Tennessee Records
Knox Co Tennessee Marriages
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Nathan Roberts to Abigail Bishop Nov. 10, 1799
Bondsman: Joseph Bishop Wit: A. White |
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Anderson Co TN formed 1801 from Knox County.
Abigail Bishop was born 1780-90 and died before 1850.
1802 Tax List Anderson Co TN
Anderson Co TN Court Minute Bk 1801-1809 pg. 12 March 9, 1802
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Ordered by the Court that the following persons be appointed to view a road from Burrville to James Childwood. (Included) Nathan Roberts. |
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Anderson Co Court Minute Bk 1801-1809 pg. 25 June 1802
Anderson Co Court Minute Bk 1801-1809 pg. 35 Sept. 1802
Anderson Co Court Minute Bk 1801-1809 pg. 40 Sept. 16, 1802
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Appointed juror: Nathan Roberts |
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Anderson Co Court Minute Bk 1801-1809 pg. 62 March 16, 1803
Anderson Co Court Minute Bk 1801-1809 pg. 78 June 1803
Anderson Co Tennessee 1805 Petition
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Names included Nathan Roberts |
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Anderson Co TN Court Minute Bk 1801-1809 pg. 117 March 13, 1804
Anderson Co TN Court Minute Bk 1801-1809 pg. 198 Sept. 10, 1805
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Nathan Roberts vs Michael Robbins.
John Masterson surrendered the defendant in open court in discharge of himself and Moses McWhorter and Shadrack Tipton came into open court and overtake that in case the defendant shall be cast in this action he shall pay the plaintiff his damages and costs or surrender his body in discharge of the same or that they will do it for him. |
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Anderson Co Tennessee joins Roane Co. The following record probably refers to Nathan3 Roberts.
Roane Co TN Land Entry Bk, 4th Surveyors Dist. pg 38
State of Tennessee 4th District, Roane County
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Nathan Roberts enters 100 acres of land in said County on Seguachey River including his improvement whereon he now lives so as to include said improvement in the center of a square that will make 100 acres. Sept. 25, 1807
/s/ Nathan Roberts
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Ansearchin News 0ct.-Dec. 1971 pg. 157
Franklin Co Tennessee Tax and Voter Registration List 1812
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Nathan Roberts
Daniel Roberts
Jacob Tally
Jeremiah Jeffery
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Jacob Tally was the husband of Mourning Roberts. Jeremiah Jeffrey was the father-in-law of Abraham Roberts.
Census records show that the following children of Nathan Roberts were born in Tennessee:
1. Jeremiah Roberts born Jan. 9, 1801
2. Mary Roberts born circa 1805
3. Cornelius Roberts born 1807
4. Matthew B. Roberts born circa 1809
5. Elizabeth W. Roberts born circa 1810
6. Rachel Woods Roberts born Dec. 29, 1812
7. Hannah Woods Roberts born April 17, 1814
8. Jalie Roberts born Feb. 5, 1816
Nathan Roberts probably lived in what is now Anderson Co Tennessee when he married. He lived in Anderson Co from 1799-1805. If he is the Nathan Roberts of the 1807 land entry record, he moved from Anderson to Roane County in 1806 or 1807. It is not known where he lived in the five year period between 1807 and 1812. He was in Franklin County by 1812 as was his brother Daniel and sister Mourning. His sister Sinai was living in Franklin County by 1820. Sinai Anderson and her husband Peter lived in Anderson Co Tennessee at the same time that Nathan Roberts lived there.
Nathan Roberts must have lived in Franklin Co Tennessee from 1812 until 1816. He may have lived in Franklin Co Tennessee in 1817 as he probably did not move to Tuscaloosa Co Alabama until late 1817. Tuscaloosa County was formed in 1818 from the Cherokee and Choctaw Cession of 1816. Probably few settlers lived in this area until late 1817 and 1818.
Daniel Roberts moved from Franklin Co Tennessee between 1813 and 1816 to Madison County Alabama. By 1819 he was living in the area of Pickens County Alabama. Sinai Roberts remained in Franklin County Tennessee with her family. Mourning Roberts and husband Jacob Tally were living in Jackson Co Alabama by 1821. Amelia Roberts and husband Edward Frost were in Madison County Alabama by 1812.
