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Joshua Roberson 1797–1849 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 March 1797

Birth Location: Jackson County, Georgia, USA

Death Date: 21 February 1849

Death Location: Spring Garden, Jefferson County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: John Roberson

Mother: Martha Pearson

Spouse(s): Margaret Caldwell

Children(s): Jasper Roberson, Edward Roberson, Elizabeth Roberson, Lucinda Roberson, Henry Roberson, Alexander Robertson, John Roberson, Deliahla Roberson, Slatha Robinson, Elbert Roberson, Mary Roberson

In 1797, Joshua Roberson entered the world in Jackson County, Georgia, USA, born to John R Roberson And Martha Ann Pearson. In 1820, Joshua Roberson resided in Mores Prairie, Jefferson, Illinois, United States. In 1830, Joshua Roberson resided in Jefferson, Illinois, USA. Joshua Roberson married Margaret Caldwell, and had children including Alexander Robertson, Deliahla Roberson, Edward Caldwell Roberson, Elbert M Roberson, Elizabeth Ann Roberson, Henry Lewis Roberson, Jasper Roberson, John J Roberson, Lucinda Roberson, Mary Ann Catherine Roberson, Slatha Robinson. Joshua Roberson passed away in 1849 in Spring Garden, Jefferson County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1797, Joshua Roberson entered the world in Jackson County, Georgia, USA, born to John R Roberson And Martha Ann Pearson.
  • In 1820, Joshua Roberson resided in Mores Prairie, Jefferson, Illinois, United States.
  • In 1830, Joshua Roberson resided in Jefferson, Illinois, USA.
  • Joshua Roberson married Margaret Caldwell, and had children including Alexander Robertson, Deliahla Roberson, Edward Caldwell Roberson, Elbert M Roberson, Elizabeth Ann Roberson, Henry Lewis Roberson, Jasper Roberson, John J Roberson, Lucinda Roberson, Mary Ann Catherine Roberson, Slatha Robinson.
  • Joshua Roberson passed away in 1849 in Spring Garden, Jefferson County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joshua Roberson's Ancestors

Self
Joshua Roberson
1797–1849
Birth Place: Jackson County, Georgia, USA
Parents
John R. Roberson
1756–1815
North Carolina, USA
Martha (Ann) Pearson
1754–1796
Orangeburg, Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Henry (Joshua) Roberson
1713–1794
Bubbenhall, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
Martha
1710–1790
England or Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Henry Roberson
1689–1755
Sarah Beer\Barr
1700–1731
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joshua Roberson's Descendants

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Joshua Roberson (8 March 1797–21 February 1849) m. Margaret Caldwell (1802–27 Jul 1852)
  1. 1. Jasper Roberson 1843–1887
  2. 2. Edward (Caldwell) Roberson 1820–1886
  3. 3. Elizabeth (Ann) Roberson 1823–1858
  4. 4. Lucinda Roberson 1827–1867
  5. 5. Henry (Lewis) Roberson 1829–1914
  6. 6. Alexander Robertson 1831–1885
  7. 7. John (J) Roberson 1833–1921
  8. 8. Deliahla Roberson 1835–1890
  9. 9. Slatha Robinson 1838–1928
  10. 10. Elbert (M.) Roberson 1840–1929
  11. 11. Mary (Ann Catherine) Roberson 1834–1864

Joshua Roberson's Timeline

5 Records

1797
8 March 1797
Birth of Joshua Roberson in Jackson County, Georgia, USA
Jackson County, Georgia, USA
1820
1820
Age 23
Joshua Roberson resided here in Mores Prairie, Jefferson, Illinois, United States
Mores Prairie, Jefferson, Illinois, United States
1830
1830
Age 33
Joshua Roberson resided here in Jefferson, Illinois, USA
Jefferson, Illinois, USA
1840
1840
Age 43
Joshua Roberson resided here in Jefferson, Illinois, USA
Jefferson, Illinois, USA
1849
21 February 1849
Age 52
Death of Joshua Roberson in Moores Prairie, Jefferson, Illinois, United States
Moores Prairie, Jefferson, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 March 1797
    Event Place: Jackson County, Georgia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Mores Prairie, Jefferson, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Mores Prairie, Jefferson, Illinois; Page: 73; NARA Roll: M33_11; Image: 80

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Jefferson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Jefferson, Illinois; Series: M19; Roll: 22; Page: 217; Family History Library Film: 0007647

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Jefferson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Jefferson, Illinois; Roll: 61; Page: 323; Family History Library Film: 0007642

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Washington County, Georgia
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 February 1849
    Event Place: Moores Prairie, Jefferson, Illinois, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Spring Garden, Jefferson County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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