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Willis Roberts 1814–1896 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 SEP 1814

Birth Location: Yelvington, Daviess, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 14 JAN 1896

Death Location: Yelvington, Daviess, Kentucky, United States

Father: Merry Roberts

Mother: Ann Estes

Spouse(s): Nancy Hudson

Children(s): Edwin Roberts

The story of Willis Roberts began in 1814 in Yelvington, Daviess, Kentucky, United States. In 1860, Willis Roberts resided in District 1, Daviess, Kentucky, USA. In 1870, Willis Roberts resided in Knottsville, Daviess, Kentucky, USA. Willis Roberts married Nancy Jane Hudson, and had children including Edwin C Roberts. Willis Roberts passed away in 1896 in Yelvington, Daviess, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Willis Roberts began in 1814 in Yelvington, Daviess, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1860, Willis Roberts resided in District 1, Daviess, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1870, Willis Roberts resided in Knottsville, Daviess, Kentucky, USA.
  • Willis Roberts married Nancy Jane Hudson, and had children including Edwin C Roberts.
  • Willis Roberts passed away in 1896 in Yelvington, Daviess, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Merry Roberts
1789–1873
Birth Location: Nelson County, Virginia, USA
MR
Ann Estes
1795–1880
Birth Location: Hancock County, Kentucky, USA
AE

Spouses(s)

Nancy Hudson
1824–1902
Birth Location: KY
NH

Children(s)

Edwin Roberts
1852–1934
Birth Location: Daviess County, Kentucky, United States of America
ER

Willis Roberts's Ancestors

Self
Willis Roberts
1814–1896
Birth Place: Yelvington, Daviess, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Merry Roberts
1789–1873
Nelson County, Virginia, USA
Ann (Nancy) Estes
1795–1880
Hancock County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
James Roberts
1766–1822
Culpeper County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Morris
1774–1840
Littleton Estes
1766–1836
Caroline, Virginia, United States
Ann (Nancy) Fortson
1769–
Spotsylvania County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
BENJAMIN Sgt.
1743–1815
Ann Duncan
1732–1781
Leonard Col
1748–1831
Margaret Price
1750–1787
John Estes
1725–1778
Mary Marshall
1726–1772
William Fortson
1740–1812
Mildred Fortson
1740–1822
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John III
1695–1782
Elizabeth Russell
1699–1768
William III
1692–1781
Mary Rawley
1702–1781
William Captain
1722–1792
Elizabeth (Stepp)
1729–1795

