Notes for Brashear Roberts

Notes for Brashear Roberts

!US Census 1850 (16 November) Tennessee, Roane Co., Subdivision 20, Roll M432_893, Page 442, House No. 1709, Lines 11-15: Brashear Roberts (b. 1794 - 56 - in TN - Occ: Farmer - Property Value $1200) married to Peggy (b. 1802 - 48 - in TN). Children listed (born in TN) are: Mary D. (dau b. 1832 - 18); Thos. L. (son b. 1834 - 16); and Robert Z. (son b. 1838 - 12)

!US Census 1860 (14 June) Tennessee, Roane Co., Grays Hill PO, Roll 1269 Book 1, Page 124a, lines 26-34: Brashears Roberts (b. 1795 - 65 - in TN - Occ: Farmer - Property Value $5000 + $2000) married to Peggy L. (b. 1802 - 58 - in TN). ALSO LISTED IS: Rebecca L. Rogers (b. 1812 - 48 - in TN - Property Value $400). Children listed (born in TN) are: Thomas L. (son b. 1834 - 26 - Occ: Farmer); Robert Z. (son b. 1839 - 21); Mary J. (dau-in-law b. 1836 - 24); Serofina (dau-in-law b. 1845 - 15); Absalon B. (grandson b. 1858 - 2); and James B. (grandson b. Mar 1860 - 3/12)

Brashear Roberts served in Capt Conway's Company in the War of 1812; he is described in Peggy's pension application as having black hair, gray eyes, and fair complexion when he was in the service. He was a Justice of the Peace and a highly respected citizen of the Lawnville area.