Alabama Records
Rise and Progress of Baptists in Alabama by Rev. Hosea Holcombe, published 1840
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Cahawba Association,constituted Oct. 3, 1818, was composed of certain churches in Tuscaloosa County. Among the early ministers was Nathan Roberts.
Tuscaloosa City Church, formerly called Ebenezer, was established Jan. 24, 1818 and in April following Elder Nathan Roberts who has since gone with the Reformers (Campbellites) was chosen Pastor and continued about 3 years.
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Pioneers of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama Prior to 1830 by Tuscaloosa Genealogical Society
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Ebenezer Baptist Church, now First Baptist Church of Tuscaloosa, was formed Jan. 24, 1818 by a small group of people meeting at the home of Dr. Benjamin Higginbottam near the falls of the Black Warrior. The names of the original members have been lost but the constitution of the Church is recorded in Book IV and is on record at First Baptist Church. The following is a direct quote from this Minute Book:
On the 24th of Jan. 1818, we, the members of the United Baptist Denomination lettered off from various churches and settled in this vicinity, met in conference at the house of Dr. Benjamin Higginbottam near the falls of the Black Warrior, wishing to be constituted a Gospel Church called for that purpose our beloved Brethren in the Ministry, James Baynes and Nathan Roberts to look into our strength, and, if they deem it expedient, constitute us a Gospel Church.
We the undersigned do certify that we were legally called by the Conference at the time and place above stated, for the purpose of examining their strength and constituting them a Gospel Church. We proceeded to the work by looking into their strength. Finding them well recommended by their letters, we judged them fully ripe for constitution, we therefore constituted them a Gospel Church following the following Articles of Faith. /s/ James Baynes /s/ Nathan Roberts
Ebenezer was one of the original 10 churches that constituted the Cahawba Association, which met for the first time at the Cahawba Valley Meetinghouse in Cahawba County on Oct. 2, 1818. Ebenezer church was represented by Pastor Nathan Roberts and John Baker. The church reported 53 members and sent $4 for the expenses of the association. The next meeting was scheduled to be held at Ebenezer Meetinghouse, Tuscaloosa County, near the falls of the Black Warrior on Sat. preceding the 4th Lord's day in October next.
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Rise and Progress of Baptists in Alabama by Rev. Hosea Holcombe, published 1840
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Bethel Church, Tuscaloosa County, is one of the oldest constituted by Elders Nathan Roberts, James and Thomas Baines in Jan. 1818 with l9 members. Elder Roberts had his membership there for some time. Elder Henry W. Middleton also there. |
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Pioneers of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama Prior to 1830 by Tuscaloosa Genealogical Society
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Bethel Baptist Church, now the Bethel Presbyterian Church, was organized in 1818. This church is located about 5 miles northeast of Tuscaloosa on the Watermelon Road. Rev. Thomas Baines was a member of the Presbytery which constituted this church as was Rev. Nathan Roberts, the pastor of Ebenezer.
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Alabama Records, Tuscaloosa County by Gandrud
Records of Bethel Baptist Church
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Received sister Abigail Roberts, brother Benjamin Higgenbottum and wife and brother William Moore by letter.
Sept. 2, 1823----Received brother Jeremiah Roberts and wife and James Jeffrey by experience of grace.
