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Willis Daniel Roberts 1873–1945 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Jan 1873

Birth Location: Big Creek, Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 24 October 1945

Death Location: Redmond, Deschutes County, Oregon, United States of America

Father: Felix Roberts

Mother: Tennessee Roberts

Spouse(s): Cora Russell

Children(s): Willis Jr, Mable Roberts, Lloyd Roberts, Beryl Roberts, Millard Roberts

Willis Daniel Roberts was born in 1873 in Big Creek, Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America, the child of Felix G Roberts And Tennessee Roberts. In 1880, Willis Daniel Roberts resided in District 1, Leslie, Kentucky, USA. In 1917, Willis Daniel Roberts resided in Jefferson, Oregon. Willis Daniel Roberts married Cora Mae Russell, and had children including Beryl Roberts, Lloyd P Roberts, Mable M Roberts, Millard F Roberts, Willis D Roberts Jr. Willis Daniel Roberts passed away in 1945 in Redmond, Deschutes County, Oregon, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Willis Daniel Roberts was born in 1873 in Big Creek, Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America, the child of Felix G Roberts And Tennessee Roberts.
  • In 1880, Willis Daniel Roberts resided in District 1, Leslie, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1917, Willis Daniel Roberts resided in Jefferson, Oregon.
  • Willis Daniel Roberts married Cora Mae Russell, and had children including Beryl Roberts, Lloyd P Roberts, Mable M Roberts, Millard F Roberts, Willis D Roberts Jr.
  • Willis Daniel Roberts passed away in 1945 in Redmond, Deschutes County, Oregon, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willis Roberts's Ancestors

Self
Willis Roberts
1873–1945
Birth Place: Big Creek, Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
Felix G. Roberts
1845–1883
Kentucky
Tennessee Roberts
1851–1884
, , Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
George (Washington) Roberts
1814–1906
,Clay,Kentucky,USA
Malinda Gilbert
1823–1858
Clay Co, Ky, USA
Nancy (Rachel) Bowling
1808–1879
Tennessee
Thomas (Boone) Roberts
1808–1870
Big Creek, Clay, Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
Jesse I
1778–1857
Nancy Anderson
1774–1838
Felix Gilbert
1804–1859
Lucinda Dorton
1808–1889
Elijah Bowling
1785–1833
Sarah Anderson
1786–1816
Jesse Roberts
1762–1824
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Cornelius Doctor
1749–1788
Mary Roberts
1750–1849
James Anderson
1840–1869
Moses Dorton
1762–1826
Laodicea Robinson
1763–1840
Pvt Anderson
1758–1837
Miriam Williams
1760–1803

Willis Roberts's Descendants

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Willis (Daniel) Roberts (26 Jan 1873–24 October 1945) m. Cora (Mae) Russell (14 Feb 1894–17 Nov 1985)
  1. 1. Willis (D Roberts) Jr 1913–1997
  2. 2. Mable (M) Roberts 1917–
  3. 3. Lloyd (P) Roberts 1919–
  4. 4. Beryl Roberts 1922–
  5. 5. Millard (F) Roberts 1924–

Willis Roberts's Timeline

5 Records

1873
26 Jan 1873
Birth of Willis Daniel Roberts in Big Creek, Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America
Big Creek, Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 7
Willis Daniel Roberts resided here in District 1, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 44
Willis Daniel Roberts resided here in Jefferson, Oregon
Jefferson, Oregon
1930
1930
Age 57
Willis Daniel Roberts resided here in Wapinitia, Wasco, Oregon, USA
Wapinitia, Wasco, Oregon, USA
1945
24 October 1945
Age 72
Death of Willis Daniel Roberts in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Jan 1873
    Event Place: Big Creek, Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wapinitia, Wasco, Oregon; Roll: 1957; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0046; Image: 291.0; FHL microfilm: 2341691
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Oregon; Registration County: Jefferson; Roll: 1852058
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 1, Leslie, Kentucky; Roll: 428; Family History Film: 1254428; Page: 520A; Enumeration District: 061; Image: 0056
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 1, Leslie, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 1, Leslie, Kentucky; Roll: 428; Family History Film: 1254428; Page: 520A; Enumeration District: 061; Image: 0056

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Jefferson, Oregon
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Oregon; Registration County: Jefferson; Roll: 1852058

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Wapinitia, Wasco, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wapinitia, Wasco, Oregon; Roll: 1957; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0046; Image: 291.0; FHL microfilm: 2341691

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 October 1945
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Oregon, Death Index, Oregon State Library; Death Index 1942-50; Reel Title: Oregon Death Index Km-Z; Year Range: 1942-1950
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Redmond, Deschutes County, Oregon, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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