Sophia M. Rittenhouse1

Family
Marriage*1 February 1813She married Samuel I. Holt on 1 February 1813 in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.1,2 

Family

 Samuel I. Holt
Child 1.Susan E. Holt1 b. 24 Apr 1820, d. 22 Mar 1912

Citations

  1. [S1815] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index, 1803-1915, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Susan E Doan, married, age 91 years 10 months 28 days, on 22 March 1912 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, born in New Jersey 1820 to Samuel I Holt, born in New Jersey, and Sophia M Rittenhouse, born in New Jersey, burial on 26 March 1912 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, referencing FHL Film# 1421317. Hereinafter cited as Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index, 1803-1915.
  2. [S1598] New Jersey, U.S., Marriage Records, 1670-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Sophia Rittenhouse and Samuel Holt on 1 February 1813 in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000818212. Hereinafter cited as New Jersey, U.S., Marriage Records, 1670-1965.

Elizabeth Ritter1

b. 1807, d. 23 December 1840
Family
Birth*1807Elizabeth Ritter was born about 1807.1 
Marriage*Her first husband was William Reynolds1 
(Wife) Deathbefore 11 August 1831 and she became a widow when he died.1 
Marriage*11 August 1831She married second, as his first wife, Obadiah E. Curd, son of Jesse Curd and Jane Ellis, on 11 August 1831.1 
Death*23 December 1840She died on 23 December 1840 at about age 33.1 

Family 1

 William Reynolds d. b 11 Aug 1831

Family 2

 Obadiah E. Curd b. 27 Mar 1808

Citations

  1. [S2251] The Curd family in America, online at www.ancestry.com, #692. Obadiah E. Curd, pages 112-113, image# 117-118 of 157. Hereinafter cited as The Curd family in America.

Edna Mae Ritzman1

b. 29 April 1900, d. 4 May 1965
Family
Father*William J. Ritzman1,2 b. 4 Sep 1867, d. 7 Jan 1931
Mother*Isabella Shappell1,3 b. 13 May 1872, d. 29 Sep 1961
Birth*29 April 1900Edna Mae Ritzman was born on 29 April 1900 in Pennsylvania.1 
Marriage*25 March 1925She married Arthur E. Kirk on 25 March 1925 in Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana.4,1 
Death*4 May 1965She died on 4 May 1965 in Kalispell at age 651 
Burial* and was buried in Conrad Memorial Cemetery, Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana.1 

Family

 Arthur E. Kirk b. 13 Oct 1895, d. 14 Sep 1974

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Edna Mae (Ritzman) Kirk, Memorial# 17697791. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William J. Ritzman, Memorial# 17297796.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Isabella M. (Shappell) Ritzman, Memorial# 17297774.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Arthur E. Kirk, Memorial# 17697797.

George W. Ritzman1

b. 6 December 1892, d. 11 September 1963
Family
Father*William J. Ritzman1,2,3 b. 4 Sep 1867, d. 7 Jan 1931
Mother*Isabella Shappell1,4,3 b. 13 May 1872, d. 29 Sep 1961
Birth*6 December 1892George W. Ritzman was born on 6 December 1892 in Pennsylvania.1,3 
Name VariationHis full name was George William Ritzman.1 
Marriage*He may have married, as her fourth husband, Myrtle M. (Tiffany) Fordham Howell Smith, daughter of Clarence E. Tiffany and Arabell S. Stott. Whether legally married or not, they were living together as husband and wife by 1940.1 
Residence*1940George W. Ritzman and Myrtle M. Ritzman had two listings in the 1940 City Directory for Kalispell, Flathead County. Their residence was listed as 1102 W. 6th, Kalispell. Geo W. Ritzman was recorded as a logger, and Mrs. Myrtle Ritzman was recorded as a cook at Wilson Cafe. George's widowed mother and two of his brothers were listed at 919 S. Main, Kalispell.5 
Census US 1940*1940Myrtle M. and George W. Ritzman were enumerated on the 1940 census taken in late June or early July 1940 in Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana. George was 48 years of age and worked as a teamster in the lumbering industry, and Myrtle was 53 years of age and worked as a cook, also in the lumbering industry. They were recorded as married, both reported they had lived in the "same place" in 1935, and both had completed the 4th grade of elementary school. They owned their house which was valued at $1,000. Myrtle's youngest daughter, Myrtle M. Smith, was also enumerated in the household. She was 14 years old, had completed her 2nd year of high school and was still attending school.6 
Death*11 September 1963He died on 11 September 1963 in Flathead County Hospital, Kalispell, Montana, at age 70, and whether correct or not, his sister Edna reported on his death certificate that he had never been married.1,3,7,2,4 
Burial*14 September 1963He was buried on 14 September 1963 in Conrad Memorial Cemetery, Kalispell.3,1 

Family

 Myrtle M. Tiffany b. 19 Nov 1886, d. 15 Jan 1977

Citations

  1. [S2095] Montana, U.S., State Deaths, 1907-2016, online at www.ancestry.com, death of George William Ritzman, age 70, never married, woodsman construction, Kinshella Logging, son of William Ritzman and Isabella Ritzman nee Shappell, born on 6 December 1892 in Pennsylvania, died on 11 September 1963 in Flathead County Hospital, Kalispell, Flathead, Montana, USA, burial on 14 September 1963 in Conrad Memorial Cemetery, informant was his sister, Mrs. Edna Kirk, Kalispell, Montana, citing certificate# 63 150239, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Helena, Montana, Montana Death Records. Hereinafter cited as Montana, U.S., State Deaths, 1907-2016.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, William J. Ritzman, Memorial# 17297796. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, George William Ritzman, Memorial# 17297770.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Isabella M. (Shappell) Ritzman, Memorial# 17297774.
  5. [S1891] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, listings for George W Ritzman and Myrtle Ritzman at 1102 W 6th, Kalispell, Montana, USA in the Kalispell, Montana, City Directory, 1940, page 108, image 53 of 86. Hereinafter cited as U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995.
  6. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of George W. and Myrtle M. Ritzman, Kalispell, Flathead, Montana; Roll: m-t0627-02219; Page: 28A; Enumeration District: 15-27. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Edna Mae (Ritzman) Kirk, Memorial# 17697791.

