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Nicholas James Roberts 1838–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 April 1838

Birth Location: York County, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 16 February 1920

Death Location: Rowell, Cleveland County, Arkansas, USA

Father: Nicholas Roberts

Mother: Mary Floyd

Spouse(s): Lucinda Carson, Elvira Foster

Children(s): Martha Roberts, Mary Roberts, William Roberts, James Roberts, Jesse Roberts

In 1838, Nicholas James Roberts entered the world in York County, South Carolina, USA, born to Nicholas C Roberts And Mary Floyd. In 1850, Nicholas James Roberts resided in Fairfield, South Carolina, USA. In 1860, Nicholas James Roberts resided in Southern Division, Talladega, Alabama, USA. Nicholas James Roberts married Elvira Jane Foster, Lucinda Jane Carson, and had children including James Davis Jimmie Roberts, Jesse S Roberts, Martha Jane Mattie Roberts, Mary M Roberts, William L Roberts. Nicholas James Roberts passed away in 1920 in Rowell, Cleveland County, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1838, Nicholas James Roberts entered the world in York County, South Carolina, USA, born to Nicholas C Roberts And Mary Floyd.
  • In 1850, Nicholas James Roberts resided in Fairfield, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, Nicholas James Roberts resided in Southern Division, Talladega, Alabama, USA.
  • Nicholas James Roberts married Elvira Jane Foster, Lucinda Jane Carson, and had children including James Davis Jimmie Roberts, Jesse S Roberts, Martha Jane Mattie Roberts, Mary M Roberts, William L Roberts.
  • Nicholas James Roberts passed away in 1920 in Rowell, Cleveland County, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nicholas Roberts
1815–1855
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Mary Floyd
1810–1880
Birth Location: Chester County, South Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Lucinda Carson
1839–1896
Birth Location: York Dist., South Carolina, USA
LC
Elvira Foster
1845–1921
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
EF

Children(s)

Martha Roberts
1859–1928
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
MR
Mary Roberts
1866–1888
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
MR
William Roberts
1870–1884
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
WR
James Roberts
–1924
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
JR
Jesse Roberts
1835–1928
Birth Location: Fairfield County, South Carolina, USA
JR

Nicholas Roberts's Ancestors

Self
Nicholas Roberts
1838–1920
Birth Place: York County, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Nicholas C Roberts
1815–1855
South Carolina, USA
Mary Floyd
1810–1880
Chester County, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
John Roberts
1780–1850
Pvt Home, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Elder Reverend
1747–1843
Mary Rodgers
1817–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Abraham Sr
1721–1749
Elizabeth Shepard
1721–1785

Nicholas Roberts's Descendants

1.
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Nicholas (James) Roberts (4 April 1838–16 February 1920) m. Lucinda (Jane) Carson (13 May 1839–19 May 1896) m. Elvira (Jane) Foster (21 September 1845–9 October 1921)
  1. 1. Martha (Jane "Mattie") Roberts 1859–1928
  2. 2. Mary (M.) Roberts 1866–1888
  3. 3. William (L.) Roberts 1870–1884
  4. 4. James (Davis "Jimmie") Roberts –1924
  5. 5. Jesse (S) Roberts 1835–1928 m. Martha (B) Carson 1835–1905
    1. 1. Jessie (Lee) Roberts 1873–1953 m. Joseph (Bonapart) Vinson 1859–1908
      1. 1. Alcie (Pebble) Dial 1900–1989
      2. 2. Martha (Ellen) Watson 1903–1962
      3. 3. Irl Vinson 1895–1983
      4. 4. Voy Vinson 1892–1938
    2. 2. Amanda (Jane) Roberts 1866–1936
    3. 3. Lindsey (Steele) Roberts 1868–1951
    4. 4. M.F. Roberts 1859–1859
    5. 5. N.A. Roberts 1861–1864
    6. 6. Born (& Died) Roberts 1870–1870
    7. 7. Steal (Born) Roberts 1876–1876

Nicholas Roberts's Timeline

7 Records

1838
4 April 1838
Birth of Nicholas James Roberts in York County, South Carolina, USA
York County, South Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 12
Nicholas James Roberts resided here in Fairfield, South Carolina, USA
Fairfield, South Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 22
Nicholas James Roberts resided here in Southern Division, Talladega, Alabama, USA
Southern Division, Talladega, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 42
Nicholas James Roberts resided here in Bethesda, York, South Carolina, USA
Bethesda, York, South Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 62
Nicholas James Roberts resided here in Miller, Cleveland, Arkansas, USA
Miller, Cleveland, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 72
Nicholas James Roberts resided here in Miller, Cleveland, Arkansas, USA
Miller, Cleveland, Arkansas, USA
1920
16 February 1920
Age 82
Death of Nicholas James Roberts in Cleveland County, Arkansas, USA
Cleveland County, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 April 1838
    Event Place: York County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bethesda, York, South Carolina; Roll: 1243; Family History Film: 1255243; Page: 331A; Enumeration District: 162
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Miller, Cleveland, Arkansas; Roll: 54; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 1240054
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Southern Division, Talladega, Alabama; Roll: M653_24; Page: 901; Image: 443; Family History Library Film: 803024
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Miller, Cleveland, Arkansas; Roll: T624_46; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1374059
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Fairfield, South Carolina; Roll: M432_852; Page: 244B; Image: 493
    [6] Web: Arkansas, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Fairfield, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Fairfield, South Carolina; Roll: M432_852; Page: 244B; Image: 493

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Southern Division, Talladega, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Southern Division, Talladega, Alabama; Roll: M653_24; Page: 901; Image: 443; Family History Library Film: 803024

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Bethesda, York, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bethesda, York, South Carolina; Roll: 1243; Family History Film: 1255243; Page: 331A; Enumeration District: 162

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Miller, Cleveland, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Miller, Cleveland, Arkansas; Roll: 54; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 1240054

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Miller, Cleveland, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Miller, Cleveland, Arkansas; Roll: T624_46; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1374059

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 February 1920
    Event Place: Cleveland County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: Web: Arkansas, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rowell, Cleveland County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: Web: Arkansas, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012
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