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Dr. Cornelius Roberts 1749–1788 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1749

Birth Location: VA

Death Date: 24 June 1788

Death Location: Black Mountain, Russell, Virginia, USA

Father: Col. Robarts

Mother:

Spouse(s): Mary Roberts

Children(s): Colonel Roberts, Nathan Roberts

The story of Dr. Cornelius Roberts began in 1749 in VA. In 1849, Dr. Cornelius Roberts resided in Albany, New York, USA. Dr. Cornelius Roberts married Mary Ellen Polly Benton Frost Roberts, and had children including Colonel James Daniel Roberts, Nathan Elliot Roberts. Dr. Cornelius Roberts passed away in 1788 in Black Mountain, Russell, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Dr. Cornelius Roberts began in 1749 in VA.
  • In 1849, Dr. Cornelius Roberts resided in Albany, New York, USA.
  • Dr. Cornelius Roberts married Mary Ellen Polly Benton Frost Roberts, and had children including Colonel James Daniel Roberts, Nathan Elliot Roberts.
  • Dr. Cornelius Roberts passed away in 1788 in Black Mountain, Russell, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Dr. Roberts's Ancestors

Self
Dr. Roberts
1749–1788
Birth Place: VA
Parents
Col. James Archibald Roberts Robarts
1724–1789
Deal, Kent, England
Grandparents
Catherine (Spillet, Beche\Beech\Beach,) Roberts
1693–1747
Deal, Kent, England
James (Richard Roberts) Robarts
1692–1747
Deal, Kent, England
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Merchant)
1673–1717
Mary Beche\Beech\Beach
1676–1764
Richard Robertes
1660–1747
Richard Robertes
1660–1747
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Roberts
1620–1692

