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Earl Robertson 1917–1992 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Dec 1917

Birth Location: Roanoke City, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 2 Jul 1992

Death Location: Salem, City of Salem, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Charles Robertson

Mother: Ocie Garrett

Spouse(s): Geraldine Robertson

Children(s): Terry Robertson, Ronald Robertson, Donald Robertson, Gary Robertson

In 1917, Earl Robertson entered the world in Roanoke City, Virginia, USA, born to Charles Moses Robertson And Ocie Ellen Garrett. In 1920, Earl Robertson resided in Roanoke Melrose Ward, Roanoke (Independent City), . In 1930, Earl Robertson resided in Roanoke, Roanoke, Roanoke (Independent City), Virg. Earl Robertson married Geraldine Grubb Robertson, and had children including Danny Robertson Salem, Donald Donnie Gene Robertson, Gary Glenn Robertson, Ronald Dene Robertson, Terry Ray Robertson. Earl Robertson passed away in 1992 in Salem, City of Salem, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1917, Earl Robertson entered the world in Roanoke City, Virginia, USA, born to Charles Moses Robertson And Ocie Ellen Garrett.
  • In 1920, Earl Robertson resided in Roanoke Melrose Ward, Roanoke (Independent City), .
  • In 1930, Earl Robertson resided in Roanoke, Roanoke, Roanoke (Independent City), Virg.
  • Earl Robertson married Geraldine Grubb Robertson, and had children including Danny Robertson Salem, Donald Donnie Gene Robertson, Gary Glenn Robertson, Ronald Dene Robertson, Terry Ray Robertson.
  • Earl Robertson passed away in 1992 in Salem, City of Salem, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Earl Robertson's Ancestors

Self
Earl Robertson
1917–1992
Birth Place: Roanoke City, Virginia, USA
Parents
Charles Moses Robertson
1880–1939
Virginia, USA
Ocie (Ellen) Garrett
1879–1955
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John (Pelton) Robertson
1832–1912
Lisbon, Bedford, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Catherine "Kitty" Waldron AncDNA-6; MyHer-1;) 23&Me-1
1830–1907
Bedford County, Virginia, USA
Joseph (Deyerie) Garrett
1851–1917
Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Sarah (E Lyon) Garrett
1855–1889
Montgomery County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Elijah Robertson
1794–1857
Mahala Burnett
1794–1858
Beverly Waldron
1804–1886
Nancy Waldron
1807–1877
William Garrett
1814–1901
Elizabeth (Garrett)
1818–1888
William Lyon
1829–1912
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Roberson
1768–1840
Joshua Rev
1773–1852
Rebecca Burnett
1755–1820
Moses Waldron
1784–1864
Mary St.Clair
1784–1850
Jacob Moorman
1767–1833
Katherine Grooms
1786–1808
Moses Garrett
1793–1814
JOHN ZIRKLE
1795–1863
Phoebe Beemer
1799–1835
Lorenzo Lyon
1800–1858
Margaret Bowles
1808–1865

Earl Robertson's Descendants

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Earl Robertson (5 Dec 1917–2 Jul 1992) m. Geraldine (Grubb) Robertson (16 Jun 1924–12 Mar 1985)
  1. 1. Terry (Ray) Robertson 1943–2009 m. Linda (Marie Lawson) Robertson 1946–2020
  2. 2. Ronald (Dene) Robertson 1949–2000
  3. 3. Donald ("Donnie" Gene) Robertson 1949–2008
  4. 4. Gary (Glenn) Robertson 1946–2006

Earl Robertson's Timeline

10 Records

1917
5 Dec 1917
Birth of Earl Robertson in Roanoke City, Virginia, USA
Roanoke City, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 3
Earl Robertson resided here in Roanoke Melrose Ward, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Roanoke Melrose Ward, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 13
Earl Robertson resided here in Roanoke, Roanoke, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Roanoke, Roanoke, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 18
Earl Robertson resided here in Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia
Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia
1940
1940
Age 23
Earl Robertson resided here in Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Roanoke, Virginia, USA
1941
13 May 1941
Age 24
Earl Robertson resided here in Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Roanoke, Virginia, USA
1948
1948
Age 31
Earl Robertson resided here in Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Roanoke, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 33
Earl Robertson resided here in Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 34
Earl Robertson resided here in Virginia
Virginia
1992
2 Jul 1992
Age 75
Death of Earl Robertson in Alexandria City, Virginia, USA
Alexandria City, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Dec 1917
    Event Place: Roanoke City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Virginia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 620
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04327; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 119-10
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Roanoke Melrose Ward, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T625_1912; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 44
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Roanoke, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2342215
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Births, 1912-1923
    [8] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014
    [9] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101168340
    [10] Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia Divorce Records, 1918-2014
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [13] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Roanoke Times and World-News; Publication Date: 4 Jul 1992; Publication Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA; ,0.16513851,0.6594671,0.36484858&xid=3355
    [14] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia; Roll: 5331; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 120-88

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Roanoke Melrose Ward, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Roanoke Melrose Ward, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T625_1912; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 44

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Roanoke, Roanoke, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Roanoke, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2342215

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04327; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 119-10

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Virginia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 620
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04327; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 119-10
    [3] U.S., Virginia City Directories, 1873-1960, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia City Directories

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 13 May 1941
    Event Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Roanoke Times; Publication Date: 13 May 1941; Publication Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia; Roll: 5331; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 120-88

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Arlington, Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Roanoke Times and World-News; Publication Date: 4 Jul 1992; Publication Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA; ,0.16513851,0.6594671,0.36484858&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Roanoke
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Roanoke World-News; Publication Date: 13 May 1941; Publication Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA; ,0.1197873,0.2612645,0.18238118&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Roanoke, Virginia
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia; Roll: 5331; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 120-88

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Jul 1992
    Event Place: Alexandria City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Roanoke Times and World-News; Publication Date: 4 Jul 1992; Publication Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA; ,0.16513851,0.6594671,0.36484858&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Salem, City of Salem, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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