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Jesse Joseph Roberts 1823–1919 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1823

Birth Location: Blackwater, Lee, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 3 Jul 1919

Death Location: Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States

Father: John Roberts

Mother: Margarett Wallen

Spouse(s): Ruth Oxford, Ursula Bledsoe

Children(s): Sarah Roberts, Emily Roberts, Elender Roberts, Epsom Roberts, Julia Roberts, Elbert Roberts

In 1823, Jesse Joseph Roberts entered the world in Blackwater, Lee, Virginia, United States, born to John Roberts And Margarett Wallen. In 1850, Jesse Joseph Roberts resided in District 31, Lee, Virginia. In 1860, Jesse Joseph Roberts resided in Western District, Lee, Virginia. Jesse Joseph Roberts married Ruth Oxford, Ursula Usley Bledsoe, and had children including Elbert Sidney Roberts, Elender Roberts, Emily Roberts, Epsom F Roberts, Julia A Roberts, Sarah Roberts. Jesse Joseph Roberts passed away in 1919 in Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1823, Jesse Joseph Roberts entered the world in Blackwater, Lee, Virginia, United States, born to John Roberts And Margarett Wallen.
  • In 1850, Jesse Joseph Roberts resided in District 31, Lee, Virginia.
  • In 1860, Jesse Joseph Roberts resided in Western District, Lee, Virginia.
  • Jesse Joseph Roberts married Ruth Oxford, Ursula Usley Bledsoe, and had children including Elbert Sidney Roberts, Elender Roberts, Emily Roberts, Epsom F Roberts, Julia A Roberts, Sarah Roberts.
  • Jesse Joseph Roberts passed away in 1919 in Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Roberts
1795–1844
Birth Location: Lee County,Virginia
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Margarett Wallen
1805–1880
Birth Location: Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Ruth Oxford
1828–1911
Birth Location: Lee County, Virginia, United States of America
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Ursula Bledsoe
1833–1872
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Sarah Roberts
1864–
Birth Location: Lee County,Virginia
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Emily Roberts
1859–
Birth Location: Lee County,Virginia
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Elender Roberts
1858–
Birth Location: Wise Co., VA.
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Epsom Roberts
1861–1938
Birth Location: Lee County,Virginia
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Julia Roberts
1869–
Birth Location: Lee County,Virginia
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Elbert Roberts
1857–1933
Birth Location: Blackwater, Lee, Virginia, United States
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Jesse Roberts's Ancestors

Self
Jesse Roberts
1823–1919
Birth Place: Blackwater, Lee, Virginia, United States
Parents
John Roberts
1795–1844
Lee County,Virginia
Margarett Wallen
1805–1880
Virginia
Grandparents
William (Roberts) Jr.
1765–1815
, Henry, Virginia, USA
Catherine (Caty) Rogers
1765–1842
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
William Roberts
1740–1776
Elizabeth (Wallen)
1748–1847
Doswell Rogers
1736–1811
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elizabeth Mumbray
1717–1763

