Alwida Alice (Webb) Roberson (abt. 1868)

Born about 1868 in Webb's Prairie, Franklin County, Illinois, United States

Ancestors

Wife of Ezra Roberson — married 25 Dec 1890 in Franklin County, Illinois, United States

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Biography

Alwida Alice Webb was born about 1868 in Webb's Prairie, Franklin County, Illinois. ^{{See Research Note #1 below}}

Her parents were Allen Webb and Mariah Shelton. ^{{See Research Note #1 below}}

Alwida married Ezra Roberson, son of Levi Roberson and Peggy Taylor, on December 25, 1890 in Franklin County, Illinois. ^[1][2]
Their children included

• Ethel Roberson
• Clifford Harmon Roberson ^[3]

There was at least one other child, as yet unknown, besides Ethel, that was born prior to Clifford, as his birth record indicates that he was the 3rd child born to this mother.

Alwida died at an unknown age, probably prior to her husband's remarriage in 1897.

Research Notes

1. Birth and Parentage

Primary sources for the birth date and place for Alwida are lacking, as are those proving her parentage. However, secondary sources are available.

• Dec 1890 marriage license: age 22 ^[1]
• Dec 1890 marriage record: age 23 next birthday, born in Webb's Prairie, parents Allen Webb and [no first name] Gilliland. ^[2]
• Jan 1896 birth record of son: age 28, born Franklin Co., IL ^[3]

2. Marriage and Children

Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940 ^[2]

• License 2349
• Groom: Ezra Roberson
• Groom residence: Gresham
• Groom occupation: farmer
• Groom age at next birthday: 26
• Groom place of birth: Webbs Prairie
• Groom father: L. G. Roberson
• Groom mother: Taylor
• No. Groom marriage: 0ne
• Bride: Alice A. Webb
• Bride residence: Gresham
• Bride age at next birthday: 23
• Bride place of birth: Webbs Prairie
• Bride father: Allen Webb
• Bride mother: Gilliland
• No. Bride marriage: 0ne
• Where/when married: Liberty Church, 25 Dec 1890
• Witness: S. S. Webb
• By whom certified: Wm a Moore, A Minister

3. Census Records

4. Death and Burial

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KFKH-HJD : 19 February 2021), accessed 7 Jun 2021, Ezra Roberson and Alice A. Webb, 25 Dec 1890; citing Franklin, Illinois, United States, county offices, Illinois; FHL microfilm 1,005,309.
   Right-click HERE to view image of original marriage license
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KFK4-QBC : 19 February 2021), accessed 7 Jun 2021, Ezra Roberson and Alice A. Webb, 25 Dec 1890; citing Franklin, Illinois, United States, county offices, Illinois; FHL microfilm 1,005,307.
   Right-click HERE to view image of original marriage record
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} Illinois Births and Christenings, 1824-1940, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:H9FV-98PZ : 13 February 2020), accessed 7 Jun 2021, A. A. Webb in entry for Clifford Roberson, 1896.
   Right-click HERE to view image of original birth record