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Roberta Alexander 1870–1954 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Mar 1870

Birth Location: Alabama

Death Date: 7 April 1954

Death Location: Quitman, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: Sample Alexander

Mother: M A

Spouse(s): William Ketchum

Children(s): Robert Ketchum, Walter Ketchum, Joseph Ketchum, Benjamin Ketchum, Floyd Ketchum, Minnie Ketchum

In 1870, Roberta Alexander entered the world in Alabama, born to Sample Morris Alexander And M A. In 1870, Roberta Alexander resided in Precinct 5, Chestnut Creek, Baker, Alabama, USA. In 1880, Roberta Alexander resided in 3rd Ward, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA. Roberta Alexander married William Morris Ketchum, and had children including Benjamin Franklin Ketchum, Floyd Jasay Ketchum, Joseph E Ketchum, Minnie Lee Ketchum, Robert Eugene Ketchum, Walter Carl Ketchum. Roberta Alexander passed away in 1954 in Quitman, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1870, Roberta Alexander entered the world in Alabama, born to Sample Morris Alexander And M A.
  • In 1870, Roberta Alexander resided in Precinct 5, Chestnut Creek, Baker, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1880, Roberta Alexander resided in 3rd Ward, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA.
  • Roberta Alexander married William Morris Ketchum, and had children including Benjamin Franklin Ketchum, Floyd Jasay Ketchum, Joseph E Ketchum, Minnie Lee Ketchum, Robert Eugene Ketchum, Walter Carl Ketchum.
  • Roberta Alexander passed away in 1954 in Quitman, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sample Alexander
1847–1907
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
SA
M A
1852–1929
Birth Location: Alabama
MA

Spouses(s)

William Ketchum
1868–1921
Birth Location: Yazoo City, Yazoo County, Mississippi, United States of America
WK

Children(s)

Robert Ketchum
1901–1976
Birth Location: Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA
RK
Walter Ketchum
1898–1958
Birth Location: Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
WK
Joseph Ketchum
1903–
Birth Location: Louisiana
JK
Benjamin Ketchum
1907–1930
Birth Location: Louisiana
BK
Floyd Ketchum
1914–2006
Birth Location: Webster Pari, Louisiana
FK
Minnie Ketchum
1909–2007
Birth Location: –
MK

Roberta Alexander's Ancestors

Self
Roberta Alexander
1870–1954
Birth Place: Alabama
Parents
Sample Morris Alexander
1847–1907
Alabama, USA
M A
1852–1929
Alabama
Grandparents
Ulysses Alexander
1803–1867
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Mildred Louisa
1809–1871
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Roberta Alexander's Descendants

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Roberta Alexander (15 Mar 1870–7 April 1954) m. William (Morris) Ketchum (5 Sep 1868–18 Sep 1921)
  1. 1. Robert (Eugene) Ketchum 1901–1976 m. Bertha Smith 1909– m. Odie 1906–
    1. 1. Donalee Ketchum 1935–1997
    2. 2. Ray (L) Ketchum 1928–1998
  2. 2. Walter (Carl) Ketchum 1898–1958
  3. 3. Joseph (E) Ketchum 1903–
  4. 4. Benjamin (Franklin) Ketchum 1907–1930
  5. 5. Floyd (Jasay) Ketchum 1914–2006
  6. 6. Minnie (Lee) Ketchum 1909–2007 m. Clyde Harper 1907–1965
    1. 1. Russell (Lee) Harper 1948–1948
    2. 2. Jerline Harper 1934–1999 m. Ezell Hines 1922–2000

Roberta Alexander's Timeline

9 Records

1870
15 Mar 1870
Birth of Roberta Alexander in Alabama
Alabama
1870
1870
Roberta Alexander resided here in Precinct 5, Chestnut Creek, Baker, Alabama, USA
Precinct 5, Chestnut Creek, Baker, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 10
Roberta Alexander resided here in 3rd Ward, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA
3rd Ward, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 30
Roberta Alexander resided here in Roane, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA
Roane, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 40
Roberta Alexander resided here in Police Jury Ward 2, Webster, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 2, Webster, Louisiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 65
Roberta Alexander resided here in Rural, Winn, Louisiana
Rural, Winn, Louisiana
1940
1940
Age 70
Roberta Alexander resided here in Ward 2, Webster, Louisiana, USA
Ward 2, Webster, Louisiana, USA
1950
1950
Age 80
Roberta Alexander resided here in Alexandria, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
Alexandria, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
1954
7 April 1954
Age 84
Death of Roberta Alexander in Springhill, Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Springhill, Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1870
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Webster, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01464; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 60-7
    [2] Louisiana, U.S., Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 3rd Ward, Lincoln, Louisiana; Roll: 456; Page: 92d; Enumeration District: 041
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 5, Baker, Alabama; Roll: M593_1; Page: 219A
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Roane, Lafayette, Arkansas; Roll: 64; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0113
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Webster, Louisiana; Roll: T624_534; Page: 8b; Enumeration District: 0115; FHL microfilm: 1374547
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Alexandria, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: 6221; Page: 35; Enumeration District: 40-60

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Chestnut Creek, Baker, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 5, Baker, Alabama; Roll: M593_1; Page: 219A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: 3rd Ward, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 3rd Ward, Lincoln, Louisiana; Roll: 456; Page: 92d; Enumeration District: 041

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Roane, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Roane, Lafayette, Arkansas; Roll: 64; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0113

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Webster, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Webster, Louisiana; Roll: T624_534; Page: 8b; Enumeration District: 0115; FHL microfilm: 1374547

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Winn, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Webster, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01464; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 60-7

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Ward 2, Webster, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Webster, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01464; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 60-7

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Alexandria, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Alexandria, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: 6221; Page: 35; Enumeration District: 40-60

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 April 1954
    Event Place: Springhill, Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Louisiana, U.S., Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Quitman, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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