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William Aaron Roberts 1819–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jun 1819

Birth Location: Sevier County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 2 Aug 1880

Death Location: Sevier County, Tennessee, USA

Father: John Roberts

Mother: Elizabeth Emert

Spouse(s): Anne McKinley

Children(s): Elizabeth Roberts, Harriet Roberts, John Roberts, Daniel Roberts

In 1819, William Aaron Roberts entered the world in Sevier County, Tennessee, USA, born to John D Roberts And Elizabeth Betsy Emert. In 1850, William Aaron Roberts resided in Eastern Subdivision 12, Sevier, Tennessee, USA. In 1860, William Aaron Roberts resided in District 5, Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee, USA. William Aaron Roberts married Anne Mckinley, and had children including Daniel Boone Roberts, Elizabeth Jane Roberts, Harriet M Roberts, John Roberts. William Aaron Roberts passed away in 1880 in Sevier County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1819, William Aaron Roberts entered the world in Sevier County, Tennessee, USA, born to John D Roberts And Elizabeth Betsy Emert.
  • In 1850, William Aaron Roberts resided in Eastern Subdivision 12, Sevier, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1860, William Aaron Roberts resided in District 5, Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee, USA.
  • William Aaron Roberts married Anne Mckinley, and had children including Daniel Boone Roberts, Elizabeth Jane Roberts, Harriet M Roberts, John Roberts.
  • William Aaron Roberts passed away in 1880 in Sevier County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Roberts
1780–1870
Birth Location: Frederick County, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Emert
1783–1888
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Anne McKinley
1820–1870
Birth Location: Sevier,,Tennessee,USA
AM

Children(s)

Elizabeth Roberts
1844–1908
Birth Location: England
ER
Harriet Roberts
1846–1885
Birth Location: Sevier County, Tennessee, USA
HR
John Roberts
1848–
Birth Location: Sevier County, Tennessee, USA
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Daniel Roberts
1840–1911
Birth Location: Sevier County, Tennessee, USA
DR

William Roberts's Ancestors

Self
William Roberts
1819–1880
Birth Place: Sevier County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
John D Roberts
1780–1870
Frederick County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Betsy) Emert
1783–1888
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John (Philip) Roberts
1738–1824
Whitpain, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, American Colonies
Elizabeth Cleaver
1739–1808
Upper Dublin, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Johan (Frederick) Emert
1754–1829
Longswamp, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Barbara (Ann) Neidig
1755–1842
,,Pennsylvania,USA
Great-Grandparents
John Roberts
1714–1801
Jane Hanks
1714–1762
Peter Cleaver
1697–1776
Elizabeth Potts
1699–1762
Johan Emmert
1716–1762
Maria Kamm
1713–1780
Daniel Neidig
1732–1778
Anna Ruhl
1732–1790
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John *
1681–1773
Elizabeth Edward
1684–1773
John Hanks
1676–1735
Sarah Evans
1690–1741
Peter Cleaver
1667–1727
Catherine Shoemaker
1670–1727
Hans Emmert
1667–
Johan Kamm\Kampf
1689–1752
Anna Franck
1695–1752
Peter Ruhl
1694–1747
Anna (Klapp)
1708–1748

