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Henry Roby 1777–1850 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1777

Birth Location: Maryland, United States

Death Date: MAY 1850

Death Location: Hardinsburg, Washington County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Leonard Robey

Mother: Lena Tucker

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Robey

Children(s): Tilman Roby, Mary Roby, Humest Roby, Malinda Roby, Nancy Roby, Henry Roby, Lucy Roby, Cynthia Roby, Singleton Roby, Louisa Roby, Leonard Roby

In 1777, Henry Roby entered the world in Maryland, United States, born to Leonard Robey And Lena Tucker. In 1810, Henry Roby resided in Indiana Territory. In 1812, Henry Roby resided in Clark County, IN. Henry Roby married Elizabeth C Robey, and had children including Cynthia Roby, Henry Harrison Roby, Humest Roby, Leonard Mcwherter Roby, Louisa Roby, Lucy Roby, Malinda Roby, Mary Ann Roby, Nancy L Roby, Singleton Roby, Tilman Roby. Henry Roby passed away in 1850 in Hardinsburg, Washington County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1777, Henry Roby entered the world in Maryland, United States, born to Leonard Robey And Lena Tucker.
  • In 1810, Henry Roby resided in Indiana Territory.
  • In 1812, Henry Roby resided in Clark County, IN.
  • Henry Roby married Elizabeth C Robey, and had children including Cynthia Roby, Henry Harrison Roby, Humest Roby, Leonard Mcwherter Roby, Louisa Roby, Lucy Roby, Malinda Roby, Mary Ann Roby, Nancy L Roby, Singleton Roby, Tilman Roby.
  • Henry Roby passed away in 1850 in Hardinsburg, Washington County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Leonard Robey
1762–1804
Birth Location: Port Tobacco, Charles, Maryland, United States
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Lena Tucker
1762–
Birth Location: MD, USA
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Robey
1778–1854
Birth Location: Maryland, United States
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Children(s)

Tilman Roby
1809–1904
Birth Location: Westport, Oldham, Kentucky, USA
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Mary Roby
1821–1903
Birth Location: Indiana, United States
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Humest Roby
1817–1880
Birth Location: Maryland, United States
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Malinda Roby
1815–1887
Birth Location: Crawford, Indiana, United States
MR
Nancy Roby
1815–1865
Birth Location: Indiana, United States
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Henry Roby
1812–1900
Birth Location: Clark, Indiana, United States
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Lucy Roby
1811–1843
Birth Location: Washington, Indiana, United States
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Cynthia Roby
1807–1895
Birth Location: North, North Carolina, United States
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Singleton Roby
1807–1876
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Louisa Roby
1805–
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Leonard Roby
1801–1872
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Henry Roby's Ancestors

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Henry Roby
1777–1850
Birth Place: Maryland, United States
Parents
Leonard Robey
1762–1804
Port Tobacco, Charles, Maryland, United States
Lena Tucker
1762–
MD, USA
Grandparents
Leonard Robey
1735–1804
Port Tobacco, Charles, Maryland, United States
Emma Wedding
1735–1770
Charles, Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Robey
1692–1776
Sarah Smallwood
1708–1760
John Wedding
1706–1772
Elizabeth Clubb
1710–1772
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Robey
1648–1726
Sarah Luckett
1668–1738
Thomas Smallwood
1675–1734
Lettice Godfrey
1675–1735
Thomas Wedding
1680–1729
Elizabeth Clubb
1709–1782