William J. Ritzman1,2

b. 4 September 1867, d. 7 January 1931
Family
Birth*4 September 1867William J. Ritzman was born on 4 September 1867 in Elizabethville, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.2 
Marriage*16 April 1892He married Isabella Shappell on 16 April 1892 in Tower City, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.1,3,2 
Death*7 January 1931He died on 7 January 1931 in Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana, at age 632 
Burial* and was buried in Conrad Memorial Cemetery, Kalispell.2 

Family

 Isabella Shappell b. 13 May 1872, d. 29 Sep 1961
Children 1.George W. Ritzman1,2,4 b. 6 Dec 1892, d. 11 Sep 1963
 2.Edna Mae Ritzman5,2 b. 29 Apr 1900, d. 4 May 1965

Citations

  1. [S2095] Montana, U.S., State Deaths, 1907-2016, online at www.ancestry.com, death of George William Ritzman, age 70, never married, woodsman construction, Kinshella Logging, son of William Ritzman and Isabella Ritzman nee Shappell, born on 6 December 1892 in Pennsylvania, died on 11 September 1963 in Flathead County Hospital, Kalispell, Flathead, Montana, USA, burial on 14 September 1963 in Conrad Memorial Cemetery, informant was his sister, Mrs. Edna Kirk, Kalispell, Montana, citing certificate# 63 150239, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Helena, Montana, Montana Death Records. Hereinafter cited as Montana, U.S., State Deaths, 1907-2016.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, William J. Ritzman, Memorial# 17297796. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Isabella M. (Shappell) Ritzman, Memorial# 17297774.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, George William Ritzman, Memorial# 17297770.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Edna Mae (Ritzman) Kirk, Memorial# 17697791.

Henry Rix1

b. 1 January 1877, d. 25 January 1961
Family
Father*Henry Rix1
Mother*Mary Flopp1
Birth*1 January 1877Henry Rix was born on 1 January 1877 in Germany.1,2 
Marriage*21 September 1906He married Dora B. Montgomery, daughter of James Montgomery and Emily King, on 21 September 1906 in Valentine, Cherry County, Nebraska.1 
Children*They had nine children together.2,3 
Death*25 January 1961He died on 25 January 1961 at Ainsworth Hospital, Ainsworth, Brown County, Nebraska, at age 842 
Burial* and was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Springview, Keya Paha County, Nebraska.2 

Family

 Dora B. Montgomery b. 8 Apr 1887, d. 2 Jun 1964

Citations

  1. [S1824] Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 21 September 1906 in Valentine, Cherry County, Nebraska, USA, of Dora Montgomery, age 17, born about 1889 in Indiana, daughter of James Montgomery and Emily King, and Henry Rix, age 29, born about 1877 in Germany, son of Henry Rix and Mary Flopp, recorded in Cherry County, referencing State Library and Archives, Nebraska State Historical Society, Lincoln, Nebraska. Hereinafter cited as Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Henry Rix, Memorial# 27918426. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Dora Belle (Montgomery) Rix, Memorial# 27918437.

Henry Rix1

Family
Marriage*He married Mary Flopp.1 

Family

 Mary Flopp
Child 1.Henry Rix1 b. 1 Jan 1877, d. 25 Jan 1961

Citations

  1. [S1824] Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 21 September 1906 in Valentine, Cherry County, Nebraska, USA, of Dora Montgomery, age 17, born about 1889 in Indiana, daughter of James Montgomery and Emily King, and Henry Rix, age 29, born about 1877 in Germany, son of Henry Rix and Mary Flopp, recorded in Cherry County, referencing State Library and Archives, Nebraska State Historical Society, Lincoln, Nebraska. Hereinafter cited as Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908.

Susan Robb1,2

b. 27 July 1817, d. 28 April 1899
Family
Birth*27 July 1817Susan Robb was born on 27 July 1817 in Pennsylvania.1,2 
Marriage*24 August 1837She married John Flack on 24 August 1837.1,2 
(Mother-in-Law) Census US 18805 June 1880Susan was enumerated with her husband on the 1880 census taken on 5 June 1880 in the household of her daughter and son-in-law, Emma and John Gordon, at 126 College Avenue, Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois. She was 62 years of age and her husband John was 65 and working as a commercial traveler.1 
Death*28 April 1899She died on 28 April 1899 in Jacksonville at age 812 
Burial* and was buried in Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville.2 

Family

 John Flack b. 1815
Child 1.Mary Emma Flack+1 b. 1840, d. Dec 1926

Citations

  1. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Emma Gordon, Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois; Roll: 238; Page: 193A; Enumeration District: 170. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Susan (Robb) Flack, Memorial# 99180231. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Benjamin Robbins1

Family
Marriage*10 March 1789He married Susannah Keith, daughter of Daniel Keith and Melatiah Hooper, on 10 March 1789 in either Bridgewater or Middleborough, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.2,3 

Family

 Susannah Keith b. 18 Jun 1767

Citations

  1. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Third Generation, pages 10-19, the date stated as 20 Oct 1766. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.
  2. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, Hooper Genealogy, Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Third Generation, pages 10-19.
  3. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, compiler, downloaded from Google Books, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. In two Volumes: Volume I. Births and Volume II. Marriages and Deaths. (Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1916), Volume II, Marriages, page 218. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850.

