William M. Roberts (1835 - 1907)

Born 5 Jun 1835 in Decatur Co., Indiana

Ancestors

Died 27 Aug 1907 at age 72 in Indianola, Warren Co., Iowa

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Biography

The 1850 U.S. Federal Census records William Roberts, age 16 born in IN, living with his parents, James and Delilah Roberts, in District 13, Wapello Co., Iowa. His siblings also In the household are: David age 23 born in IN, James age 18 born in IN, Susan age 12 born in IN, and America F. age 11 born in IN. Next door is John Roberts age 23 born in IN and his wife Jane age 18 born in IN and both are marked as married within the year.^[1]

Married Cynthia Ann Billings June 19, 1856 in Lucas, Lucas Co., Iowa.

The 1856 Iowa State Census records “Delila Roberts” age 56 as a widow living in Otter Creek, Lucas Co., Iowa as head of Family #51. In her household are Susannah age 19 and “Amerca” age 15. Family #52 lists Wm. Roberts, age 22 born in IN, as a farmer married to Sintha A. Roberts, age 18. William has lived in Iowa for 11 years. Family #53 lists James Roberts, age 23 born in IN, as a farmer married to Elizabeth age 20. James has lived in Iowa for 11 years. Family #54 records John M. Roberts, age 24 born in TN, as a shingle maker married to “Rarret” age 27 and children Carline age 5, Mehailen age 2 and Joseph R. age 0. John has been in Iowa for 6 years.^[2]

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Sources

1. ↑ 1850 U.S. Federal Census, Iowa, Wapello Co., Family #232 and #233.
2. ↑ 1856 Iowa State Census, Lucas Co. Otter Creek Township, Families #51, #52, #53, #54.

• 1850 U.S. Federal Census, Iowa, Wapello Co., Family #232 and #233.
• 1856 Iowa State Census, Lucas Co. Otter Creek Township, Families #51, #52, #53, #54.
• Roberts Family Bible