Who was John Roberts?

John Roberts (1854–1937) was born in Shenango, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA and died in New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Harvey Roberts 1854–1937

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 30 Jul 1854 · Shenango, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA

Died 17 Aug 1937 · New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States

Father Samuel P Roberts

Mother Mary Ann Roberts

Siblings Amanda Ellen Roberts, Dorcas Ethelinda Roberts, Harriet Roberts, James Roberts, Mary Melissa Roberts, Nancy Matilda Roberts, Newell Ellsworth Roberts, Samuel Edward John Roberts, Sarah Jane Roberts, Susanna Susan Roberts, William Bennett Roberts

Records

1860 United States Federal Census 1870 United States Federal Census

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Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel P Roberts

Mary Ann Roberts

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

John Harvey Roberts was born in 1854 in Shenango, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of samuel p roberts and mary ann roberts. In 1860, John Harvey Roberts resided in Shenango, New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1870, John Harvey Roberts resided in Shenango, New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA. John Harvey Roberts passed away in 1937 in New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Census 1860 United States Federal Census
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Census 1870 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1854

Birth of John Harvey Roberts in Shenango, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA

Birth

1860

John Harvey Roberts resided here in Shenango, New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA

Residence

1870

John Harvey Roberts resided here in Shenango, New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA

Residence

1937

Death of John Harvey Roberts in New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Roberts

This ancestor line traces from Kent, England (1650) to Shenango, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA (1854) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Roberts (1854–1937) was born in Shenango, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA and died in New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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.
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