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John W Roberson 1897–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 February 1897

Birth Location: Waterloo, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America

Death Date: 23 January 1957

Death Location: Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: Milsberry Robertson

Mother: Luanzy Robertson

Spouse(s): Velma Robertson

Children(s): Ruth Robertson, Hazel Robertson, Jimmie Robertson

In 1897, John W Roberson entered the world in Waterloo, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America, born to Milsberry B Robertson And Luanzy Robertson. In 1900, John W Roberson resided in Waterloo, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA. In 1910, John W Roberson resided in Waterloo, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA. John W Roberson married Velma Robertson, and had children including Hazel Beatrice Robertson, Jimmie Nell Robertson, Ruth Mary Robertson. John W Roberson passed away in 1957 in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1897, John W Roberson entered the world in Waterloo, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America, born to Milsberry B Robertson And Luanzy Robertson.
  • In 1900, John W Roberson resided in Waterloo, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1910, John W Roberson resided in Waterloo, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA.
  • John W Roberson married Velma Robertson, and had children including Hazel Beatrice Robertson, Jimmie Nell Robertson, Ruth Mary Robertson.
  • John W Roberson passed away in 1957 in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Milsberry Robertson
1861–1932
Birth Location: Hardin, Tennessee
MR
Luanzy Robertson
1862–1905
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
LR

Spouses(s)

Velma Robertson
1898–1992
Birth Location: Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America
VR

Children(s)

Ruth Robertson
1920–
Birth Location: Alabama
RR
Hazel Robertson
1917–2007
Birth Location: Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America
HR
Jimmie Robertson
1923–2013
Birth Location: Alabama
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John Roberson's Ancestors

Self
John Roberson
1897–1957
Birth Place: Waterloo, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America
Parents
Milsberry B Robertson
1861–1932
Hardin, Tennessee
Luanzy Robertson
1862–1905
Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Roberson's Descendants

1.
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John (W) Roberson (5 February 1897–23 January 1957) m. Velma Robertson (September 1898–17 November 1992)
  1. 1. Ruth (Mary) Robertson 1920–
  2. 2. Hazel (Beatrice) Robertson 1917–2007
  3. 3. Jimmie (Nell) Robertson 1923–2013

John Roberson's Timeline

8 Records

1897
5 February 1897
Birth of John W Roberson in Waterloo, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America
Waterloo, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 3
John W Roberson resided here in Waterloo, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Waterloo, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 13
John W Roberson resided here in Waterloo, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Waterloo, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 23
John W Roberson resided here in Waterloo, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Waterloo, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 33
John W Roberson resided here in Waterloo, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Waterloo, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 38
John W Roberson resided here in Waterloo, Lauderdale, Alabama
Waterloo, Lauderdale, Alabama
1940
1940
Age 43
John W Roberson resided here in Waterloo, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Waterloo, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
1957
23 January 1957
Age 60
Death of John W Roberson in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America
Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 February 1897
    Event Place: Waterloo, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Waterloo, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: T624_20; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1374033
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Waterloo, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: 24; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1240024
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Waterloo, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00050; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 39-35
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Waterloo, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: T625_27; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 74
    [6] Alabama, Select Marriage Indexes
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Waterloo, Lauderdale, Alabama; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 2339768

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 January 1957
    Event Place: Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Waterloo, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Waterloo, Lauderdale, Alabama; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 2339768

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Waterloo, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Waterloo, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: T625_27; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 74

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Waterloo, Lauderdale, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Waterloo, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00050; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 39-35

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Waterloo, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Waterloo, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00050; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 39-35

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Waterloo, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Waterloo, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: 24; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1240024

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Waterloo, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Waterloo, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: T624_20; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1374033
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