1818 Membership Roll of Bethel Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa County Alabama
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Thomas Baines
| James Baines |
Polly Forrest |
Joseph W. Luke |
| Averett Yearby "dead” |
Polly Roberts |
Sam. B. Piques |
| Nicholas Baker |
Tabitha Langston |
Benjamin Blackboun |
| Castleton "dismissed" |
Mary Box |
David Holman "dismissed” |
| James McMillon |
Everett McGuire |
Mark Russell |
| Jeremiah Jeffrey |
Mary Hellums |
John Yearby |
| Richard Forrest |
Catharine Embry |
Armstead Forrest |
| George Roberts |
Catharine Harrison |
Samuel Cole |
| John Hellums |
Nancy McGuire |
David Andrews |
| Michael Box |
Sarah Yearby "dead" |
Rebecka Andrews |
| Elijah McGuire |
Sally Rice |
Elizabeth Milton/Melton |
| Wiley McGee "excluded” |
Sarah Moore |
Hester Web |
| Joseph McGee |
Jane Thompson "dead" |
Lovey Richards |
| Robert Harrison |
Mary Deason |
Frances Baker |
| Henry Russel |
Nancy Theach |
Lavinia Hassel "excluded" |
| Absolom Deason "excluded" |
Sarah Prior |
Elizabeth Waldroop |
| Nathan Roberts |
Mary McGee |
Rachel Yearbey |
| James Holloway |
Easther McGee |
Abigail Willingham |
| Greenberry Waldroop |
Arabella Green |
Elizabeth Willingham |
| Elizabeth Fortson |
Joseph Moseley |
Zeporah Deason |
| Sarah Lyon |
Joel Hancock |
Abigail Fleming |
| Mrs. Fortson |
Amon Yearbey |
Abigail Roberts |
| Amos McGuire |
Beverly Willingham |
Peggy, a black woman |
| William Harrison |
James Jeffrey |
and wife Elizabeth Boon |
| Caty Johnson |
Jery Roberts |
Rachel Poe
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| Mary Baines |
Jessy Jeffery |
Seal Cates
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| Catherine Baines |
Benja. Higginbotham & wife |
Rebecka Tomas
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| Sally Yearby "dead" |
William Moore and wife |
Elizabeth Holoway
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| Elizabeth Baker |
Parker Heny? |
Sarah McGuire
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| Martha Lyon "dismissed" |
Larkin Poe |
Rachel Aiddy (Eddy)
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| Nancy McMillon |
John Cater |
Juliet Peques
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| Sally Jeffrey |
John Fortson |
Elizabeth Cocke
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Samuel Berde? |
Elizabeth Hancock
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Joseph Berde? |
Sally Lyon |
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Sarah Hearndon
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Nancy Locklear
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Lucy Cole
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Polly Roberts was the wife of George Roberts.
It is not known what relation ship there was between George and Nathan Roberts, if any.
Sarah Moore was probably the daughter of Nathan.
William Moore may have been her husband.
Abigail Fleming was the daughter of Jeremiah Jeffrey.
Rise and Progress of Baptists in Alabama by Rev. Hosea Holcombe, published 1840
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Sardis Baptist Church
Sardis was formed in 1819. Elders Edmund Pace and Nathan Roberts organized this church
with 11 members.
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Pioneers of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama Prior to 1830 by Tuscaloosa Genealogical Society
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Sardis Baptist Church, which was located on the Hardy Clements' place some 7 miles south of Coaling, was the second oldest Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa County. It was constituted as a church on Dec. 11, 1819, just 3 days before Alabama became a State.
The church was constituted by Elders Nathan Roberts and Edmond Pace. John Jamieson was appointed deacon and Charles Roberts moderator. Some members who joined in the first year were: George Cobb, Hannah Cobb, John Brown, Bigby Brown and Aby a colored woman belonging to James Montgomery.
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Rise and Progress of Baptists in Alabama by Rev. Hosea Holcombe, published 1840
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Philadelphia Church. formed 1824 by Elders Thomas Baines and Nathan Roberts and were principally subjects of a Revival that commenced in Fall of 1823. Thomas Baines was chosen Pastor and was for 10 years when he resigned and moved to Mississippi. Since then Elder H. W. Middleton who was born in Hancock County Georgia Nov. 22, 1799 and moved to Alabama with his parents in 1818.
Friendship Church established Oct. 1825 of a Presbytery consisting of Elder James Baines and N. Roberts. N. Roberts was excluded for Campbellism.
Spring Hill Church was planted 1828 by Elders James Holloway and Nathan Roberts
with 21 members.
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Tuscaloosa Co Alabama Records Vol. 3 by Gandrud
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Tuscaloosa Co Alabama Deed Bk A, p 761
Nathan Roberts to Elisha Shehorn…Jan. 17, 1826
Abigale Roberts, wife of Nathan, relinquishes dower rights.