Dr. Roberts's Descendants

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Dr. (Cornelius) Roberts (1749–24 June 1788) m. Mary (Ellen (Polly) Benton, Frost,) Roberts (18 Mar 1750–Jun 1849)
  1. 1. Colonel (James Daniel) Roberts 1772–1858 m. Jane West 1777– m. Mary (Nancy) Underwood 1775–1855
    1. 1. Daniel Roberts 1810–1890
    2. 2. James Roberts 1811–1890 m. MARY (”Pollie”) Potter 1834–1914 m. Mary Roberts 1840–1923 m. Tabitha Sweeney 1839–1917 m. Nancy Bouney 1799–1880
      1. 1. Serilda Roberts 1848–1941 m. Joseph Lambert 1822–1907
        1. 1. Robert Lambert 1875–1939 m. Armenia Branham 1886–1953 m. Judy Lambert 1877–1914 m. Rosetta Tackett 1883–
        2. 2. Mary (E.) Lambert 1872– m. Kelly Keel 1868–1943
        3. 3. James Lambert 1873–1943 m. Margaret Bentley 1875–1966
        4. 4. Lucinda Lambert 1877–1948 m. Wilburn Roberts 1873– m. William Roberts 1869–
        5. 5. Sarah Lambert 1879–
        6. 6. Joe Lambert 1889–
        7. 7. Dicy Lambert 1886–
        8. 8. Katie Lambert 1887–
        9. 9. Richard Lambert 1881–
      2. 2. John (Pharoah Morgan) Roberts 1843–1914 m. Sallie Mullins 1842–1860 m. Parlee 1871–1918 m. Louise Atkins 1859–1942 m. Fannie Damron 1843–1864 m. Alcy Damron 1847–1901
        1. 1. Elizabeth Roberts 1862–1935 m. William Branham 1864–1936
        2. 2. Louisa Roberts 1862– m. William Johnson 1864–1940
        3. 3. King (Soloman) Roberts 1866–1939 m. Mary (L) Damron 1862–1938
        4. 4. Morgan Roberts 1885–1965 m. Cynthia Roberts 1879–
        5. 5. Thomas Roberts 1887–1935 m. Belvia Calhoun 1898–1984
        6. 6. Ivelee (R) Sword 1892–1994 m. Lawrence Hamilton 1886–1971
        7. 7. Booker Roberts 1880–
        8. 8. Alcy (E) Roberts 1863–
        9. 9. Nancy (J) Roberts 1865–1942 m. Cornelius Roberts 1860– m. Willie Osborne 1877– m. John (Buck) Damron 1803–
        10. 10. John (J) Roberts 1870–
        11. 11. Wilbern Roberts 1871–
        12. 12. Daniel Roberts 1873–
        13. 13. Mary (A) Roberts 1878–
        14. 14. King (P.) Roberts 1876–1920 m. Sylvania Roberts 1874–1951
        15. 15. Rissie Roberts 1889–
      3. 3. Cornelius ("Neal") Roberts 1828–1880 m. Winnie Little 1822–
        1. 1. Polly Damron 1860–1924 m. Thomas Adkins 1876– m. George Dawson 1866–
        2. 2. Baley Roberts 1858–
        3. 3. William (J) Roberts 1851–
        4. 4. Nancy (J) Roberts 1853–
        5. 5. John (W) Roberts 1857–
        6. 6. Cornelius Roberts 1859–
        7. 7. Baley Roberts 1858–
        8. 8. John (W) Roberts 1857–
        9. 9. Cornelius Roberts 1859–1901 m. Nancy (J) Osborne 1865–1942
      4. 4. Miranda Roberts 1841–1915 m. Spurlock Damron 1836–1917 m. Henry Hall 1820–
        1. 1. Nancy Damron 1859–1942 m. William (Jackson) Tackett 1824–1867
        2. 2. John Damron 1875–1912
        3. 3. Elizebeth Damron 1881–1907
        4. 4. Basil Damron 1883–1977 m. Katherine Damron 1886–1972
        5. 5. Louisa Damron 1866–1863
        6. 6. Alcy Damron 1869–
        7. 7. Silvaney Damron 1873–1895
        8. 8. David Damron 1878–
        9. 9. John Dameron 1875–
        10. 10. Martha Dameron 1859–1860
        11. 11. Louisa Damron 1866–
      5. 5. Mary (R.) Roberts 1867–1898 m. Thomas Adkins 1873–
        1. 1. Alma Adkins 1895–1939 m. Charley Justice 1893– m. James (W) Wilburn 1893–1971
        2. 2. Jean Damron 1904–
        3. 3. Floyd Adkins 1906–
        4. 4. Alpha Adkins 1907–
        5. 5. Henry Adkins 1901–
        6. 6. Darcus Damron 1890–
        7. 7. Ida Damron 1888–
        8. 8. Lizie Damron 1885–
      6. 6. Daniel Roberts 1833–1910 m. Elizabeth Roberts 1901–1921 m. Elizabeth Damron 1834–1921 m. Jennie Roberts 1856–1913