Elizabeth Robbins1

b. 4 September 1807, d. 31 March 1887
Family
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Josiah Robbins1
Birth*4 September 1807Elizabeth Robbins was born on 4 September 1807 in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio.1 
Marriage*29 March 1827She married Isaac Heaton, son of James Heaton and Margaret Williams, on 29 March 1827 in Youngstown, Trumbull County, which would become Mahoning County in 1846.1 
Census US 1850*18 October 1850Eliza and Isaac Heaton were enumerated on the 1850 census taken on 18 October 1850 in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio. Isaac was 56 years of age and Eliza was 43. Isaac's occupation was farmer and the value of his real estate was $9,000. The couple's three children lived with their parents in 1850. Noble H. was age 22, worked as a farmer and had real estate valued at $900, Alice was age 20, and George was 12. Isaac's father James Heaton, who was 79 years of age and an iron master, resided with the family. Everyone in the household was able to read and write, and only George had attended school within the year. The family of Isaac's uncle, Dan Eaton, his father's brother, was enumerated in the next household on the page.2 
(Wife) Death19 March 1872Eliza became a widow when Isaac Heaton died on 19 March 1872.1,3 
Death*31 March 1887She died on 31 March 1887 in Kinmundy, Marion County, Illinois, at age 791 
Burial* and was buried in Section D, Row 38 of Evergreen Cemetery, Kinmundy. Her grave marker was inscribed: "Wife of Isaac Heaton."1,4 

Family

 Isaac Heaton b. 1794, d. 19 Mar 1872
Children 1.Noble Hiram Heaton1 b. 5 May 1828
 2.Alice Heaton1 b. 14 Aug 1830, d. 7 Mar 1915
 3.George Newport Heaton1 b. 27 Jan 1838, d. 29 Mar 1913

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 7, pages 246-247. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Isaac Heaton, Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio; Roll: M432_707; Page: 429A; Image: 275. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Isaac Heaton, Memorial# 85779987. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Eliza (Robbins) Heaton, Memorial# 85779986.

Josiah Robbins1

Family

Family
Child 1.Elizabeth Robbins+1 b. 4 Sep 1807, d. 31 Mar 1887

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 7, pages 246-247. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.

Moses Robbins1

Family
Residence*Moses lived in Middleborough, Plymouth County, Massachusetts (Continental Congress).2 
Marriage*19 January 1777He married second Patience Hooper, daughter of Nathaniel Hooper and Elizabeth Tinkham, on 19 January 1777 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts (Continental Congress).1,2 

Family

 Patience Hooper b. 5 Feb 1732/33, d. 3 Mar 1821

Citations

  1. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Third Generation, pages 10-19. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.
  2. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, compiler, downloaded from Google Books, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. In two Volumes: Volume I. Births and Volume II. Marriages and Deaths. (Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1916), Volume II, Marriages, page 187. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850.

Bessie M. Roberson1

b. July 1887
Family
Father*Moses L. Roberson1 b. 1 Feb 1863, d. 9 Feb 1950
Mother-Probable*Mary S. Heathman2,3,4,5,1 b. May 1867, d. b Apr 1910
Birth*July 1887Bessie M. Roberson was born in July 1887 in Missouri.1 
(Daughter) Census US 190014 June 1900Bessie was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 14 June 1900 in the household of her parents in Marion, Monroe County, Missouri. She was 12 years old and had attended school for seven months of the census year. Although Bessie and her sister Mertie were the biological daughters of their father and his first wife, his second wife, Eva, was their "real" mother.1 

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Moses and Eva Roberson, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marion, Monroe, Missouri; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1240876. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1732] Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 28 December 1882 at the residence of J. Heathman in Monroe County, Missouri, USA, of Moses L Roberson, under the age of 21, and Mollie Heathman, under the age of 18, J. Roberson and John W. Medley were witnesses to the fact that the parents of both parties consented to the marriage, referencing Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City, MO, USA, Missouri Marriage Records [Microfilm]. Hereinafter cited as Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  3. [S1767] Missouri, U.S., Birth Registers, 1847-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, birth on 2 April 1885 in Monroe County, Missouri, USA, of unnamed male child Roberson, son of Moses L Roberson, age 22, and Mary S Roberson, age 19, their second child, referencing Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City, MO, USA, Missouri Birth Records [Microfilm]. Hereinafter cited as Missouri, U.S., Birth Registers, 1847-1999.
  4. [S1732] Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 5 November 1893 in Stoddard, Missouri, USA, of M L Roberson and Eva Roberson, referencing Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City, MO, USA, Missouri Marriage Records [Microfilm].
  5. [S1732] Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 5 March 1893 in Monroe County, Missouri, USA, of Eva Gaines and Moses L "Robinson", referencing Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City, MO, USA, Missouri Marriage Records [Microfilm].

