From the book History of Walworth County Wisconsin, by Albert Clayton Beckwith, 
publ. 1912 - Pages 676 - 677
 
WALTER CURTIS.  Among the earnest and enterprising men whose depth of character 
has gained him a prominent place in the community and the respect and 
confidence of his fellow citizens, is Walter CURTIS, farmer and stock raiser of 
Geneva township.  A man of decided views and laudable ambitions, his influence 
has ever made for the advancement of his kind and in the vocation to which his 
energies have been given through a long lapse of successful years he ranks 
among the representative farmers of the community.
 
Mr. CURTIS was born December 16, 1854, in Lake Geneva, then a mere village.  He 
is the son of Lewis CURTIS and wife, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this 
work.
 
The subject grew to manhood in his native town and attended the seminary 
there.  When only seven or eight years old he assisted his father in the 
postoffice, the elder CURTIS having been the first postmaster at this place 
under Republican administration, retaining the office eleven years, the 
commission having been signed by Lincoln, the subject remembering when it was 
received.  As the boy grew older he also assisted his father in his store and 
on his farm.  Lewis CURTIS kept a drug store, also handled farming implements.  
He had bought land when he first came to Lake Geneva.
 
Walter CURTIS gave his entire attention to farming after reaching manhood.  He 
was married on March 15, 1883, to Carline Esther FOOTE, of Crawfordsville, 
Indiana, a daughter of Lucien Andrew FOOTE and Susan Greer (SUNDERLAND) FOOTE, 
a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this volume.  She was born at Clayton, 
Indiana, but lived at Rockville until she was twelve years old, then 
accompanied the family to Crawfordsville, where her father had a book store, 
and afterwards for about eighteen years was deputy county clerk of that county, 
holding the office under both the Republicans and Democrats, because of his 
efficiency.  He was a gallant soldier in the Civil war.  (See his sketch in 
another part of this work.)
 
After his marriage Walter CURTIS and his wife took up their abode on one of the 
CURTIS farms along the north shore of Lake Geneva and here they established a 
comfortable home, and he has been very successful as a general farmer.  Mr. 
CURTIS is a Prohibitionist and takes an active interest in promoting the 
principles of his party.  
 
Six children have been born to Walter Curtis and wife, five of whom are living, 
namely: Florence Belle married John BROOKS and they live on land belonging to 
Mr. BROOKS, near the city of Lake Geneva; they have three children, Elizabeth 
May, Elliott Lucien and Caroline Emogene.  Lucien Humphrey CURTIS married Agda 
BRANDT and lives on the CURTIS farm.  Junia Foote Sunderland CURTIS died when 
seven and one-half years old.  Constance Elizabeth is teaching in the public 
schools.  Lewis William is on the farm with his father.  Walter Hiram is at 
home and attending school.
 
Mr. CURTIS and family belong to the Congregational church.  They stand high in 
the community in all circles.
 
[Transcriber's note: The word sketch above refers to a biography, not a picture.]

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