Notes for Robert Zacharias "Bob" Roberts

Notes for Robert Zacharias "Bob" Roberts

!US Census 1880 (5 June) Alabama, Lawrence Co., Township 6 Range 6 Beat 2, Roll T9_18 Book 1, Family History Film 1254018, SD 1 ED 167, Sheet 4D, Page 346D, House No. 33, Lines 21-25: Robert Roberts (b. 1858 - 22 - in AL - Occ: Farmer - Fa: TN and Mo: AL) married to Mary E. (b. 1858 - 22 - in TN - Fa: TN and Mo: TN). Children listed (born in AL) are: James W. (son b. 1878 - 2); and Isaac B. (son b. May 1879 - 11/12). ALSO LISTED is: Mary Hill (mother-in-law b. 1815 - 65 - in TN - Fa: SC and Mo: SC).

"Uncle Bob" was a colorful character and everybody's favorite guest. He played the fiddle and danced well into his 90's. He also carved walking sticks and other items from wood. They had one ch: Isaac Bailey Roberts, who d. 1952 in FL.