Henry Roby's Descendants

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Henry Roby (1777–MAY 1850) m. Elizabeth (C) Robey (1778–18 September 1854)
  1. 1. Tilman Roby 1809–1904 m. Mary (Anne) Mauck 1808–1879
    1. 1. William (H H) Roby 1849–1940 m. Mary (L) Maples 1865–1913
      1. 1. William Roby 1874–1965
      2. 2. James (Henry) Roby 1874–1931 m. Emily Shamwell 1880–1930
        1. 1. Angle Roby 1897–1975 m. John Knight 1891–1974
      3. 3. Vach Roby 1887– m. Maud Wiley 1888–1948
        1. 1. Lillian Meyers 1911–1991 m. Harold (Ellsworth Gray) Sr 1918–2009 m. Harland (L) Sidener 1909–1993 m. Dallas (Frank) Carroll 1899–1968 m. Harold (Ellsworth Grey) Sr 1892–1950
        2. 2. Minnie Layhew 1914–1997 m. Herbert Layhew 1911–1981
        3. 3. Howard Roby 1916–1949
        4. 4. Erf Roby 1907–
        5. 5. Ur Roby 1907–1978
        6. 6. Earl Roby 1908–
      4. 4. Mary (Elizabeth) Roby 1894–1967 m. Hubert Varvel 1885–
        1. 1. Clarence (Russell) Varvel 1932–1993
        2. 2. Howard (Richard) Varvel 1927–1997 m. Irene McDaniels –1952
        3. 3. Emmet Varvel 1929–2002
        4. 4. Dorothy ((Varvel) Butler) Varvel 1934–2022 m. Robert (Etolene) Butler 1928–2006
    2. 2. Adolphus (Farley) Roby 1848–1938 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Brenton 1854–1923
      1. 1. Necey (F.) Henson 1864–
      2. 2. Lizzie (M) Stevens 1875–
      3. 3. Fannie Henson 1868–
      4. 4. Matilda Henson 1861–
      5. 5. Emma (Union) Roby 1879–
      6. 6. Raymond (Townsley) Roby 1893–1970 m. Aileen (A) Roby 1895–
      7. 7. Abigail Roby 1889–
      8. 8. Fannie Roby 1881–
      9. 9. Nora Roby 1879–1965 m. R (W) Arensman 1874–
      10. 10. Talitha Roby 1876–1919 m. Frank Mcfadden 1872–1927
        1. 1. Bernard (R) Mcfadden 1905–1978
        2. 2. Wallace Mcfaddin 1903–
        3. 3. Marcia Mcfadden 1901–1970
      11. 11. Mary (Elizabeth) Roby 1874–1968 m. Eugene (Edgar) Stephens 1871–1936
        1. 1. Eugene (Edgar) Stephens 1911–2005
        2. 2. Caroline Stephens 1908–
    3. 3. Absalom (J) Roby 1845–1850
    4. 4. Margaret (A) Roby 1845–1910
    5. 5. W (H H) Roby 1840–1928 m. Josephine (Hortense Charlotte) Depue 1839–1903 m. Barsheba (Jane) Adkins 1834–1917
      1. 1. Elizabeth (Proctor 'Lizzie') Roby 1871–1933
      2. 2. Sherman (B.) Roby 1863–1864
      3. 3. Anna (M.) Roby 1865–1870 m. John (D) Bristow 1864–
        1. 1. Eric Bristow 1892–
      4. 4. Daniel (Curtis) Roby 1868–1933 m. Minnie (A) Morgan 1873–1956
        1. 1. Gerald (C) Roby 1905–1979 m. Inez (D) Sharp 1907–1998
        2. 2. Rebecca Roby 1898–1985 m. Henry Fixman 1894–1970
      5. 5. Henrietta (E.) Roby 1873–1938
      6. 6. Ella (O) Loving 1867–
    6. 6. Townsely Roby 1833–1904
    7. 7. Rebecca Roby 1832–1850
    8. 8. Elizabeth Roby 1829–1916 m. Daniel Boicourt 1825–1877
      1. 1. Emma Boicourt 1857–1934
      2. 2. John (M.) Boicourt 1860–1928
      3. 3. Fanny Boicourt 1864–1930
      4. 4. Julia (H) Boicourt 1868–1944
  2. 2. Mary (Ann) Roby 1821–1903
  3. 3. Humest Roby 1817–1880
  4. 4. Malinda Roby 1815–1887
  5. 5. Nancy (L) Roby 1815–1865
  6. 6. Henry (Harrison) Roby 1812–1900 m. Mary (Jane) Fancher 1827–1878
    1. 1. Sarah (Elizabeth) Whitman 1850–1934
    2. 2. Mary (F) Roby 1864–1888
    3. 3. Mc (Clelen) Roby 1865–
    4. 4. Cynthia Davis 1869–1949
    5. 5. Malinda Boly 1853–
    6. 6. William (H) Roby 1855–1929
    7. 7. James (Leonard) Roby 1856–1940
    8. 8. George (E) Roby 1860–1886
    9. 9. Andrew (J) Roby 1862–1884
    10. 10. Mc (Ellam) Roby 1866–1946
    11. 11. John (Thomas) Roby 1847–1898
    12. 12. SINGELTON robey 1858–
    13. 13. Louisa (A.) Hulgan 1849–1921
    14. 14. Charles (McClellan) Roby 1866–1946 m. Mary (Katherine) Dunn 1880–1952
      1. 1. William (Wilson) Roby 1919–1966
      2. 2. Ernest (A.) Roby 1906–1958
      3. 3. Jadie Roby 1897–
      4. 4. Eliza (Jane) Roby 1901–1931
      5. 5. Audra (Woodrow) Roby 1920–1975
  7. 7. Lucy Roby 1811–1843
  8. 8. Cynthia Roby 1807–1895
  9. 9. Singleton Roby 1807–1876 m. Catherine (Hickman Trinkle) Robey 1812–1898
    1. 1. Sarah (Catherine Roby) Francy 1849–1937
    2. 2. George (Estle) Roby 1852–1925
    3. 3. Henry (Allen) Roby 1834–1916 m. Flora (Miraldia) Robinson 1856–1934
      1. 1. Carrie (Orleva) Roby 1879–1947
      2. 2. Clyde (J) Roby 1881–1950
      3. 3. Harry (Allen) Roby 1885–1948
    4. 4. Sarah (C) Roby 1850–
    5. 5. John (W) Roby 1855–1862
    6. 6. Jacob Roby 1832–1895 m. Sarah (Jane Fowler) Roby 1835–1923
      1. 1. Samuel (Singleton) Roby 1860–1956
      2. 2. William (Henry) Roby 1864–1961
      3. 3. Charles (Ulysses) Roby 1867–1915
      4. 4. Jacob (Hickman) Roby 1873–1950
      5. 5. Estel Roby 1875–1938
      6. 6. Violetta ("Letty") Roby 1858–1876
      7. 7. James Roby 1861–
    7. 7. Singleton Roby 1838–
    8. 8. Christopher Roby 1839–1888 m. Ann (E) Pearson 1848–
      1. 1. Jessie (Maude) Roby 1881–1965
      2. 2. Augustus Roby 1873–
    9. 9. Louisa Roby 1842–
    10. 10. James (Knox Polk) Roby 1846–1878
    11. 11. Lyanlilin (P) Roby 1855–
    12. 12. Cynthia (A) Roby 1844–
    13. 13. Stephen Roby 1834–1918
  10. 10. Louisa Roby 1805–
  11. 11. Leonard (McWherter) Roby 1801–1872 m. Rosanna Mcwherter 1797–1875
    1. 1. Eliza (J "Lizzie" Roby) (Allen) 1827–1905
    2. 2. Henry (M) Roby 1826–1878
    3. 3. Jane Roby 1827–
    4. 4. Lucy (N) Roby 1830–

