Samuel Curtis was an English merchant and Mayor in Tenterden, England during the seventeenth century. He was also a Juror for the town, as well as a magistrate in Kent.
Life & Legacy
Samuel Curtis or Curteis was born in 1595 to Stephen Curtis (1560–1643) and Elizabeth Short (1575–1643) in Tenterden. His father was also mayor of Tenterden, as well as his grandfather, William Curtis. He served several roles in Kent during his lifetime, including Mayor, Bailiff, Juror, Magistrate, and as a gentlemen merchant. He died in 1653 at age 57–58. His 4th great-grandson is Thomas McElderry.