Who was Drury Roberts?

Drury Roberts (1753–1820) was born in Hanover, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA and died in Jefferson, Georgia, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Drury L Roberts 1753–1820

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 1 Jan 1753 · Hanover, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA

Died 2 Jun 1820 · Jefferson, Georgia, United States

Father John R M Walker Roberts Iv

Mother Elizabeth Lightfoot

Spouse Rachel Douglas Roberts

Children Elizabeth Jane Janie Roberts

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Immediate Family

Parents

John R M Walker Roberts Iv

Elizabeth Lightfoot

Spouse(s)

Rachel Douglas Roberts

Children

Elizabeth Jane Janie Roberts

Biography

Drury L Roberts was born in 1753 in Hanover, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA, the child of john r m walker roberts iv and elizabeth lightfoot. Drury L Roberts married rachel douglas roberts, and had children including elizabeth jane janie roberts. Drury L Roberts passed away in 1820 in Jefferson, Georgia, United States.

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Birth of Drury L Roberts in Hanover, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA

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1820

Death of Drury L Roberts in Jefferson, Georgia, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Drury Roberts

This ancestor line traces from Stafford County, Virginia, United States of America (1722) to Hanover, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA (1753) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Drury Roberts (1753–1820) was born in Hanover, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA and died in Jefferson, Georgia, United States. 3 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Drury 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 2 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.
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