Emmett L. Roberson1

b. 3 September 1894, d. 19 June 1956
Family
Father*Moses L. Roberson2,3 b. 1 Feb 1863, d. 9 Feb 1950
Mother*Eva Gaines2,3 b. Feb 1865, d. 1953
Birth*3 September 1894Emmett L. Roberson was born on 3 September 1894 in Missouri.1,3,4 
Name VariationHis full name was Emmett Luther Roberson.3,4 
(Son) Census US 190014 June 1900Emmett was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 14 June 1900 in the household of his parents in Marion, Monroe County, Missouri. He was 6 years old.5 
Marriage*19 February 1919He married Julia B. Sawyer, daughter of Carlton J. Sawyer and Claudia M. Keeler, on 19 February 1919 in Swink, Otero County, Colorado.1,6,4 
(Son) Census US 192024 January 1920Emmett was enumerated with his wife on the 1920 census taken on 24 January 1920 in the household of his parents in Swink, Otero County, Colorado. He was 25 years of age and worked as a farm laborer for wages, and his wife Julia was age 21.2 
Divorce*10 June 1935Emmett L. Roberson and Julia B. Roberson were divorced on 10 June 1935 in Prowers County, Colorado.7 
Death*19 June 1956He died on 19 June 1956 in Maricopa, Pinal County, Arizona, at age 614 
Burial* and was buried in Twin Buttes Cemetery, Tempe, Maricopa County, Arizona.4 

Family

 Julia B. Sawyer b. 18 Dec 1898, d. 24 Dec 1986

Citations

  1. [S2162] Colorado, County Marriage Records and State Index, 1862-2006, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 19 February 1919 in Swink, Otero, Colorado, USA, of Julia B Sawyer, age 20, born about 1899, and Emmett L Roberson, age 24, born about 1895, referencing FHL Film# 001690127. Hereinafter cited as Colorado, County Marriage Records and State Index, 1862-2006.
  2. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Moses and Eva Roberson, Year: 1920; Census Place: Swink, Otero, Colorado; Roll: T625_169; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 166. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2174] Arizona, U.S., Death Records, 1887-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, death on 19 June 1956 in Maricopa, Arizona, USA, of Emmett Luther Roberson, age 61, born on 3 September 1894 in Missouri, USA, son of Moses Roberson and Eva Gaines, referencing Arizona Department of Health Services, Phoenix, AZ, USA. Hereinafter cited as Arizona, U.S., Death Records, 1887-1968.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Emmett Luther Roberson, Memorial# 222440319. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  5. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Moses and Eva Roberson, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marion, Monroe, Missouri; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1240876. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Julia B (Sawyer) Roberson, Memorial# 134460961.
  7. [S1716] Colorado, Divorce Index, 1851-1985, online at www.ancestry.com, divorce of Julia B Roberson and Emmett L Roberson on 10 June 1935 in Prowers, Colorado, USA. Hereinafter cited as Colorado, Divorce Index, 1851-1985.

Herbet Roberson1

b. May 1898
Family
Father*Moses L. Roberson1 b. 1 Feb 1863, d. 9 Feb 1950
Mother*Eva Gaines1 b. Feb 1865, d. 1953
Birth*May 1898Herbet Roberson was born in May 1898 in Missouri.1 
(Son) Census US 190014 June 1900Herbet was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 14 June 1900 in the household of his parents in Marion, Monroe County, Missouri. He was one year old.1 

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Moses and Eva Roberson, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marion, Monroe, Missouri; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1240876. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.

James Roberson1

b. 1857
Family
Father*John Roberson1 b. 5 Dec 1818, d. 13 Oct 1887
Mother*Margaret Jenkins1 b. 31 Jul 1820, d. 8 Mar 1896
Birth*1857James Roberson was born about 1857 in Missouri.1 
(Son) Census US 187012 July 1870James was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 12 July 1870 in the household of his parents in Marion, Monroe County, Missouri. He was 13 years old, had attended school within the census year, and also worked as a laborer on the family farm.1 

Citations

  1. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Margaret Roberson, (recorded as "Robison" by the census taker), Year: 1870; Census Place: Marion, Monroe, Missouri; Roll: M593_793; Page: 646B; Family History Library Film: 552292. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.

John Roberson1

b. 5 December 1818, d. 13 October 1887
Family
Birth*5 December 1818John Roberson was born on 5 December 1818, probably in South Carolina.2,3 
Marriage*24 December 1842He married Margaret Jenkins on 24 December 1842.4,5 
Census US 1870*12 July 1870Margaret and John Roberson were enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 12 July 1870 in Marion, Monroe County, Missouri. The census taker recorded their surname as "Robison". John was 58 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $1,500 and a personal estate valued at $950, and Margaret was 49 years of age and keeping house. Five children were recorded with their parents in 1870. Robert was 20 years old and worked as a laborer on the family farm; John and James were ages 16 and 13 years, respectively, had attended school within the census year, and also worked as laborers on the farm; and Mary B. and Moses were ages 10 and 7 years, respectively, and had both attended school within the census year and were at home.6 
(Groom's Father) Marriage28 December 1882At the marriage of his son, Moses, who was age 19, and Mollie Heathman, who was age 15, John Roberson and John W. Medley, a brother-in-law of the bride, served as witnesses to the fact that the parents of both parties consented to the marriage. Moses and Mollie were married by a Minister of the Gospel on 28 December 1882 at the home of Mollie's parents, Celia and Joseph Heathman.7 
Death*13 October 1887He died on 13 October 1887 in Madison, Monroe County, Missouri, at age 681 
Burial* and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Woodlawn, Monroe County.1 

