Who was Willis Roberts?

Willis Roberts (1888–1957) was born in Tennessee and died in Hebron Cemetery, Carroll County, Tennessee. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Willis Haynes Roberts 1888–1957

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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 14 Feb 1888 · Tennessee

Died 28 Dec 1957 · Hebron Cemetery, Carroll County, Tennessee

Father Artemissa May Butler

Mother Willis H Roberts

Spouse Raleigh Q Roberts

Siblings Euna Pearl Roberts, Florence Roberts, J Irving Roberts, Jessie Iowa Roberts, M A Roberts, Newt Roberts, Phini I Roberts, Richard L Roberts, W T Roberts, Wesley W Roberts

Records

1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census 1950 United States Federal Census Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002 U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., World War I Draft … Tennessee, U.S., Death Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Artemissa May Butler

Willis H Roberts

Spouse(s)

Raleigh Q Roberts

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Willis Haynes Roberts began in 1888 in Tennessee. In 1900, Willis Haynes Roberts resided in Civil District 15, Carroll, Tennessee, USA. In 1910, Willis Haynes Roberts resided in Civil District 16, Carroll, Tennessee, USA. Willis Haynes Roberts married raleigh q roberts. Willis Haynes Roberts passed away in 1957 in Hebron Cemetery, Carroll County, Tennessee.

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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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Census 1950 United States Federal Census
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Marriage Records Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Military U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
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Death Records Tennessee, U.S., Death Records

Life Timeline

1888

Birth of Willis Haynes Roberts in Tennessee

Birth

1900

Willis Haynes Roberts resided here in Civil District 15, Carroll, Tennessee, USA

Residence

1910

Willis Haynes Roberts resided here in Civil District 16, Carroll, Tennessee, USA

Residence

1917

Willis Haynes Roberts resided here in Carroll County, Tennessee, USA

Residence

1920

Willis Haynes Roberts resided here in Civil District 15, Carroll, Tennessee, USA

Residence

1930

Willis Haynes Roberts resided here in Jackson, Jackson, Madison, Tennessee, USA

Residence

1935

Willis Haynes Roberts resided here in Rural, Carroll, Tennessee

Residence

1940

Willis Haynes Roberts resided here in 15th District, Carroll, Tennessee, USA

Residence

1950

Willis Haynes Roberts resided here in Carroll, Tennessee, USA

Residence

1957

Death of Willis Haynes Roberts in 16th District, Carroll County, Tennessee

Death

1957

Burial of Willis Haynes Roberts in Hebron Cemetery, Carroll County, Tennessee

Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Willis Roberts

This ancestor line traces from NC (1678) to Tennessee (1888) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Willis Roberts (1888–1957) was born in Tennessee and died in Hebron Cemetery, Carroll County, Tennessee. 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 Willis 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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