        1. 1. Sarah Roberts 1858–1914 m. Lewis Branham 1854–1907 m. Harvey (W) Branham 1853–
        2. 2. Richard Roberts 1856–
        3. 3. John Roberts 1857–
        4. 4. Ira Roberts 1861–
        5. 5. Cornelius Roberts 1863–
        6. 6. James Roberts 1865–
        7. 7. Richard Roberts 1856–
        8. 8. John Roberts 1857–
        9. 9. Sarah Roberts 1859–
        10. 10. Ira Roberts 1861–
        11. 11. Cornelius Roberts 1863–
        12. 12. Mary Roberts 1864–
        13. 13. James Roberts 1865–
        14. 14. Susanah Cantrell 1855–
        15. 15. Elizabeth (R) Roberts 1867–1955 m. Thomas Little 1865–
        16. 16. Martha (Roberts) Elswick 1875–1958
        17. 17. King (Dave) Roberts 1872–
        18. 18. Jennie Roberts 1896–
        19. 19. Disy Roberts 1900–
        20. 20. Elveree Patton 1864–1953
        21. 21. Laura (Belle) Isaacs 1860–1933
        22. 22. Harriet Roberts 1855–1937
        23. 23. William (S.) Roberts 1857–1909
      7. 7. Dicy Roberts 1847–1917 m. Dare Newsome 1839–1918 m. William Wheeler 1589–1607
        1. 1. Usley Newsome 1885–
        2. 2. Laura (B) Newsome 1890–
        3. 3. Dolly Newsome 1893–
        4. 4. Peter Newsome 1879–1965
        5. 5. John (H) Newsome 1868–1952 m. Allie Newsom 1874–
        6. 6. George (Washington) Newsome 1877–1935
        7. 7. Daniel Newsome 1870–1960
        8. 8. Nanny Mccoy 1886–1948
        9. 9. Willson Newsome 1882–
        10. 10. Alafair Newsome 1872–
        11. 11. Melvina Newsom 1867–1885
        12. 12. Mary (A.) Newsome 1875–
        13. 13. Beulah (Rhea) Wheeler 1869–1955
      8. 8. Hulda Roberts 1848–1853
      9. 9. Sarah Wilcox 1848–1926
      10. 10. James Roberts 1870–
      11. 11. Malinda Roberts 1841–
      12. 12. John (Roberts,) Jr 1843–
      13. 13. Clarilda Roberts 1851–
      14. 14. Matilda Elkins 1843–
      15. 15. Floyd Roberts 1869–
      16. 16. Isaac (Ike) Roberts 1867–1901
      17. 17. James (I) Roberts 1864–1889
      18. 18. Melissa (Malsia) Roberts 1856–1953
      19. 19. Nancy (Jane) Roberts 1871–1954 m. Frank Bone 1869–1947 m. Harrison Ratliff 1861–
        1. 1. Emaline Bone 1890–1989 m. Milton Layne 1886–
        2. 2. Daniel Bone 1893–1946 m. Agathel Bowen 1893– m. Jennie (R B) Camden 1900–1954
        3. 3. Cora Bone 1899–1974
        4. 4. William (J) Ratliff 1912–
        5. 5. Homer Bone 1905–1941 m. Ellen Bone 1905– m. Myrtle Carter 1906–1926
        6. 6. Jesse (J) Bone 1908–
        7. 7. W (J) Bone 1911–1970
        8. 8. Mattie Bone 1914–1955 m. Glen Snodgrass 1909–1988
        9. 9. Ruth (M) Bone 1924–
    3. 3. Isaac ("Ike") Roberts 1801–1865 m. Dorcas Mullins 1794–1890
      1. 1. marshall roberts 1825–1864 m. Dicy Riffe 1829–1906
        1. 1. Dorcas Roberts 1852–
        2. 2. James (P.) Roberts 1854– m. Sally Steele 1853–1913
        3. 3. Sarah Roberts 1848–1850 m. Lex Kennedy 1849–1930
        4. 4. Isaac Roberts 1849–
      2. 2. Dorcas Kelly 1820–1890
        1. 1. Noah (Harkin) Mullins 1856–1929 m. Nancy (Ellen) Cameron 1881–1934
      3. 3. Dicy Roberts 1833–
      4. 4. Pricy Roberts 1835–
      5. 5. Preston Roberts 1838–
    4. 4. Mary ("Polly") Roberts 1800–1864
      1. 1. Henry (James) Mullins 1825–1921 m. Alice Mullins 1833–
        1. 1. Nathoniel (Mac) Mullins 1870–
        2. 2. Booker Mullins 1853–
        3. 3. James Mullins 1855–1939
        4. 4. Isham Mullins 1856–
        5. 5. Elizabeth Mullins 1859–
        6. 6. Eli Mullins 1861–
        7. 7. Arminta Mullins 1863–
        8. 8. Phenia Mullins 1865–
      2. 2. Marshall (Solomon) Mullins 1826–1875 m. Mary Mullins 1831– m. Eliza Mullins 1825– m. Mary (R) Vanover 1836–1900
