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JOSEPH LAFAYETTE ROBERTS 1860–1949

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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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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have JOSEPH ROBERTS 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 19 Feb 1860 · NC
Died 2 Jun 1949 · SHADY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH, MONROE CO., TN
Father John Roberts
Mother Elizabeth Crow
Spouse Delena Evaline Payne
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 James M Roberts, Lucinda Jane Roberts, Raney Roberts, Thomas Jefferson Roberts, William Stevens Bill Roberts

Researchers connected through JOSEPH ROBERTS 1860–1949

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Biography

The story of JOSEPH LAFAYETTE ROBERTS began in 1860 in NC. In 1870, JOSEPH LAFAYETTE ROBERTS resided in Beaverdam, Cherokee, North Carolina, United States. In 1880, JOSEPH LAFAYETTE ROBERTS resided in Beaver Dam, Cherokee, North Carolina, United State. JOSEPH LAFAYETTE ROBERTS married delena evaline payne, 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. JOSEPH LAFAYETTE ROBERTS passed away in 1949 in SHADY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH, MONROE CO., TN.

Sources

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    Census 1870 United States Federal Census

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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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    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

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

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    Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-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

  13. 13
    Burial Records Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index

  14. 14
    Record Newspapers.com - The Knoxville Journal - 4 Jun 1949 - Page 12

Life Timeline

1860
Birth of JOSEPH LAFAYETTE ROBERTS in NC
Birth
1870
JOSEPH LAFAYETTE ROBERTS resided here in Beaverdam, Cherokee, North Carolina, United States
Residence
1880
JOSEPH LAFAYETTE ROBERTS resided here in Beaver Dam, Cherokee, North Carolina, United States
Residence
1900
JOSEPH LAFAYETTE ROBERTS resided here in Beaverdam, Cherokee, North Carolina
Residence
1910
JOSEPH LAFAYETTE ROBERTS resided here in Civil District 8, Monroe, Tennessee
Residence
1920
JOSEPH LAFAYETTE ROBERTS resided here in Civil District 4, Monroe, Tennessee
Residence
1930
JOSEPH LAFAYETTE ROBERTS resided here in District 4, Monroe, Tennessee
Residence
1935
JOSEPH LAFAYETTE ROBERTS resided here in Rural, Monroe, Tennessee
Residence
1940
JOSEPH LAFAYETTE ROBERTS resided here in Loudon, Tennessee, United States
Residence
1949
Death of JOSEPH LAFAYETTE ROBERTS in Monroe, Tennessee
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from JOSEPH ROBERTS

This ancestor line traces from ST. GEORGE'S PARISH, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND (1623) to NC (1860) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

JOSEPH ROBERTS (1860–1949) was born in NC 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 JOSEPH 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.

JOSEPH ROBERTS's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
JOSEPH LAFAYETTE ROBERTS PTP
1860–1949
NC
Parents
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Grandparents
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JOSEPH ROBERTS's Descendants

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JOSEPH LAFAYETTE ROBERTS PTP 1860–1949