Curtis James Blakely (1913 - 1988)

Born 19 Mar 1913 in Deatsville, Elmore, Alabama, United States

Ancestors

Died 6 Feb 1988 at age 74 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Biography

Curtis Blakely is a part of US Black heritage.

Curtis James Blakely was born on March 19, 1913 in Deatsville, Elmore, Alabama, United States, son of Henry Mazon Blakely (1884–~1919) and Lillian Thoedna Sullivan (1879–1914).

Curtis married Bernice Marietta Sidney (born on February 9, 1914 in Washington, District of Columbia; daughter of Charles Dixon Sidney and Annette Montague (Brown) Sidney).

Curtis registered for the draft for World War II. ^[1]

Curtis died on February 6, 1988 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, aged 74. He is commemorated at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Suitland, Prince George's County, Maryland.^{[2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}

Sources

1. ↑ Source: #S392 CURTIS JAMES BLAKELY Name: Curtis James Blakely Gender: Male Race: Black Age: 27 Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head) Birth Place: Deatsville, Alabama, USA Birth Date: 19 Mar 1913 Residence Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA Registration Date: 1940 Employer: Charles Graham Petrie Weight: 148 Complexion: Light brown Eye Color: Brown Hair Color: Black FOOT CURTIS JAMES BLAKELY. U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 (Provo, UT, USA, Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010)
2. ↑ Source: #S357 CURTIS J BLAKELY Born: 19 Mar 1913 Died: 6 Feb 1988 Last Residence: 20009 Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States of America State (Year) SSN issued: Pennsylvania (Before 1951) FOOT CURTIS J BLAKELY. Social Security Death Index (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007.Original data - Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration.Original data: Social Security Administration. Social Security), Ancestry.com, http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=ssdi&h=5141022&indiv=try
3. ↑ Source: #S148 CURTIS JAMES BLAKELY SR Certificate 88 000940 Date of Death: 6 February 1988 Place of Death: George Washington University Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia Place of Burial: Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Suitland, Maryland Surviving Spouse: Bernice M. SIDNEY Blakely FOOT CURTIS JAMES BLAKELY SR. Death Certificates Personally Held (Certified Copies), Member Trees
4. ↑ "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J29D-1ZK : 20 May 2014), Curtis J Blakely, 06 Feb 1988; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
5. ↑ Source: #S46 CURTIS JAMES BLAKELY, SR Curtis was funeralized on 10 February 1988 at the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, Washington, D. C. with Reverend Jerry A. Moore, Jr. officiating. Arrangements were handled by Latney's Funeral Home, 3831 Georgia Avenue, N. W. , Washington. D. C. 20011. He is buried in the family plot (Section D., Lot 391, Site 5) at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, 4001 Suitland Road, Suitland, Prince George's County, Maryland 20746-1996. FOOT CURTIS JAMES BLAKELY, SR. Funeral Programs, Privately Held, In the possession of Jacqueline Blakely Wright, Member Trees
6. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106733389/curtis-james-blakely: accessed), memorial page for Curtis James Blakely Sr. (19 Mar 1913–6 Feb 1988), Find a Grave Memorial ID 106733389, citing Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Suitland, Prince George's County, Maryland, USA; Maintained by jyblakely (contributor 47002237).

See also:

