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William John Roberts 1880–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Mar 1880

Birth Location: Linkinhorne, Cornwall,England

Death Date: 9 Dec 1952

Death Location: Negaunee, Marquette, Michigan, USA

Father: James Roberts

Mother: Jane Stocker

Spouse(s): Melinda Bray

Children(s): Merrill Roberts, William Roberts, Charles Roberts, Beulah Roberts, Elizabeth Roberts

In 1880, William John Roberts entered the world in Linkinhorne, Cornwall,England, born to James Roberts And Jane Stocker. In 1891, William John Roberts resided in Linkinhorne, Cornwall, England. In 1930, William John Roberts resided in Negaunee, Marquette, Michigan, USA. William John Roberts married Melinda Bray, and had children including Beulah B Roberts, Charles Arthur Roberts, Elizabeth Jane Roberts, Merrill M Roberts, William John Roberts. William John Roberts passed away in 1952 in Negaunee, Marquette, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1880, William John Roberts entered the world in Linkinhorne, Cornwall,England, born to James Roberts And Jane Stocker.
  • In 1891, William John Roberts resided in Linkinhorne, Cornwall, England.
  • In 1930, William John Roberts resided in Negaunee, Marquette, Michigan, USA.
  • William John Roberts married Melinda Bray, and had children including Beulah B Roberts, Charles Arthur Roberts, Elizabeth Jane Roberts, Merrill M Roberts, William John Roberts.
  • William John Roberts passed away in 1952 in Negaunee, Marquette, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Roberts's Ancestors

Self
William Roberts
1880–1952
Birth Place: Linkinhorne, Cornwall,England
Parents
James Roberts
1850–1934
Linkinhorne, Cornwall, England
Jane Stocker
1851–1904
St. Blazey, Cornwall, England
Grandparents
William Stocker
1812–1884
St Blazey, Cornwall, England
Elizabeth (Betsy) Allen
1815–1885
St Blazey, Cornwall, England
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Stocker
1761–1823
Catherine Luke
1774–1821
Peter Allen
1778–1819
Mary Trudgian
1778–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Stocker
1722–1832
Ann Watson
1724–
Edward Luke
1750–1811
Jane Bennetts
1744–1824
Richard Allen
1750–1840
Elizabeth Daddow
1752–1800
Anthony Trudgian
1734–1789
Phillippa Coon
1742–

William Roberts's Descendants

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William (John) Roberts (22 Mar 1880–9 Dec 1952) m. Melinda Bray (20 May 1881–8 June 1975)
  1. 1. Merrill (M) Roberts 1911–1999 m. Thomas (Henry) Oates 1914–1975 m. Charles (Endahl) Larson 1909–1951
  2. 2. William (John) Roberts 1909–1984 m. Dorothy Knight 1914–1975
    1. 1. Lee (Arthur) Roberts 1944–2014
  3. 3. Charles (Arthur) Roberts 1913–1987 m. Gladys Carlyon 1916–1997
    1. 1. Gary (Charles) Roberts 1947–2011
    2. 2. Robert (J) Roberts 1948–2007
  4. 4. Beulah (B) Roberts 1916–1972 m. Thomas (Henry) Oates 1914–1975
    1. 1. Mary (M) Oates 1948–1999
    2. 2. Norman (J) Oates 1944–1988
  5. 5. Elizabeth (Jane) Roberts 1908–1908

William Roberts's Timeline

4 Records

1880
22 Mar 1880
Birth of William John Roberts in Linkinhorne, Cornwall,England
Linkinhorne, Cornwall,England
1891
1891
Age 11
William John Roberts resided here in Linkinhorne, Cornwall, England
Linkinhorne, Cornwall, England
1930
1930
Age 50
William John Roberts resided here in Negaunee, Marquette, Michigan, USA
Negaunee, Marquette, Michigan, USA
1952
9 Dec 1952
Age 72
Death of William John Roberts in Negaunee, Marquette, Michigan, USA
Negaunee, Marquette, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Mar 1880
    Event Place: Linkinhorne, Cornwall,England
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 96; Film Description: 1908 Lapeer-1908 Schoolcraft
    [2] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Negaunee, Marquette, Michigan; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 2340745
    [4] 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1809; Folio: 120; Page: 9; GSU roll: 6096919

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Linkinhorne, Cornwall, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1809; Folio: 120; Page: 9; GSU roll: 6096919

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Negaunee, Marquette, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Negaunee, Marquette, Michigan; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 2340745

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Negaunee, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 96; Film Description: 1908 Lapeer-1908 Schoolcraft

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Dec 1952
    Event Place: Negaunee, Marquette, Michigan, USA

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