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James Roby 1919 – 1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Feb 1919

Birth Location: Athens, Texas

Death Date: 13 Nov 1972

Death Location: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

Father: William Roby

Mother: Vinnie Worsham

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1919, James Roby entered the world in Athens, Texas, born to William L Roby and Vinnie Leal Worsham. In 1920, James Roby resided in Justice Precinct 4, Henderson, Texas, USA. In 1930, James Roby resided in Precinct 4, Henderson, Texas, USA. James Roby passed away in 1972 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1919, James Roby entered the world in Athens, Texas, born to William L Roby and Vinnie Leal Worsham.
  • In 1920, James Roby resided in Justice Precinct 4, Henderson, Texas, USA.
  • In 1930, James Roby resided in Precinct 4, Henderson, Texas, USA.
  • James Roby passed away in 1972 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Roby
1886 –
Birth Location: Oklahoma
WR
Vinnie Worsham
1894 – 1946
Birth Location: Gatesville, Texas
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Roby's Ancestors

Self
James Roby
1919 – 1972
Birth Place: Athens, Texas
Parents
William L Roby
1886 –
Oklahoma
Vinnie (Leal) Worsham
1894 – 1946
Gatesville, Texas
Grandparents
James Worsham
1866 –
Alabama
Florence Hollingsworth
1873 –
Mississippi
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Worsham
1831 – 1914
Sarah Slatter
1838 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jeremiah Worsham
1791 – 1841
Mary Alexander
1795 – 1860

James Roby's Timeline

6 Records

1919
20 Feb 1919
Birth of James Roby in Athens, Texas
Athens, Texas
1920
1920
Age 1
James Roby resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Henderson, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4, Henderson, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 11
James Roby resided here in Precinct 4, Henderson, Texas, USA
Precinct 4, Henderson, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 16
James Roby resided here in Sh, Henderson, Texas
Sh, Henderson, Texas
1940
1940
Age 21
James Roby resided here in J P H, Henderson, Texas, USA
J P H, Henderson, Texas, USA
1972
13 Nov 1972
Age 53
Death of James Roby in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Feb 1919
    Event Place: Athens, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Henderson, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04061; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 107-18
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Henderson, Texas; Roll: T625_1818; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 20
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Henderson, Texas; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 2342089

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Henderson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Henderson, Texas; Roll: T625_1818; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 20

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Henderson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Henderson, Texas; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 2342089

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Henderson, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Henderson, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04061; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 107-18

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: J P H, Henderson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Henderson, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04061; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 107-18

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Nov 1972
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
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