought 160 acres, formerly owned by George 
C. Smith; the farm is in good condition, with all latest improvements; 
Mr. Curtis raises usual crops and stock of the county; makes a specialty 
of dairying.  Has always voted the Republican ticket.


Submitted by:  L.Pingel