Richard
Roberts
I
Born in Columbiana, Ohio
Ancestors 
Son of Robert Roberts Sr.
and Priscilla (Johns) Roberts
Brother of
Hugh Roberts [half], Elizabeth (Roberts) Parrish, Richard Roberts, Isaac Roberts and Patience (Roberts) Howell
Husband of
Elizabeth (Allen) Roberts
— married
1732 [location unknown]
Descendants 
Father of
Richard Roberts II and Robert Roberts
Died before
before age 43
in Maryland
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Richard was a Friend (Quaker)
FAMILY HISTORY
THE PARENTS AND SIBLINGS OF RICHARD ROBERTS
From Colonial Families of the United States, Vol. I, "Roberts", pgs. 435-436:
ROBERT ROBERTS, b. in Wales, 7th November, 1673; d. 11th November, 1728;
M. (firstly) in Merion, Pa., CATHERINE JONES, d. 13th May, 1697;
M. (secondly) 3d December, 1703, PRISCILLA JOHNS, b. 21st. March, 1681-2;
D. 1st. April, 1725, dau. of Richard and Elizabeth (KENSEY) JOHNS.
ISSUE BY 1ST. m.
1. Hugh, d. in infancy
ISSUE BY 2nd m.
1. Elizabeth, b. 22nd. November, 1705; m. John Parrish
2. Richard, b. 21st November, 1706-7; m. Elizabeth Allen
3. Priscilla, b. 11th December, 1708-9
4. Isaac, b. 12th October, 1712; d. young
5. Robert, b. 12th October, 1712; d. young
6. Kensey, b. 28th July, 1714
7. Margaret, b. 23d May, 1716
8. Jane, b. 9th May, 1718
9. Robert, b. 21st. December, 1720; d. 20th May, 1722
10. Patience, b. 1st. February, 1725; m. (firstly Samuel Gray; m. (secondly) Isaac Howell
RICHARD ROBERTS' WIFE AND CHILDREN
According to Colonial Families of the USA, 1607-1775 for Richard Roberts, Page 436 his wife and children are below.
Richard Roberts, b. 21st November, 1706-7 m. 1732-4 Elizabeth Allen, dau. of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Tongue) Allen.
ISSUE
I. Richard b. 10th April, 1735; m. Mary Harris
II. Allen (Twin) b. 17th July, 1739; d. young
III. Isaac (Twin) b. 17th July, 1739; d. young
IV. Robert, b. 12th January, 1741-2; d. 18th June, 1791; m. 6th April, 1775, Catherine Deshler, dau. of David and Mary (Lefevre) Deshler
DISCREPANCIES
U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935 state that he was born 21 Jan 1706-1707. A birth date of 21 Jan 1706 would conflict with the birth date of his sister, Elizabeth, who was born 22 Nov 1705. The Colonial Families of the USA, 1607-1775 states he was born 21st November, 1706-7.
U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935 state that he was born in Columbiana County, Ohio. The meeting took place in Columbiana County, Ohio. But, according to "THE QUAKER SETTLEMENT OF OHIO", Quakers did not begin moving into Ohio until 1796.
SOURCES
Colonial Families of the USA, 1607-1775
Name: Richard Roberts
Birth Date: 21 Nov 1706
Marriage Date: 1732
Spouse: Elizabeth Allen
Page number: 436
Maryland, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1635-1777
Name: Richard Roberts
Probate Place: Maryland, USA
Inferred Death Place: Maryland, USA
Item Description: Wills, Vol 19-20, 1726-1734
U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935
Name: Richard Roberts
Event Type: Birth
Birth Date: 21 Jan 1706-1707
Birth Date on Image: 21 1706-1707 Eleventh
Birth Place: Columbiana, Ohio
Father: Robert Roberts
Mother: Priscilla Roberts
Monthly Meeting: Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting
Religion Sect: Pre-Separation
Yearly Meeting: Baltimore Yearly Meeting
Meeting State: Ohio
Meeting County: Columbiana
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It may be possible to confirm family relationships with Richard by comparing test results with other carriers of his Y-chromosome or his mother's mitochondrial DNA. However, there are no known yDNA or mtDNA test-takers in his direct paternal or maternal line. It is likely that these autosomal DNA test-takers will share some percentage of DNA with Richard:
It may be possible to confirm family relationships with Richard by comparing test results with other carriers of his Y-chromosome or his mother's mitochondrial DNA. However, there are no known yDNA or mtDNA test-takers in his direct paternal or maternal line. It is likely that these autosomal DNA test-takers will share some percentage of DNA with Richard:
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Colonial Families of the USA, 1607-1775 Volume 1, Page 435 states that "Hugh emigrated to Pennsylvania with his widowed mother, Elizabeth Roberts, who d. in 1699, in Merion Township, Pa; was a member of the Provincial Council of Pennsylvania and a prominent member of the Society of Friends; he m. (firstly) Jane, dau. of Owen ap Evan of Fron Goch of Llyn, a descendant of Traham Goch ap Madoc, who was descended from the Prince of South Wales, being a grandson of Rhys Glaff, the lame Lord of Cynrytmaen. She came to Pennsylvania with her husband in 1683, and d. in Merion, Pa; m. (secondly) 31 May 1683, at Llwyng Braner Meeting, Penllyn, Merionthshire, Wales, Elizabeth John, during one of his visits to Wales; she d. s.p.