Family

 Margaret Jenkins b. 31 Jul 1820, d. 8 Mar 1896
Children 1.Robert Roberson6 b. 1850
 2.John Roberson6 b. 1854
 3.James Roberson6 b. 1857
 4.Mary B. Roberson6 b. 1860
 5.Moses L. Roberson+7,8,1,9 b. 1 Feb 1863, d. 9 Feb 1950

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, John Roberson, Memorial# 83758349. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Margaret Roberson, (recorded as "Robison" by the census taker), Year: 1870; Census Place: Marion, Monroe, Missouri; Roll: M593_793; Page: 646B; Family History Library Film: 552292, his place of birth recorded as South Carolina, and his year of birth estimated at 1814. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Roberson, Memorial# 83758349, his place of birth recorded as Kentucky, and his birth year recorded as 1818.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Margaret (Jenkins) Roberson, Memorial# 83758490.
  5. [S1739] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 24 December 1842 in Garrard County, Kentucky, USA, of John "Robinson" and Margaret Jenkins, citing FHL Film# 000183256. Hereinafter cited as Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965.
  6. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Margaret Roberson, (recorded as "Robison" by the census taker), Year: 1870; Census Place: Marion, Monroe, Missouri; Roll: M593_793; Page: 646B; Family History Library Film: 552292.
  7. [S1732] Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 28 December 1882 at the residence of J. Heathman in Monroe County, Missouri, USA, of Moses L Roberson, under the age of 21, and Mollie Heathman, under the age of 18, J. Roberson and John W. Medley were witnesses to the fact that the parents of both parties consented to the marriage, referencing Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City, MO, USA, Missouri Marriage Records [Microfilm]. Hereinafter cited as Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  8. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Margaret Roberson, Year: 1880; Census Place: Marion, Monroe, Missouri; Roll: 704; Page: 680D; Enumeration District: 057. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Moses Luther Roberson, Memorial# 223285272.

John Roberson1

b. 1854
Family
Father*John Roberson1 b. 5 Dec 1818, d. 13 Oct 1887
Mother*Margaret Jenkins1 b. 31 Jul 1820, d. 8 Mar 1896
Birth*1854John Roberson was born about 1854 in Missouri.1 
(Son) Census US 187012 July 1870John was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 12 July 1870 in the household of his parents in Marion, Monroe County, Missouri. He was 16 years old, had attended school within the census year, and also worked as a laborer on the family farm.1 

Citations

  1. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Margaret Roberson, (recorded as "Robison" by the census taker), Year: 1870; Census Place: Marion, Monroe, Missouri; Roll: M593_793; Page: 646B; Family History Library Film: 552292. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.

Mary B. Roberson1

b. 1860
Family
Father*John Roberson1 b. 5 Dec 1818, d. 13 Oct 1887
Mother*Margaret Jenkins1 b. 31 Jul 1820, d. 8 Mar 1896
Birth*1860Mary B. Roberson was born about 1860 in Missouri.1 
(Daughter) Census US 187012 July 1870Mary B. was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 12 July 1870 in the household of her parents in Marion, Monroe County, Missouri. She was 10 years old and had attended school within the census year.1 

Citations

  1. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Margaret Roberson, (recorded as "Robison" by the census taker), Year: 1870; Census Place: Marion, Monroe, Missouri; Roll: M593_793; Page: 646B; Family History Library Film: 552292. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.

Moses L. Roberson1

b. 1 February 1863, d. 9 February 1950
Family
Father*John Roberson1,2,3,4 b. 5 Dec 1818, d. 13 Oct 1887
Mother*Margaret Jenkins1,2,5,4 b. 31 Jul 1820, d. 8 Mar 1896
Birth*1 February 1863Moses L. Roberson was born on 1 February 1863 in Monroe County, Missouri.6,7,4 
Name VariationHis full name was Moses Luther Roberson.4 
(Son) Census US 187012 July 1870Moses was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 12 July 1870 in the household of his parents in Marion, Monroe County, Missouri. He was 7 years old and had attended school within the census year.8 
Marriage*28 December 1882He married first Mollie Heathman, daughter of Joseph Heathman and Celia Ann (Hendren) Heathman, on 28 December 1882 in Monroe County, Missouri. Moses and Mollie were ages 19 and 15, respectively, and Moses's father, John Roberson, and John W. Medley, Mollie's brother-in-law, were both witnesses to the fact that the parents of both Moses and Mollie consented to their marriage. They were married by a Minister of the Gospel in the residence of Mollie's parents, Celia and Joseph Heathman.1 
Divorce*before 1893Moses L. Roberson and Mary S. (Heathman) Roberson were divorced before 1893 when Moses, with their two daughters, married a second time.1,9,10,11,7,12 
Marriage5 March 1893He married Eva Gaines, daughter of Thomas H. Gaines and Elizabeth Gaines, on 5 March 1893 in Monroe County, Missouri.10 
Marriage*5 November 1893Eva and Moses L. Roberson were married a second time on 5 November 1893 in Stoddard County, Missouri. Their wedding was held in the bride's home, and the ceremony performed by a Minister of the Gospel.6,13,11 
Census US 1900*14 June 1900Eva and Moses Roberson were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 14 June 1900 in Marion, Monroe County, Missouri. Moses was 37 years of age and a farmer, and Eva was 32 years of age. They rented their house, which was on a farm, and Eva was reported to have given birth to four children, all of whom were living and enumerated with their parents. Eva's two older children were actually the biological daughters of Moses and his first wife. Our research indicates, however, that everyone in the family, including Eva, accepted and welcomed his daughters as Eva's own. The girls, Bessie and Mertie, were ages 12 and 10 years, respectively, and had both attended school for seven months of the census year. The couple's sons, Emmett and Herbert, were ages 6 and 1, respectively. Albert C. Malory, age 60, was also enumerated with the Roberson family in 1900. He was recorded as a servant, and worked as a day laborer.7 
Census US 1920*24 January 1920Eva and Moses Roberson were enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 24 January 1920 in Swink, Otero County, Colorado. Moses was 56 years of age and no longer working, and Eva was 54 years of age. They rented their home, which was on a farm. Both of their sons, Herbert and Emmett, worked as farm laborers for wages. Herbert was single, and 27 years of age; Emmett was married, 25 years of age, and was enumerated with his wife, Julia B. (Sawyer) Roberson, who was 21 years of age.6 
Death*9 February 1950He died on 9 February 1950 in La Junta, Otero County, Colorado, at age 874 
Burial* and was buried in Block 06 of Hillcrest Cemetery, Rocky Ford, Otero County.4 