• Source: #S372 CURTIS J BLAKELY Name: Curtis J Blakely Birth Date: 19 Mar 1913 Address: 1839 Swann St NW, Washington, DC, 20009-5504 FOOT CURTIS J BLAKELY. U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2 (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc.. Original data - Merlin Data Publishing Corporation, comp. Historical Residential White Page, Directory Assistance and Other Household Database Listings. Merlin Data Publishing Corpora), Ancestry.com,http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=uspublicrecords2&h=284511306&indiv=try
• Source: #S337 CURTIS JAMES BLAKELY: Butler Family Tree Record for Curtis James Blakely FOOT CURTIS JAMES BLAKELY: Butler Family Tree Owner: dbjackson926. Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.), http://search.ancestry/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=pubmembertrees&h=416080937&indiv=try.
• Source: #S337 CURTIS JAMES BLAKELY: Butler Family Tree Curtis James Blakely FOOT CURTIS JAMES BLAKELY: Butler Family Tree http://search.ancestry/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=pubmembertrees&h=416080937&indiv=try.
• Source: #S345 1930; HENRY SMITH Household, Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, 5 April, ED 66, Sheet 8A, Lines 19-22, Dwelling 840, Family 840, (Roll: 27; Page: 56A; Image: 685.0) Smith, Henry: Head, Renting, 10, Male, Negro, 40, Married, Alabama, Alabama, Alabama, Laborer, Furniture House, Not a veteran Smith, Virginia: Wife, Female, Negro, 39, Married, Age 18 at her 1st marriage), Alabama, Alabama, Alabama, No occupation Blaksley, Curtis J.: Step-son, Male Negro, 17, Single, Alabama, Alabama, Alabama, Laborer, Furniture House Blaksley, Lillian: Step-daughter, Female, Negro, 15, Single, Alabama, Alabama, Alabama, No occupation Link: http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1930usfedcen&h=119494964&indiv=try
• Source: #S344 1920; VIRGINIA BLAKLEY Household, Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: T625_25; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 192; Image: 896. Blakley, Virginia Mrs: Head 2, Renting, Female, Black, 27, Wd, Could not read or write, Alabama, Alabama, Alabama, Washerwoman, At Home, OA; Ceaser, Viola: Roomer, Female, Black, 24, Could not read or write, Alabama, Alabama, Alabama, Chamber Maid, Hotel; Blakley, Dorthula: Daughter, Female, Black, 9, Single, Attending School, Alabama, Alabama, Alabama; Blakley, Curtis James: Son, Male, Black, 7, Single, Attending School, Alabama, Alabama, Alabama; Blakley, Lillian: Daughter, Female, Black, 5, Single, Attending School, Alabama, Alabama, Alabama Link: http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1920usfedcen&h=1223132&indiv=try
• Source: #S30 CURTIS J BLAKELY, 1960, Washington, District of Columbia Name: Curtis J Blakely Gender: Male Residence Year: 1960 Street address: 1839 Swann NW Residence Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA Occupation: Supervisor Spouse: Bernlce S Blakely Publication Title: Washington, District of Columbia, City Directory, 1960 FOOT CURTIS J BLAKELY, 1960, Washington, District of Columbia. U.S. City Directories (Beta) (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry Operations, Inc., 2011.Original data - Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory titl), Ancestry, http://www.ancestry, http://search.ancestry/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=2469&h=1026254693&indiv=try.
• Source: #S305 CURTIS J BLAKELY, SR. Name: Curtis J Blakely Sr Gender: Male Birth Date: 19 Mar 1913 Death Date: 6 Feb 1988 Claim Date: 18 Mar 1975 SSN: 167035125 FOOT CURTIS J BLAKELY, SR. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (Provo, UT, USA, Ancestry Operations, Inc., 2015), Ancestry, http://www.ancestry, http://search.ancestry/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=60901&h=802362885&indiv=try.
