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Benjamin Franklin Roberts 1832–1908 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 05/29/1832

Birth Location: Hampshire County, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 04/04/1908

Death Location: United States

Father: Benjamin Roberts

Mother: Polly Leatherman

Spouse(s): Matilda Lewis, Matilda Roberts

Children(s): David Roberts, Charlie Roberts, Benjiman Roberts, Thadeus Roberts

In 1832, Benjamin Franklin Roberts entered the world in Hampshire County, West Virginia, USA, born to Benjamin Norris Roberts And Polly Leatherman. In 1850, Benjamin Franklin Roberts resided in District 24, Hampshire, Virginia, USA. In 1860, Benjamin Franklin Roberts resided in Freeport P.O., Wirt County, WV. Benjamin Franklin Roberts married Matilda A Roberts, Matilda A Lewis, and had children including Benjiman F Roberts, Charlie Cleveland Roberts, David M Roberts, Thadeus C Roberts. Benjamin Franklin Roberts passed away in 1908 in United States.

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Biography

  • In 1832, Benjamin Franklin Roberts entered the world in Hampshire County, West Virginia, USA, born to Benjamin Norris Roberts And Polly Leatherman.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Franklin Roberts resided in District 24, Hampshire, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, Benjamin Franklin Roberts resided in Freeport P.O., Wirt County, WV.
  • Benjamin Franklin Roberts married Matilda A Roberts, Matilda A Lewis, and had children including Benjiman F Roberts, Charlie Cleveland Roberts, David M Roberts, Thadeus C Roberts.
  • Benjamin Franklin Roberts passed away in 1908 in United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Roberts's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Roberts
1832–1908
Birth Place: Hampshire County, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Benjamin Norris Roberts
1800–1880
Hampshire County, West Virginia, USA
Polly Leatherman
1797–1872
Virginia
Grandparents
Gersham Roberts
1765–1814
Maryland
Sarah Roberts
1773–1830
Maryland
Joseph Leatherman
1778–
Frederick Co., Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Roberts's Descendants

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Benjamin (Franklin) Roberts (05/29/1832–04/04/1908) m. Matilda (A) Lewis (Aug 1836–) m. Matilda (A.) Roberts (10 August 1837–7 December 1923)
  1. 1. David (M.) Roberts 1872–1950 m. Nancy (Jane) Mackey 1889–1960
    1. 1. James (Monroe) Roberts 1919–2000 m. Julia (Belle) Nutter 1923–2004
      1. 1. David (R.) Roberts 1941–2008
      2. 2. Betty (Jane) Roberts 1948–1949
    2. 2. John (F) Roberts 1914–1988 m. Opal (Jane) Roberts 1917–1994
      1. 1. Charles (P) Roberts 1934–1996
      2. 2. Clyde (Jenning) Robert 1937–2006
      3. 3. Charles (Richard) Roberts 1933–1996
    3. 3. Jenning (Edward) Roberts 1925–
    4. 4. Jessie (M) Roberts 1911–
  2. 2. Charlie (Cleveland) Roberts 1886–1950
  3. 3. Benjiman (F) Roberts 1864–1903
  4. 4. Thadeus (C) Roberts 1877–

Benjamin Roberts's Timeline

8 Records

1832
05/29/1832
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Roberts in Hampshire County, West Virginia, USA
Hampshire County, West Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 18
Benjamin Franklin Roberts resided here in District 24, Hampshire, Virginia, USA
District 24, Hampshire, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 28
Benjamin Franklin Roberts resided here in Freeport P.O., Wirt County, WV
Freeport P.O., Wirt County, WV
1861
10 Nov 1861
Age 29
Benjamin Franklin Roberts was married in Wirt, VA
Wirt, VA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 31
Benjamin Franklin Roberts resided here in Hughes River, Wirt, West Virginia, United States
Hughes River, Wirt, West Virginia, United States
1880
1880
Age 48
Benjamin Franklin Roberts resided here in Clay, Wirt, West Virginia, USA
Clay, Wirt, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 68
Benjamin Franklin Roberts resided here in Clay, Wirt, West Virginia, USA
Clay, Wirt, West Virginia, USA
1908
04/04/1908
Age 76
Death of Benjamin Franklin Roberts in Elizabeth, Wirt, West Virginia, USA
Elizabeth, Wirt, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 05291832
    Event Place: Hampshire County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clay, Wirt, West Virginia; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0122; FHL microfilm: 1241776
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 10 Nov 1861
    Event Place: Wirt, VA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Compiled Marriages, 1851-1929
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 24, Hampshire, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Freeport P.O., Wirt County, WV
    Record Source: West Virginia, Compiled Census Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Hughes River, Wirt, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Clay, Wirt, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Clay, Wirt, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clay, Wirt, West Virginia; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0122; FHL microfilm: 1241776

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04041908
    Event Place: Elizabeth, Wirt, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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