Family 1

 Mary S. Heathman b. May 1867, d. b Apr 1910
Children 1.Son (stillborn) Roberson14 b. 24 Jan 1884
 2.Son (unnamed) Roberson9 b. 2 Apr 1885
 3.Bessie M. Roberson7 b. Jul 1887
 4.Myrtle B. Roberson7 b. Feb 1890

Family 2

 Eva Gaines b. Feb 1865, d. 1953
Children 1.Emmett L. Roberson6,13 b. 3 Sep 1894, d. 19 Jun 1956
 2.Herbet Roberson7 b. May 1898

Citations

  1. [S1732] Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 28 December 1882 at the residence of J. Heathman in Monroe County, Missouri, USA, of Moses L Roberson, under the age of 21, and Mollie Heathman, under the age of 18, J. Roberson and John W. Medley were witnesses to the fact that the parents of both parties consented to the marriage, referencing Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City, MO, USA, Missouri Marriage Records [Microfilm]. Hereinafter cited as Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  2. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Margaret Roberson, Year: 1880; Census Place: Marion, Monroe, Missouri; Roll: 704; Page: 680D; Enumeration District: 057. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, John Roberson, Memorial# 83758349. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Moses Luther Roberson, Memorial# 223285272.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Margaret (Jenkins) Roberson, Memorial# 83758490.
  6. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Moses and Eva Roberson, Year: 1920; Census Place: Swink, Otero, Colorado; Roll: T625_169; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 166. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Moses and Eva Roberson, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marion, Monroe, Missouri; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1240876. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Margaret Roberson, (recorded as "Robison" by the census taker), Year: 1870; Census Place: Marion, Monroe, Missouri; Roll: M593_793; Page: 646B; Family History Library Film: 552292. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S1767] Missouri, U.S., Birth Registers, 1847-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, birth on 2 April 1885 in Monroe County, Missouri, USA, of unnamed male child Roberson, son of Moses L Roberson, age 22, and Mary S Roberson, age 19, their second child, referencing Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City, MO, USA, Missouri Birth Records [Microfilm]. Hereinafter cited as Missouri, U.S., Birth Registers, 1847-1999.
  10. [S1732] Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 5 March 1893 in Monroe County, Missouri, USA, of Eva Gaines and Moses L "Robinson", referencing Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City, MO, USA, Missouri Marriage Records [Microfilm].
  11. [S1732] Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 5 November 1893 in Stoddard, Missouri, USA, of M L Roberson and Eva Roberson, referencing Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City, MO, USA, Missouri Marriage Records [Microfilm].
  12. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joe and Celia Heathman, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marion, Monroe, Missouri; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1240876.
  13. [S2174] Arizona, U.S., Death Records, 1887-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, death on 19 June 1956 in Maricopa, Arizona, USA, of Emmett Luther Roberson, age 61, born on 3 September 1894 in Missouri, USA, son of Moses Roberson and Eva Gaines, referencing Arizona Department of Health Services, Phoenix, AZ, USA. Hereinafter cited as Arizona, U.S., Death Records, 1887-1968.
  14. [S1767] Missouri, U.S., Birth Registers, 1847-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, stillborn birth on 24 January 1884 in Monroe County, Missouri, USA, of stillborn male child of Moses L Roberson and Mollie Roberson, cause of death convulsions of mother, referencing Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City, MO, USA, Missouri Birth Records [Microfilm].