• Source: #S144 CURTIS JAMES BLAKELY, SR. Messenger, United Nations Records Administration (UNRA) On many occasions, Daddy would come home for lunch and quickly eat whatever our mother had prepared for him. Then, before returning to work, would pile us into the Jeep he drove and take us for a quick ride around the block. FOOT CURTIS JAMES BLAKELY, SR.. Researcher's Personal Knowledge, Member Trees @ancestry.com,
• Source: #S45 CURTIS J. BLAKELY and BERNICE SIDNEY: Marriage Certificate Number 4581, Montgomery County, Maryland, [Original Certificate] I Hereby Certify, That on this 5th day of Feb. Nineteen hundred and thirty 8 the below, were by me united in marriage at Emory Grove near Gaithersburg Md in accordance with the License issued by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the County herein indicated. Rev. James E Carter, Minister of M. E. Church, Gaithersburg Md FOOT CURTIS J. BLAKELY and BERNICE SIDNEY [Marriage]. Vital Records, Personally Held, In the possession of Jacqueline Blakely Wright, Member Trees
• Source: #S61 CURTIS JAMES BLAKELY, Letter from Graham and Nony Petrie In 1933 Curtis went to work in the local Isaly Dairy Company Store at 5808 Forbes Street in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. There he worked with Graham Petrie with whom he became life-long friends. At the time of Curtis' death, his family received a letter from Graham and Nony Petrie which is in the possession of this writer. This letter details some of the time spent in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. FOOT CURTIS JAMES BLAKELY, Letter from Graham and Nony Petrie. Miscellaneous Documents, Family Papers,
• Source: #S144 CURTIS JAMES BLAKELY, SR. Navy Research Cafeteria, Cook Supervisor: Charles Graham Petrie FOOT CURTIS JAMES BLAKELY, SR. Researcher's Personal Knowledge,
• Source: #S144 CURTIS JAMES BLAKELY, SR. [Church affiliations]. Between 1937 and 1945, Curtis was a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church in Washington, D. C. In February 1945, he joined the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church which was then located at 19th and I Streets, N.W., Washington, D. C. His joining was a birthday surprise for his wife which allowed the family to worship at the same congregation. FOOT CURTIS JAMES BLAKELY, SR. [Church affiliations]. Personal Knowledge: Jacqueline BLAKELY Wright, Jacqueline Blakely Wright, Member Trees
• Source: #S144 CURTIS JAMES BLAKELY, SR. [Masonic Affiliations] Curtis was a 33rd Degree Mason: he was a past Worthy Master of John F Cook Lodge No. 10, F & A M and had been treasurer of the lodge since 1962. He was chairman of the Masonic Committee on Cornerstone Laying and Dedication of Halls and Churches in Washington, D. C. Other Masonic affiliations included The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of the Jurisdiction of the District of Columbia where he served as The Most Worshipful Grand Master; the Jonathan Davis Consistory No. 1; Mecca Temple No. 10; St. John Chapter No. 7 HRAM (PHA); The Israel Court No. 4; and the Steward Davis Trowel Club. FOOT CURTIS JAMES BLAKELY, SR. [Masonic Affiliations]]. Researcher's Personal Knowledge,
• Source: #S332 1940; CHARLES SIDNEY Household, Washington, District of Columbia, 16 April, ED 547, Sheets 4A and 4B, Lines 36-40 and 41-45, 1835 Swann St, Family 58 Charles Sidney 65 Head Annette Sidney 58 Wife Annette E Sidney 29 Daughter Bernice Blakely 26 Daughter Curtis Blakely 26 Son-in-Law Jacqueline Blakely 2 Granddaughter Dorothy Blakely 0 Granddaughter Curtis Blakely 0 Grandsoin Janah K Brown 68 Sister-in-Law [Janavive on census, NMI] Rachel Brown 44 Sister-in-Law Link: http://search.ancestry/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1940usfedcen&h=383947&indiv=try
• Source: #S144 CURTIS JAMES BLAKELY, SR. [Residence, December 1936] A Washington, D. C. home owned by a Whitfield family. FOOT CURTIS JAMES BLAKELY, SR. [Residence, December 1936]. Researcher's Personal Knowledge,
