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Lawrence Elmo Roberts 1919–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Oct 1919

Birth Location: Blackwater, Lee County, Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 1 August 1985

Death Location: Kyles Ford, Hancock County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Frederick Roberts

Mother: Esta Wallen

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1919, Lawrence Elmo Roberts entered the world in Blackwater, Lee County, Virginia, United States of America, born to Frederick Holmes Roberts And Esta Mae Wallen. In 1935, Lawrence Elmo Roberts resided in Jonesville, Lee, Virginia. In 1940, Lawrence Elmo Roberts resided in Blackwater, Lee, Virginia, USA. Lawrence Elmo Roberts married Nell Miller, and had children including David Slido Roberts, Dwain Lawrence Roberts, Joyce Roberts, Sharon Joy Roberts. Lawrence Elmo Roberts passed away in 1985 in Kyles Ford, Hancock County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1919, Lawrence Elmo Roberts entered the world in Blackwater, Lee County, Virginia, United States of America, born to Frederick Holmes Roberts And Esta Mae Wallen.
  • In 1935, Lawrence Elmo Roberts resided in Jonesville, Lee, Virginia.
  • In 1940, Lawrence Elmo Roberts resided in Blackwater, Lee, Virginia, USA.
  • Lawrence Elmo Roberts married Nell Miller, and had children including David Slido Roberts, Dwain Lawrence Roberts, Joyce Roberts, Sharon Joy Roberts.
  • Lawrence Elmo Roberts passed away in 1985 in Kyles Ford, Hancock County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Lawrence Roberts's Ancestors

Self
Lawrence Roberts
1919–1985
Birth Place: Blackwater, Lee County, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
Frederick Holmes Roberts
1894–1940
Blackwater, Lee, Virginia, USA
Esta (Mae) Wallen
1896–1955
Kyles Ford, Hancock County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Elbert (Sidney) Roberts
1857–1933
Blackwater, Lee, Virginia, United States
Nancy (Anne) Willis
1866–1921
Hoot Owl Hollow, High Knob, Powell Valley, Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA
Davey Wallen
1857–1942
Kyles Ford, Hancock County, Tennessee, USA
Mary (Pollyann) Hurd
1854–1940
Kyles Ford, Hancock County, TN
Great-Grandparents
Jesse Roberts
1823–1919
Ursula Bledsoe
1833–1872
Reverand Jr
1843–1910
Elizabeth Gilley
1846–1933
William Wallen
1816–1886
Jane Banks
1818–1881
Thomas Hurd
1819–1892
Sarah Burton
1822–1881
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Roberts
1795–1844
Margarett Wallen
1805–1880
Sampson Bledsoe
1800–1843
Narcissus Lawson
1804–1859
Isaac Willis
1804–1888
Elizabeth Gilley
1811–1884
John Gilley
1806–1891
Mary Huff
1813–1900
James Wallen
1771–1845
Mary Johnson
1778–1845

Lawrence Roberts's Timeline

4 Records

1919
15 Oct 1919
Birth of Lawrence Elmo Roberts in Blackwater, Lee County, Virginia, United States of America
Blackwater, Lee County, Virginia, United States of America
1935
1935
Age 16
Lawrence Elmo Roberts resided here in Jonesville, Lee, Virginia
Jonesville, Lee, Virginia
1940
1940
Age 21
Lawrence Elmo Roberts resided here in Blackwater, Lee, Virginia, USA
Blackwater, Lee, Virginia, USA
1985
1 August 1985
Age 66
Death of Lawrence Elmo Roberts in Blackwater, Lee, Virginia, USA
Blackwater, Lee, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1919
    Event Place: Blackwater, Lee County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 620
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jonesville, Lee, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04273; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 53-5
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 228-12-4008; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Jonesville, Lee, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jonesville, Lee, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04273; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 53-5

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Blackwater, Lee, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 620
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jonesville, Lee, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04273; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 53-5

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 August 1985
    Event Place: Blackwater, Lee, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 228-12-4008; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kyles Ford, Hancock County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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