Myrtle B. Roberson1

b. February 1890
Family
Father*Moses L. Roberson1 b. 1 Feb 1863, d. 9 Feb 1950
Mother-Probable*Mary S. Heathman2,3,4,5,1 b. May 1867, d. b Apr 1910
Birth*February 1890Myrtle B. Roberson was born in February 1890 in Missouri.1 
Name VariationShe was called Mertie.1 
(Daughter) Census US 190014 June 1900Mertie was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 14 June 1900 in the household of her parents in Marion, Monroe County, Missouri. She was 10 years old and had attended school for seven months of the census year. Although Mertie and her sister Bessie were the biological daughters of their father and his first wife, his second wife, Eva, was their "real" mother.1 

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Moses and Eva Roberson, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marion, Monroe, Missouri; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1240876. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1732] Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 28 December 1882 at the residence of J. Heathman in Monroe County, Missouri, USA, of Moses L Roberson, under the age of 21, and Mollie Heathman, under the age of 18, J. Roberson and John W. Medley were witnesses to the fact that the parents of both parties consented to the marriage, referencing Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City, MO, USA, Missouri Marriage Records [Microfilm]. Hereinafter cited as Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  3. [S1767] Missouri, U.S., Birth Registers, 1847-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, birth on 2 April 1885 in Monroe County, Missouri, USA, of unnamed male child Roberson, son of Moses L Roberson, age 22, and Mary S Roberson, age 19, their second child, referencing Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City, MO, USA, Missouri Birth Records [Microfilm]. Hereinafter cited as Missouri, U.S., Birth Registers, 1847-1999.
  4. [S1732] Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 5 March 1893 in Monroe County, Missouri, USA, of Eva Gaines and Moses L "Robinson", referencing Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City, MO, USA, Missouri Marriage Records [Microfilm].
  5. [S1732] Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 5 November 1893 in Stoddard, Missouri, USA, of M L Roberson and Eva Roberson, referencing Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City, MO, USA, Missouri Marriage Records [Microfilm].

Robert Roberson1

b. 1850
Family
Father*John Roberson1 b. 5 Dec 1818, d. 13 Oct 1887
Mother*Margaret Jenkins1 b. 31 Jul 1820, d. 8 Mar 1896
Birth*1850Robert Roberson was born about 1850 in Missouri.1 
(Son) Census US 187012 July 1870Robert was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 12 July 1870 in the household of his parents in Marion, Monroe County, Missouri. He was 20 years old and worked as a laborer on the family farm.1 

Citations

  1. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Margaret Roberson, (recorded as "Robison" by the census taker), Year: 1870; Census Place: Marion, Monroe, Missouri; Roll: M593_793; Page: 646B; Family History Library Film: 552292. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.

Son (stillborn) Roberson1

b. 24 January 1884
Family
Father*Moses L. Roberson1 b. 1 Feb 1863, d. 9 Feb 1950
Mother*Mary S. Heathman1 b. May 1867, d. b Apr 1910
Birth-Stillborn*24 January 1884Son (stillborn) Roberson was stillborn on 24 January 1884 in Monroe County, Missouri. The cause of his death was recorded as convulsions of the mother.1 

Citations

  1. [S1767] Missouri, U.S., Birth Registers, 1847-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, stillborn birth on 24 January 1884 in Monroe County, Missouri, USA, of stillborn male child of Moses L Roberson and Mollie Roberson, cause of death convulsions of mother, referencing Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City, MO, USA, Missouri Birth Records [Microfilm]. Hereinafter cited as Missouri, U.S., Birth Registers, 1847-1999.

Son (unnamed) Roberson1

b. 2 April 1885
Family
Father*Moses L. Roberson1 b. 1 Feb 1863, d. 9 Feb 1950
Mother*Mary S. Heathman1 b. May 1867, d. b Apr 1910
Birth*2 April 1885An unnamed male child was born on 2 April 1885 in Monroe County, Missouri.1 

Citations

  1. [S1767] Missouri, U.S., Birth Registers, 1847-1999, online at www.ancestry.com, birth on 2 April 1885 in Monroe County, Missouri, USA, of unnamed male child Roberson, son of Moses L Roberson, age 22, and Mary S Roberson, age 19, their second child, referencing Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City, MO, USA, Missouri Birth Records [Microfilm]. Hereinafter cited as Missouri, U.S., Birth Registers, 1847-1999.

Elizabeth Roberts1

Family
Marriage*24 December 1713She married Benjamin Nurse, son of Francis Nurse and Sarah Cragin Tarbell, on 24 December 1713 in Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1 

Family

 Benjamin Nurse b. 28 Jan 1690, d. 6 Jan 1761
Child 1.Mary Nurse1 b. 30 Nov 1725

Citations

  1. [S263] David B. Robinson, online at RootsWeb WorldConnect Project www.rootsweb.com, David B. Robinson et al (e-mail: e-mail address), downloaded 13 Jan 2007 from update of 12 Jan 2007.

Elizabeth Roberts1

b. 16 September 1705, d. 8 January 1793
Family
Birth*16 September 1705Elizabeth Roberts was born on 16 September 1705.1 
Marriage*1732She married Silas Watts, son of Reverend John Watts and Sarah Eaton, in 1732.1,2 
(Wife) Death16 August 1737Elizabeth became a widow when Silas Watts died on 16 August 1737 at age 39.2 
Death*8 January 1793She died on 8 January 1793 at age 871 
Burial* and was buried with her husband in Old Pennepack Baptist Church Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.1,2 

Family

 Silas Watts b. 7 Mar 1698, d. 16 Aug 1737

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Elizabeth (Roberts) Watts, Memorial# 74939531. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Silas Watts, Memorial# 74938950.