Willis Roberts's Descendants

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Willis Roberts (8 SEP 1814–14 JAN 1896) m. Nancy (Jane) Hudson (ABT MAR 1824–13 NOV 1902)
  1. 1. Edwin (C) Roberts 1852–1934 m. Victoria (Belle) Straney 1860–1942
    1. 1. Emma (Louise) Roberts 1884–1931 m. Samuel (Lewis) Moredock 1883–1962
      1. 1. Holman (Louis) Moredock 1910–1967 m. Viola (Mae) Wilson 1916–2009
        1. 1. Sondra (J) Moredock 1936–2005
        2. 2. Ronald (Louis) Moredock 1934–1995
      2. 2. Clifton (S) Moredock 1908–1976 m. Louise (Reva) Bowry 1905–1993
        1. 1. Edward (Lewis) Moredock 1936–2010
    2. 2. Abbey Roberts 1893–1976 m. Betty (Florence) Blakely 1897–1979
      1. 1. Betty (Lou) Roberts 1927–1996 m. Chester (Joseph) Cross 1921–1991
    3. 3. Edward (L) Roberts 1895–1978 m. Esther A 1896–
    4. 4. Thomas (Drury) Roberts 1897–1956 m. Amy (Dorothy) Doerrer 1910–1995
    5. 5. Winfield (Winford) Roberts 1906–
    6. 6. Minnie (Florena) Roberts 1880–1953 m. Matthew (Lamar "Mard") White 1876–1963
      1. 1. Jesse (Moore) White 1908–1971 m. Martha (Elizabeth) Stewart 1915–1972
        1. 1. Patricia (Ann "Patty") White 1943–1986
    7. 7. Wallace (Franklin) Roberts 1886–1962 m. Mittie (Ellen) Brown 1892–1969
      1. 1. John (D) Roberts 1916–2005 m. Martha (Jagoe) White 1923–2017
        1. 1. William (Franklin Roberts) Sr 1944–2016
        2. 2. John (Dawson Roberts) Jr 1941–1998 m. Caroline (Jean) Flanagan 1929–2018
        3. 3. Thomas (E) Roberts 1943–2005
      2. 2. Anna (Belle) Roberts 1918–1984
      3. 3. Wallace (Frances) Roberts 1920–2000 m. Frances (Celia) Tooley 1924–2003
        1. 1. Joseph (Anthony Roberts) Sr 1948–2019
      4. 4. George (T) Roberts 1925–1954
      5. 5. Mary (F) Roberts 1930–2014 m. Ellis (J) Norris 1925–2005
      6. 6. Edwin (Brown) Roberts 1914–1915
    8. 8. Eunice (Mae) Roberts 1888–1923 m. Thomas (Gibson) Pendleton 1890–1975
      1. 1. Victoria (B.) Pendelton 1913–1987 m. Clarence (Buford) Clark 1911–1980
        1. 1. Clarence (Buford Clark) Rev 1932–2000
    9. 9. James (Elmer) Roberts 1889–1975 m. Catherine (A.) Pfeifer 1889–1979
      1. 1. Pauline (Bell) Roberts 1917–2010 m. Delma (J) Pruden 1915–1974
    10. 10. Jessie (Allen) Roberts 1882–1962 m. Ferdinand (Lawrence) Scull 1876–1956
      1. 1. Thelma (May) Scull 1900–1971 m. Raymond (Charles) Culver 1903–1993
        1. 1. John (Lawrence "Larry") Culver 1938–2013
      2. 2. Nellie (Florence) Scull 1902–1997 m. John (Roy) King 1901–1938
        1. 1. Rachel (Nell) King 1929–1997 m. Julius (Robbins) Jr 1923–1977
      3. 3. Blanche Scull 1905–1964 m. Melvin (Hugh) Thompson 1903–1964
      4. 4. Wallace (Ferdinand) Scull 1912–1973 m. Evelyn Martin 1917–2008
      5. 5. Harold (Roberts) Scull 1919–2008

Willis Roberts's Timeline

5 Records

1814
8 SEP 1814
Birth of Willis Roberts in Yelvington, Daviess, Kentucky, United States
Yelvington, Daviess, Kentucky, United States
1860
1860
Age 46
Willis Roberts resided here in District 1, Daviess, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Daviess, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 56
Willis Roberts resided here in Knottsville, Daviess, Kentucky, USA
Knottsville, Daviess, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 66
Willis Roberts resided here in Yelvington, Daviess, Kentucky, USA
Yelvington, Daviess, Kentucky, USA
1896
14 JAN 1896
Age 82
Death of Willis Roberts in Yelvington, Daviess, Kentucky, United States
Yelvington, Daviess, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 SEP 1814
    Event Place: Yelvington, Daviess, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Yelvington, Daviess, Kentucky; Roll: 411; Page: 341D; Enumeration District: 170
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Knottsville, Daviess, Kentucky; Roll: M593_458; Page: 163B; Family History Library Film: 545957
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Daviess, Kentucky; Page: 708; Family History Library Film: 803364

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Daviess, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Daviess, Kentucky; Page: 708; Family History Library Film: 803364

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Knottsville, Daviess, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Knottsville, Daviess, Kentucky; Roll: M593_458; Page: 163B; Family History Library Film: 545957

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Yelvington, Daviess, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Yelvington, Daviess, Kentucky; Roll: 411; Page: 341D; Enumeration District: 170

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 JAN 1896
    Event Place: Yelvington, Daviess, Kentucky, United States
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