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Walter Brown Roberts 1889–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Nov 1889

Birth Location: Virginia, USA

Death Date: 10 Apr 1950

Death Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Father: Thomas Roberts

Mother: Martha Spears

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The story of Walter Brown Roberts began in 1889 in Virginia, USA. In 1900, Walter Brown Roberts resided in Oldtown, Grayson, Virginia, USA. In 1917, Walter Brown Roberts resided in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA. Walter Brown Roberts married Elsie Fisher Roberts. Walter Brown Roberts passed away in 1950 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter Brown Roberts began in 1889 in Virginia, USA.
  • In 1900, Walter Brown Roberts resided in Oldtown, Grayson, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1917, Walter Brown Roberts resided in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA.
  • Walter Brown Roberts married Elsie Fisher Roberts.
  • Walter Brown Roberts passed away in 1950 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Walter Roberts's Ancestors

Self
Walter Roberts
1889–1950
Birth Place: Virginia, USA
Parents
Thomas Nelson Roberts
1863–
Johnson Co., TN
Martha (J.) Spears
1858–1915
Virginia
Grandparents
Andrew Spears
1834–
North Carolina
Cena Hill
1829–1905
Grayson, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Spears
1804–1870
Jane Head
1809–1870
Arthur Hill
1797–1881
Nancy Hill
1799–1889
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Col. Speer
1778–1868
RUTH Speer)
1775–1847
William Head
1740–1836
Sarah Currey
1768–1850
Thomas Sr.
1775–1832
Isabelle Hill
1776–1854
John Sr
1774–1856
Nancy Patton
1775–1837

Walter Roberts's Timeline

4 Records

1889
21 Nov 1889
Birth of Walter Brown Roberts in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 11
Walter Brown Roberts resided here in Oldtown, Grayson, Virginia, USA
Oldtown, Grayson, Virginia, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 28
Walter Brown Roberts resided here in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
1950
10 Apr 1950
Age 61
Death of Walter Brown Roberts in South Boston, Halifax, Virginia, USA
South Boston, Halifax, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Nov 1889
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Applications for Headstones For U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Pittsylvania County
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Bee; Publication Date: 10 Apr 1950; Publication Place: Danville, Virginia, USA; ,0.40179634,0.61376905,0.5320849&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Oldtown, Grayson, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Pittsylvania County

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 28 Oct 1918
    Event Place: Norfolk VA
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 462

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 10 Apr 1950
    Event Place: Danville, Virginia
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Bee - 10 Apr 1950 - Page 13, Obituary for Walter Brown Roberts 10 Apr 1950

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Campbell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Carter
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Fries VA
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 462

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: South Boston, VA.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Apr 1950
    Event Place: South Boston, Halifax, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Applications for Headstones For U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [2] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Bee; Publication Date: 10 Apr 1950; Publication Place: Danville, Virginia, USA; ,0.40179634,0.61376905,0.5320849&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Charlotte, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC, USA; Applications for Headstones For U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Bee; Publication Date: 10 Apr 1950; Publication Place: Danville, Virginia, USA; ,0.40179634,0.61376905,0.5320849&xid=3355
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

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