Notes for Elijah J. Roberts

Notes for Elijah J. Roberts

!US Census 1850 (15 November) Texas, Cherokee Co., Roll M432_909, Page 899, House No. 653, Lines 15-21: E. Roberts (b. 1823 - 27 - in TN - Occ: Farmer - Property Value $1280) married to Sarah J. (b. 1826 - 24 - in TN). Children listed (born in TN) are: Sarah E. (dau b. 1844 - 6); Hugh F. (son b. 1846 - 4); Mary L. (dau b. 1848 - 2); and Mandy J. (dau b. 1849 - 1). ALSO LISTED is: Jas H. Statford (b. 1828 - 22 - in TN - Occ: Farmer)

!US Census 1860 (24 August) Texas, Cherokee Co., Beat 9, Rusk P.O., Roll M653_1290, Sheet 218, Page 524, House No. 1462, Lines 11-17: E. J. Roberts (b. 1824 - 36 - in TN - Occ: Farmer - Property Value $1000 + $2150) married to L. F. (b. 1837 - 23 - in AL). Children listed are: H. F. (son b. 1846 - 14 - in TN); M. L. (dau b. 1848 - 12); A. J. (dau b. 1849 - 11); M. C. (dau b. 1852 - 8 - in TX); and S. C. (dau b. 1855 - 5 - in TX)

!From "A Brashear(s) Family History", Vol 2 by Charles Brashear, Page 72