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Thomas Roberts in Cabell County, Virginia

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This is a profile intended to sort out the differences between several Thomas Roberts in Cabell County, Virginia.

In particular, I have inadvertently added the same will to the profiles of two Thomas Roberts. I need to figure out which is which or if they are the same man:

  • Roberts-15553 - Married to Nancy May
  • Roberts-17853 - Married to Nancy Portwood

Currently, they are marked with an unmerged match.

Another Thomas Roberts of interest is Roberts-30764 from Charlotte County married to Sarah Ann Herndon in 1803

Another Thomas Roberts of interest is the son of Roberts-15553, Thomas Roberts Jr - born about 1800 likely in Charlotte County

Contents

Research

Roberts-15553 - Married to Nancy May

The book "West Virginians in the American Revolution" provides a summary of relationship and important dates found in the pension files of Thomas Roberts:
  • Roberts, Thomas
  • Service- Virginia
  • Va. No. 23093
  • No. W. 5738
Born, December 22, 1762, in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, the son of Thomas Roberts; died, March 13, 1848. Married, December 23, 1788, in Charlotte County, Virginia by the Rev. Thomas Roberts to Nancy May. Enlisted in Mecklenburg County, in 1780, as a substitute for Jacob Watson and Thomas Roberts. Served as a private under Captain William Lucas in the Virginia militia under Colonel Mumford and General Green. Took part in the battle of Guilford Courthouse, and was on marches to the Roanoke and Dan Rivers.

Thomas applied for a pension in Cabell County, Virginia, which was granted in 1833. His widow received his pension in 1849 and died, July 20, 1852. Among members of the family named, besides his father, are Isaac Roberts, a brother, and Oney Roberts, possibly a sister. Supporting data was filed by Thomas McCallister, Allen Rice, and James Brown.[1]
1848
Roberts-15553; Probate of Will written on 22 October 1846'[2] Mention of wife, Nancy, and children Claburn, Thomas, Gabriel, Lucinda Mathews, and Rita Garrets.
1849
Roberts-15553; September 10, Thomas Roberts bill of sale; executors: Thomas Roberts and Gabriel Roberts[3]
Roberts who appeared at sale:
  • Anderson
  • Gabriel
  • John
  • Thomas Roberts, Jr
1852
Roberts-15553 Appraisal of personal property of Thomas Roberts:
"We the undersigned Appraisers of the personal property of thomas Roberts deceased have this day been called on by Thomas Roberts son of the deceased who is on of the Administrators in the will of the deceased to appraise a certain black woman of the name of Peggy and we appraise her to the sum of five hundred dollars this given under our hand this 15th day of May 1852. (signed) James. T Carrell, Philip Powell, Hames B Snodgrass, Thomas Roberts, Executor[4] (note: this is directly tied to the 1848 probate as Peggy is directly mentioned in that will)
1855
Roberts-15553; A Third Settlement of the Estate of Thomas Roberts Dec. on October 20, 1855[5]
Roberts on the settlement account:
  • Thomas Roberts, executor
  • Gabriel Roberts
  • Claborn Roberts

Roberts-30764-Thomas Roberts married to Sarah Ann Herndon

1806
Will of Joseph Herndon was contested in Charlotte County, Virginia. Plaintiffs are Hezekiah McCargo and Thomas Roberts. Executor of the will is Joseph's son-in-law, Frances Roberts. The allotments were announced on January 18, 1806:[6]

Charlotte County

1810 Census
Two Thomas Roberts in Charlotte County 1810 Census:
  • 2 - - 1 - - - 1 - 1 - 15[7]
On the same page is Bartholomew Roberts
  • 1 1 2 - 1 1 - 1 - 1 1 - [8]
On the same page Francis Roberts, Henry Roberts Sen., Lewis Roberts, John Roberts
Thomas Portwood, Loyd Portwood (perhaps father of Nancy Portwood) on image 41[9]
No Mays in Charlotte County 1810
1820 Census
Three Thomas Roberts
  1. 1Males: 2 2 2 2 - 1 ; Females: 1 1 - - 1 - ; Male Slaves: 5 4 3 1 ; Female Slaves 8 2 2 - [10]
  1. 2 Males: 1 - - - 1 - ; Females: - 1 - - 1 - ; No Slaves [11]
  1. 3 Males: - - - - - 1; Females - - - 1 - 1; Male Slaves - 1 1 - ; Female Slaves: 1 - 1 - ; listed as Thomas Roberts, Sr.[12]
Other Roberts include Francis Roberts, John Roberts (2), Gabriel Roberts, Wyllie Roberts
1830 Census
No Thomas Roberts in Charlotte County
1840 Census
No Thomas Roberts in Charlotte County

Cabell County

1820s
Finding references to a Valentine Herndon serving in several juries in Cabell County. Since families often moved with relatives, I think this is worth mentioning as Thomas Roberts married a Herndon. Perhaps there is a connection.[13] Also finding the occasional Brizindine reference.
1830 Census
No Thomas Roberts in Cabell County
1840 Census
No Thomas Roberts in Cabell County


