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Jesse Roberts 1783–1842 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Apr 1783

Birth Location: New Jersey

Death Date: 24 May 1842

Death Location: Leroy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Capt Roberts

Mother: Lucy Wilcox

Spouse(s): Mary Knapp

Children(s): Sally Roberts

The story of Jesse Roberts began in 1783 in New Jersey. In 1615, Jesse Roberts resided in Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA. Jesse Roberts married Mary Ann Coombs Knapp, and had children including Sally Sarah Anne Roberts. Jesse Roberts passed away in 1842 in Leroy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Jesse Roberts began in 1783 in New Jersey.
  • In 1615, Jesse Roberts resided in Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Jesse Roberts married Mary Ann Coombs Knapp, and had children including Sally Sarah Anne Roberts.
  • Jesse Roberts passed away in 1842 in Leroy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Capt Roberts
1744–1828
Birth Location: Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
CR
Lucy Wilcox
1747–1802
Birth Location: Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
LW

Spouses(s)

Mary Knapp
1783–1855
Birth Location: Goshen, Orange, New York, USA
MK

Children(s)

Sally Roberts
1804–1903
Birth Location: Grover, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, USA
SR

Jesse Roberts's Ancestors

Self
Jesse Roberts
1783–1842
Birth Place: New Jersey
Parents
Capt Jesse Roberts
1744–1828
Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Lucy Wilcox
1747–1802
Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
Jonathan Roberts
1697–1788
Midlothian, Middletown, CT, USA
Mary Gilbert
1713–1757
Jeremiah Wilcox
1715–1760
Glastonbury, Hartford, CT
Mary Stow
1717–1798
Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Sr
1668–1721
Sarah Blake
1675–1737
John Gilbert
1683–1727
Samuel Jr.
1683–1724
Hesther Bushnell
1683–1740
Thomas STOWE
1691–1778
Martha White
1693–1778
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sr.
1651–1730
Bethiah II
1658–1732
Joseph White
1667–1725
Mary Mould
1665–1730

Jesse Roberts's Descendants

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Jesse Roberts (5 Apr 1783–24 May 1842) m. Mary (Ann Coombs) Knapp (21 Dec 1783–20 Dec 1855)
  1. 1. Sally ((Sarah) Anne) Roberts 1804–1903 m. Lewis Adams 1800–1868
    1. 1. Lockwood (Henry) Adams 1823–1903 m. Mary (Ann Hicks) Adams 1830–1903
      1. 1. Emaline Adams 1850–1902 m. John (Henry) Baker 1850–1924
        1. 1. Perry (Harvey) Baker 1880–1947 m. Roberta (Marie) Gregory 1879–1939

Jesse Roberts's Timeline

11 Records

1615
1615-1850
Jesse Roberts resided here in Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
1783
5 Apr 1783
Birth of Jesse Roberts in Springfield, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
Springfield, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
1783
5 Apr 1783
Birth of Jesse Roberts in New Jersey
New Jersey
1783
5 Apr 1783
Birth of Jesse Roberts in New Jersey
New Jersey
1783
5 Apr 1783
Birth of Jesse Roberts in New Jersey
New Jersey
1790
1790
Age 7
Jesse Roberts resided here in Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
1798
1798
Age 15
Jesse Roberts resided here in Tioga, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States
Tioga, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States
1800
1800-1891
Age 17
Jesse Roberts resided here in Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
1840
1840
Age 57
Jesse Roberts resided here in Leroy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Leroy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
1842
24 May 1842
Age 59
Death of Jesse Roberts in Leroy Township, Bradford Co., PA, USA
Leroy Township, Bradford Co., PA, USA
1842
6 May 1842
Age 59
Jesse Roberts - Probate in Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1783
    Event Place: Springfield, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1783
    Event Place: New Jersey

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1783
    Event Place: New Jersey

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1783
    Event Place: New Jersey

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1615-1850
    Event Place: Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pioneer and patriot families of Bradford County, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Bucks, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 8; Page: 203; Image: 647; Family History Library Film: 0568148

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1798
    Event Place: Tioga, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., U.S. Direct Tax Lists, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800-1891
    Event Place: Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: History of Bradford County, Pennsylvania : with biographical selections

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Leroy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Leroy, Bradford, Pennsylvania; Roll: 443; Page: 304; Family History Library Film: 0020537

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: History and geography of Bradford County, Pennsylvania, 1615-1924

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 May 1842
    Event Place: Leroy Township, Bradford Co., PA, USA

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

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 6 May 1842
    Event Place: Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1784-1907; Index, 1784-1942; Author: Montgomery County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Montgomery, Pennsylvania
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