Researching Dexter Curtis
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 16995 people with the Curtis surname? In that year Curtis was ranked number 222 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Dexter means "Dexterous" and is of Latin origin.
Records of Dexter Curtis on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Dexter Curtis and the Curtis Genealogy
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| Did you know that there are currently 24416 people with the Curtis surname in the UK? Curtis is now ranked number 209 for popularity in the UK. |
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Dexter Curtis
Dexter Curtis (September 12, 1828 – May 15, 1898) was an American inventor, businessman, and politician.
Born in Schenectady, New York, Curtis grew up on a farm. He was in the lumber business and lived in Louisiana, Michigan, and Chicago, Illinois. In 1866, Curtis moved to the town of Burke, Dane County, Wisconsin and was a farmer. Curtis invented and patented the Curtis zinc horse-collar pad. The factory for the horse-collar pads was located in Madison, Wisconsin. He also operated a dry goods business. Curtis served on the Madison Common Council and was a Democrat. In 1883, Curtis served in the Wisconsin State Senate from Madison, Wisconsin. Curtis died in Madison, Wisconsin from a heart attack ("apoplexy of the heart").
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