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James Hiram Roberts 1809–1855 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1809

Birth Location: Wayne County, Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 07 Oct 1855

Death Location: Martin County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: William Roberts

Mother: Lydia Ponder

Spouse(s): Nancy Walker

Children(s): Shelby Roberts, Bailey Roberts, Henry Roberts, Joseph Roberts, Malinda Roberts, Malissa Roberts, Mary Roberts, Thomas Roberts, William Roberts, Daniel Roberts

The story of James Hiram Roberts began in 1809 in Wayne County, Kentucky, United States of America. In 1840, James Hiram Roberts resided in Wayne, Kentucky, USA. In 1850, James Hiram Roberts resided in Center, Buchanan, Missouri, USA. James Hiram Roberts married Nancy Walker, and had children including Bailey Roberts, Daniel K Roberts, Henry Harrison Roberts, Joseph Marion Roberts, Malinda Roberts, Malissa Roberts, Mary Ann Roberts, Shelby Roberts, Thomas Evan Roberts, William Roberts. James Hiram Roberts passed away in 1855 in Martin County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James Hiram Roberts began in 1809 in Wayne County, Kentucky, United States of America.
  • In 1840, James Hiram Roberts resided in Wayne, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1850, James Hiram Roberts resided in Center, Buchanan, Missouri, USA.
  • James Hiram Roberts married Nancy Walker, and had children including Bailey Roberts, Daniel K Roberts, Henry Harrison Roberts, Joseph Marion Roberts, Malinda Roberts, Malissa Roberts, Mary Ann Roberts, Shelby Roberts, Thomas Evan Roberts, William Roberts.
  • James Hiram Roberts passed away in 1855 in Martin County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Roberts's Ancestors

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James Roberts
1809–1855
Birth Place: Wayne County, Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
William Bailey Roberts
1765–1848
York County, South Carolina, United States of America
Lydia Ponder
1776–1850
, York, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Henry Roberts
1740–
Durley, Derbyshire, England
Catherine Ecton
1745–
Derbyshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Henry Roberts
1711–1779
Sarah Richards
1712–1767
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Roberts
1663–1749
Ann Knowles
1666–1765

James Roberts's Descendants

1.
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James (Hiram) Roberts (1809–07 Oct 1855) m. Nancy Walker (1808–15 Aug 1875)
  1. 1. Shelby Roberts 1840–1900 m. Mary Roberts 1848–
    1. 1. Harles (Marshall) Roberts 1876–1955 m. Zona Roberts 1886–1953
      1. 1. Vernis (Lonzo) Roberts 1919–1987 m. Sarah Roberts 1921–2017
        1. 1. Alice (Jean) Roberts 1939–2008
        2. 2. Clevy (Gerald) Roberts 1943–2008
      2. 2. Richard (Chesley) Roberts 1910–1977 m. Hortense Roberts 1918–1995
        1. 1. Chelsey (Daniel) Roberts 1932–1939
        2. 2. Clois (Dean) Roberts 1937–1997
      3. 3. Mable (Gertrude) Roberts 1905–1988 m. John (Wesley) Noble 1906–1981
        1. 1. Vergie (L) Johnson 1930–1993 m. Elmer (Lee) Johnson 1927–2003
      4. 4. Isaac ("Booge" Bailey) Roberts 1911–1966 m. Juanita (Inez) Barnes 1918–2003
      5. 5. James Roberts 1926–1987
        1. 1. Glenda (Faye) Roberts 1948–1948
        2. 2. Teresa (Ann Roberts) Platt 1950–2011
        3. 3. Cathy (Louise) Roberts 1945–2012
      6. 6. Seveda (Hetler) Holt 1921–2009 m. Willie Hetter 1920–1975
      7. 7. Jack (Howard Roberts) Sr 1927–
      8. 8. Leonard (Ray) Roberts 1915–1988
      9. 9. Willie (Marvin) Roberts 1904–1954 m. Lorene Roberts 1907–
        1. 1. Albert Roberts 1924–
        2. 2. Dortha Roberts 1925–
      10. 10. Charley (Wesley) Roberts 1907–1918
      11. 11. Jacob (Herbert) Roberts 1914–1914
      12. 12. Suzie (Maudie) Roberts 1917–1919
      13. 13. Bertha (Juanita) Roberts 1923–
  2. 2. Bailey Roberts 1837–1864
  3. 3. Henry (Harrison) Roberts 1838–1923
  4. 4. Joseph (Marion) Roberts 1835–1921
  5. 5. Malinda Roberts 1834–1869
  6. 6. Malissa Roberts 1846–
  7. 7. Mary (Ann) Roberts 1836–1880
  8. 8. Thomas (Evan) Roberts 1829–1909 m. Emily (Jane) Roberts 1834–1905
    1. 1. Sarah (Emeline) Kinder 1857–1933
    2. 2. George (McClelland) Roberts 1864–1943
    3. 3. Nancy (Clementine) Fisher 1855–1935
    4. 4. Christopher Roberts 1875–1924
    5. 5. Almira Jewell 1860–1937
    6. 6. Margaret Smith 1859–1938
    7. 7. Vianna (A.) Inman 1873–1922
    8. 8. Iven (Commodore) Roberts 1866–1956
    9. 9. Mary (Jane) Fields 1868–1945
    10. 10. Rose Waggoner 1871–1915
  9. 9. William Roberts 1830–1906
  10. 10. Daniel (K) Roberts 1830–1910

James Roberts's Timeline

4 Records

1809
1809
Birth of James Hiram Roberts in Wayne County, Kentucky, United States of America
Wayne County, Kentucky, United States of America
1840
1840
Age 31
James Hiram Roberts resided here in Wayne, Kentucky, USA
Wayne, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 41
James Hiram Roberts resided here in Center, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
Center, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
1855
07 Oct 1855
Age 46
Death of James Hiram Roberts in Martin County, Indiana, United States of America
Martin County, Indiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1809
    Event Place: Wayne County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Center, Buchanan, Missouri; Roll: M432_393; Page: 72A; Image: 149
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 2, Wayne, Kentucky; Roll: M432_221; Page: 271A; Image: 286
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Wayne, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Wayne, Kentucky; Page: 176; Family History Library Film: 0007832

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Center, Buchanan, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Center, Buchanan, Missouri; Roll: M432_393; Page: 72A; Image: 149
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 2, Wayne, Kentucky; Roll: M432_221; Page: 271A; Image: 286

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 07 Oct 1855
    Event Place: Martin County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Indiana, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1798-1999, Probate Records 1830-1925; Author: Boone County (Indiana). Court of Common Pleas; Probate Place: Boone, Indiana
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Martin County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Boone, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1798-1999, Probate Records 1830-1925; Author: Boone County (Indiana). Court of Common Pleas; Probate Place: Boone, Indiana

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