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1830 Census Tuscaloosa Co Alabama pg. 298
| Nathan Roberts |
Males under 5:
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Females under 5:
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0 |
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Males 5-10:
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Females 5-10:
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Males 10-15:
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Females 10-15:
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1 |
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Males 15-20:
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Females 15-20:
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Males 40-50:
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Females 40-50:
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Males 50-60:
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Females 50-60:
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The other son born 1820-1825 cannot be certainly identified. Nathan and Abigail Roberts had 8 sons. Of these 8 sons Jeremiah and Cornelius were married in 1830 and gone from home. Matthew was not married but may have been gone from home as he was 21 years of age in 1830. If William Roberts was the same person as the William Roberts in the household of Joseph Benton Roberts in 1850, he was born circa 1817 and would be the son born 1815-1820. The other son born 1820-1825 would be either Nathan or John.
Mississippi Records
Nathan Roberts and all of his children except Jeremiah Roberts and Mary who married William Hancock moved to Choctaw County Mississippi between 1830 and 1840. Jeremiah Roberts moved directly from Alabama to Texas. Mary (Roberts) Hancock lived in 1830 and 1840 in Copiah Co Mississippi.
The move of the Nathan Roberts family to Mississippi took place in about 1834. In 1830 the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek was signed with the Choctaw Indians. The Choctaws ceded all the remainder of their lands east of the Mississippi River. Between 1831 and 1833 the Indians left this area of Mississippi to settle west of the Mississippi. Choctaw Co. Mississippi was formed in 1833 from the Choctaw Cession. The places of birth of the children of the sons and daughters of Nathan Roberts show that they were still in Alabama in 1833 and in Mississippi in 1834-35.
1. Cornelius Benton Roberts had son David P. born circa 1833 Alabama and son John M. born March 1835 Mississippi.
2. Matthew B. Roberts had son William born circa 1832 Alabama and son John Thomas born circa 1835 Mississippi.
3. Elizabeth Roberts married Jesse Beasley 1828 Greene Co Alabama and lived in 1830 in Fayette Co Alabama. They then moved to Choctaw Co Mississippi. Their son Wyatt S. was born circa 1831 in Alabama and their son Mathew was born Feb. 1834 in Mississippi.
4. Rachel W. Roberts and husband Silas Wilson had son William D. born 1830 Alabama and son John H. born circa 1834 Mississippi according to the 1850 census.
5. All of the children of Hannah W. Roberts and husband Toliver Keeton were born in Mississippi. The oldest was born Nov. 18, 1834.
1840 Census Choctaw Co Mississippi
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| Coleman M. Roberts |
Males 5-10:
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Females 5-10:
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Males 10-15:
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Females 10-15:
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Males 15-20:
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Females 15-20:
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Males 40-50:
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Females 40-50:
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| Matthew Roberts household |
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| Benjamin Middleton household |
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| Toliver Keeton household |
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| Nathan Roberts |
Males 10-15:
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Females 50-60:
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Males 60-70:
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| Silas Wilson |
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What relationship there was between Coleman M. Roberts born 1790-1800 and the Nathan Roberts family is not known, but he was listed very close to Matthew Roberts. Coleman M. Roberts was not on the 1850 Choctaw Co Mississippi census.
1850 Census Choctaw Co Mississippi
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| D. P. Roberts household |
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| Joseph Roberts |
24 |
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| Rebecca Roberts |
66 |
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| William Roberts |
33 |
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| Jemima Roberts |
20 |
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| Mary Roberts |
5 |
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| Jane Roberts |
5/12 |
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| Tolaver Keeton household |
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| Mathew Roberts household |
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Joseph Benton Roberts did not marry until 1869. Two important questions arise concerning the 1850 Choctaw Co census for the household of Joseph B. Roberts.
Who was Rebecca Roberts born circa 1784?
Who was William Roberts born circa 1817?
William Roberts was the right age to be the son of Nathan Roberts. The W. Powell Roberts Family Tree gives a son of Nathan Roberts as William Roberts. The most likely explanation for this household is that William Roberts was the brother of Joseph Benton Roberts. Very few Roberts families lived in Choctaw Co Mississippi in the period 1840-1850.
If William and Joseph Benton Roberts were brothers, then who was Rebecca Roberts? One possible answer is that Abigail Roberts died between 1840 and 1850, and Nathan remarried to Rebecca. Many of the Choctaw Co. Mississippi records were destroyed by fire. The probate and marriage records for Choctaw County for this time period are lost. The deeds are said to still be extant. They might shed further light on the death of Nathan Roberts and proof of whether he married a second time.
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