• Source: #S189 CURTIS JAMES BLAKELY, SSN 167-03-5125 Issued Pittsburg, Pennsylvania (28 November 1936) Residence: 2424 Reuter Ave., Pittsburg, Penna.; Employer: Isaly Dairy Co., 5808 Forbes St.; Age: 23; Date of Birth: March 19, 1913; Place of Birth: Birmingham, Ala [Although he entered Birmingham, where he grew up, he was actually born in Deatsville, Ala]; Father: Henry Mason Blakely; Mother: Virginia Blakely (Sullivan); [.......Virginia was not his birth mother. His birth mother was her sister, Lillian] Male, Negro; Application Dated Nov 28, 1936; Signature: Curtis James Blakely (He signed the application with the same flourish he used throughout his life.) FOOT CURTIS JAMES BLAKELY. Social Security Application (SS-5), In the possession of Jacqueline Blakely Wright, Member Trees
• Source: #S332 1940; CHARLES SIDNEY Household, Washington, District of Columbia, 16 April, ED 547, Sheets 4A and 4B, Lines 36-40 and 41-45, 1835 Swann St, Family 58 Charles Sidney 65 Head Annette Sidney 58 Wife Annette E Sidney 29 Daughter Bernice Blakely 26 Daughter Curtis Blakely 26 Son-in-Law Jacqueline Blakely 2 Granddaughter Dorothy Blakely 0 Granddaughter Curtis Blakely 0 Grandson Janah K Brown 68 Sister-in-Law [Janavive on census, NMI] Rachel Brown 44 Sister-in-Law FOOT 1940; CHARLES SIDNEY Household, Washington, District of Columbia. United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA, AncestryOperations, Inc., 2012), http://www.ancestry, http://search.ancestry/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1940usfedcen&h=383947&indiv=try.
• Source: #S45 CURTIS J. BLAKELY and BERNICE SIDNEY: Marriage Certificate Number 4581, Montgomery County, Maryland, [Original Certificate] I Hereby Certify, That on this 5th day of Feb. Nineteen hundred and thirty 8 the below, were by me united in marriage at Emory Grove near Gaithersburg Md in accordance with the License issued by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the County herein indicated. Rev. James E Carter, Minister of M. E. Church, Gaithersburg Md FOOT CURTIS J. BLAKELY and BERNICE SIDNEY [Marriage]. Vital Records, Personally Held, In the possession of Jacqueline Blakely Wright, Member Trees
• Source: #S337 BERNICE M SIDNEY: Butler Family Tree <owner: dbjackson926=""> Record for Bernice M Sidney FOOT BERNICE M SIDNEY: Butler Family Tree The author of this tree asked us to keep it private., Personal Member Trees, www.ancestry, http://search.ancestry/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=pubmembertrees&h=416078656&indiv=try.
• Source: #S337 CURTIS JAMES BLAKELY: Butler Family Tree Owner: dbjackson926 Your Role: Guest Record for Curtis James Blakely FOOT CURTIS JAMES BLAKELY: Butler Family Tree Owner: dbjackson926. The author of this tree asked us to keep it private., Private Member Trees, Ancestry. http://www.ancestry, http://search.ancestry/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=pubmembertrees&h=416080937&indiv=try.
• Source: #S61 CURTIS J BLAKELY, SR, [Retirement Idendification Card] On the occasion of your retirement from the Library of Congress, this certificate is awarded in recognition of service to the people of the United States of America. 1950-1974. Signed Quincey Mumford, Librian of Congress FOOT CURTIS J BLAKELY, SR, [Retirement Idendification Card]. Miscellaneous Documents, Family Papers,
• Source: #S181 CURTIS J BLAKELY SR FOOT CURTIS J BLAKELY SR. Tombstone Transcriptions, In the possession of Jacqueline Blakely Wright, Member Trees
• Source: #S144 CURTIS JAMES BLAKELY, SR.: Candidate/Entered Apprentice Apron for Lodge White Duck Cloth Apron for Freemasons. Curtis directed that he be buried with this apron and not other aprons he gained as he rose in masonrey. FOOT CURTIS JAMES BLAKELY, SR.: Candidate/Entered Apprentice Apron for Lodge. Researcher's Personal Knowledge, Member Trees