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Major Lee Roberts 1901–1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 January 1901

Birth Location: Luminary, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: 30 Sep 1937

Death Location: Luminary, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Charles Sr

Mother: Permelia Kerley

Spouse(s): Gertrude Roberts

Children(s): Hazel Roberts, Bonnie Roberts, Dorothy Roberts, Gracie Roberts, Roxie Roberts

In 1901, Major Lee Roberts entered the world in Luminary, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to Charles Marion Roberts Sr And Permelia Ann Kerley. Major Lee Roberts married Gertrude Catherine Roberts, and had children including Bonnie M Roberts, Dorothy L Dot Roberts, Gracie Leoda Roberts, Hazel Roberts, Roxie Lee Roberts. Major Lee Roberts passed away in 1937 in Luminary, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1901, Major Lee Roberts entered the world in Luminary, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to Charles Marion Roberts Sr And Permelia Ann Kerley.
  • Major Lee Roberts married Gertrude Catherine Roberts, and had children including Bonnie M Roberts, Dorothy L Dot Roberts, Gracie Leoda Roberts, Hazel Roberts, Roxie Lee Roberts.
  • Major Lee Roberts passed away in 1937 in Luminary, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Sr
1849–1926
Birth Location: Bledsoe, Tennessee, United States
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Permelia Kerley
1859–1950
Birth Location: Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Gertrude Roberts
1905–1978
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Children(s)

Hazel Roberts
1926–
Birth Location: Tennessee
HR
Bonnie Roberts
1928–2017
Birth Location: Roane County, Tennessee
BR
Dorothy Roberts
1930–2001
Birth Location: Spring City, Rhea, Tennessee, USA
DR
Gracie Roberts
1934–1934
Birth Location: TN
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Roxie Roberts
1925–1925
Birth Location: Bledsoe, TN
RR

Major Roberts's Ancestors

Self
Major Roberts
1901–1937
Birth Place: Luminary, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
Charles Marion Roberts Sr
1849–1926
Bledsoe, Tennessee, United States
Permelia (Ann) Kerley
1859–1950
Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
James (E) Roberts
1825–1862
Bledsoe, Tennessee, United States
Catherine (Ann) Sherrill
1827–1910
Sevier County, Tennessee
Amelia (Mildred) Hale
1838–1915
Bledsoe, Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Roberts
1789–1868
Nancy Rogers
1788–1883
Charles SHERRILL
1791–1859
Mary Adkisson
1791–1845
Susan Smith
1815–1889
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mildred Atkins
1788–1869

Major Roberts's Descendants

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Major (Lee) Roberts (15 January 1901–30 Sep 1937) m. Gertrude (Catherine) Roberts (13 May 1905–9 November 1978)
  1. 1. Hazel Roberts 1926–
  2. 2. Bonnie (M) Roberts 1928–2017
  3. 3. Dorothy (L. "Dot") Roberts 1930–2001
  4. 4. Gracie (Leoda) Roberts 1934–1934
  5. 5. Roxie (Lee) Roberts 1925–1925

Major Roberts's Timeline

11 Records

1901
15 Feb 1901
Birth of Major Lee Roberts in Luminary, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America
Luminary, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America
1901
15 January 1901
Birth of Major Lee Roberts in Luminary, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America
Luminary, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America
1901
15 Feb 1901
Birth of Major Lee Roberts in Luminary, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America
Luminary, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America
1901
15 January 1901
Birth of Major Lee Roberts in Luminary, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America
Luminary, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America
1910
1910
Age 9
Major Lee Roberts resided here in Civil District 6, Bledsoe, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 6, Bledsoe, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 19
Major Lee Roberts resided here in Civil District 3, Bledsoe, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 3, Bledsoe, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 29
Major Lee Roberts resided here in Spring City, Rhea, Tennessee, USA
Spring City, Rhea, Tennessee, USA
1937
29 Sep 1937
Age 36
Death of Major Lee Roberts in Luminary, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America
Luminary, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America
1937
28 September 1937
Age 36
Death of Major Lee Roberts in Luminary, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America
Luminary, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America
1937
28 September 1937
Age 36
Death of Major Lee Roberts in Spring City, Rhea, Tennessee, USA
Spring City, Rhea, Tennessee, USA
1937
30 Sep 1937
Age 36
Burial of Major Lee Roberts in Luminary, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America
Luminary, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1901
    Event Place: Luminary, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 9
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 3, Bledsoe, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1729; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 3
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Spring City, Rhea, Tennessee; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2342003
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 6, Bledsoe, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1490; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1375503
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 January 1901
    Event Place: Luminary, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1901
    Event Place: Luminary, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 January 1901
    Event Place: Luminary, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 6, Bledsoe, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 6, Bledsoe, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1490; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1375503

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 3, Bledsoe, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 3, Bledsoe, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1729; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 3

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Spring City, Rhea, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Spring City, Rhea, Tennessee; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2342003

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Sep 1937
    Event Place: Luminary, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 9
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 September 1937
    Event Place: Luminary, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 September 1937
    Event Place: Spring City, Rhea, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 30 Sep 1937
    Event Place: Luminary, Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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