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Roy Elmer Roberts 1898–1945 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Dec 1898

Birth Location: Palestine, Wirt, West Virginia

Death Date: 2 Feb 1945

Death Location: Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia

Father: Alpheus Roberts

Mother: Harriett Cox

Spouse(s): Sallie Smith

Children(s): Glennadine Roberts, Betty Roberts

The story of Roy Elmer Roberts began in 1898 in Palestine, Wirt, West Virginia. In 1900, Roy Elmer Roberts resided in Burning Springs, Wirt, West Virginia, USA. In 1910, Roy Elmer Roberts resided in Burning Springs, Wirt, West Virginia, USA. Roy Elmer Roberts married Sallie B Smith, and had children including Betty Lois Roberts, Glennadine Roberts, Roy Roberts. Roy Elmer Roberts passed away in 1945 in Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia.

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Biography

  • The story of Roy Elmer Roberts began in 1898 in Palestine, Wirt, West Virginia.
  • In 1900, Roy Elmer Roberts resided in Burning Springs, Wirt, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1910, Roy Elmer Roberts resided in Burning Springs, Wirt, West Virginia, USA.
  • Roy Elmer Roberts married Sallie B Smith, and had children including Betty Lois Roberts, Glennadine Roberts, Roy Roberts.
  • Roy Elmer Roberts passed away in 1945 in Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alpheus Roberts
1866–1937
Birth Location: Wirt County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Harriett Cox
1872–1950
Birth Location: Wirt County, West Virginia, United States of America
HC

Spouses(s)

Sallie Smith
1899–1981
Birth Location: Roane, West Virginia
SS

Children(s)

Glennadine Roberts
1920–
Birth Location: Ohio
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Betty Roberts
1928–1993
Birth Location: Parkersburg, West Virginia
BR

Roy Roberts's Ancestors

Self
Roy Roberts
1898–1945
Birth Place: Palestine, Wirt, West Virginia
Parents
Alpheus Dent Roberts
1866–1937
Wirt County, West Virginia, United States of America
Harriett (L.) Cox
1872–1950
Wirt County, West Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
Francis (Marion Roberts) Sr.
1835–1891
Monongalia, West Virginia
Olly Dent
1845–1923
Wirt, West Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Amos Roberts
1798–1864
Sinei Bainbridge
1801–1880
Alphous Dent
1815–1862
Sarah Dullin
1820–1904
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jonathan Roberts
1770–1845
Mary Wetzel
1770–1835
William Bainbridge
1773–1851
Sarah Morgan
1773–1825

Roy Roberts's Descendants

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Roy (Elmer) Roberts (10 Dec 1898–2 Feb 1945) m. Sallie (B) Smith (abt 1899–11 Sep 1981)
  1. 1. Glennadine Roberts 1920–
  2. 2. Betty (Lois) Roberts 1928–1993 m. Charles (E.) King 1920– m. Paul (Velka) Sr. 1914–1980

Roy Roberts's Timeline

8 Records

1898
10 Dec 1898
Birth of Roy Elmer Roberts in Palestine, Wirt, West Virginia
Palestine, Wirt, West Virginia
1900
1900
Age 2
Roy Elmer Roberts resided here in Burning Springs, Wirt, West Virginia, USA
Burning Springs, Wirt, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 12
Roy Elmer Roberts resided here in Burning Springs, Wirt, West Virginia, USA
Burning Springs, Wirt, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 22
Roy Elmer Roberts resided here in Akron Ward 6, Summit, Ohio, USA
Akron Ward 6, Summit, Ohio, USA
1930
1930
Age 32
Roy Elmer Roberts resided here in Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
1938
1938
Age 40
Roy Elmer Roberts resided here in Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA
Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 44
Roy Elmer Roberts resided here in S Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
S Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
1945
2 Feb 1945
Age 47
Death of Roy Elmer Roberts in Wheeling, Ohio, West Virginia
Wheeling, Ohio, West Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Dec 1898
    Event Place: Palestine, Wirt, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for West Virginia, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 410
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Akron Ward 6, Summit, Ohio; Roll: T625_1441; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 198
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342292
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Burning Springs, Wirt, West Virginia; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0121
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Burning Springs, Wirt, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1699; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0106; FHL microfilm: 1375712
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Burning Springs, Wirt, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Burning Springs, Wirt, West Virginia; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0121

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Burning Springs, Wirt, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Burning Springs, Wirt, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1699; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0106; FHL microfilm: 1375712

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Akron Ward 6, Summit, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Akron Ward 6, Summit, Ohio; Roll: T625_1441; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 198

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342292

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1938
    Event Place: Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: S Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for West Virginia, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 410

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Feb 1945
    Event Place: Wheeling, Ohio, West Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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