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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KY Created 1797 from Clark County Seat: Mount Sterling 40353 "1797 Tax List "Acres "Water Course "County "Orig Entry Roberts, John 220 Hingston Mntg m Barnes Roberts, John 200 Hingston Mntg Jameson Roberts, John 100 Flemon Mason Ben Harris Roberts, John 97 Tates Cr Madison J. Harris Roberts, Edward 1 W>21 Roberts, Phillip 1 W>21 Roberts, John 220 Stoner Cr Bourbon J. Fields 400 Shelby Roberts, Edw Lulbegrud 1 W>21 "1798 Tax List (c) no book "1799 Tax List (c) No land descriptions Roberts, Phillip 1 M>21 Roberts, John 1 M>21 Roberts, John 1 M>21 Roberts, Edward 1 M>21 "1800 Tax List Roberts, John 328 Hingston Montg W. Barnes Roberts, Phillip 1 M>21 Roberts, John 15 Hingston Montg E. James 220 Green Cr Bourbon J. Field 1700 Ky R Montg Field?? Roberts, Edward 50 Lulbegrud Cr Montg. E. Grayson "1801 Tax List Roberts, John 400 Clear Cr Shelby 220 Green Cr Bourbon J. Field 1900 Ky River Montg Roberts, John 327 Hingston Montg. T. Jameson "1802 Tax List Roberds, John 128 Hingston Montg. W. Barnes 200 Hingston Montg. Jameson Roberds, Argyle 1 M>21 Roberts, Edward 98 Lulbegrud Montg. E. Payne Roberts, John 220 Green Cr Bourbon J. Field 400 Clear Cr Shelby 1900 Licking Waters Floyd "1803 Tax List Roberts, John 328 Hingston Montg. T. Jameson Roberts, Edwd 90 Lulbegrud Montg. L. Payne "1804 Tax List Roberts, Edward 122 Lulbegrud Montg. E. Payne Roberts, John Esq. 400 Beshier's Cr Shelby 1900 Licking Montg. Roberts (illegible) Roberts, John 228 Hingston Montg. Banett "1805 Tax List Roberts, Wm 1 M>21 Roberts, Minor 100 Indian Cr Montg. Wilkerson Roberts, John 328 Hingston Montg. T. Jameson 200 Cumberland Lincoln Roberts, James 1 M>21 Roberts, Edward 123 Lulbegrud Montg. E. Payne "1806 Tax List Roberts, Edward 123 Lulbegrud Montg. E&J Payne Roberts, John 1 M>21 and 1 M>16 Roberts, John 280 Hingston Montg Jameson 130 Hingston Montg. ?? 1 >21 & 3>16 Roberts, Minor 100 Indian Cr Montg. Wilkerson "1807 Tax List Roberts, Minor 1 M>21 Roberts, John 200 Hingston Montg T. Jameson 100 Hingston Montg. Seers 1>21 & 1>16 Roberts, James 1 M>21 Roberts, William 1 M>21 Roberts, Edwd 123 Lulbegrud Cr Montg E&J Payne 1>21 Roberts, John 1 M>21 Roberts, John 1 M>21 "1808 Tax List Roberts, Edw Lulbegrud Montg E&J Payne 1>21 & 2>16 Roberts, Edw 92 Hingston Montg Roberts, Francis 158 Hingston Montg Jameson 600? Madison Henderson Roberts, James 1 M>21 Roberts, William 1 M>21 Roberts, John 100 Hingston Montg B. Shears Roberts, Joshua 1 M>21 Roberts, Minor 1 M>21 Roberts, John 1 M>21 & 1 M>16 "1809 Tax List Roberts, Wm 50 Hingston Montg Jameson 1>21 Roberts, Francis 158 Hingston Montg Jameson 2>21 & 2>16 Roberts, John 1>21 Roberts, John 1>21 Roberts, Edw 123 Lulbegrud Montg Payne 2>21 Roberts, John 1>21 & 1>16 Roberts, Edward 1>21 "1810 Tax List Roberts, John 1>21 Roberts, Edward 42 Slate Montg. J. Myers 1>21 Roberts, John 1>21 Roberts, Francis 158 Hingston Montg Jameson Roberts, John 1>21 Roberts, William 50 Hingston Montg Jameson Roberts, ?? 