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Elbert Sidney Roberts 1857–1933 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 May 1857

Birth Location: Blackwater, Lee, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 27 September 1933

Death Location: Blackwater, Lee County, Virginia, USA

Father: Jesse Roberts

Mother: Ursula Bledsoe

Spouse(s): Nancy Willis

Children(s): Effie Roberts, Addie Roberts, Frederick Roberts, Wirt Roberts, Elbert Roberts, Nancie Roberts, Bascom Roberts, Eddgar Roberts, Virgie Roberts, Hettie Roberts

In 1857, Elbert Sidney Roberts entered the world in Blackwater, Lee, Virginia, United States, born to Jesse Joseph Roberts And Ursula Usley Bledsoe. In 1870, Elbert Sidney Roberts resided in Jonesville, Lee, Virginia, United States. In 1880, Elbert Sidney Roberts resided in Jonesville, Lee, Virginia, USA. Elbert Sidney Roberts married Nancy Anne Willis, and had children including Addie P Roberts, Bascom S Roberts, Eddgar Williard Edd Roberts, Effie Mae Roberts, Elbert Sidney Sug Roberts, Frederick Holmes Roberts, Hettie H Roberts, Nancie Anna Annie Roberts, Virgie G Roberts, Wirt D Roberts. Elbert Sidney Roberts passed away in 1933 in Blackwater, Lee County, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1857, Elbert Sidney Roberts entered the world in Blackwater, Lee, Virginia, United States, born to Jesse Joseph Roberts And Ursula Usley Bledsoe.
  • In 1870, Elbert Sidney Roberts resided in Jonesville, Lee, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1880, Elbert Sidney Roberts resided in Jonesville, Lee, Virginia, USA.
  • Elbert Sidney Roberts married Nancy Anne Willis, and had children including Addie P Roberts, Bascom S Roberts, Eddgar Williard Edd Roberts, Effie Mae Roberts, Elbert Sidney Sug Roberts, Frederick Holmes Roberts, Hettie H Roberts, Nancie Anna Annie Roberts, Virgie G Roberts, Wirt D Roberts.
  • Elbert Sidney Roberts passed away in 1933 in Blackwater, Lee County, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jesse Roberts
1823–1919
Birth Location: Blackwater, Lee, Virginia, United States
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Ursula Bledsoe
1833–1872
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Nancy Willis
1866–1921
Birth Location: Hoot Owl Hollow, High Knob, Powell Valley, Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Effie Roberts
1889–1978
Birth Location: Blackwater, Lee, Virginia, USA
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Addie Roberts
1892–1914
Birth Location: Lee County, Virginia, USA
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Frederick Roberts
1894–1940
Birth Location: Blackwater, Lee, Virginia, USA
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Wirt Roberts
1900–1934
Birth Location: Blackwater (Lee County), Lee County, Virginia, USA
WR
Elbert Roberts
1903–1960
Birth Location: Blackwater (Lee County), Lee County, Virginia, USA
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Nancie Roberts
1905–1960
Birth Location: Blackwater, Lee County, Virginia, United States of America
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Bascom Roberts
1907–1929
Birth Location: Blackwater (Lee County), Lee County, Virginia, USA
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Eddgar Roberts
1896–1965
Birth Location: Blackwater (Lee County), Lee County, Virginia, USA
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Virgie Roberts
1898–1971
Birth Location: Blackwater, Lee County, Virginia
VR
Hettie Roberts
1886–1951
Birth Location: Lee County, Virginia, USA
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Elbert Roberts's Ancestors

Self
Elbert Roberts
1857–1933
Birth Place: Blackwater, Lee, Virginia, United States
Parents
Jesse Joseph Roberts
1823–1919
Blackwater, Lee, Virginia, United States
Ursula ("Usley") Bledsoe
1833–1872
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John Roberts
1795–1844
Lee County,Virginia
Margarett Wallen
1805–1880
Virginia
Sampson (W.) Bledsoe
1800–1843
Beech Grove, Lee, Virginia, United States
Narcissus (Narcinda) Lawson
1804–1859
Lee, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Jr.
1765–1815
Catherine Rogers
1765–1842
David Lawson
1775–1839
Mary Hickam
1768–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Roberts
1740–1776
Elizabeth (Wallen)
1748–1847
Doswell Rogers
1736–1811
Morman sr.
1751–1842
Laura Fitzpatrick
1750–1803