Kanawha County

1840 Census
Thomas Roberts in Kanawha County in 1840; One boy 10-15, one 15-20, man 50-60; girls two 5-10, one 10-15, one 15-20[14]
1850 Census
Thomas Roberts (12 years old); Head of household is Sarah Roberts (51, F); others in household are Elcey L (33, F); James C (31, M, Farmer); John A (25, M, Laborer), Richard S (23, M, Laborer), Sarah F (20, F), Rosina (16, F), Adelia (13, F); Jo(abbreviation for Johnathan?)(11, M), Samuel K. Dame (29, M, Blacksmith).[15]
Thomas Roberts, age 20, Engineer and Head of Household, born in VA; also in household Frances Roberts (16, M, Engineer), Gabriel Harris (35, M, Black, Laborer), George Booth (20, M, Mulato, Laborer)[16]
Thomas A. Roberts, head of household, 30 years of age, laborer, born in VA; in household is Eliza Roberts (F, 25, Kentucky), Druselia J. (2, F), Marth A (1, F), Malinda Turner (25, F), Silas Roberts (18, M, Laborer) [17]

Putnam County

1850 Census
Thomas Roberts, age 56, Farmer, value of land 2,500; living in household Susan O (57, female), Dorothy S. (20, female), Adaliza (16, female), Albert Becket (25, male, Farmer)[18]
1869
Thomas Roberts in Putnam County, died in 1869
Will, Roberts, Thomas, Book 1, p 336 (1869); accessed August 1, 2016)


Notes

The four instances of the settlement of the estate of Thomas Roberts (1848, 1849, 1852,1855) refer to the same Roberts-15553.

References

  1. ↑
  2. ↑ "West Virginia Will Books, 1756-1971," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:9392-CS93-BL?cc=1909099&wc=Q8BW-MX9%3A179687401%2C179754001 : 21 June 2016), Cabell > Will book, v. 001 1820-1848 > image 190 of 434; citing Jackson County Clerk, West Virginia.
  3. ↑ "West Virginia Will Books, 1756-1971," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:9392-HYSY-R6?cc=1909099&wc=Q8BW-MXL%3A179687401%2C179791901 : 22 June 2016), Cabell; Will book, v. 002 1847-1850; image 18 of 43; citing Jackson County Clerk, West Virginia.
  4. ↑ "West Virginia Will Books, 1756-1971," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:9392-HG3M-3Q?cc=1909099&wc=Q8BW-MS4%3A179687401%2C179813601 : 22 June 2016), Cabell; Will book, v. 002 1850-1885; image 43 of 185; citing Jackson County Clerk, West Virginia.
  5. ↑ "West Virginia Will Books, 1756-1971," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:9392-HGS1-WV?cc=1909099&wc=Q8BW-MS4%3A179687401%2C179813601 : 22 June 2016), Cabell; Will book, v. 002 1850-1885; image 90 of 185; citing Jackson County Clerk, West Virginia.
  6. ↑ Index No. 1806-021; Chancery Records; Charlotte County, Virginia, online at: https://www.lva.virginia.gov/chancery/full_case_detail.asp?CFN=037-1806-021#img; accessed on January 3, 2021
  7. ↑ "United States Census, 1810," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9YYY-CVD?cc=1803765&wc=QZZZ-9MQ%3A1588180005%2C1588180422%2C1588179902 : 1 December 2015), Virginia, Charlotte; Not Stated; image 47 of 67; citing NARA microfilm publication M252, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  8. ↑ "United States Census, 1810," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYYY-ZFB?cc=1803765&wc=QZZZ-9MQ%3A1588180005%2C1588180422%2C1588179902 : 1 December 2015), Virginia; Charlotte; Not Stated; image 48 of 67; citing NARA microfilm publication M252, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  9. ↑ "United States Census, 1810," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYYY-ZCS?cc=1803765&wc=QZZZ-9MQ%3A1588180005%2C1588180422%2C1588179902 : 1 December 2015), Virginia, Charlotte; Not Stated; image 44 of 67; citing NARA microfilm publication M252, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.)
  10. ↑ "United States Census, 1820," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHLT-52B : accessed 4 January 2021), Thomas Roberts, Charlotte, Virginia, United States; citing p. 25, NARA microfilm publication M33, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 136; FHL microfilm 193,695.
  11. ↑ "United States Census, 1820," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHLT-5GD : accessed 4 January 2021), Thomas Roberts, Charlotte, Virginia, United States; citing p. 26, NARA microfilm publication M33, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 136; FHL microfilm 193,695.
  12. ↑ "United States Census, 1820," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHLT-5GW : accessed 4 January 2021), Thomas Roberts, Charlotte, Virginia, United States; citing p. 26, NARA microfilm publication M33, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 136; FHL microfilm 193,695.
  13. ↑ West Virginia Chancery Records, image 144 of 877, 1824; https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9VT-CC5L?i=143; also image 174 of 877; https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9VT-CCG1?i=173; accessed on January 17, 2021
  14. ↑ "United States Census, 1840," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYBS-BGX?cc=1786457&wc=31SK-L2D%3A1588670024%2C1588670921%2C1588665902 : 24 August 2015), Virginia; Kanawha; Not Stated; image 13 of 134; citing NARA microfilm publication M704, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  15. ↑ "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8DH-2SG : 23 December 2020), Thomas A Roberts in household of Sarah H Roberts, Kanawha, Virginia, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  16. ↑ "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8DH-M1G : 23 December 2020), Thomas Roberts, Kanawha, Virginia, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.)
  17. ↑ "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8DH-81Y : 23 December 2020), Thomas A Roberts, Kanawha, Virginia, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  18. ↑ "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8DL-43B : 23 December 2020), Thomas Roberts, Putnam, Virginia, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

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