George Roberts (abt. 1702 - abt. 1775)

Born about 1702 in Stafford County, Virginia

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Died about 1775 at about age 73 in Culpeper, Virginia

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Biography

George died in the winter or early spring 1775. His will was dated Sept. 5, 1774, and probated April 17, 1775 in Culpeper County, Virginia.^[1] His wife was named Elizabeth in numerous deeds throughout his life. She and his apparent eldest son George, noted as having already received his share of George's estate, were named as his executors and granted administration of his estate in on the day his will was proved.

George's will only named his five sons and one apparent son-in-law. His children who in 1818 survived his unmarried son, Ensign William Roberts, were named in an 1834 suit filed against the Commonwealth of Virginia.^[2]

Children of George & Elizabeth Roberts:

George Roberts

Polly Roberts, m. Charles Clifton

John Roberts

Joseph T. Roberts

Benjamin Roberts

William Roberts

Ann "Nancy" Roberts, m. ___ Toole

Mary "Elizabeth" Roberts, m. ____ Brown

Will

In the name of God Amen I George Roberts of Culpeper County and Saint Marks parish being verry sick and weak but of perfect strength of memory and well knowing all men must die I therefore give my soul to Almighty God beseeching him by & through the merits of Jesus Christ my Dear Savior and Redeemer to pardon all my sins and offences against his divine Majesty and Likewise I give my Body to buried in a Christian like manner and for the worldly Estate it hath pleased Almighty God to bestoe on me I do give as Followeth to wit.
Item I do give the land I do now on live to my son John Roberts and my son Joseph Roberts to be Eqeley Divided Between them and their Hairs [sic]. Likewise a piece of Land I Bought of William Morgan to John & Joseph Roberts and their Hairs.
Item I do give to my son Benja Roberts and my son William Roberts a tract of Land Lying at the Great Mountain whereon my Quarter now is to be eqeley divided between them and their Hairs. I do leave that peace [sic] of Land whereon Francis Clift now Lives to be sold by my Executors to and the payment of my Debts.
Item My will and Desier is that all my slaves remain in the Possession of my Executors For and During the term of four years for the use of Raising money to pay my Debts now due and the Experation of the time before mentioned my Desier my slaves with my personal Estate be Eqeley divided amongst my wife and Children Except George Roberts and Charles Clifton is to have no part of stock and household Furniture they having had their part I also do Constitute and appoint my Loveing wife and son George Roberts my hole and sole Executors of this my Last will and Testament Given under my hand & seal this 5 September 1774.

George (G) Roberts, L S, [signed with his mark (G)]

Teste,
Benja Roberts
Robert Abbett
At a Court held for Culpeper County the 17th day of April 1775
This Last will and Testament of George Roberts Deceased was Exhibited to the Court by the Executors therein named and proved by the Witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the Executors Certificate is Granted them for obtaining a probat in due form they haveing made oath thereto and given bond and security according to Law. Teste. John Jameson, Cl. Cur.

Sources

1. ↑ [1] Will of George Roberts dated 5 Sept 1774, proved 17 April 1775. Culpepper Co., VA, Will Book B, pgs. 150-151.
2. ↑ [2] 3 Feb 1834 Certification of William's heirs. Administration granted George Roberts. Owen County, KY Order Book C, p. 244.

   William Roberts died in June or July 1818 without issue & without ever being married without a will and leaving; Benjamin Roberts; John Roberts; Joseph T. Roberts; Ann Toole, late Roberts; Mary [Elizabeth] Brown, late Roberts; Polly Clifton, late Roberts; and also John & Henry Roberts; Elizabeth Redding, late Roberts; Catherine Clifton, late Roberts; & Mary Maddox, late Roberts, children and heirs of George Roberts dec'd his heirs at law & that after the death of the said soldier Wm. Roberts the said George (these are children of John Roberts) also died leaving children; Willis, Austin & John Roberts; Elizabeth Gregory, late Roberts; & Sally Hughes, late Roberts; and also after the death of the soldier Wm. Roberts the said Joseph Roberts had died leaving children, Philip & Fanny Roberts; Corella Bohon, late Roberts; Hannah Clifton, late Roberts; Milley O'Bannon, late Roberts; Elizabeth, Joseph & William Roberts; Polly Gibson, late Roberts; Henry & Thomas Roberts... this affidavit was made in February 1834 in Owen Co KY by George Willis & Phillip Roberts along with Edwin Toole.