        1. 1. Ollie Mullins 1855–1928
        2. 2. Evaline Mullins 1849–
        3. 3. Greenberry Mullins 1864–1946
        4. 4. Lydia Mullins 1864–
        5. 5. Malisia Mullins 1871–
        6. 6. Columbus Mullins 1875–
        7. 7. Eveline Mullins 1848–1913
        8. 8. Charlotte (Agnes) Boggs 1851–1910
        9. 9. Ollie Mullins 1855–1928
        10. 10. Rebecca Mullins 1854–
        11. 11. Arty (Artie) Mullins 1848–1848
        12. 12. Wilson Mullins 1842–1892
        13. 13. Nancy Mullins 1845–1914
        14. 14. John (Henry) Mullins 1850–1899
        15. 15. Spencer Mullins 1849–1921
        16. 16. Sarah (Elizabeth) Mullins 1853–
        17. 17. Charity Mullins 1852–
        18. 18. Marion (C.) Mullins 1872–
      3. 3. Nancy Mullins 1814–1885 m. Hiram Cantrell 1820–1856
        1. 1. Arminda Cantrell 1849–1914 m. Isom (Spar) Mullins 1856–
        2. 2. Levi Cantrell 1853–1931 m. Sarah (A) Powers 1863–1952
        3. 3. Polk Cantrell 1844–1920 m. Celia Dotson 1842–1910
        4. 4. Mary Cantrell 1834–1872 m. David (Eslin) Short 1825–1903 m. Harvey Elkins 1829–1862
        5. 5. Everett (Winston) Cantrell 1859–1936 m. Katie (Elizabeth) Cantrell 1868–
        6. 6. Moses Cantrell 1847–1937 m. Matilda Cantrell 1844–2008 m. Ardelia Cantrell 1864– m. Maudia Acklin 1915–
        7. 7. Eliza Cantrell 1858–
        8. 8. Millie (J.) Cantrell 1865–
        9. 9. Belle (G) Cantrell 1868–
        10. 10. Towlores Cantrell 1852–
        11. 11. Samartha Cantrell 1865–1940 m. George (F) Flynt 1848–1931
        12. 12. Lucy Cantrell 1842–
        13. 13. Winnona ("Winnie" Lucy) Cantrell 1839–1918 m. Andrew Steel 1848–1905
        14. 14. Alexander Cantrell 1834–1861 m. Matilda Poe 1839–1863
        15. 15. Abraham Cantrell 1838–
        16. 16. Thared Cantrell 1838–
        17. 17. John Cantrell 1843–
        18. 18. David Cantrell 1845–
        19. 19. William Cantrell 1847–
        20. 20. Armanda Cantrell 1850–
        21. 21. Levi Cantrell 1854–
        22. 22. Jane Cantrell 1858–
        23. 23. Jacob (Elswick) Cantrell 1827–1897
        24. 24. Jonathan Cantrell 1828–1865
        25. 25. Alex (A) Cantrell 1833–1864
        26. 26. James Cantrell 1835–1919
        27. 27. Mary (A Polly) Cantrell 1835–1872
        28. 28. Abraham (C) Cantrell 1837–1928
        29. 29. Lucy Cantrell 1839–1870
      4. 4. John (L) Mullins 1828–1870 m. Patsy Potter 1828–1914
        1. 1. Reuben Mullins 1850–1919
        2. 2. Nancy Mullins 1852–
        3. 3. Amanda (J) Mullins 1855–
        4. 4. Ira Mullins 1858–
        5. 5. Hulda Mullins 1861–
        6. 6. Henderson Mullins 1864–1901
        7. 7. Mary (E) Mullins 1876– m. Nelson Mullins 1873–1922
      5. 5. Nelson Mullins 1873–1922 m. Mary (E) Mullins 1876– m. Alice Johnson 1879–1961
        1. 1. Mallard Mullins 1897–
        2. 2. Alice Mullins 1900–
        3. 3. Samantha Mullins 1902–
        4. 4. Osker Mullins 1906–
        5. 5. Nevada Mullins 1909–
        6. 6. Myrtle Mullins 1893–
        7. 7. Perry (Mack) Mullins 1912–1965
        8. 8. Homer Mullins 1918–1918
        9. 9. Hellen Mullins 1918–1918
        10. 10. Curtis Mullins 1904–1996
        11. 11. Alvin (E) Mullins 1900–1974 m. Margeret Little 1896–1986
        12. 12. Tom Mullins 1915–2002
        13. 13. Ida (A) Mullins 1902–
        14. 14. Esta (Pearl) Mullins 1908–
        15. 15. Maxwell Mullins 1913–
        16. 16. Teddy (C) Mullins 1905–
      6. 6. Andrew (J) Mullins 1824– m. Mary (Pollyanna) Mullins 1822–1864
        1. 1. Anna Mullins 1847–
        2. 2. David (A J) Mullins 1857–1905 m. Rhoda Bentley 1863–