Jesse Roberts's Descendants

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Jesse (Joseph) Roberts (1823–3 Jul 1919) m. Ruth Oxford (June 1828–1 April 1911) m. Ursula ("Usley") Bledsoe (1833–1872)
  1. 1. Sarah Roberts 1864–
  2. 2. Emily Roberts 1859–
  3. 3. Elender Roberts 1858– m. J. (P.) Mcgowen 1847–
  4. 4. Epsom (F.) Roberts 1861–1938 m. Martha (J.) Lawson 1861–1903 m. Julia ("Julie") Arrington 1880–1907
    1. 1. Haret Roberts 1887–
    2. 2. Rhodia Roberts 1890–
    3. 3. Maudie Roberts 1892–
    4. 4. Floyd Roberts 1898–
    5. 5. Helen (Pearl "Pearlina" "Pearlie") Roberts 1904–1986
    6. 6. Medie Roberts 1906–
    7. 7. Rhoda Roberts 1893–
    8. 8. Cleveland (G) Roberts 1884–1919
    9. 9. Folsy (Flossie) Roberts 1889–
    10. 10. Harriett Roberts 1891–
  5. 5. Julia (A.) Roberts 1869–
  6. 6. Elbert (Sidney) Roberts 1857–1933 m. Nancy (Anne) Willis 1866–1921
    1. 1. Effie (Mae) Roberts 1889–1978 m. Benjamin (Franklin "Frank") Sizemore 1895–1928
      1. 1. Christine Sizemore 1917–2003 m. Orbin Ward 1916–2010
        1. 1. Jerry (Wayne) Ward 1950–1950
        2. 2. Geneva Ward 1950–1950
        3. 3. Jerry Ward 1939–1939
      2. 2. Lillie (Pearl) Sizemore 1916–2001
      3. 3. Ethel Sizemore 1920–2010
      4. 4. Christina Sizemore 1918–2003
    2. 2. Addie (P) Roberts 1892–1914
    3. 3. Frederick (Holmes) Roberts 1894–1940 m. Esta (Mae) Wallen 1896–1955
      1. 1. Thomas (("Tom") Hagan) Roberts 1917–1978
      2. 2. Foyster (Warren) Roberts 1928–2010 m. Mildred (Evelyn) Baker 1933–2022
      3. 3. Lawrence (Elmo) Roberts 1919–1985
      4. 4. Willard (Sylvester) Roberts 1922–2004 m. Sallie (Madge) Debord 1916–1991
      5. 5. Lelia (Bauer) Roberts 1920–1979
      6. 6. Thelma (Jean) Roberts 1924–1994
      7. 7. Claude Roberts 1931–1987 m. Lois Nichols 1931–2017
      8. 8. Edgar (Roberts Twin to) Edward 1933–2002
      9. 9. Edward (Roberts Twin to) Edgar 1933–1933
    4. 4. Wirt (D) Roberts 1900–1934 m. John (Ross) Gregory 1899–1977
      1. 1. Lora (Beatrice) Gregory 1920–1992
    5. 5. Elbert (Sidney "Sug") Roberts 1903–1960
    6. 6. Nancie (Anna "Annie") Roberts 1905–1960 m. William (Jennings) Quillen 1904–1965
      1. 1. Nell (Lillian) Quillen 1930–1993 m. Creed (Bates) Sparkman 1915–1990
      2. 2. Mattie Quillen 1928–2018 m. James (Willard) Greene 1924–1997
    7. 7. Bascom (S) Roberts 1907–1929
    8. 8. Eddgar (Williard "Edd") Roberts 1896–1965
    9. 9. Virgie (G) Roberts 1898–1971 m. John (Foyster) Morgan 1899–1975
    10. 10. Hettie (H) Roberts 1886–1951 m. A (C) Nickel 1872–

Jesse Roberts's Timeline

6 Records

1823
1823
Birth of Jesse Joseph Roberts in Blackwater, Lee, Virginia, United States
Blackwater, Lee, Virginia, United States
1850
1850
Age 27
Jesse Joseph Roberts resided here in District 31, Lee, Virginia
District 31, Lee, Virginia
1860
1860
Age 37
Jesse Joseph Roberts resided here in Western District, Lee, Virginia
Western District, Lee, Virginia
1870
1870
Age 47
Jesse Joseph Roberts resided here in Jonesville, Lee, Virginia, United States
Jonesville, Lee, Virginia, United States
1880
1880
Age 57
Jesse Joseph Roberts resided here in Jonesville, Lee, Virginia, USA
Jonesville, Lee, Virginia, USA
1919
3 Jul 1919
Age 96
Death of Jesse Joseph Roberts in Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States
Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1823
    Event Place: Blackwater, Lee, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jonesville, Lee, Virginia; Roll: 1375; Page: 183B; Enumeration District: 040
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jonesville, Lee, Virginia; Roll: M593_1658; Page: 283B; Image: 572; Family History Library Film: 553157
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Western District, Lee, Virginia; Roll: M653_1357; Page: 844; Family History Libra
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Western District, Lee, Virginia; Roll: M653_1357; Page: 844; Family History Library Film: 805357
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 31, Lee, Virginia; Roll: M432_955; Page: 318B; Image: 163
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 31, Lee, Virginia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 31, Lee, Virginia; Roll: M432_955; Page: 318B; Image: 163

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Western District, Lee, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Western District, Lee, Virginia; Roll: M653_1357; Page: 844; Family History Libra
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Western District, Lee, Virginia; Roll: M653_1357; Page: 844; Family History Library Film: 805357

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Jonesville, Lee, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jonesville, Lee, Virginia; Roll: M593_1658; Page: 283B; Image: 572; Family History Library Film: 553157

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Jonesville, Lee, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1880; Census Place: Jonesville, Lee, Virginia; Archive Collection Number: T1132; Roll: 25; Page: 561; Line: 2; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jonesville, Lee, Virginia; Roll: 1375; Page: 183B; Enumeration District: 040

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Blackwater, Lee Co, Va

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jonesville, Lee, Virginia
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jonesville, Lee, Virginia; Roll: M593_1658; Page: 283B; Image: 572; Family History Library Film: 553157

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Jul 1919
    Event Place: Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] American Civil War Soldiers, Side served: Confederacy; State served: Virginia; Enlistment date: 25 Jul 1861
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