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Luther Alexander Roberts 1890–1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 October 1890

Birth Location: Grainger, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 1 July 1976

Death Location: West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: John Roberts

Mother: Amanda Way

Spouse(s): Mary Foster, Lydia Reece

Children(s): Maude Roberts, Matilda Roberts, Rosa Roberts, Milton Roberts

In 1890, Luther Alexander Roberts entered the world in Grainger, Tennessee, USA, born to John Alexander Roberts And Amanda Way. In 1900, Luther Alexander Roberts resided in Civil District 2, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA. In 1910, Luther Alexander Roberts resided in Clifty, White, Tennessee, USA. Luther Alexander Roberts married Lydia Reece, Mary Estell Foster, and had children including Delma J Roberts, Matilda Roberts, Maude Elizabeth Roberts, Milton Roberts, Peggy Jo Roberts, Rosa Emaline Roberts, Winona Lee Roberts, Zella Ann Roberts. Luther Alexander Roberts passed away in 1976 in West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1890, Luther Alexander Roberts entered the world in Grainger, Tennessee, USA, born to John Alexander Roberts And Amanda Way.
  • In 1900, Luther Alexander Roberts resided in Civil District 2, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1910, Luther Alexander Roberts resided in Clifty, White, Tennessee, USA.
  • Luther Alexander Roberts married Lydia Reece, Mary Estell Foster, and had children including Delma J Roberts, Matilda Roberts, Maude Elizabeth Roberts, Milton Roberts, Peggy Jo Roberts, Rosa Emaline Roberts, Winona Lee Roberts, Zella Ann Roberts.
  • Luther Alexander Roberts passed away in 1976 in West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Luther Roberts's Ancestors

Self
Luther Roberts
1890–1976
Birth Place: Grainger, Tennessee, USA
Parents
John Alexander Roberts
1865–1944
Grainger, Tennessee, United States
Amanda Way
1862–
Grandparents
Isaac Roberts
1839–1917
Rutledge, Grainger County, Tennessee, United States of America
Manerva (A.) Satterfield
1838–1911
Grainger County, Tennessee, USA
William Way
1832–
North Carolina
Mary (Letcher) Muchet
1844–1923
Sullivan, Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Caleb Roberts
1815–1870
Phoebe Dreaden
1821–1900
Matthew SATTERFIELD
1796–1859
Jane Gibson
1798–1875
Solomon Way
1782–1851
Margaret Wells
1782–1846
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Aaron Roberts
1775–1835
Anna Stover
1785–
Moses Dreaden
1790–1837
Rebecca Holand
1795–1824
William III
1748–1813
Eunicy CLEMENTS
1758–1849

Luther Roberts's Descendants

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Luther (Alexander) Roberts (6 October 1890–1 July 1976) m. Mary (Estell) Foster (14 Apr 1898–26 Jan 1925) m. Lydia Reece (5 Aug 1907–19 Sep 1998)
  1. 1. Maude (Elizabeth) Roberts 1918–1958 m. Wade (Clifford) Allen 1922–1973
  2. 2. Matilda Roberts 1914–2001
  3. 3. Rosa (Emaline) Roberts 1915–2002 m. Denton (Hershell) Cunningham 1914–1971
    1. 1. David (Lee) Cunningham 1949–1963
  4. 4. Milton Roberts 1929–2012

Luther Roberts's Timeline

9 Records

1890
6 October 1890
Birth of Luther Alexander Roberts in Grainger, Tennessee, USA
Grainger, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 10
Luther Alexander Roberts resided here in Civil District 2, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 2, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 20
Luther Alexander Roberts resided here in Clifty, White, Tennessee, USA
Clifty, White, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 30
Luther Alexander Roberts resided here in Civil District 1, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 1, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 40
Luther Alexander Roberts resided here in Rutledge, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
Rutledge, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 45
Luther Alexander Roberts resided here in Sp, Bell, Kentucky
Sp, Bell, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 50
Luther Alexander Roberts resided here in Mag D 6, Bell, Kentucky, USA
Mag D 6, Bell, Kentucky, USA
1942
1942
Age 52
Luther Alexander Roberts resided here in Grainger, Tennessee
Grainger, Tennessee
1976
1 July 1976
Age 86
Death of Luther Alexander Roberts in West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA
West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 October 1890
    Event Place: Grainger, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Kentucky; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 193
    [2] Tennessee, Marriage Records
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bell, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01280; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 7-28
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 403-01-2620; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 1, Grainger, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1741; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 55
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rutledge, Grainger, Tennessee; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2341981
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Grainger; Roll: 1852986
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 2, Cumberland, Tennessee; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 1241563
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Clifty, White, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1526; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0198; FHL microfilm: 1375539
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1976; Roll: 09

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 2, Cumberland, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 2, Cumberland, Tennessee; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 1241563

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Clifty, White, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Clifty, White, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1526; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0198; FHL microfilm: 1375539

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 1, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 1, Grainger, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1741; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 55

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Rutledge, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rutledge, Grainger, Tennessee; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2341981

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sp, Bell, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bell, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01280; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 7-28

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mag D 6, Bell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bell, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01280; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 7-28

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Grainger, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Kentucky; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 193

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Grainger, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Grainger; Roll: 1852986

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 July 1976
    Event Place: West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 403-01-2620; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1976; Roll: 09

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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