William Roberts's Descendants

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William (Aaron) Roberts (12 Jun 1819–2 Aug 1880) m. Anne McKinley (1820–1870)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (Jane) Roberts 1844–1908 m. Dio (Cleason 'Decatur" (1840) Robertson) Jr. 1840–1912 m. D. (C.) Robertson 1840–1895
    1. 1. Annie (E.) Robertson 1876–1942 m. Richard (West) Russell 1878–1960
      1. 1. William (Arby Russell) Sr 1900–1982
    2. 2. Priscilla Roberson 1887–
    3. 3. Ashley Roberson 1884– m. Sallie (Josie) Fox 1887–1964
      1. 1. Olvia (Ashley) Roberts 1911–1992
    4. 4. Marian Roberson 1879–
  2. 2. Harriet (M) Roberts 1846–1885 m. Thomas Reagan 1847–
    1. 1. George (W) Reagan 1866–1950
    2. 2. Clarinda (P.) Reagan 1868–1949
    3. 3. Aaron Reagan 1875–
    4. 4. Harriet (A.) Reagan 1877–
    5. 5. Luther (T.) Reagan 1880–
    6. 6. Dialpha (J.) Reagan 1872–
  3. 3. John Roberts 1848–
  4. 4. Daniel (Boone) Roberts 1840–1911 m. Amanda (Jane) Blanton 1847–1900
    1. 1. Mary (Alcidonia) Roberts 1871–1921 m. Jarome Ellis 1868–1932
      1. 1. Mary (Jane) Ellis 1902–1998
      2. 2. Oliver Ellis 1914–1990
      3. 3. Martha (Elizabeth) Ellis 1904–1966
      4. 4. Amanda Ellis 1906–1935 m. Wayne Waldrup 1906–
      5. 5. Cora Ellis 1895–
    2. 2. George (Thomas) Roberts 1873–1959 m. Mary (Ida Magdeline) Hyde 1877–1965
      1. 1. Betty Roberts 1898–1968 m. Willie (Bryson) WILLIAMS 1899–1994
        1. 1. Ruth (Azalea) Williams 1919–1998 m. Oliver (Leo) McCall 1913–1982
      2. 2. Amanda (Gertrude) Roberts 1915–2006
      3. 3. Laura Roberts 1901–1995
      4. 4. William (Odis) Roberts 1899–1985
      5. 5. Frankie (May) Roberts 1909–1982
      6. 6. Posey (James) Roberts 1907–1988
        1. 1. Thomas Roberts 1950–2005
      7. 7. Robert (Vance) Roberts 1903–1992
      8. 8. Georgia (Azalee) Roberts 1914–1996
    3. 3. Anna (Roberts) Anderson 1879–1927 m. George (H.) Anderson 1877–1930
      1. 1. Frank (Edmond) Anderson 1902–1964
    4. 4. James (Jefferson) Roberts 1882–1972 m. Mary (Elvira) Ellis 1883–1952
      1. 1. Ethel Roberts 1911–2008
      2. 2. Thomas (Jefferson) Roberts 1904–1971
      3. 3. Lula Roberts 1901–
      4. 4. Margeret (Josephine) Roberts 1914–1999
      5. 5. Howard (Monroe) Roberts 1909–1983
      6. 6. James (Glincine) Roberts 1919–1945
      7. 7. Sara (Ann) Roberts 1907–1992
      8. 8. Dovie (Parthina) Roberts 1902–1967
      9. 9. Swin (Field) Roberts 1917–2010
    5. 5. Daniel (Boone Roberts) Jr 1886–1966
    6. 6. John (W.) Roberts 1866–1932
    7. 7. Jane Davis 1878–1951
    8. 8. Worth (Martin) Roberts 1877–1956 m. Mollie (Lodusta) Deyton 1888–1947
      1. 1. Olin (Ada) Roberts 1908–1970
        1. 1. A.Z. Roberts 1935–1998
      2. 2. Daniel (Webster Sr) Roberts 1912–1987 m. Georgia (Mae) Moore 1915–2001
        1. 1. Daniel (Webster Roberts) Jr 1939–2015
      3. 3. Minnie (Jane) Roberts 1924–2016 m. John (R.) Boss 1924–2018
      4. 4. Aaron Roberts 1916–1992
      5. 5. Bernard (Powers) Roberts 1906–1970 m. Monnie (Lee) Davis 1905–1996
        1. 1. Joseph (Daniel) Roberts 1939–2016
        2. 2. Clyde (Wilson) Roberts 1934–2014
        3. 3. Cleo Roberts 1933–2019
        4. 4. Dorothy (Lee) Roberts 1926–
        5. 5. Hoyt (Mason) Roberts 1928–2020
        6. 6. Worth (Mark) Roberts 1944–2010 m. Donna (Paulette) Grice 1948–2020

William Roberts's Timeline

5 Records

1819
12 Jun 1819
Birth of William Aaron Roberts in Sevier County, Tennessee, USA
Sevier County, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 31
William Aaron Roberts resided here in Eastern Subdivision 12, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
Eastern Subdivision 12, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 41
William Aaron Roberts resided here in District 5, Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
District 5, Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 51
William Aaron Roberts resided here in Qualla, Qualla, Jackson, North Carolina, USA
Qualla, Qualla, Jackson, North Carolina, USA
1880
2 Aug 1880
Age 61
Death of William Aaron Roberts in Sevier County, Tennessee, USA
Sevier County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1819
    Event Place: Sevier County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Qualla, Jackson, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1144; Page: 271A
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 5, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1270; Page: 421; Family History Library
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Eastern Subdivision 12, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 895; Page: 407a

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Eastern Subdivision 12, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Eastern Subdivision 12, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 895; Page: 407a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 5, Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 5, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1270; Page: 421; Family History Library

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Qualla, Qualla, Jackson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Qualla, Jackson, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1144; Page: 271A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1880
    Event Place: Sevier County, Tennessee, USA
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