        3. 3. Eliza (Jane) Mullins 1863– m. Alexander (P) Short 1848–
        4. 4. Malinda Mullins 1856–1956 m. William (Alfred) Hale 1855–1937
        5. 5. George (Washington) Mullins 1864–1947 m. Ailey Mullins 1870–
        6. 6. Pheba Mullins 1845–
      7. 7. James (Sheridan) Mullins 1823–1890 m. Polly Mullins 1811–1901 m. Mary ('Polly') Newsome 1817–1902 m. Judith (Nancy) Stanley 1787–1850
        1. 1. Sherd Mullins 1853–
        2. 2. Henry Mullins 1856–
        3. 3. Mahaly Mullins 1858–
        4. 4. Charlotte Mullins 1868–
        5. 5. John (W.) Mullins 1833–1908
        6. 6. Didama (Naloanna) Colley 1829–1859
        7. 7. Haney Mullins 1838–
        8. 8. Andrew (Jackson) Mullins 1838–1930
        9. 9. Winnie Mullins –1945
        10. 10. James Mullins 1836–1863 m. Nancy Anderson 1801–1854 m. Mary (R) Vanover 1836–1900
        11. 11. Nancy (Jane) Mullins 1837–1913 m. Elijah (Lige) Vanover 1838–1910
        12. 12. Sarah Mullins 1841–1913
        13. 13. Sherd Mullins 1853–
        14. 14. Charlotte Mullins 1868–
        15. 15. Henry Mullins 1856–
        16. 16. Mahaly Mullins 1858–
        17. 17. Andrew (Jackson) Mullins 1838–1930
      8. 8. Booker Mullins 1819–1865 m. Nancy (Jane) Potter 1816–1910 m. Nancy Potter 1816– m. Mary Sherwood 1800–
        1. 1. Sallie Mullins 1842–1860 m. John (Pharoah Morgan) Roberts 1843–1914
        2. 2. Booker (W) Mullins 1856–1944 m. Eliza (M) Mullins 1853–1929 m. Nancy (C) Mullins 1879– m. Polly 1872–1960
        3. 3. Rilda Mullins 1853–1856
        4. 4. Martha Mullins 1845–
        5. 5. Nancy Travis 1853–1915 m. John Travis 1846–1913
        6. 6. Books Mullins 1856–
        7. 7. Susannah Mullens 1836–
        8. 8. Sherwood Mullens 1838–
        9. 9. Mary Mullens 1839–
        10. 10. James Mullens 1843–
        11. 11. Martha Mullens 1845–
        12. 12. Nancy Mullens 1847–
        13. 13. Rhoda Mullens 1849–
        14. 14. Virginia Mullens 1852–
        15. 15. Rilda Mullins 1853–1856
      9. 9. Shared Mullins 1832–
      10. 10. Jane Mullins 1840–
      11. 11. Nancy Cantrell 1814–1885
      12. 12. Abraham Mullins 1837–1916
      13. 13. Andrew (Jackson Mullins) Sr 1824–1917
      14. 14. Abraham Mullins 1837–1916
      15. 15. Marshall (Solomon) Mullins 1826–
      16. 16. Nancy Cantrell 1814–1885
      17. 17. Andrew (Jackson Mullins) Sr 1824–1917
      18. 18. John (L) Mullins 1828–1870
      19. 19. Henry (J) Mullins 1825–1921
      20. 20. Lissa (Jane) Mullins 1815–1858
      21. 21. William Mullins 1851–
      22. 22. Catherine Mullins 1871–
      23. 23. Shared Mullins 1832–
    5. 5. Jesse Roberts 1804–
  2. 2. Nathan (Elliot) Roberts 1774–1840 m. Abigail (Bishop) (Roberts) 1780–1840
    1. 1. Matthew (B) Roberts 1809–1851
    2. 2. Abigail Roberts 1805–
    3. 3. Jeremiah Roberts 1801–1866
    4. 4. Mary Roberts 1805–1873
    5. 5. Polly Roberts 1802–
    6. 6. Sallie Roberts 1803–
    7. 7. Anne Roberts-Brewster 1804–1884

Dr. Roberts's Timeline

3 Records

1749
1749
Birth of Dr. Cornelius Roberts in VA
VA
1788
24 June 1788
Age 39
Death of Dr. Cornelius Roberts in Black Mountain, Russell, Virginia, USA
Black Mountain, Russell, Virginia, USA
1849
1849-1864
Age 100
Dr. Cornelius Roberts resided here in Albany, New York, USA
Albany, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1749
    Event Place: VA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1849-1864
    Event Place: Albany, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 June 1788
    Event Place: Black Mountain, Russell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

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