Who was Francis Roby?

Francis Roby (1848–1922) was born in Indiana, United States and died in St Clair, Missouri, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Francis in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 11 generations of this lineage.

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Francis Almond "Frank" Roby 1848–1922

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 11 Apr 1848 · Indiana, United States

Died 13 Mar 1922 · St Clair, Missouri, United States

Father Reuben Roby

Mother Mary Gilpin

Siblings Thomas Gilpin Roby

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Immediate Family

Parents

Reuben Roby

Mary Gilpin

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

Francis Almond "Frank" Roby was born in 1848 in Indiana, United States, the child of reuben roby and mary gilpin. Francis Almond "Frank" Roby passed away in 1922 in St Clair, Missouri, United States.

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1848

Birth of Francis Almond "Frank" Roby in Indiana, United States

Birth

1922

Death of Francis Almond "Frank" Roby in St Clair, Missouri, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Francis Roby

This ancestor line traces from Goudhurst, Kent, England (1532) to Indiana, United States (1848) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Francis Roby (1848–1922) was born in Indiana, United States and died in St Clair, Missouri, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Francis 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 11 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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