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Russell Dwight Roberts 1918 – 2002 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Apr 1918

Birth Location: Pennville, Jay County, Indiana, United States of America

Death Date: 15 Dec 2002

Death Location: Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Harry Roberts

Mother: Sara Chandler

Spouse(s): Willadine Herr

Children(s): James Roberts, Stephen Roberts, Jacqueline Roberts, Janet Roberts

In 1918, Russell Dwight Roberts entered the world in Pennville, Jay County, Indiana, United States of America, born to Harry Roberts and Sara Grace Chandler. In 1935, Russell Dwight Roberts resided in Harrison, Blackford, Indiana. In 1940, Russell Dwight Roberts resided in Harrison, Blackford, Indiana, USA. Russell Dwight Roberts married Willadine Jeanette Herr, and had children including James Russell Roberts, Stephen W Roberts, Jacqueline Ann Roberts, Janet Elaine Roberts. Russell Dwight Roberts passed away in 2002 in Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1918, Russell Dwight Roberts entered the world in Pennville, Jay County, Indiana, United States of America, born to Harry Roberts and Sara Grace Chandler.
  • In 1935, Russell Dwight Roberts resided in Harrison, Blackford, Indiana.
  • In 1940, Russell Dwight Roberts resided in Harrison, Blackford, Indiana, USA.
  • Russell Dwight Roberts married Willadine Jeanette Herr, and had children including James Russell Roberts, Stephen W Roberts, Jacqueline Ann Roberts, Janet Elaine Roberts.
  • Russell Dwight Roberts passed away in 2002 in Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Russell Roberts's Ancestors

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Russell Roberts
1918 – 2002
Birth Place: Pennville, Jay County, Indiana, United States of America
Parents
Harry Roberts
1890 – 1948
Blackford, Indiana
Sara (Grace) Chandler
1891 – 1961
Indiana
Grandparents
Endsley (Millard) Roberts
1855 – 1938
Randolph, Indiana
Susan Listenfeltz
1859 – 1899
Blackford County, Indiana, United States of America
Spencer CHANDLER
1862 – 1945
Blackford, Indiana, USA
Elnora (Jane) LAINE
1864 – 1932
Madison, Indiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Roberts
1822 – 1879
Martha Puckett
1832 – 1907
Jacob Leisturfellz
1824 – 1906
Lucinda Duffy
1835 – 1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Roberts
1776 – 1863
Matilda Millard
1796 – 1888
Zachariah Puckett
1775 – 1835
Patience Cox
1809 – 1879
Robert Duffy
1810 – 1876
Ruth Lowrey
1811 – 1880

Russell Roberts's Descendants

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Russell (Dwight) Roberts (14 Apr 1918 – 15 Dec 2002) m. Willadine (Jeanette) Herr (8 Apr 1924 – 19 Mar 2020)
  1. 1. James (Russell) Roberts (1947 – 2004) m. Cheryl Campbell
  2. 2. Stephen (W) Roberts (6 Apr 1950 – 19 Aug 2012) m. Pamela (J.) Beck (1952 – )
    1. 1. Layhla (Michelle) Roberts (31/07/1976 – ) m. Derek (A.) Gilbert m. Matt Jenkins
    2. 2. Sarah (Grace) Roberts m. Karn
      1. 1. Alexis Karn (2003 – )
      2. 2. Natalie Karn
    3. 3. Kim Roberts m. Daniel Hamrick
      1. 1. Daphne Hamrick
    4. 4. Kelli Roberts m. Paul Campbell
  3. 3. Jacqueline (Ann) Roberts (4 May 1952 – ) m. Joseph (Thomas) Faulkner (6 Sep 1942 – 7 Sep 2003)
    1. 1. Jason (Allen) Roberts (15 Feb 1975 – ) m. Mandy (Dawn) Hockenberry (01 Oct 1975 – ) m. Sandra (S.) Bens
      1. 1. Gavin (O) Roberts (01 Jul 2002 – )
  4. 4. Janet (Elaine) Roberts (14 Jul 1955 – ) m. James (Howard) Parson (1953 – )

Russell Roberts's Timeline

5 Records

1918
14 Apr 1918
Birth of Russell Dwight Roberts in Pennville, Jay County, Indiana, United States of America
Pennville, Jay County, Indiana, United States of America
1935
1935
Age 17
Russell Dwight Roberts resided here in Harrison, Blackford, Indiana
Harrison, Blackford, Indiana
1940
1940
Age 22
Russell Dwight Roberts resided here in Harrison, Blackford, Indiana, USA
Harrison, Blackford, Indiana, USA
1950
1950
Age 32
Russell Dwight Roberts resided here in Montpelier, Blackford, Indiana, USA
Montpelier, Blackford, Indiana, USA
2002
15 Dec 2002
Age 84
Death of Russell Dwight Roberts in Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana, United States of America
Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Apr 1918
    Event Place: Pennville, Jay County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harrison, Blackford, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01027; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 5-2
    [2] Web: Indiana, Marion Public Library Death Index, 1812 - 2011
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Harrison, Blackford, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harrison, Blackford, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01027; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 5-2

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Harrison, Blackford, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harrison, Blackford, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01027; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 5-2

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Montpelier, Blackford, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Montpelier, Blackford, Indiana
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Dec 2002
    Event Place: Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Indiana, Marion Public Library Death Index, 1812 - 2011
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Montpelier, Blackford County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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