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Peter Edward Roberts 1893–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Sep 20, 1893

Birth Location: Shelby Co., TX

Death Date: 22 Dec 1955

Death Location: Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Obadia Roberts

Mother: Bettie Melton

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Homer Melton

In 1893, Peter Edward Roberts entered the world in Shelby Co., TX, born to Obadia Milo Roberts And Bettie F Melton. In 1900, Peter Edward Roberts resided in Justice Precinct 3, Kaufman, Texas, USA. In 1910, Peter Edward Roberts resided in Justice Precinct 3, Kaufman, Texas, USA. Peter Edward Roberts had children including Homer Melton. Peter Edward Roberts passed away in 1955 in Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1893, Peter Edward Roberts entered the world in Shelby Co., TX, born to Obadia Milo Roberts And Bettie F Melton.
  • In 1900, Peter Edward Roberts resided in Justice Precinct 3, Kaufman, Texas, USA.
  • In 1910, Peter Edward Roberts resided in Justice Precinct 3, Kaufman, Texas, USA.
  • Peter Edward Roberts had children including Homer Melton.
  • Peter Edward Roberts passed away in 1955 in Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Obadia Roberts
1843–1900
Birth Location: San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas, United States
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Bettie Melton
1868–1960
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Homer Melton
1911–
Birth Location: Texas
HM

Peter Roberts's Ancestors

Self
Peter Roberts
1893–1955
Birth Place: Shelby Co., TX
Parents
Obadia Milo Roberts
1843–1900
San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas, United States
Bettie (F) Melton
1868–1960
Mississippi
Grandparents
Oran (M) Roberts
1815–1898
Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
Frances Edwards
1819–1883
Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Obediah Roberts
1769–1827
Margaret Ewing
1776–1859
Peter Edwards
1788–1877
Mary Salmon
1794–1851
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Roberts
1743–1800
Effie Carter
1748–1815
Samuel Ewing
1750–1800
Elizabeth Ramage
1750–1851
Judge III
1747–1832
Mary McClanahan
1763–1841
George Salmon
1754–1837
Elizabeth Young
1758–1849

Peter Roberts's Descendants

1.
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Peter (Edward) Roberts (Sep 20, 1893–22 Dec 1955)
  1. 1. Homer Melton 1911–

Peter Roberts's Timeline

9 Records

1893
Sep 20, 1893
Birth of Peter Edward Roberts in Shelby Co., TX
Shelby Co., TX
1900
1900
Age 7
Peter Edward Roberts resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Kaufman, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Kaufman, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 17
Peter Edward Roberts resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Kaufman, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Kaufman, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 27
Peter Edward Roberts resided here in Terrell Ward 3, Kaufman, Texas, USA
Terrell Ward 3, Kaufman, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 37
Peter Edward Roberts resided here in Terrell, Kaufman, Texas, USA
Terrell, Kaufman, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 42
Peter Edward Roberts resided here in Terrell, Kaufman, Texas
Terrell, Kaufman, Texas
1940
1940
Age 47
Peter Edward Roberts resided here in Terrell, Kaufman, Texas, USA
Terrell, Kaufman, Texas, USA
1942
1942
Age 49
Peter Edward Roberts resided here in Terrell, Texas, USA
Terrell, Texas, USA
1955
22 Dec 1955
Age 62
Death of Peter Edward Roberts in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Sep 20, 1893
    Event Place: Shelby Co., TX
    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 (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Terrell, Kaufman, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04085; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 129-10
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Terrell Ward 3, Kaufman, Texas; Roll: T625_1825; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 40
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Terrell, Kaufman, Texas; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 2342100
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Kaufman; Roll: 1983269
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Kaufman, Texas; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0073; FHL microfilm: 1241650
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Kaufman, Texas; Roll: T624_1570; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 1375583
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Kaufman, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Kaufman, Texas; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0073; FHL microfilm: 1241650

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Kaufman, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Kaufman, Texas; Roll: T624_1570; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 1375583

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Terrell Ward 3, Kaufman, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Terrell Ward 3, Kaufman, Texas; Roll: T625_1825; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 40

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Terrell, Kaufman, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Terrell, Kaufman, Texas; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 2342100

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Terrell, Kaufman, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Terrell, Kaufman, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04085; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 129-10

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Terrell, Kaufman, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Terrell, Kaufman, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04085; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 129-10

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Terrell, Texas, USA
    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 (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kaufman, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Kaufman; Roll: 1983269

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Terrell, Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Dec 1955
    Event Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] Texas Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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