Harriett Roberts1

Family
Father*______ Roberts1
Mother*Sarah Morgan1 b. 20 Feb 1763, d. 30 Mar 1835
Birth*Harriett Roberts was born in Pennsylvania.1 
(Daughter) Marriage3 March 1780Harriett was raised in the household of her mother's second husband, John Heaton.2,3,4,5 

Citations

  1. [S1272] Howard L. Leckey, The Tenmile Country and its Pioneer Families. A Genealogical History of the Upper Monongahela Valley (with surname index). (Apollo, Pennsylvania: Closson Press, August 1993), pages 286-287. Hereinafter cited as The Tenmile Country.
  2. [S42] Rachel (Heaton) Colver and Howard L. Leckey, Rachel Heaton's Letter : The Tenmile Country and Its Pioneer Families, pages 282-284. Note: Rachel was 3 months short of being 81 years old when she wrote this letter on 25 January 1861 from her "best recollection." Howard Leckey, the author of Tenmile County, in doing his own research, found Rachel's information to be "fairly correct" and reportedly adjusted any discrepancies he found. (Apollo, Pennsylvania: Closson Press, August 1993). Hereinafter cited as Rachel Heaton's Letter : The Tenmile Country.
  3. [S44] Roy Henry Heaton, (Miles City, Montana). "Heaton Family Pedigree Chart - Eleven Generations", prepared by hand in 1941. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, some of the information and the dates, particularly, in this pedigree chart often prove to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented was a good place for us to start, and has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. Hereinafter cited as "Heaton Family Pedigree Chart - 1941."
  4. [S1272] Howard L. Leckey, The Tenmile Country, pages 286-288.
  5. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 7, pages 249-250, mistyping the year as 1873 and stating she was a niece of Colonel Daniel Morgan. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.

Isabel Roberts1,2

b. 1809
Family
Birth*1809Isabel Roberts was born about 1809 in Virginia.3,4 
Marriage*She married Jacob Thrasher.3 
Death*She died at about age5 
Burial* and was buried in Sardis Cemetery, Sardis, Harrison County, West Virginia.5 

Family

 Jacob Thrasher b. 1807
Children 1.Isaac Thrasher+1 b. 1839, d. 20 Sep 1872
 2.David Thrasher6,2,5,7 b. 28 Dec 1842, d. 3 Oct 1925

Citations

  1. [S1386] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Isaac Thrasher on 20 September 1872 , age 31 years 25 days, farmer, married, spouse Phebe J. Thrasher, born about 1841 in Hampshire County, Virginia, son of Jacob and Isabel Thrasher, referencing FHL Film# 175032. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  2. [S2566] West Virginia Deaths, 1804-1999, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, death from apoplexy of David Thrasher on 03 Oct 1925 in Sardis, Harrison County, West Virginia, widowed, farmer, age 82 years, 9 months, 5 days, born on 28 December 1842 in Virginia, son of "George" Thrasher and Isabel Roberts, referencing County Records, West Virginia Deaths, 1804-1999, Reference ID v 7 p 250, GS Film# 847171, Digital" Folder# 000847171, Image# 436, burial on 4 October 1925 at Mount Olive, citing "West Virginia Deaths, 1804-1999," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F1LX-5MG : 11 February 2018), David Thrasher, 03 Oct 1925; citing Sardis, Harrison, West Virginia, County Records, v 7 p 250, county courthouses, West Virginia; FHL microfilm 847,171. Hereinafter cited as West Virginia Deaths, 1804-1999.
  3. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jacob and Isabel Thrasher, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 23, Hardy, Virginia; Roll: 950; Page: 23b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Isabelle Thrasher, Memorial# 115078631, her date of birth recorded as 1805. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Isabelle Thrasher, Memorial# 115078631.
  6. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jacob and Isabel Thrasher, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 23, Hardy, Virginia; Roll: 950; Page: 23b, Isaac's age recorded as 11, and his year of birth estimated as 1839.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, David Thrasher, Memorial# 79325687.

Josephine Roberts1

b. 20 April 1834, d. 29 September 1917
Family
Birth*20 April 1834Josephine Roberts was born on 20 April 1834 in Newport, Vermillion County, Indiana.1 
Marriage*She married Ziba Howard.1,2 
Death*29 September 1917She died on 29 September 1917 in Cedar County, Iowa, at age 831 
Burial* and was buried in Howard Cemetery, Plato, Cedar County.1 

Family

 Ziba Howard b. 6 Oct 1828, d. 14 Feb 1868
Child 1.Isabelle Howard1,3 b. 29 Sep 1861, d. 12 Jun 1895

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Josephine (Roberts) Howard, Memorial# 6364203. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Ziba Howard, Memorial# 60997732.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Isabelle “Isabella” (Howard) Vincent, Memorial# 113449115.

Richard H. Roberts1

b. 1909
Family
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Birth*1909Richard H. Roberts was born in 1909.1 
Marriage*7 July 1938He married Margaret E. Hampton, daughter of Horace M. Hampton and Evalyn L. Gatchel, on 7 July 1938 in Washington DC.1,2 

Family

 Margaret E. Hampton b. 1913

Citations

  1. [S2034] Horace M. Hampton 1953 Death, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Florida, 15 October 1953, page 6, death of Horace M. Hampton, age 65, husband of Evalyn L. Hampton, father of Mrs. Richard H. Roberts, died at his residence at 1824 22nd Street South, Saint Petersburg, on Tuesday, 13 October, burial on 17 October in Memorial Park Cemetery. Hereinafter cited as Horace M. Hampton 1953 Death.
  2. [S2035] District of Columbia, Marriage Records, 1810-1953, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Richard H Roberts, age 29, born about 1909 and Margaret E Hampton, age 26, born about 1912, on 7 July 1938 in the District of Columbia, USA, referencing Film# 002293573. Hereinafter cited as District of Columbia, Marriage Records, 1810-1953.