| Home Surname List Name Index Sources Email Us | Second Generation4. Henry ROBERTS was born on 25 March 1725 in Essex County, VA.15,69 He bought land in 1750 - needed to be at least 21 years old by then. He lived in Albemarle Co, VA in 1749.5 70 He Wit to land deal - GA and Orange Co, VA on 31 January 1760 in Amherst Co, VA.71 72 73 This is the land deal that helped me to recognize the error of my first genealogical line. Clearly the Morris Roberts of Albemarle Co could not have been the father of Richard Roberts. I am clear that Morris Roberts of Louisa Co was indeed Richard's father - proven by his will. However, I cannot explain how Amherst Co Henry acquired the land. Morris Roberts who died in 1760 stated in his will that he had a brother named Henry, but failed to mention anyone else. Consequently, this may be another Henry Roberts - not related to the John A line - or it is John A's son and I have failed to account for two Morrises. At lease I know this Henry couldn't sign his name - used an H as his mark. I will try to determine if the 'other' Henry could sign his name. Henry Livestock purchase from John Roberts, Amherst on 6 July 1772 in Albemarle Co, VA.11 He served in the military Publick Claim on 2 April 1782 in Amherst Co, VA.74 75 He Wit to land purchase by John Thomas on 6 February 1784 in Amherst Co, VA.61 76 77 78 79 Henry Quiz Rebecca Martin about land sale on 27 November 1793 in Amherst Co, VA.80 On 5 January 1795 he was charged with [description]81 82 Henry ROBERTS and Elizabeth were married about 1750 in Amherst Co, VA.83 Elizabeth was born (date unknown). Henry ROBERTS-7 and Elizabeth -785 had the following children:
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