Henry Roby's Timeline

10 Records

1777
1777
Birth of Henry Roby in Maryland, United States
Maryland, United States
1810
1810
Age 33
Henry Roby resided here in Indiana Territory
Indiana Territory
1812
1812
Age 35
Henry Roby resided here in Clark County, IN
Clark County, IN
1820
1820
Age 43
Henry Roby resided here in Washington, Indiana, United States
Washington, Indiana, United States
1840
1840
Age 63
Henry Roby resided here in Washington, Indiana, United States
Washington, Indiana, United States
1850
1850
Age 73
Henry Roby resided here in District 1, Nelson, Kentucky
District 1, Nelson, Kentucky
1850
1850
Age 73
Henry Roby resided here in Southeast, Orange, Indiana
Southeast, Orange, Indiana
1850
MAY 1850
Age 73
Death of Henry Roby in Hardinsburg, Washington, Indiana, USA
Hardinsburg, Washington, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 133
Henry Roby resided here in Election District 7, Charles, Maryland
Election District 7, Charles, Maryland
1920
1920
Age 143
Henry Roby resided here in Pomonkey, Charles, Maryland
Pomonkey, Charles, Maryland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1777
    Event Place: Maryland, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Southeast, Orange, Indiana; Roll: M432_163; Page: 372B; Image: 163
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Election District 7, Charles, Maryland; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pomonkey, Charles, Maryland; Roll: T625_671; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 49; Image: .
    [5] Family Data Collection - Births
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Southeast, Orange, Indiana; Roll: M432_163; Page: 372B; Image: .
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Nelson, Kentucky; Roll: M432_215; Page: 284B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Indiana Territory
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Territorial Papers of the US; Volume Number: Vol 8; Page Number: 145; Family Number: 54
    [2] U.S. Census Reconstructed Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1812
    Event Place: Clark County, IN
    Record Source:
    [1] Indiana, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
    [2] Jackson, Ronald V., Accelerated Indexing Systems, comp, Indiana Census, 1790-1890 (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 1999.Original data - Compiled and digitized by Mr. Jackson and AIS from microfilmed schedules of the U.S.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Washington, Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Washington, Indiana; Page: 217; NARA Roll: M33_14; Image: 325
    [2] 1820 United States Federal Census, Year: 1820; Census Place: , Washington, Indiana; Roll: M33_14; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Washington, Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Posey, Washington, Indiana; Page: 189
    [2] 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Posey, Washington, Indiana; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 1, Nelson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Nelson, Kentucky; Roll: M432_215; Page: 284B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Southeast, Orange, Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Southeast, Orange, Indiana; Roll: M432_163; Page: 372B; Image: 163
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Southeast, Orange, Indiana; Roll: M432_163; Page: 372B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Election District 7, Charles, Maryland
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Election District 7, Charles, Maryland; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pomonkey, Charles, Maryland
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pomonkey, Charles, Maryland; Roll: T625_671; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 49; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; NAI Title: General Index to Civil War and Later Pension Files, ca. 1949 - ca. 1949; NAI Number: 563268; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Grou

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: MAY 1850
    Event Place: Hardinsburg, Washington, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hardinsburg, Washington County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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