• [3] VA, Culpeper Co., Deed Book C, Pg. 334. - 4 May 1760 George Roberts and wife Elizabeth of Culpeper Co. & St. Mark's Parish to Benjamin Roberts, Jr. of Fauquier County & Hambleton Parish for the sum of eleven pounds 10 shillings paid them by Benjamin Roberts SR, father of the said Benjamin Roberts, JR. before sealing & delivery...a certain Divided Tract of Land containing by est. 66 acres part of a Patent granted George Roberts by the Proprietors of the Northern Neck dated 15 Jan 1749 for 325 acres lying in the Great Fork of the Rappahannock joining to a line of Francis Kirtley's patent & bounding to Benjamin Roberts, SR...to John Kilgore's line...etc.
• [4] VA, Culpeper Co., Deed Book E, Pg. 614 – 4 Nov 1767 George Roberts and wife Elizabeth of Culpeper to William Turner and wife Margaret of Culpeper...100 acres on the Mountain Run in Culpeper bounded at William Abbetts corner several course on the Mountain Run to the Mouth of Thorney Branch...thence to three Hickorys in the s'd Roberts' line...etc.
• [5] Va, Culpeper Co. Deed Book M, p. 256-257. 19 Oct 1778 Indenture from George Roberts & Elizabeth Roberts of Culpeper Co. Executors of George Roberts, dec'd to Benjamin Roberts 66 acres being part purchased by John Phillson & by him sold to John Kirke & by the heirs of Kirke purchased by George Roberts, dec'd.
• [6]VA, Culpeper Co. Deed Book M, p. 261-263.- 13 Sept 1783 Indenture from John Roberts & Salley his Wife and Joseph Roberts of County of Culpeper to John Field of County aforesaid... Whereas George Roberts deceased by his last Will and Testament in writing made bearing date 5 Sept 1774 recorded in County Court of Culpeper did give and devise unto his Sons, John Roberts & Joseph Roberts, two tracts of land one of which the said George Roberts then lived on...by Estimation 196 acres, the other being a tract of land George Roberts bought of William Morgan containing 324 acres, to be equally divided between the said John Roberts & Joseph Roberts...that John Roberts & Salley his Wife and Joseph Roberts for the full & just sum of 1200 pounds current money of Virginia to them in hand paid by John Field... sell unto John Field the two tracts of land lying in the County aforesaid, the last of which said Tracts of land is bounded Beginning at a red Oak in Col. William Beverley's line and Corner to Benjamin Roberts in the Great Fork of Rappahannock River thence with Roberts line to white Oak, Corner to Francis Kirtley, thence with the Kirtley's line... to two white Oaks, Corner to John Kilgore, thence with Kilgore's to one white Oak & Willow, Corner to William Payton, thence with Payton's line to one white Oak, thence North to two white Oaks on Hammonds Branch, Corner to Daniel Huff...etc.

• [7] George Roberts (numerous deeds transcribed here) Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties.

Research Notes

The following record appears to be for the attached Roberts-9230. George died in Culpeper County evidenced by his will and administration.
SHELBY COUNTY: British Mercantile Claims 1775-1803. Virginia Genealogist Vol. 31 #1 GEORGE ROBERTS, Culpeper, L4.0.0, due John Bland's Trustee. He removed to KY about 3 years ago in moderate circumstances. He now lives in Shelby Co. able to pay. Source: Kentucky Surname Studies "Roberts Family" Submitted on 5/5/99 by Ed Roberts.