1>21 "1810 Census Roberts, Edward Edward Frank: 2 M<10 (Nathan, James); 4 M 10(c)16 (William,Francis, Edward, John); 2 M 16(c)26 (Jessie,Joshua); 1 M>45 (Francis); 1 F<10 (Patsy); 1F26(c)45. Jes John John John William "1811 Tax List Roberts, Francis 158 Hingston Montg Jameson Roberts, Joshua 1>21 Roberts, Wm 50 Hingston Montg Jameson Roberts, Edward 40 Slate Montg J. Myers Roberts, John 1>21 Roberts, Edward 123 Montg Payne "1812 Tax List Roberts, John 2>21 Roberts, Edward 1>21 Roberts, Henry 1>21 Roberts, John 1>21 Roberts, Francis 158 Hingston Montg T. Jameson Roberts, William 50 Hingston Montg T. Jameson 1>21 Roberts, James 50 Hingston Montg R. Gray 1>21 "1813 Tax List Roberts, Francis Hingston Montg. T. Jameson Roberts, William Hingston Montg. T. Jameson Roberts, Joshua 1>21 Roberts, E. Harrison J.C. Orr Roberts, Jno 1>21 Roberts, Edward 123 Lulbegrud Cr Montg J&E Payne Roberts, H? 1>21 "1814 Tax List Roberts, John 105 G & Lett Montg. J. French Town Lots Roberts, Elijah Roberts, Henry 1>21 Roberts, John 1>21 Roberts, Edward 125 Lulbegrud Cr Montg. J. Payne Roberts, William 50(c)1/4 Hingston Montg T. Jameson Roberts, Frank 157 Hingston Montg T. Jameson Roberts, John Sr. 1>21 Roberts, John Jr. 1>21 "1815 Tax List Roberts, Capt John 1>21 Roberts, John 1>21 Roberts, William 61 Hingston Montg T. Jameson Roberts, Edward 1>21 Roberts, Edward 123 Lulbegrud Montg Payne "1816 Tax List Roberts, Edward 126 Lulbgrud Montg Payne Roberts, Edward 1>21 Roberts, Jno Jr. 1>21 Roberts, William 61 Hingston Montg T. Jameson One Town Lot Roberts, Francis 129 Hingston Montg T. Jameson "1817 Tax List Roberts, Edward 128 Lulbegrud Montg Payne Roberts, Francis 1>21 Roberts, Francis 129 Hingston Montg Jameson Roberts, John Sr. Roberts, Wm. Jr. 1>21 Roberts, Wm. Sr. 61 Hingston Montg. Jameson One Town Lot Roberts, Edward 1>21 "1818 Tax List Roberts, Edward 225 Lulbeg'd Montg E. Payne Roberts, Jno 1>21 Roberts, Edward 1>21 Roberts, William 61 Hingston Montg T. Jameson Roberts, James Roberts, Francis 129 Hingston Montg T. Jameson "1819 Tax List Roberts, Edward 1 Harrison Montg Edwards Roberts, John 1>21 Roberts, James 1>21 Roberts, Francis 129 Hingston Montg. T. Jameson Roberts, William 61 Hingston Montg Jameson One Town Lot Roberts, Edward Jr. 1>21 Roberts, Edward 126 Lulbegrud Montg Payne "1820 Tax List Roberts, Edward 1>21 Roberts, Edward 1 Harrison Montg Edwards Roberts, Edward 128 Lulbegrud Montg Payne Roberts, William 61 Hingston Montg Jameson Roberts, John 1>21 Roberts, Francis 127 Hingston Montg Jameson " "1820 Census Roberts, Edward: 3 M<10; 1 M 10(c)16; 1 M 26(c)45; 2 F<10; 1 F 26-45 (page 251) Edward: 1 M<10; 1 M 10(c)16; 2 M 16(c)26; 1 M 26(c)45; 1 M>45; 1 F 10(c)16; 1 F>45 (page 269) Edward: 1 M 16(c)26; 2 F<10; 1 F 16(c)26 (page 275) Francis: 2 M<10 (Robert F., Samuel K.); 1 M 10-16(James); 1 M 16-26 (Nathan); 1 M>45(Francis); 1 F<10 (Emily); 1 F 10-16 (Patsy);1 F 26-45 (Elizabeth). (pg 257) Joseph: (pg 275) William: 2 M<10; 1 M 10(c)16; 2 M 16(c)26; 1 M 26(c)45; 3 F<10; 2 F 10(c)16; 1 F 26(c)45; 2 slaves (pg 229) "1821 Tax List Roberts, Joshua 1>21 Roberts, William 61 Hingston Montg. Jameson Roberts, Francis 129 Hingston Montg. Jameson Roberts, Edward 10 Slate Montg. Bedford Roberts, Edward 128 Lulbegrud Montg. Payne Roberts, Edward Jr 1>21 "1822 Tax List Roberts, Edward Sr. 123 Lulbegrud Montg. Payne Roberts, Edward Jr. Roberts, Chapman Roberts, Edward 10 Montg. Edwards Roberts, Joshua Roberts, William 61 Hingston Montg. Jameson Roberts, Francis 129 Hingston Montg. Jameson Roberts, Nathan 1>21 Roberts, Edward 1>21 Roberts, William 96(c)2/3 Grassy Lick Montg T. Buck "1823 Tax List Roberts, Francis 1>21 Roberts, John 1>21 Roberts, Francis 129 Hingston Montg. T. Jameson Roberts, William 61 Hingston Montg. T. Jameson Roberts, Edward 1>21 Roberts, Joshua 1>21 Roberts, Edward 1>21 Roberts, Edward Jr. 1>21 Roberts, Edward Sr. 116 Lulbegrud