David Whitney Curtis

David W. Curtis
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Jefferson 3rd district
In office January 3, 1876 – January 1, 1877
Preceded by	James W. Ostrander
Succeeded by	Adolf Scheuber
Personal details
Born	(1833-11-04)November 4, 1833 Chelsea, Vermont, U.S.
Died	April 18, 1897(1897-04-18) (aged 63) Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting place	Evergreen Cemetery, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Jane A. Howard ​ (m. 1860⁠–⁠1897)​
Children	Harry H. Curtis (b. 1866; died 1938) Anna Belle (Haumerson) (b. 1870; died 1925)
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Volunteers Union Army
Years of service	1862–1865
Rank	Captain, USV
Unit	29th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry
Battles/wars	American Civil War Vicksburg campaign Yazoo Pass expedition Battle of Grand Gulf Battle of Port Gibson Battle of Champion Hill Siege of Vicksburg Jackson Expedition Red River campaign Battle of Mansfield Mobile campaign

David Whitney Curtis (November 14, 1833 – April 18, 1897) was an American farmer, businessman, and Wisconsin pioneer. He served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing southern Jefferson County. He also served as a Union Army officer during the American Civil War.