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James Roberson 1861 – 1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1861

Birth Location: Arkansas

Death Date: May 1944

Death Location: Newton, Missouri, USA

Father: William Robertson

Mother: Sophronia Grissom

Spouse(s): Mary McReynolds

Children(s): Mary Robertson, Safrona Robertson, George Robertson, Fredrick Robertson, Ernest Robertson, Osborn Robertson, Theron Robertson, Tammie Robertson, Alta Robertson, Martha Robertson

In 1861, James Roberson entered the world in Arkansas, born to William H Robertson and Sophronia Grissom. In 1870, James Roberson resided in Long Creek, Macon, Illinois, USA. In 1880, James Roberson resided in Cedar Creek, Crawford, Arkansas, USA. James Roberson married Mary E McReynolds, and had children including Mary E Robertson, Safrona Anna Robertson, George Dewey Robertson, Fredrick Robertson, Ernest L Robertson, Osborn L Robertson, Theron B Robertson, Tammie E Robertson, Alta Lorene Robertson, Martha L Robertson. James Roberson passed away in 1944 in Newton, Missouri, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1861, James Roberson entered the world in Arkansas, born to William H Robertson and Sophronia Grissom.
  • In 1870, James Roberson resided in Long Creek, Macon, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1880, James Roberson resided in Cedar Creek, Crawford, Arkansas, USA.
  • James Roberson married Mary E McReynolds, and had children including Mary E Robertson, Safrona Anna Robertson, George Dewey Robertson, Fredrick Robertson, Ernest L Robertson, Osborn L Robertson, Theron B Robertson, Tammie E Robertson, Alta Lorene Robertson, Martha L Robertson.
  • James Roberson passed away in 1944 in Newton, Missouri, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Roberson's Ancestors

Self
James Roberson
1861 – 1944
Birth Place: Arkansas
Parents
William H Robertson
1830 –
Tennessee
Sophronia Grissom
1837 –
Tennessee
Grandparents
Elijah Grissom
1793 – 1845
Granville County, North Carolina, USA
Barbara
1800 – 1860
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Stephen Grissom
1765 – 1839
Temperance Galahan
1765 – 1822
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert (Unproven)
1744 – 1795
Catherine (Unproven)
1749 – 1837
Asa Golahorn
1750 –

James Roberson's Descendants

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James Roberson (abt 1861 – May 1944) m. Mary (E) McReynolds (abt 1876 – )
  1. 1. Mary (E) Robertson (abt 1896 – )
  2. 2. Safrona (Anna) Robertson (abt 1897 – ) m. Arthur (P) Meadows (abt 1895 – )
    1. 1. Jewel (M) Meadows (abt 1919 – )
    2. 2. Eugene Meadows (abt 1921 – )
    3. 3. Kenneth Meadows (abt 1923 – )
    4. 4. Myrel Meadows (abt 1929 – )
  3. 3. George (Dewey) Robertson (24 Jul 1898 – 22 Apr 1982)
  4. 4. Fredrick Robertson (abt 1901 – )
  5. 5. Ernest (L) Robertson (abt 1904 – )
  6. 6. Osborn (L) Robertson (abt 1906 – )
  7. 7. Theron (B) Robertson (abt 1908 – )
  8. 8. Tammie (E) Robertson (abt 1911 – )
  9. 9. Alta (Lorene) Robertson (13 Nov 1916 – 8 Aug 1976) m. Walter (Leroy) Severs (abt 1914 – ) m. Arthur (E) Poole (abt 1916 – ) m. Robert (W) Hartung
  10. 10. Martha (L) Robertson (abt 1920 – )

James Roberson's Timeline

10 Records

1861
abt 1861
Birth of James Roberson in Arkansas
Arkansas
1870
1870
Age 9
James Roberson resided here in Long Creek, Macon, Illinois, USA
Long Creek, Macon, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 19
James Roberson resided here in Cedar Creek, Crawford, Arkansas, USA
Cedar Creek, Crawford, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 39
James Roberson resided here in Buffalo, Newton, Missouri, USA
Buffalo, Newton, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 49
James Roberson resided here in Buffalo, Newton, Missouri, USA
Buffalo, Newton, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 59
James Roberson resided here in Buffalo, Newton, Missouri, USA
Buffalo, Newton, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 69
James Roberson resided here in Buffalo, Newton, Missouri
Buffalo, Newton, Missouri
1935
1935
Age 74
James Roberson resided here in West Benton, Newton, Missouri
West Benton, Newton, Missouri
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 79
James Roberson resided here in West Benton, Newton, Missouri, USA
West Benton, Newton, Missouri, USA
1944
May 1944
Age 83
Death of James Roberson in Newton, Missouri, USA
Newton, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1861
    Event Place: Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: West Benton, Newton, Missouri; Roll: T627_2133; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 73-30
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Buffalo, Newton, Missouri; Roll: T625_937; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 135; Image: 566
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Buffalo, Newton, Missouri; Roll: 1214; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 610.0; FHL microfilm: 2340949
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cedar Creek, Crawford, Arkansas; Roll: 41; Family History Film: 1254041; Page: 499A; Enumeration District: 046; Image: 0744
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Long Creek, Macon, Illinois; Roll: M593_249; Page: 488B; Image: 254861; Family History Library Film: 545748
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Buffalo, Newton, Missouri; Roll: 877; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0102; FHL microfilm: 1240877
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Buffalo, Newton, Missouri; Roll: T624_802; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0119; FHL microfilm: 1374815

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Long Creek, Macon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Long Creek, Macon, Illinois; Roll: M593_249; Page: 488B; Image: 254861; Family History Library Film: 545748

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cedar Creek, Crawford, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cedar Creek, Crawford, Arkansas; Roll: 41; Family History Film: 1254041; Page: 499A; Enumeration District: 046; Image: 0744

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Buffalo, Newton, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Buffalo, Newton, Missouri; Roll: 877; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0102; FHL microfilm: 1240877

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Buffalo, Newton, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Buffalo, Newton, Missouri; Roll: T624_802; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0119; FHL microfilm: 1374815

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Buffalo, Newton, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Buffalo, Newton, Missouri; Roll: T625_937; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 135; Image: 566

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Buffalo, Newton, Missouri
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Buffalo, Newton, Missouri; Roll: 1214; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 610.0; FHL microfilm: 2340949

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: West Benton, Newton, Missouri
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: West Benton, Newton, Missouri; Roll: T627_2133; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 73-30

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: West Benton, Newton, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: West Benton, Newton, Missouri; Roll: T627_2133; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 73-30

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: May 1944
    Event Place: Newton, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Web: Missouri, Death Certificates, 1910-1962

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