Montg E. Payne Roberts, Chapman 1>21 "1824" Tax List Roberts, Edwd 1>21 Roberts, Francis Jr 1>21 Roberts, Joshua 1>21 Roberts, Wm 61 Hingston Montg T. Jameson Roberts, Francis Sr 129 Hingston Montg T. Jameson Roberts, William 1>21 "Son of Francis" Roberts, Nathan 1>21 Roberts, Edward 1>21 Roberts, Edwd Jr. 1>21 Roberts, Edwd 116 Lulbegrud Montg E. Payne Roberts, Nathan 1>21 Roberts, Chapman 1>21 "1825 Tax List Roberts, Joshua 2 Grassy Lick Montg J. Harris Roberts, Edward Sr. 117 Lulbegrud Montg Payne Roberts, Edward H. 1>21 Roberts, Chapman 1>21 Roberts, Nathan 1>21 Roberts, William 61 Hingston Montg Jameson Roberts, Francis 129 Hingston Montg Jameson Roberts, James 1>21 Roberts, Edward 1>21 "1826 Tax List Roberts, Chapman 1>21 Roberts, Edward 117 Lulbegrud Montg Payne Roberts, John 1>21 Roberts, Edward 1>21 Roberts, Edward 1>21 Roberts, Edward 117 Slate Montg Myers Roberts, William 61 Hingston Montg Jameson Roberts, Francis 129 Hingston Montg Jameson Roberts, James 1>21 "1827 Tax List Roberts, Edward 1>21 Roberts, Edward 1>21 Roberts, Edward 117 Slate Montg Myers Roberts, Nathan 1>21 Roberts, Edward 117 Lulbegrud Montg Payne Roberts, William 61 Hingston Montg Jameson Roberts, Francis 129 Hingston Montg Jameson "1828 Tax List (c) No book "1829 Tax List Roberts, William 61 Hingston Montg Jameson One Town Lot in Mt. Sterling Roberds, Edward 117 Slate Montg Davis & Morgan Roberds, Elliott 1>21 Roberds, Edward 1>21 (little) Roberts, Francis' Estate 86 2/3 Hingston Montg Jameson Roberts, Elizabeth 46 1/3 Hingston Montg Jameson Roberts, Edward 117 Lulbegrud Montg Payne Roberts, Nathan Roberts, John 1>21 "1830 Tax List Roberts, Wm 95 Hingston Montg Jameson 1 town lot Roberts, Edward (little) Roberts, Elizabeth 46(c)1/3 Hingston Montg Jameson Roberts, Elliott Roberds, Edward 1>21 Roberts, Willis 117 Slate Montg Myers 20 Slate Montg unk Roberts, Edward 117 Lulbegrud Montg Payne Roberts, Nathan "1830 Census Roberts, Alexander Edward Edward Edward Elizabeth John William "1831 Tax List (c) Edward (3), Willis, William, Elizabeth "1832 Tax List (c) no book "1833 Tax List (c) John Edward, Beri??, Woodford "1834 Tax List (c) John, Willis, Edward (2), Woodford "1835 Tax List (c) Edward (2), Woodford, Willis, Providence, John "1836 Tax List (c) no book "1837 Tax List (c) Edward (2), Providence, Willis, John, and William Ragan, Administrator for Wm Roberts, dec'd "1838 Tax List (c) James, Woodford, Providence, Edward (2), and William Ragan, Admin for Wm. Roberts, dec'd "1839 Tax List (c) no book "1840 Tax List (c) Edward (3), Woodford, James Y., John (2), Willis Providence "1841 Tax List (c) James, Edward (3), Woodford, Providence, John "1842 Tax List (c) Samuel D., Woodford Jr., James Y., Edward (2), William, Aquilla, John "1843 Tax List (c) William, Edward (2), Willis, Aquilla, Samuel, James Y., John "1844 Tax List (c) Edward (2), Wm. T., Saml D., William, Aquilla, John, James Y. "1845 Tax List (c) William (2), Willis, Samuel, James Y., John "1846 Tax List (c) Willis, Samuel, James Y., John, Woodford, William "1847 Tax List (c) Samuel, Willis, Woodford, John, William, James Y. "1848 Tax List (c) Samuel D., James Y., Woodford, John, Willis, William "1849 Tax List (c) James Y., Woodford, William, John, Willis "1850 Tax List (c) James Y., Woodford, Willis, John, Susan Jr., William "DEEDS "Montgomery County Deed Book 4, page 399 24 May 1808 from JOHN ROBERTS and CATY, his wife of Montgomery County, KY to FRANCIS ROBERTS, same county, 158 acres on the waters of small mountain creek, which they bought 16 March 1786. Bounded by Daniel Cummings, Benjamin Robinson, Joseph Jones. Recorded 25 May 1808. 