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Joseph Thomas "Joe" Roberts 1867–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Dec 1867

Birth Location: Athens, Menard, Illinois

Death Date: 14 May 1930

Death Location: Pleasant Plains, Sangamon, Illinois

Father: William Roberts

Mother: Anna Ayers

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Carson, Addie Smith

Children(s): Elsie Roberts

In 1867, Joseph Thomas "Joe" Roberts entered the world in Athens, Menard, Illinois, born to William Francis Roberts And Anna Elizabeth Ayers. In 1870, Joseph Thomas "Joe" Roberts resided in Athens, Menard, Illinois. In 1880, Joseph Thomas "Joe" Roberts resided in Athens, Menard, Illinois. Joseph Thomas "Joe" Roberts married Addie R Smith, Elizabeth May Lizzie Carson, and had children including Elsie J Roberts. Joseph Thomas "Joe" Roberts passed away in 1930 in Pleasant Plains, Sangamon, Illinois.

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Biography

  • In 1867, Joseph Thomas "Joe" Roberts entered the world in Athens, Menard, Illinois, born to William Francis Roberts And Anna Elizabeth Ayers.
  • In 1870, Joseph Thomas "Joe" Roberts resided in Athens, Menard, Illinois.
  • In 1880, Joseph Thomas "Joe" Roberts resided in Athens, Menard, Illinois.
  • Joseph Thomas "Joe" Roberts married Addie R Smith, Elizabeth May Lizzie Carson, and had children including Elsie J Roberts.
  • Joseph Thomas "Joe" Roberts passed away in 1930 in Pleasant Plains, Sangamon, Illinois.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Roberts
1834–1902
Birth Location: Winchester, Frederick, Virginia
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Anna Ayers
1840–1879
Birth Location: Athens, Menard, Illinois
AA

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Carson
1872–1958
Birth Location: Illinois
EC
Addie Smith
1868–
Birth Location: Illinois
AS

Children(s)

Elsie Roberts
1891–1966
Birth Location: Athens, Menard, Illinois
ER

Joseph Roberts's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Roberts
1867–1930
Birth Place: Athens, Menard, Illinois
Parents
William Francis Roberts
1834–1902
Winchester, Frederick, Virginia
Anna (Elizabeth) Ayers
1840–1879
Athens, Menard, Illinois
Grandparents
Thomas Roberts
1787–1837
Maryland
Ann (Maria) Taggart
1809–1886
Somerset, Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Roberts's Descendants

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Joseph (Thomas "Joe") Roberts (20 Dec 1867–14 May 1930) m. Elizabeth (May "Lizzie") Carson (1872–1958) m. Addie (R) Smith (1868–)
  1. 1. Elsie (J) Roberts 1891–1966 m. Elmer (Richard) Coffin 1888–1972
    1. 1. Eleanor (May) Coffin 1917–

Joseph Roberts's Timeline

9 Records

1867
20 Dec 1867
Birth of Joseph Thomas "Joe" Roberts in Athens, Menard, Illinois
Athens, Menard, Illinois
1870
22 Jul 1870
Age 3
Joseph Thomas "Joe" Roberts resided here in Athens, Menard, Illinois
Athens, Menard, Illinois
1880
19 Jun 1880
Age 13
Joseph Thomas "Joe" Roberts resided here in Athens, Menard, Illinois
Athens, Menard, Illinois
1900
4 Jun 1900
Age 33
Joseph Thomas "Joe" Roberts resided here in Cartwright, Sangamon, Illinois
Cartwright, Sangamon, Illinois
1910
21 Apr 1910
Age 43
Joseph Thomas "Joe" Roberts resided here in Cartwright, Sangamon, Illinois
Cartwright, Sangamon, Illinois
1920
16 Jan 1920
Age 53
Joseph Thomas "Joe" Roberts resided here in Cartwright, Sangamon, Illinois
Cartwright, Sangamon, Illinois
1930
8 Apr 1930
Age 63
Joseph Thomas "Joe" Roberts resided here in Pleasant Plains, Sangamon, Illinois
Pleasant Plains, Sangamon, Illinois
1930
12 May 1930
Age 63
Death of Joseph Thomas "Joe" Roberts in Pleasant Plains, Sangamon, Illinois
Pleasant Plains, Sangamon, Illinois
1930
14 May 1930
Age 63
Burial of Joseph Thomas "Joe" Roberts in Pleasant Plains, Sangamon, Illinois
Pleasant Plains, Sangamon, Illinois

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Dec 1867
    Event Place: Athens, Menard, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cartwright, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: T625_407; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 176; Image: 719
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pleasant Plains, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: 559; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0050; Image: 1016.0; FHL microfilm: 2340294
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Athens, Menard, Illinois; Roll: 236; Family History Film: 1254236; Page: 185D; Enumeration District: 136; Image: 0154
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 18 Range 6, Menard, Illinois; Roll: M593_260; Page: 42B; Image: 88; Family History Library Film: 545759
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cartwright, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: 343; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0103; FHL microfilm: 1240343
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cartwright, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: T624_324; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0158; FHL microfilm: 1374337
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Illinois, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 Jul 1870
    Event Place: Athens, Menard, Illinois
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 18 Range 6, Menard, Illinois; Roll: M593_260; Page: 42B; Image: 88; Family History Library Film: 545759

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 19 Jun 1880
    Event Place: Athens, Menard, Illinois
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Athens, Menard, Illinois; Roll: 236; Family History Film: 1254236; Page: 185D; Enumeration District: 136; Image: 0154

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 4 Jun 1900
    Event Place: Cartwright, Sangamon, Illinois
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cartwright, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: 343; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0103; FHL microfilm: 1240343

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1910
    Event Place: Cartwright, Sangamon, Illinois
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cartwright, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: T624_324; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0158; FHL microfilm: 1374337

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 16 Jan 1920
    Event Place: Cartwright, Sangamon, Illinois
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cartwright, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: T625_407; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 176; Image: 719

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 8 Apr 1930
    Event Place: Pleasant Plains, Sangamon, Illinois
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pleasant Plains, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: 559; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0050; Image: 1016.0; FHL microfilm: 2340294

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 May 1930
    Event Place: Pleasant Plains, Sangamon, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Illinois, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 14 May 1930
    Event Place: Pleasant Plains, Sangamon, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Illinois, Find a Grave Index
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