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DELENA EVALINE PAYNE 1868–1933

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have DELENA PAYNE in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 12 Oct 1868 · Coker Creek, Tennessee
Died 23 Jun 1933 · SHADY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH, MONROE CO., TN
Father Benjamin Franklin Payne
Mother Jane Payne
Spouse Joseph Lafayette Roberts
Children Ada Gertrude Roberts, Arthur Roberts, Ethel Maome Roberts Williams, Ethel W Roberts, Hollis Roberts, Julia Arvalee Roberts, Lena Roberts, Mattie Elizabeth Roberts, Minnie E Roberts, Minnie E Roberts, Oma Roberts, Wintford Anderson Roberts
Siblings Bartley Mcghee Meg Payne, Cornelius Payne, Fannie S Payne, Henry Franklin Payne, James Anderson Payne, John Anderson Payne, Josephine Augusta Payne, Louis Napoleon Payne, Molly Payne, Nance Payne
Records
1880 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Social Security Applications and … Tennessee State Marriages Tennessee, Death Records U.S., Cherokee Baker Roll and … Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave …
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Immediate Family

Biography

DELENA EVALINE PAYNE was born in 1868 in Coker Creek, Tennessee, the child of benjamin franklin payne and jane payne. In 1880, DELENA EVALINE PAYNE resided in District 19, Monroe, Tennessee, United States. In 1900, DELENA EVALINE PAYNE resided in Beaverdam, Cherokee, North Carolina. DELENA EVALINE PAYNE married joseph lafayette roberts, and had children including ada gertrude roberts, arthur roberts, ethel maome roberts williams, ethel w roberts, hollis roberts, julia arvalee roberts, lena roberts, mattie elizabeth roberts, minnie e roberts, minnie e roberts, oma roberts, wintford anderson roberts. DELENA EVALINE PAYNE passed away in 1933 in SHADY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH, MONROE CO., TN.

Sources

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    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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    Marriage Records Tennessee State Marriages

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    Death Records Tennessee, Death Records

  10. 10
    Record U.S., Cherokee Baker Roll and Records, 1924-1929

  11. 11
    Record Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1796-2011

Life Timeline

1868
Birth of DELENA EVALINE PAYNE in Coker Creek, Tennessee
Birth
1880
DELENA EVALINE PAYNE resided here in District 19, Monroe, Tennessee, United States
Residence
1900
DELENA EVALINE PAYNE resided here in Beaverdam, Cherokee, North Carolina
Residence
1910
DELENA EVALINE PAYNE resided here in Civil District 8, Monroe, Tennessee
Residence
1920
DELENA EVALINE PAYNE resided here in Civil District 4, Monroe, Tennessee
Residence
1930
DELENA EVALINE PAYNE resided here in District 4, Monroe, Tennessee
Residence
1933
Death of DELENA EVALINE PAYNE in TELLICO PLAINS, MONROE CO., TN
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from DELENA PAYNE

This ancestor line traces from ENGLAND (1600) to Coker Creek, Tennessee (1868) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

DELENA PAYNE (1868–1933) was born in Coker Creek, Tennessee and died in SHADY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH, MONROE CO., TN. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have DELENA in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Benjamin Franklin Payne
Father
Jane Payne
Mother

DELENA PAYNE's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
DELENA EVALINE PAYNE PTP
1868–1933
Coker Creek, Tennessee
Parents
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Grandparents
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DELENA PAYNE's Descendants

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DELENA EVALINE PAYNE PTP 1868–1933