24 May 1808, from JOHN ROBERTS and CATY, his wife of Montgomery County, KY to Joseph Jones, 700 acres on the waters of small mountain creek. Recorded 25 May 1808. "Montgomery County Deed Book 7, pages 152/3 11 January 1815, from FRANCIS ROBERTS and Betsy, his wife, of Montgomery County, KY to WILLIAM ROBERTS, same county, 11 acres on the waters of small mountain creek, which deed bears the date of 16 March 1786, bounded by William Roberts property. Recorded 2 April 1815. March 1815 from Thomas Jameson and Judith, his wife of Montgomery County, KY to FRANCIS ROBERTS, same county. See also Warranty Deed recorded in Boone County, KY from JAMES ROBERTS of Boone County to WILLIAM ROBERTS of Montgomery County,KY regarding estate of FRANCIS ROBERTS. "Montgomery County Deed Book 18, page 113 June 1835, indenture for 32 acres between: John Foster, William Foster, Thomas Foster, James Foster, Hammond Foster, Ephraim Foster, JAMES ROBERTS and CATY his wife, late Caty Foster, Milton Bridges and Mary his wife, late Mary Foster, on the one part; and William Ragen and Elizabeth his wife, late ELIZABETH ROBERTS, Robert Datzell and Catherine his wife, late CATHERINE ROBERTS, WOODFORD ROBERTS, MALINDA ROBERTS, MATILDA ROBERTS, SARAH ROBERTS and JAMES ROBERTS, heirs of WILLIAM ROBERTS, dec'd, of the other part. "DEATHS, WILLS, PROBATE "Will Book D, pg 309 WILLIAM ROBERTS of Montgomery Co., KY beloved wife Provy daughter Elizabeth son Woodford dau Malinda } minors dau Sarah } to be bound to a male son James} Executors: William Ragan 17 Dec 1832 James P. McGowan William (X) Roberts Wit: Sam'l Nicholson James Young JAMES Y. ROBERTS (c) date unknown FRANCIS ROBERTS, will dated 9 April 1829; proven May court 1829, Montgomery County Will Book D, page 023 To his 10 children $275 in money and property, and one shilling; namely, Jesse, Joshua, Nancy, William, Francis, Edward, John, Nathan, James and Patsey. To each of my other children, the same, when they come of age; namely, Emily, Robert, Samuel, Sebella, David. Ì My beloved wife, Elizabeth (c) 1/3 of my property. My three grandchildren, Edmund, Joshua, and William,(sons of Jesse, dec'd), each $625, in money and property. Executors: Andrew Simpson Thomas Simpson Phillip Hathaway Wit: Samuel Nicholson Thomas Simpson Samuel Carrington "BIRTHS CHAPMAN s/o Edward & Christina (Bray) Roberts, 27 Dec 1801 DORCAS d/o Edward & Christina (Bray) Roberts, 15 Oct 1807 EDWARD s/o Edward & Christina (Bray) Roberts, 30 Oct 1798 FREDERICK s/o Edward & Christina (Bray) Roberts, 7 Feb 1811 JAMES s/o George M. & Lulu (Mark) Roberts, after 1897 (George M., James Y.) JAMES s/o Edward & Christina (Bray) Roberts, 15 Sept 1805 JOHN AMOS Roberts, 12 March 1809 JOHN G. s/o George M. & Lulu (Mark) Roberts LEVITT s/o George M. & Lulu (Mark) Roberts MARK s/o George M. & Lulu (Mark) Roberts NATHAN s/o Edward & Christina (Bray) Roberts, 11 Dec 1803 PAUL s/o George M. & Lulu (Mark) Roberts SAMUEL KNOX s/o Francis Roberts, 1818 "MARRIAGES ALFRED J. Roberts to Mary T. Choat, 15 July 1856 CATHERINE d/o Edward Roberts to Jackson Warder, 17 Jan 1822 ELIZABETH d/o William & Providence (Young) Roberts to William Ragen, 28 Oct 1830 HENRY HOUGH s/o William H. Roberts to Anna Kennedy Wilcoxson, 27 Aug 1886, Jeffersonville JAMES s/o Francis Roberts to Sally Foster, 18 Dec 