edited by [Living Olson]
Richard Roberts, b. 21st November, 1706-7 m. 1732-4 Elizabeth Allen, dau. of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Tongue) Allen.
ISSUE
I. Richard b. 10th April, 1735; m. Mary Harris
II. Allen (Twin) b. 17th July, 1739; d. young
III. Isaac (Twin) b. 17th July, 1739; d. young
IV. Robert, b. 12th January, 1741-2; d. 18th June, 1791; m. 6th April, 1775, Catherine Deshler, dau. of David and Mary (Lefevre) Deshler
edited by [Living Olson]
The Colonial Families of the United States, Vol. I, "Roberts", pgs. 435-436, (See below) states that Richard Roberts, the son of Robert Roberts and Priscilla (Johns) Roberts, married Elizabeth Allen.
ROBERT ROBERTS, b. in Wales, 7th November, 1673; d. 11th November, 1728;
M. (firstly) in Merion, Pa., CATHERINE JONES, d. 13th May, 1697;
M. (secondly) 3d December, 1703, PRISCILLA JOHNS, b. 21st. March, 1681-2;
D. 1st. April, 1725, dau. of Richard and Elizabeth (KENSEY) JOHNS.
ISSUE BY 1ST. m.
1. Hugh, d. in infancy
ISSUE BY 2nd m.
1. Elizabeth, b. 22nd. November, 1705; m. John Parrish
2. Richard, b. 21st November, 1706-7; m. Elizabeth Allen
3. Priscilla, b. 11th December, 1708-9
4. Isaac, b. 12th October, 1712; d. young
5. Robert, b. 12th October, 1712; d. young
6. Kensey, b. 28th July, 1714
7. Margaret, b. 23d May, 1716
8. Jane, b. 9th May, 1718
9. Robert, b. 21st. December, 1720; d. 20th May, 1722
10. Patience, b. 1st. February, 1725; m. (firstly Samuel Gray; m. (secondly) Isaac Howell
U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935
Name: Richard Roberts
Event Type: Birth
Birth Date: 21 Jan 1706-1707
Birth Date on Image: 21 1706-1707 Eleventh
Birth Place: Columbiana, Ohio
Father: Robert Roberts
Mother: Priscilla Roberts
Monthly Meeting: Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting
Religion Sect: Pre-Separation
Yearly Meeting: Baltimore Yearly Meeting
Meeting State: Ohio
Meeting County: Columbiana
edited by [Living Olson]
10 AUG 1771 Granville Co., NC - Court Minutes - Richard Roberts to Son-in-law William Whoton - Deed Book I page 242 1772 - Richard Roberts died. In his will dated April 17, 1772 (prob, May Court, 1772), Richard left most of his land along Cub Creek in Orange County and possessions to his sons and daughters. He left to his daughter, Jane Whorton, one bed and furniture. The will was witnessed by William Chandler and Britain Johnston. It's not clear what happed to other items: "One still, a parsil of books and 2 Negroes. However Richard did leave his son Joseph "one iron pot with a nick broke in the top of the brim". The rest of the estate was divided equally. Source: http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/g/o/n/Kristy-Gonzalez-tx/WEBSITE-0001/UHP-1136.html