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Ellen Maria Roberts 1847–1861

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Ellen Roberts in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Jan 1847 · Morton, Tazewell Co., IL
Died 4 Dec 1861 · Morton, Tazewell Co., IL
Father John Roberts (1807–1886)
Mother
Siblings , ,

Researchers connected through Ellen Roberts 1847–1861

and 2 more tree owners connected with Ellen Roberts 1847–1861

Immediate Family

Parents
John Roberts
1807–1886
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Ellen Maria Roberts began in 1847 in Morton, Tazewell Co., IL. In 1850, Ellen Maria Roberts resided in Tazewell, Illinois. In 1860, Ellen Maria Roberts resided in Morton, Tazewell, Illinois, United States. Ellen Maria Roberts passed away in 1861 in Morton, Tazewell Co., IL.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

  3. 3
    Burial Records Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012

Life Timeline

1847
Birth of Ellen Maria Roberts in Morton, Tazewell Co., IL
Birth
1850
Ellen Maria Roberts resided here in Tazewell, Illinois
Residence
1860
Ellen Maria Roberts resided here in Morton, Tazewell, Illinois, United States
Residence
1861
Death of Ellen Maria Roberts in Morton, Tazewell Co., IL
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ellen Roberts

This ancestor line traces from Kentchurch, Herefordshire, England (1419) to Morton, Tazewell Co., IL (1847) across 13 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ellen Roberts (1847–1861) was born in Morton, Tazewell Co., IL and died in Morton, Tazewell Co., IL. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Ellen 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 13 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.

Ellen Roberts's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ellen Maria Roberts PTP
1847–1861
Morton, Tazewell Co., IL
Parents
John Montgomery Roberts PTP
1807–1886
Delhi, Delaware County, New York
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Ellen Roberts's Descendants

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ER
Ellen Maria Roberts PTP 1847–1861