1828 JAMES Y. s/o William & Providence (Young) Roberts to Susan Stofer, 27 Aug 1846 JESSE s/o Francis Roberts to Dorcas Dannols/Daniels, 14 Nov 1809 JOHN Roberts to Ann Dobbins, 19/26 Feb 1818 JOHN AMOS Roberts to Cynthia Turner, 12 March 1809 (to Boone Co.) JOHN W. Roberts to Josephine Thomas, 29 Dec 1855 LOUISA Roberts to Oliver P. Maxey, 15 Dec 1855, Mount Sterling PATSY d/o Francis & Elizabeth (Ford) Roberts to Ptolemy Wilson, 10 July 1823 PHILIP F. s/o Joseph Roberts to Elinore Silvers, 26 Nov 1822 (Joseph, George, John of Spots) SUSAN Roberts to T. Wells, Aug 1835 "Other Potential Marriages and/or Residents _____ Roberts to Mary Jane Fulton, ca 1840 _____ Roberts to Sarah Allen, by 1826 ADOLPHUS Roberts of Fayette Co. to Martha Waller, before 1861 ALFRED Roberts to Mary Donaldson, before 1859 CATHERINE d/o William & Providence (Young) Roberts to Robert Dalzell JAMES H. Roberts to Sarah A./Sallie Gay/Guy, before 1855 JOHN Roberts to Cloann Warder, before 1854 JOSEPH Roberts to Amanda Trumbo, before 1856 MARY J. Roberts to Alex Macabee, before Nov 1856 WILLIAM Roberts to Lucretia Taylor, before 1854 WOODFORD s/o William & Providence (Young) Roberts to Nancy Hovermill, before 1858 "History of Kentucky, Vol. V, 1922, pg. 552 GEORGE M. ROBERTS. Eight miles to the northwest of Mount Sterling, Montgomery County, is situated the excellent farm owned and occupied by this sterling citizen, whose progressive policies and well directed activities have brought to him substantial success, as is attested by his ownership of a well improved farm estate of 480 acres. Mr. Roberts was born in Platte County, Missouri, December 30, 1859, but is a representative of staunch old Kentucky families, his parents, JAMES Y. and SUSAN (STOFER) ROBERTS, having both been born in this state (c)(c) the mother having been a native of Montgomery County. After their marriage the parents continued their residence in the old Blue Grass state until 1856, when they removed to Platte County, Missouri, where their father purchased a farm. James Y. Roberts there continued his activities as a farmer for several years, and he then sold his farm property and returned with his family to Kentucky. For two years, the home was maintained in Bourbon County, and Mr. Roberts then purchased a farm in Montgomery County, this old homestead having continued his place of residence until his death, and his wife likewise having died there. Both were earnest members of the Christian Church and Mr. Roberts held membership in the Masonic fraternity. He was a staunch Democrat, a man of fine mentality, and while a resident of Missouri he served as a member of the State Senate. Of the seven children only three are now living, GEORGE M., of this review; ANN, who is the widow of S.S. Priest and who resides at Mount Sterling; and EMMA, of Mount Sterling. George M. Roberts was still an infant at the time when his parents returned from Missouri to Kentucky, and he was reared on the old home farm in Montgomery County, his educational advantages having been these of the rural schools of the locality and period. He early gained practical experience in all details of farm enterprise, and for a period of several years he owned and conducted the Sideview general store. In December 1897, he married Miss LULU MARK, and shortly afterward they established their home on a farm which is an integral part of his present valuable landed estate of 480 acres, the greater part of this tract having been secured through the means of the financial success which Mr. Roberts has won for himself. He is aligned in the ranks of the democratic party, but has had no desire for public office. He and his wife are active members of the Christian Church at North Middleton, and he is serving as an elder of the same. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts have four children: LEVITT, JAMES, MARK, and PAUL. Levitt was one of the gallant young patriots who represented Kentucky in the nation's military service in the late World War (WWI), he having been a member of the Aviation Corps, and having been in active service in France for some time prior to the close of the war. "History of Kentucky, Vol V, 1922, page 17 JOHN G. ROBERTS was born in Montgomery County, March 7, 1866, a son of JAMES H. and SALLIE (GUY) ROBERTS, natives of Bath and Clark Counties, respectively. She died in the fall of 1866, leaving four children, of whom two are now living: NANNIE, EDWARD MARTIN, JOHN G. and BETTIE, the latter of whom is a milliner of Mount Sterling. Subsequently, James H. Roberts was married again, and John G., then only a little over one year old, was taken and reared by his stepmother. When he was ten years old the family moved to Mount Sterling, and for four years he attended its schools but when only fourteen years of age he began life on his own accouunt. For the first year he received 25 cents per day. The second year he was paid $10 per month, and the third year his remuneration was $16.67 per month. Going with Childs, Bean & Company as a salesman when he was eighteen years old, he received $25 per month for his services. After four years with this company, during which period his salary was raised, Mr. Bean sold his interests, and Mr. Roberts went with the Childs(c)Thompson Grocery Company, and remained with that organization for 25 years as a salesman. Leaving it, he spent one year with Steward Henley & Company of Cincinnati, Ohio, and then returned to Mount Sterling and ran for the office of county assessor, for which he was defeated by only 13 votes. Four years later he again made the race, and was elected by a large majority and held this office of county assessor for a term of four years. Returning to the employ of the Childs(c)Thompson Grocery Company, he continued with it for about six years, and then purchased the retail department of the company, the new organization becoming Roberts, Young and Duft, and this association continued for 2 years and then became known as Roberts and Ringo. Five years later Mr. Roberts sold to his partner, and went into the wholesale grocery business, and operated it alone under his own name. Too close application to business resulted in a breakdown nine months later, he was forced to seek a more bracing climate and went to Colorado and there spent seven months. Returning with health restored, he was nominated by his party for sheriff, made a splendid campaign, and was elected by a gratifying majority. Sheriff Roberts married in April 1901, Miss NORA DAUGHERTY, who was born in Fleming County, Kentucky and educated in the public schools. There are no children. Sheriff Roberts belongs to the Christian Church, and is serving as deacon of his congregation. Fraternally he maintains connections with the Odd Fellows. In politics he is a democrat. After assuming the duties of his office he installed Mrs. Roberts as his assistant in the office work. She is a very proficient business