Markham, Curtis (History

"Biographical History of Clark and Jackson Counties" Lewis Publishing, 1891, pg. 171

CURTIS MARKHAM, one of the pioneers of section 20, Warner Township, was born in Oneida County, New York, February 2, 1822, the son of Curtis Markham (deceased), a native of the same State. The father died when Curtis was eighteen months old, and they, desiring to keep up the family name, changed his name from Amasa to Curtis. He was then taken, at his father's dying request, by his grandfather, Samuel Markham, with whom he remained until thirteen years old, or until the latter's death. He was then thrown upon the charities of a cold world, and , seeing other children reveling in home luxury, with a father and mother to look after their wants, he became heartsick, and once wept bitterly at his lonely condition. His mother had married again, and removed to Pennsylvania. Mr. Markham had but one brother, Morris, by his mother's first marriage. The former came to Thornton, Illinois, in 1850, and in a few weeks removed to Porter County, Indiana, where he lived until March, 1868. He then came to this county and in 1869 settled on his present place of eighty acres, forty-two of which is cleared.

He was married in Wayne County, New York, June 1, 1845, to Sarah Mitchell, born in Perrington, New York, November 19, 1823, the daughter of Edward Mitchell, deceased. Of their eight children, only two are now living: Amasa C. and Harriet A. The latter married William Langley, of Lake County, Indiana, and has five children, namely: Alice M., Eleanora F., Georgia A., Harrison B. and Mattie. Mr. Markham's eldest daughter, now deceased, married George Morris, who subsequently died, leaving two children Bessie A. and Haven P. She was again married, to William McMullen, and they had two children, only one of whom is still living, George W. Mr. Markham lost another grown daughter, Julia P., who died at the age of twenty-one years. His grandaughter, Bessie A. Morse, married Arthur Sischo, of this town.

Mr. Markham was a soldier in the late war, in Company A, Thirty-fifth Regiment Wisconsin (Actually was Indiana) Volunteer Infantry, serving nearly a year. He was assigned to the Pontoon Bridge Brigade, but was taken sick and lay several weeks in the hospital. He was then detailed as a nurse, and served until the close of the war. He was disabled in the army, and will soon draw a pension. He is a Republican politically and a member of the G. A. R. Post, and also of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Nate was 10 months, born in WI of parents from Alabama & WI.

HISTORY OF STEELE BENAJMIN SCHOOL By Chas, A Varney 22 Apr. 1937

In 1871, the families of Thos, Steele, Chas. Patterson, Larry Drinkwine, Morris Markham, Curtis Markham and Mr. Baldwin being in need of school privileges for their children proceeded to build a house of logs 16 by 20 feet in dimension, made furniture of lumber, chinked the crack in the building, nicely pointed it up outside with mud and on the inside with lime. A big box stove stood in the center of the room. There were two windows in each side, (north and south side). The teacher had the west end and the outside door was in the east end.

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Marion, Montana, April 15, 1937

Dear Old Friends:

As I am unable to attend your dinner I will send my best greetings to all my old friends and neighbors.

Lots of water has flowed under the bridges since the last time we met. After my days work is done, with my pipe and my dog by my side I dream of old Memories of those days that are now so long gone by, when I was among you all. I would be very much pleased to meet them once more.

I am wishing you one and all many more happy days to come. I am very glad to be remembered by you.

Your old neighbor and friend.

Amasa Markham

1860 U. S. Federal Census - Liberty, Porter County, Indiana
Name	Relation	Sex	Race	Age	Marital Status	Birth Place	Real Estate Value	Personal Estate Value	Occupation
Markham, Curtis	head	m	w	33	m	Connecticut	300	130	wagon maker
Markham, Sarah	wife	f	w	22	m	New York
Markham, Sarah	daughter	f	w	10	s	New York
Markham, Harriet	daughter	f	w	6	s	Indiana
Markham, Julia	daughter	f	w	4	s	Indiana
Markham, Ann	daughter	f	w	8 months	s	Indiana

1870 U. S. Federal Census - Eaton, Clark County, Wisconsin
Name	Relation	Sex	Race	Age	Marital Status	Birth Place	Real Estate Value	Mother Birth Place	Occupation
Markham, Curtis	head	m	w	48	m	New York	200		farmer
Markham, Sarah	wife	f	w	45	m	New York			keeps house
Markham, Sarah A.	daughter	f	w	18	s	Indiana
Markham, Harriet	daughter	f	w	16	s	Indiana
Markham, Julia	daughter	f	w	14	s	Indiana
Markham, Amasa	son	m	w	3	s	Indiana
Markham, Morris (living next door)	head	m	w	46	m	Pennsylvania	500		farmer
Markhan, Minerva	wife	f	w	41	m	Virginia			keeps house
Markham, Samuel	son	m	w	8	s	Missouri
Markham, Julia	daughter	f	w	4	s	Wisconsin
Markham, Amasa	son	m	w	2	s	Wisconsin

1880 U. S. Federal Census - Warner, Clark County, Wisconsin
Name	Relation	Sex	Race	Age	Marital Status	Birth Place	Father Birth Place	Mother Birth Place	Occupation
Markham, Curtis	head	m	w	57	m	New York	New York	Pennsylvania	farmer
Markham, Sarah	wife	f	w	55	m	New York	France	New York	keeps house
Markham, Amassa	son	m	w	13	s	Indiana	New York	New York	laborer
Markham, Morris (living next door)	head	m	w	54	m	Pennsylvania	New York	Pennsylvania	farmer
Markham, Minerva	wife	f	w	45	m	Virginia	Virginia	Virginia	keeps house
Markham, Samuel	son	m	w	18	s	Missouri	Pennsylvania	Virginia	laborer
Markham, Julia	daughter	f	w	14	s	Wisconsin	Pennsylvania	Virginia
Markhan, Amassa	son	m	w	12	s	Wisconsin	Pennsylvania	Virginia
Markham, John	son	m	w	8	s	Wisconsin	Pennsylvania	Virginia
Markham, Mary	daughter	f	w	6	s	Wisconsin	Pennsylvania	Virginia
Markham, Armenia	daughter	f	w	4	s	Wisconsin	Pennsylvania	Virginia

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