Elbert Roberts's Descendants

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Elbert (Sidney) Roberts (6 May 1857–27 September 1933) m. Nancy (Anne) Willis (19 Mar 1866–30 Jun 1921)
  1. 1. Effie (Mae) Roberts 1889–1978 m. Benjamin (Franklin "Frank") Sizemore 1895–1928
    1. 1. Christine Sizemore 1917–2003 m. Orbin Ward 1916–2010
      1. 1. Jerry (Wayne) Ward 1950–1950
      2. 2. Geneva Ward 1950–1950
      3. 3. Jerry Ward 1939–1939
    2. 2. Lillie (Pearl) Sizemore 1916–2001
    3. 3. Ethel Sizemore 1920–2010
    4. 4. Christina Sizemore 1918–2003
  2. 2. Addie (P) Roberts 1892–1914
  3. 3. Frederick (Holmes) Roberts 1894–1940 m. Esta (Mae) Wallen 1896–1955
    1. 1. Thomas (("Tom") Hagan) Roberts 1917–1978
    2. 2. Foyster (Warren) Roberts 1928–2010 m. Mildred (Evelyn) Baker 1933–2022
    3. 3. Lawrence (Elmo) Roberts 1919–1985
    4. 4. Willard (Sylvester) Roberts 1922–2004 m. Sallie (Madge) Debord 1916–1991
    5. 5. Lelia (Bauer) Roberts 1920–1979
    6. 6. Thelma (Jean) Roberts 1924–1994
    7. 7. Claude Roberts 1931–1987 m. Lois Nichols 1931–2017
    8. 8. Edgar (Roberts Twin to) Edward 1933–2002
    9. 9. Edward (Roberts Twin to) Edgar 1933–1933
  4. 4. Wirt (D) Roberts 1900–1934 m. John (Ross) Gregory 1899–1977
    1. 1. Lora (Beatrice) Gregory 1920–1992
  5. 5. Elbert (Sidney "Sug") Roberts 1903–1960
  6. 6. Nancie (Anna "Annie") Roberts 1905–1960 m. William (Jennings) Quillen 1904–1965
    1. 1. Nell (Lillian) Quillen 1930–1993 m. Creed (Bates) Sparkman 1915–1990
    2. 2. Mattie Quillen 1928–2018 m. James (Willard) Greene 1924–1997
  7. 7. Bascom (S) Roberts 1907–1929
  8. 8. Eddgar (Williard "Edd") Roberts 1896–1965
  9. 9. Virgie (G) Roberts 1898–1971 m. John (Foyster) Morgan 1899–1975
  10. 10. Hettie (H) Roberts 1886–1951 m. A (C) Nickel 1872–

Elbert Roberts's Timeline

7 Records

1857
6 May 1857
Birth of Elbert Sidney Roberts in Blackwater, Lee, Virginia, United States
Blackwater, Lee, Virginia, United States
1870
1870
Age 13
Elbert Sidney Roberts resided here in Jonesville, Lee, Virginia, United States
Jonesville, Lee, Virginia, United States
1880
1880
Age 23
Elbert Sidney Roberts resided here in Jonesville, Lee, Virginia, USA
Jonesville, Lee, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 43
Elbert Sidney Roberts resided here in Blackwater, Lee, Virginia, USA
Blackwater, Lee, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 53
Elbert Sidney Roberts resided here in Lee, VA
Lee, VA
1920
1920
Age 63
Elbert Sidney Roberts resided here in Jonesville, Lee, Virginia, USA
Jonesville, Lee, Virginia, USA
1933
27 September 1933
Age 76
Death of Elbert Sidney Roberts in Blackwater, Lee County, Virginia
Blackwater, Lee County, Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 May 1857
    Event Place: Blackwater, Lee, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia 1910 Census Miracode Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jonesville, Lee, Virginia; Roll: T625_1896; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 97
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jonesville, Lee, Virginia; Roll: 1375; Family History Film: 1255375; Page: 183B; Enumeration District: 040
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jonesville, Lee, Virginia; Roll: M593_1658; Page: 283B; Image: 572; Family History Library Film: 553157
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Blackwater, Lee, Virginia; Roll: 1715; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1241715
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Blackwater, Lee, Virginia; Roll: T624_1633; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1375646
    [7] Virginia, Death Records
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Jonesville, Lee, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jonesville, Lee, Virginia; Roll: M593_1658; Page: 283B; Image: 572; Family History Library Film: 553157

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Jonesville, Lee, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jonesville, Lee, Virginia; Roll: 1375; Family History Film: 1255375; Page: 183B; Enumeration District: 040

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Blackwater, Lee, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Blackwater, Lee, Virginia; Roll: 1715; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1241715

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lee, VA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia 1910 Census Miracode Index
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Blackwater, Lee, Virginia; Roll: T624_1633; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1375646

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Jonesville, Lee, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jonesville, Lee, Virginia; Roll: T625_1896; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 97

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 September 1933
    Event Place: Blackwater, Lee County, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Death Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Blackwater, Lee County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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