woman, an expert bookkeeper and a great aid to her husband not only in his office, but also in the seed business they are carrying on with such excellent results. Both stand very high socially, and are recognized as being among the leading and representative people of the county. OBITUARY FOR SAMUEL K. ROBERTS, FOUNTAIN, COLORADO Judge S.K. Roberts died at 7:30 Wed. evening, Jan 29, 1908 at his residence in Fountain, aged 90 years. He was born near STERLING, KY, Feb 22, 1818. He held political offices and the office of Grand Master in his Masonic lodge before leaving Kentucky. He came to Colorado in 1859, stopping at Colorado City. He lived for some years at Olathe, Montrose Co., and there held the office of justice of the peace for several terms. It is said that he officiated at almost every marriage that took place in that county in early days. He came to Fountain about 1864, and was one of the county commissioners in 1865 or 1866. He held the office of justice of the peace for here for several terms. He has resided in the house in which he died for the past 12 or 14 years. His wife died there eleven years ago. During all his residence in Colorado he was engaged in mining. He as the father of nine children, seven of whom are living. He was a man of more than ordinary capabilities and accomplishments; he wrote articles and stories, prose and poetry, for local and foreign publications; he took an active interest in local, state and educational affairs and was a character in the community who will be greatly missed. 1900 Census (c) Pueblo, CO Living with his daughter, Isabel; states that his father was born in VA and also his mother. Samuel's Death Certificate, states that his Father, Francis Roberts' birthplace was VA; Mother's birthplace, Maryland. Information given by Lydia Roberts Bell, a daughter. "KY Military Pensioners 1818(c)1840 ROBERTS, EDWARD. Montgomery Co. Pvt. Application dated 1819. Age 66. Served in VA line. B1753. "Am Rev Pension Application EDWARD ROBERTS enlisted Aug 20, 1776 at Fort Pleasant, VA. He enlisted with Frederick Bray, brother of Christina. He was born in Montgomery Co., MD. He served as a private in Capt Stephen Ashby's Corp. in Col. James Wood's 12th VA Regiment and was in the Battles of Crouches Mills, Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth and in several skirmishes at White Horse and other places. Discharged October 10, 1778 where upon he returned to Maryland. He resided in Maryland until the time in 1792 when he, wife and family moved to a location near Lexington, KY. They stayed there about 18 months then moved to Jessamine Creek and from there to Montgomery County, KY He was allowed pension on his application executed October 7, 1819, then a resident of Montgomery County, KY, and aged 65 years. He married in September or October 1784 or 85 in Alleghany County, MD to Christina Bray. He died June 16 or 17, 1832 in Clinton County, OH where he had moved in August 1831, to be near his married sons and daughters. His widow, Christina, was allowed pension on her application executed July 31, 1844, then a resident of Green Township, Clinton County, OH, and was aged 79 years. At this time she was living with her son, Frederick Roberts. In 1856 she removed, with her son, Frederick, to Jefferson County, Iowa. She died April 15, 1857. Edward and Christina had 13 children. Included in his Am Rev papers is a copy of their family Bible, listing names and birthdates of these children.