YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Pvt. James Roberts 1791–1840 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1791

Birth Location: Johnston County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 28 Feb 1840

Death Location: Ochlockonee River (KIA, US Army)

Father: Britton Roberts

Mother: Lucy Roberts

Spouse(s): Nancy Bodiery

Children(s): Calvin Roberts

The story of Pvt. James Roberts began in 1791 in Johnston County, North Carolina, USA. Pvt. James Roberts married Nancy Bodiery, and had children including Calvin Henderson Roberts. Pvt. James Roberts passed away in 1840 in Ochlockonee River (KIA, US Army).

Find more search results for Pvt. Roberts
PR

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Pvt. James Roberts began in 1791 in Johnston County, North Carolina, USA.
  • Pvt. James Roberts married Nancy Bodiery, and had children including Calvin Henderson Roberts.
  • Pvt. James Roberts passed away in 1840 in Ochlockonee River (KIA, US Army).

Immediate Family

Parents

Britton Roberts
1761–1830
Birth Location: Duplin, North Carolina, United States
BR
Lucy Roberts
1764–1819
Birth Location: York Co, VA
LR

Spouses(s)

Nancy Bodiery
1802–1857
Birth Location: Johnston County, North Carolina, USA
NB

Children(s)

Calvin Roberts
1823–1892
Birth Location: nc
CR

Pvt. Roberts's Ancestors

Self
Pvt. Roberts
1791–1840
Birth Place: Johnston County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Britton Roberts
1761–1830
Duplin, North Carolina, United States
Lucy Roberts
1764–1819
York Co, VA
Grandparents
Pvt. (William) Roberts
1724–1796
Carteret County, North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth Lewis
1725–1801
North Carolina, USA
Thomas Roberts
1740–1784
York Co, VA
Lucy Powell
1744–1784
York County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Roberts
1702–1760
Mary Whitham
1706–1733
Gerard Jr.
1710–1784
Elizabeth Renshaw
1717–1770
Lt. Powell
1730–1781
Lucy Moss?
1715–1784
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Susan Barret
1683–1707
Gerard Roberts
1687–1748
Ann Dixon
1696–1732

Pvt. Roberts's Descendants

1.
PR
Pvt. (James) Roberts (1791–28 Feb 1840) m. Nancy Bodiery (abt 1802–04 Dec 1857)
  1. 1. Calvin (Henderson) Roberts 1823–1892 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Dodd 1835–1915
    1. 1. John (Ashley) Roberts 1855–1920 m. Effie (W) Roberts 1859–1939
      1. 1. Charles (Columbus) Roberts 1879–1962 m. Emma (C) Miller 1881–1950
        1. 1. Nell (E) Roberts 1919–
        2. 2. Columbus (Harold) Roberts 1906–
        3. 3. Lilla (Ruth) Roberts 1914–2003 m. William (Lytle Powell) III 1914–1998
        4. 4. Bess (L) Roberts 1919–
        5. 5. Maurice Roberts 1908–
        6. 6. William (Clayton "Clate") Roberts 1900–1924
        7. 7. Carrie (Lou) Roberts 1906–1968
        8. 8. Truman (Jackson Roberts) Sr 1901–1939
      2. 2. Emerson (Floyd) Roberts 1896–1964 m. Zona Ashley 1898–1975
        1. 1. Corinne (Evelyn) Roberts 1915–1995
        2. 2. Dorothy (Lou) Roberts 1918–1993
      3. 3. Joseph (Bryson) Roberts 1894–1976 m. Margaret (Pamelia) Ratliff 1895–1973
        1. 1. John (Bryson) Roberts 1921–2001 m. Majorie (Arlene) McNeill 1924–2010
      4. 4. Meritt (Alonzo 'Lonnie') Roberts 1883–1911 m. Martha (Elisabeth Eckart) Jones 1887–1925
        1. 1. James (Elmo) Roberts 1906–1996 m. Lois Moore 1909–1959
        2. 2. Lon (Elwyn) Roberts 1908–1986 m. Dorothy ("Dot") Paulk 1909–2006
      5. 5. James (Calvin) Roberts 1891–1960 m. Mamie (Sue) Couch 1890–1956
        1. 1. James (Couch) Roberts 1928–1968 m. Derline (Wanda) Floyd 1931–2004
      6. 6. Willis (Edgar) Roberts 1886–1962 m. Corrine (V) Strickland 1896– m. Ella (Cassandra) Ross 1902–1976
        1. 1. Wilbur (Eugene) Roberts 1915–1990 m. Elva (Etna) Chance 1912–2003
        2. 2. Mattie (Ruth) Roberts 1921–1983 m. Robert (Luther) Ellis 1917–1975
        3. 3. Weldon Roberts 1918–
        4. 4. Delane Roberts 1920–
      7. 7. John (Christopher) Roberts 1877–1951 m. Mary (Louise) Fry 1881–1963
        1. 1. Jack (Carl Roberts) Jr. 1911–1990 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Boyd 1912–2002
        2. 2. Hermon (Lorenzo) Roberts 1901–1992 m. Bessie (Velma) Butler 1904–1991
        3. 3. Winifred ("winnie" F. Roberts) Sanders 1904–1974 m. William (Fletcher) Ballew 1900–1938
        4. 4. John (Christopher Roberts) Jr 1912–1990
        5. 5. H (L) Roberts 1924–
        6. 6. Donald ("Don") Roberts 1921–1964
      8. 8. Effie (Clark) Roberts 1892– m. Buck (c.) MacKey 1888–
        1. 1. Unce Mackey 1911–
    2. 2. George (Harris) Roberts 1866–1945 m. Penny (Catherine) Flowers 1871–1938
      1. 1. James (Almond) Roberts 1892–1962 m. Vergie (Mae) Honeycutt 1907–1954

Pvt. Roberts's Timeline

2 Records

1791
1791
Birth of Pvt. James Roberts in Johnston County, North Carolina, USA
Johnston County, North Carolina, USA
1840
28 Feb 1840
Age 49
Death of Pvt. James Roberts in Ochlockonee River (KIA, US Army)
Ochlockonee River (KIA, US Army)

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1791
    Event Place: Johnston County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1840
    Event Place: Ochlockonee River (KIA, US Army)
Find more search results for Pvt. Roberts

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE