Elias Roberts 1823–1896 Tennessee

Elias Roberts, 1823–1896 (aged 72 years)

Name

Elias Roberts

Name: Elias /Roberts/

Source: Mexican War pension file of Elias Roberts, certificate 17,403

Citation details: page 12, family record affidavit, about 3 Jul 1889; page 2, declaration, 27 Oct 1888. Transcription: https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-012.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-002.html

Source: United States, Mexican War Index and Service Records, 1846-1848

Citation details: Elias Roberts, Pvt, Capt Gillaspie's company, Col Hays' Reg't Texas Mounted Vols, age 18; NARA M616. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QLXQ-J5V4

Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

Citation details: Home in 1850: Leon, Leon, Texas; Roll: 912; Page: 335a; dwelling and family 221; Elias Roberts, 24, in the household of Robert O. Lusk. Ancestry, 1850 census collection 8054; FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXLL-CMN

Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

Citation details: Home in 1860: Falls, Texas; Roll: M653_1293; Page: 143 (enumerator's page 39); FHL film 805293; family 9; Elias Roberts, 33 (indexed as Roburts). FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXFR-F1M

Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

Citation details: Year: 1880; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Robertson, Texas; Roll: 1324; Page: 485A; Enumeration District: 144; dwelling and family 143; Elias Roberts, 55. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MFJH-DCT

Note: Elias Roberts; Elias Roburts in the 1860 census index, Elisha Roberts in an 1874 bond for title, and E. Roberts on the 1872 and 1873 tax rolls.

Elias Roberts; Elias Roburts in the 1860 census index, Elisha Roberts in an 1874 bond for title, and E. Roberts on the 1872 and 1873 tax rolls.

Family record of Charles and Rachel Roberts, copied in his pension file (1889): Elias, born 25 Dec 1823
Mexican War rolls, bounty land and pension papers, 1847-1902: Elias Roberts
Censuses, 1850, 1860 and 1880: Elias Roberts

Sex Male

Associated events Events of close relatives
Birth	December 25, 1823 43 43 Tennessee, United States Source: Mexican War pension file of Elias Roberts, certificate 17,403 Citation details: page 12, family record affidavit, about 3 Jul 1889; page 15, his testimony, 22 Jan 1890; page 2, declaration, 27 Oct 1888. Transcription: https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-012.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-015.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-002.html Source: 1860 United States Federal Census Citation details: Home in 1860: Falls, Texas; Roll: M653_1293; Page: 143 (enumerator's page 39); FHL film 805293; family 9; Elias Roberts, 33 (indexed as Roburts). FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXFR-F1M Source: 1880 United States Federal Census Citation details: Year: 1880; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Robertson, Texas; Roll: 1324; Page: 485A; Enumeration District: 144; dwelling and family 143; Elias Roberts, 55. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MFJH-DCT Source: 1850 United States Federal Census Citation details: Home in 1850: Leon, Leon, Texas; Roll: 912; Page: 335a; dwelling and family 221; Elias Roberts, 24, in the household of Robert O. Lusk. Ancestry, 1850 census collection 8054; FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXLL-CMN Note: Born 25 Dec 1823 in Tennessee, son of Charles Roberts and Rachel Jamison. Born 25 Dec 1823 in Tennessee, son of Charles Roberts and Rachel Jamison. Family record of Charles Roberts and Rachel Jamison (married 12 Mar 1809), copied from a copy of The Life and Journal of Job Scott and sworn to by J. R. McCasland and J. J. Cherry of Hockley, 1889: Elias, born 25 Dec 1823, the seventh of ten children His testimony of 22 Jan 1890: born 25 Dec 1823; the 1825 date in his first papers was the mistake of the man who wrote for him, as he could not see well enough to write Pension declaration, 27 Oct 1888: aged 64, born Tennessee 1860 census: 33, born Tennessee; 1880 census: 55, born Tennessee, father born Pennsylvania, mother born South Carolina CONFLICT: birthplace Tennessee (this record) versus Mississippi (1850 census, age 24). Left as recorded. CONFLICT: born 1823 (this record) versus age 18 on the April 1847 muster-in roll (born about 1829). Left as recorded. Family record transcription: https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-012.html https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-012.html
Birth of a brother	Charles James Roberts May 7, 1826 Tennessee, United States Source: Mexican War pension file of Elias Roberts, certificate 17,403 Citation details: page 12, family record affidavit, about 3 Jul 1889. Transcription: https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-012.html Source: 1860 United States Federal Census Citation details: Home in 1860: Walker, Texas; Roll: M653_1307; Page: 76; FHL film 805307; dwelling 484, family 477; Charles Roberts, 33, born Tennessee. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXF2-5YY Source: 1880 United States Federal Census Citation details: Year: 1880; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Harris, Texas; Roll: 1309; Page: 245d; Enumeration District: 081; dwelling and family 70; Chas. C. Roberts, 52. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MFNJ-7H6 Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current Citation details: Find a Grave memorial 51681221, Charles J. Roberts, Belton Cemetery, Hegar, Waller County, Texas; gravestone photographs. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51681221/charles-j.-roberts Note: Born 7 May 1826 by the family record of Charles Roberts and Rachel Jamison; born in Tennessee by the 1860 census. Born 7 May 1826 by the family record of Charles Roberts and Rachel Jamison; born in Tennessee by the 1860 census. Family record copied from The Life and Journal of Job Scott, sworn by J. R. McCasland and J. J. Cherry at Hockley about 3 Jul 1889: "Charles Roberts born May 7th, 1826", eighth of ten children Census ages: 20 in Sep 1850, 33 in Jul 1860, 52 in Jun 1880 Gravestone: 1825; Find a Grave memorial: 9 May 1825 CONFLICT: birthplace Tennessee (1860 census) versus Louisiana (1880 census) and Texas (1850 census, written "do" under the household above); birth year 1826 (family record) versus 1825 (gravestone). Left as recorded.
Birth of a brother	Isaiah Roberts August 12, 1828
Birth of a brother	J Fred Roberts January 4, 1833 Mississippi
Death of a father	William or Charles Roberts March 25, 1843 Mexico Note: Possibly died at the Black Bean lottery
Military Service	Capt. James Gillaspie's Company, Texas Mounted Volunteers from April 24, 1847 to June 4, 1847 San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, United States Source: United States, Mexican War Index and Service Records, 1846-1848 Citation details: Elias Roberts, Pvt, Capt Gillaspie's company, Col Hays' Reg't Texas Mounted Vols, age 18, enrolled 25 [24] Apr 1847, San Antonio; mustered out 4 Jun 1847; NARA M616 index; compiled service record jacket, card numbers 12005648 and 12005732. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QLXQ-J5V4; https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QLXQ-BJZ1 Source: Bounty land file of Elias Roberts, claim 335,503 Citation details: Adjutant General's report, 16 Sep 1882, on Eli Roberts (16 May-12 Sep 1846) and Elias Roberts (24 Apr-4 Jun 1847), Capt. James Gillaspie's companies, Col. John C. Hays Source: Mexican War pension file of Elias Roberts, certificate 17,403 Citation details: page 2, declaration, 27 Oct 1888; page 7, Adjutant General's report, 28 Nov 1888; page 8, survivor's brief, 3 Dec 1888; page 27, affidavits of John E. Eberly and Elias Roberts, 4 Sep 1893; page 44, widow's declaration, 6 Mar 1902. Transcription: https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-002.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-007.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-008.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-027.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-044.html Note: Private in Capt. James Gillaspie's company of Col. John C. Hays's 1st Regiment, Texas Mounted Volunteers, in the war with Mexico: enrolled at San Antonio on 24 Apr 1847 for six months and mustered out there with the company on 4 Jun 1847. Private in Capt. James Gillaspie's company of Col. John C. Hays's 1st Regiment, Texas Mounted Volunteers, in the war with Mexico: enrolled at San Antonio on 24 Apr 1847 for six months and mustered out there with the company on 4 Jun 1847. War Department records Compiled service record jacket: Roberts, Elias, Gillaspie's Co., 1 Texas Mounted Vols., 6 months, 1847; private at muster-in and muster-out Adjutant General's reports of 16 Sep 1882 and 28 Nov 1888: enrolled 24 Apr 1847 at San Antonio for six months; mustered out with the company 4 Jun 1847. The 1882 report and the service index give his age as 18 The Pension Bureau credited 42 days of service, 67 with travel His own account and others 1888 declaration: enlisted in Walker County about 1846, served about six months, and was discharged at San Antonio when the regiment disbanded 4 Sep 1893: John E. Eberly, 68, of Hockley, swore that he and Roberts enlisted near Point Isabel in the spring of 1846 in Hays's regiment and that Roberts took part in the Battle of Monterey in September 1846; Roberts added that he re-enlisted after Monterey and served at least thirty more days 1902: his widow said he enlisted at Vera Cruz in the fall of 1846 and served at Monterey and on the march to the City of Mexico CONFLICT: service in 1846 and at Monterey (his own, Eberly's and his widow's statements) versus 24 Apr-4 Jun 1847 on the rolls. The War Department found an enrolment at Huntsville on 16 May 1846 in the same captain's company under the name Eli Roberts, and no Elias Roberts on the 1846 rolls. Left as recorded. Pension file transcription: https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/index.html
Death of a brother	John Roberts between 1846 and 1847 Columbus on the Colorado, Texas Source: Court of Claims file c/c 6996: depositions of Robert O. Lusk and Richard Smith, 1858
Census	June 1, 1850 (aged 26 years) Leon County, Texas, United States Source: 1850 United States Federal Census Citation details: Home in 1850: Leon, Leon, Texas; Roll: 912; Page: 335a; dwelling and family 221; Elias Roberts, 24, in the household of Robert O. Lusk. Ancestry, 1850 census collection 8054; FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXLL-CMN Note: 1850 census: age 24, a laborer born in Mississippi, in the household of Robert O. Lusk in Leon County; enumerated 7 Nov 1850 by Charles Hunter. 1850 census: age 24, a laborer born in Mississippi, in the household of Robert O. Lusk in Leon County; enumerated 7 Nov 1850 by Charles Hunter. Household of Robert O. Lusk (dwelling and family 221, page 31) Robert O. Lusk, 38, farmer, real estate $15,000, born Kentucky; Mary A. Lusk, 30, born Mississippi Pulaski S., 9, Mary J., 7, George R., 4, and Elizabeth A., 2, born Texas George R. Lusk, 72, farmer, real estate $1,000, born South Carolina Elias Roberts, 24, laborer, born Mississippi Robert O. Lusk testified in 1858 that he had known the Roberts brothers in Mississippi from 1833 and in Texas from 1836: https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/leon-county/Lusk_Depositions_c6996.pdf Census image: https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/census/1850-leon-co-roberts-elias.jpg 1850 U.S. Federal Census
Marriage	Stalina Patsy Baker Smith — View this family June 23, 1852 (aged 28 years) Walker County, Texas, United States Source: Texas, U.S., Marriage Index, 1824-2017 Citation details: Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin, Texas Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index Note: Performed by P. W. Sandel M. G. Performed by P. W. Sandel M. G. 1st book of marriages book 5 pg 166
Birth of a son	John W Roberts October 1853 Walker County, Texas Source: 1900 Chickasaw Nation ED 157 Indian Territory Census, Record Type: 1900 Chickasaw Nation Census, Household: Roberts, John, Record Info: ED 157 pg 8
Death of a brother	Eli Roberts between 1855 and 1856 Harris County, Texas, United States Source: Court of Claims file c/c 6996: depositions of Robert O. Lusk and Richard Smith, 1858 Citation details: Robert O. Lusk, direct interrogatories 2 and 4 and cross interrogatory 9, 20 Dec 1858; Richard Smith, direct interrogatory 4, 17 Nov 1858. Transcriptions: https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/leon-county/Lusk_Depositions_c6996.pdf; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/leon-county/Smith_Depositions_Full.pdf Source: Court of Claims application of Charles Roberts, heir of his brothers, 1857 Citation details: Application of Philips & Black, agents, Austin, 9 Oct 1857 Note: Died unmarried in Harris County "two or three years" before 20 Dec 1858, by the testimony of Robert O. Lusk. Died unmarried in Harris County "two or three years" before 20 Dec 1858, by the testimony of Robert O. Lusk. 9 Oct 1857: his brother Charles applied for his land as heir, Eli having died 17 Nov 1858: Richard Smith had heard that he was dead 20 Dec 1858: Lusk swore "Eli died in Harris County two or three years since"
Birth of a son	James Henry Roberts November 1855 Walker County, Texas, United States Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Indian Territory (Chickasaw Nation) Citation details: 1900 census, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory, Township 6 N, Range 3 W; supervisor's district 73, enumeration district 157, sheet 1A, dwelling and family 6; J. H. Roberts, born Nov 1855. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MSRY-9HK Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current Citation details: Find a Grave memorial 24394036, James Henry Roberts, Fairlawn Cemetery, Snyder, Kiowa County, Oklahoma; gravestone photograph. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24394036/james-henry-roberts Note: Born in November 1855 in Texas by the 1900 census, the only record that gives the month. Born in November 1855 in Texas by the 1900 census, the only record that gives the month. Ages: 5 in 1860, 25 in 1880, 27 at his marriage in Nov 1884, 44 in Jul 1900, 55 in 1910, 74 in 1930 Gravestone: 1853 Every census gives Texas; no record found names the county CONFLICT: birth year 1855 (1900 census and most ages) versus 1853 (gravestone) and about 1857 (marriage licence). Left as recorded.
Death of a mother	Rachel Jamison before 1857 Source: Court of Claims application of Charles Roberts, heir of his brothers, 1857
Event-Misc	March 12, 1857 Walker County, Texas, United States Source: Bounty land file of Elias Roberts, claim 335,503
Death of a wife	Stalina Patsy Baker Smith May 1859 Texas
Marriage	Mulvina (Lavina) Shannon — View this family April 26, 1860 (aged 36 years) Blue Ridge, Falls County, Texas, United States Source: Texas, County Marriage Records, 1837-2010 Citation details: Falls County, Marriage Records, Book 1, pp. 41-42: Elias Roberts and Malvina Bowers, 26 Apr 1860; FHL film 985639, images 307-308. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV14-6G75 Source: Mexican War pension file of Elias Roberts, certificate 17,403 Citation details: Page 38, marriage licence and certificate, 25-26 Apr 1860; page 37, application for accrued pension, 19 Sep 1896; pages 39-40, letters of W. J. Peil, 1896-1897; page 44, widow's declaration, 6 Mar 1902. Transcription: https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-038.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-037.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-039.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-040.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-044.html Source: Falls County Texas Marriages, Url: www.rootsweb.com Source: Mexican War Pension Files Citation details: Certificate 17403 Elias Roberts Pension Papers 6 March 1902 Partial Transcript: Affidavit at Purcell...James H Roberts...that he is a step-son of Mulvina Roberts and is the son of Elias Roberts and his first wife Patsy Roberts; that his mother Patsy Roberts died in May 1859 and that her [Mulvina's] first hsband died in September 1859... J. C. Irons...that he has known Mulvina Roberts for a number of years; knows that she was the wife of Elias Roberts and that Elias Roberts died about June 1896; that he was affiant's uncle by marriage... Note: Married 26 Apr 1860 in Falls County, Texas, by P. W. Jolley, justice of the peace, under a licence issued the day before; she married as Malvina Bowers. Married 26 Apr 1860 in Falls County, Texas, by P. W. Jolley, justice of the peace, under a licence issued the day before; she married as Malvina Bowers. Marriage licence and certificate: licence issued 25 Apr 1860 by S. T. Barclay, county clerk, by Sam Barnes, deputy; executed 26 Apr 1860 by P. W. Jolley, J.P.; returned 29 Apr 1860 and recorded in Book 1, p. 42 Melvina's application for accrued pension, 1896: married 26 Apr 1860 at Marlin, Falls County, as Mulvina Bowers Her widow's declaration, 1902: married in May 1860 at Blue Ridge, Texas, by Justice R. W. Jolley Her maiden name was Shannon; Bowers was the name of her first husband, Johnson Bowers (letters of W. J. Peil, 1896-1897) CONFLICT: place Blue Ridge (this record, from the 1902 declaration) versus Marlin (1896 application). Left as recorded. Licence transcription: https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-038.html
Census	June 1, 1860 (aged 36 years) Falls County, Texas, United States Source: 1860 United States Federal Census Citation details: Home in 1860: Falls, Texas; Roll: M653_1293; Page: 143 (enumerator's page 39); FHL film 805293; family 9; Elias Roberts, 33 (indexed as Roburts). FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXFR-F1M Note: 1860 census: age 33, a farmer with personal property worth $500, at the Golinda post office in Falls County, with his wife and his two sons; enumerated 21-23 Jul 1860. 1860 census: age 33, a farmer with personal property worth $500, at the Golinda post office in Falls County, with his wife and his two sons; enumerated 21-23 Jul 1860. Household of Elias Roberts (family 9, page 39) Elias Roberts, 33, farmer, personal estate $500, born Tennessee M. Roberts, 32, born Arkansas (his wife Melvina, married 26 Apr 1860) John, 7, and Jas., 5, born Texas (his sons by his first wife) Census image: https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/census/1860-falls-co-roberts-elias.jpg 1860 U.S. Federal Census
Residence	from 1857 to 1863 Falls County, Texas, United States Source: Texas, U.S., County Tax Rolls, 1846-1910 Citation details: Falls County assessment rolls, 1857 (image 92), 1862 (image 204) and 1863 (image 228); FHL film 2282187. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ8P-16LS; https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ8P-1FBY; https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ8P-1NNH Note: Taxed in Falls County in 1857, 1862 and 1863, with no land. Taxed in Falls County in 1857, 1862 and 1863, with no land. 1857: poll tax only 1862: one horse, $75 1863: one horse, $100, and other property, $100; total $200
Event-Misc	July 23, 1857 Walker County, Texas, United States
Death of a sister	Sarah Roberts before 1858 Limestone County, Texas
Confederate militia service	about 1861 Falls County, Texas, United States Source: Mexican War pension file of Elias Roberts, certificate 17,403 Citation details: page 6, his affidavit, 24 Nov 1888. Transcription: https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-006.html Note: Drafted into Confederate service as militia and discharged for disability, by his own account in 1888. Drafted into Confederate service as militia and discharged for disability, by his own account in 1888. Affidavit of 24 Nov 1888: his only actual military or naval service was in the war with Mexico; he had been drafted as militia into Confederate service and discharged for disability and disease that existed before. Transcription: https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-006.html
Death of a brother	Isaiah Roberts October 30, 1862 Source: Confederate Soldiers Service Records
Lawsuit	June 1871 Robertson County, Texas, United States Source: Robertson County, Texas, District Court Minutes Citation details: Minutes, p. 120, cause 1506, Elias Roberts v. Marshall & Hearn, June term 1871; image roberts-elias-vs-marshall-&-hearn-k-120-1871.jpg Note: Elias Roberts v. Marshall & Hearn, cause no. 1506 in the District Court of Robertson County, dismissed in June 1871 when he declined to prosecute it further. Elias Roberts v. Marshall & Hearn, cause no. 1506 in the District Court of Robertson County, dismissed in June 1871 when he declined to prosecute it further. The parties appeared by their attorneys; the plaintiff "will not further prosecute said suit," so the court ordered that he take nothing, that the defendants go hence, and that execution issue against him for costs. The entry comes just before the minutes of Monday, 12 June 1871.
Residence	from 1872 to 1874 Robertson County, Texas, United States Source: Texas, U.S., County Tax Rolls, 1846-1910 Citation details: Robertson County assessment rolls, 1872 (p. 78), 1873 (p. 92) and 1874 (p. 90); images held by D. Hurley (roberts-e-1872-tax.jpg, roberts-e-1873-tax.jpg, roberts-elias-1874-tax.jpg) Note: Taxed in Robertson County, 1872-1874, on livestock; no land. Taxed in Robertson County, 1872-1874, on livestock; no land. 1872, as E. Roberts: four horses, $200, five cattle, $80, other property, $100; total $380 1873, as E. Roberts, Precinct 2: two horses, $100, eight cattle, $100; total $200 1874, Precinct 2: four horses, $120, six cattle, $90, other property, $40; total $250 On 23 Mar 1874 he and his wife were described as of Robertson County in their affidavit of heirship.
Census	June 1, 1880 (aged 56 years) Justice Precinct 5, Robertson County, Texas, United States Source: 1880 United States Federal Census Citation details: Year: 1880; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Robertson, Texas; Roll: 1324; Page: 485A; Enumeration District: 144; dwelling and family 143; Elias Roberts, 55. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MFJH-DCT Note: 1880 census: age 55, a farmer, with his wife, three young Judson sisters listed as orphans, and a nephew; enumerated 8 Jun 1880 by A. L. Brigance. 1880 census: age 55, a farmer, with his wife, three young Judson sisters listed as orphans, and a nephew; enumerated 8 Jun 1880 by A. L. Brigance. Household of Elias Roberts (dwelling and family 143, ED 144, page 17) Elias Roberts, 55, married, farmer, born Tennessee; father born Pennsylvania, mother born South Carolina Melvina, wife, 54, keeping house, born Arkansas Alice Judson, 13, at home, Clarinda Judson, 11, and Climantine Judson, 7, orphans, born Texas Geo. Briggs, nephew, 11, born Arkansas, mother born Arkansas Census image: https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/census/1880-robertson-co-roberts-elias.jpg 1880 U.S. Federal Census
Property	Mulvina (Lavina) Shannon Samuel Heath Headright Claim from 1874 to 1882 Comanche County, Texas, United States
Property	from 1874 to 1882 Comanche County, Texas, United States Source: Comanche County, Texas, Deed Records: Samuel Heath survey Citation details: Affidavit of heirship, 23 Mar 1874 (https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/Affidavit_Heirship_Melvina_Roberts_1874.pdf); bond for title, 1874 (https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/Roberts_Steele_Bond_for_Title_1870s.pdf); deeds to Steele, 1875 (https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/Deed_Roberts_to_Steele_200acres_1875.pdf), Whitworth, 1875 (https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/Deed_Roberts_to_Whitworth_1875.pdf), Randolph, 1876 (https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/Deed_Roberts_to_Randolph_1876.pdf), Steele, 1876 (https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/Deed_Roberts_to_Steele_1876.pdf), Pendergrast, 1877 (https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/Deed_Roberts_to_Pendergrast_1877.pdf) and Burks, 1882 (https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/Deed_Roberts_to_Burks_1882.pdf); bond for title, 1875 (https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/Bond_Roberts_to_Steele_160acres_1875.pdf); judgment, Chilton v. Unknown Heirs, 1909 (https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/Judgment_Chilton_v_Heath_Roberts_Heirs_1909.pdf) Note: Sold the Samuel Heath headright survey on Jimmie's (James) Creek, Comanche County, in parcels, 1874-1882, after he swore that his wife Melvina was Samuel Heath's sole heir. Sold the Samuel Heath headright survey on Jimmie's (James) Creek, Comanche County, in parcels, 1874-1882, after he swore that his wife Melvina was Samuel Heath's sole heir. Heirship 23 Mar 1874, Robertson County: Elias Roberts and Jno. S. Moore swore before W. H. Davison, justice of the peace, that Mrs. Melvina Roberts, wife of Elias, was the just and sole heir and legal distributee of Samuel Heath, deceased; recorded in Comanche County 20 Jul 1874 The 1,476-acre survey (Abstract 420) had been patented to the heirs of Samuel Heath on 22 Jul 1854 Sales (often through their agents W. Carnes and J. F. Woodward) Bond for title, acknowledged 18 Jul 1874: 300 acres to A. K. Steele for a $300 note (as Elisha and Melvina Roberts, of Robertson County) 24 Apr 1875: 200 acres to A. K. Steele, $400 29 May 1875: a tract to John T. L. Whitworth, $335 (later called 300 acres) Bond for title, 12 Jun 1875: 160 acres to A. K. Steele, $320 in two notes 11 Nov 1876: 100 acres to James J. Randolph, $100 1 Dec 1876: the 160 acres to A. K. Steele, $320 (the sellers then of Hamilton County) 2 Jun 1877: 169½ acres to William Pendergrast, acknowledged at Hearne, Robertson County 2 Sep 1882: 50 acres to S. P. Burks, $80, signed at Bremond (the sellers of Robertson County) In 1909 the Comanche County district court confirmed Jno. B. Chilton's title to a remaining 20 acres against the unknown heirs of Samuel Heath and of Melvina Roberts (cause 2772). Transcriptions and timeline: https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/Samuel_Heath_Land_Tract_Timeline.pdf
Property	from 1875 to 1879 Hamilton County, Texas, United States Source: Texas, U.S., County Tax Rolls, 1846-1910 Citation details: Hamilton County assessment rolls, 1875 (image 207), 1877 (image 374) and 1879 (image 592); FHL film 2282240. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2QG-XQT4; https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2QG-X8QS; https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2QG-X6J1 Source: Mexican War pension file of Elias Roberts, certificate 17,403 Citation details: pages 39-40, letters of W. J. Peil, 18 Nov 1896 and 2 Jan 1897, naming her first husband Johnson Bowers. Transcription: https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-039.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-040.html Note: Taxed in Hamilton County, 1875-1879, on land granted to Jno. W. Bowers. Taxed in Hamilton County, 1875-1879, on land granted to Jno. W. Bowers. 1875: 1,728 acres valued $2,580 (grantee read as J. W. Bo[wers]) and 900 acres valued $900; six horses 1877: 1,400 acres valued $2,100 and 900 acres valued $450, original grantee Jno. W. Bowers 1879: 730 acres (abstract 39) valued $790 and 630 acres (abstract 40) valued $630, original grantee Jno. W. Bowers; two horses, $40 His wife Melvina's first husband was Johnson Bowers, named in her pension papers, 1896-1897.
Bounty land claim	February 11, 1882 Franklin, Robertson County, Texas, United States Source: Bounty land file of Elias Roberts, claim 335,503 Citation details: Survivor's brief, claim 335,503, filed 11 Feb 1882, rejected 6 Jul 1888; Pension Office letter, 20 Jun 1882; Adjutant General's report, 16 Sep 1882; claim jacket filed by George E. Lemon, attorney Source: Mexican War pension file of Elias Roberts, certificate 17,403 Citation details: page 18, bounty land warrant notes, 23 Jan 1891. Transcription: https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-018.html Note: Applied on 11 Feb 1882 for additional bounty land under the Act of 3 Mar 1855 (claim 335,503), from the Franklin post office in Robertson County; the claim was rejected in 1888. Applied on 11 Feb 1882 for additional bounty land under the Act of 3 Mar 1855 (claim 335,503), from the Franklin post office in Robertson County; the claim was rejected in 1888. 20 Jun 1882: the Pension Office asked the Adjutant General whether both Elias Roberts and Eli Roberts were on the rolls of Capt. James Gillaspie's company, Col. John C. Hays's 1st Regiment, Texas Mounted Volunteers, 9 Jun-11 Sep 1846 16 Sep 1882: the Adjutant General reported Eli Roberts enrolled at Huntsville on 16 May 1846 and discharged 12 Sep 1846, and that "the name Elias Roberts does not appear on the rolls of said Co."; Elias Roberts, age 18, enrolled at San Antonio on 24 Apr 1847 and was mustered out with his company on 4 Jun 1847 Rejected 6 Jul 1888, approved 23 Aug 1888, because he did not complete the claim; the 100-day circular sent to him was returned as a dead letter A Bureau note of 1891 records that he had already been issued scrip certificate no. 14 for $25, in lieu of 40 acres, under warrants 915-11-12-1855 and 484-40-1855
Marriage of a son	John W Roberts — Phoebe A. Mackey — View this family March 26, 1884 Hamilton, Texas Source: 1900 Chickasaw Nation ED 157 Indian Territory Census, Record Type: 1900 Chickasaw Nation Census, Household: Roberts, John, Record Info: ED 157 pg 8
Marriage of a son	James Henry Roberts — Emely Tillis (Tullous) — View this family November 20, 1884 Robertson County, Texas, United States Source: Robertson County, Texas, marriage license: Roberts and Tillis, 20 Nov 1884 Citation details: Robertson County marriage record, p. 447; FHL film 963258. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV1C-6PFH Source: Texas, County Marriage Records, 1837-2010 Citation details: J H Roberts and Eamaly Tillis, 20 Nov 1884, Robertson County, p. 447. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV1C-6PFH Note: J. H. Roberts, 27, married Eamoly (Emily) Tillis, 19, on 20 Nov 1884 in Robertson County, by Eld. W. D. Anderson. J. H. Roberts, 27, married Eamoly (Emily) Tillis, 19, on 20 Nov 1884 in Robertson County, by Eld. W. D. Anderson. Licence issued at Franklin, 15 Nov 1884, by the county clerk Return of Eld. W. D. Anderson, 20 Nov 1884; recorded 21 Jan 1885 by J. C. Moore, deputy clerk Marriage record page 447; a certified copy was filed in 1900 as exhibit A in his Mississippi Choctaw application
Residence	from 1888 to 1896 Hockley, Harris County, Texas, United States Source: Mexican War pension file of Elias Roberts, certificate 17,403 Citation details: pages 1-2, fee agreement and declaration, 1888; page 31, his affidavit, 1893; page 30, affidavit of Elbert Roberts and J. B. Rives, 28 Oct 1893; page 35, physician's affidavit, 1894. Transcription: https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-001.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-002.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-031.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-030.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-035.html Note: Lived at Hockley from at least 1888 until his death in 1896. Lived at Hockley from at least 1888 until his death in 1896. 31 Jul and 27 Oct 1888: Hockley, Harris County 1893: a resident of Waller County, post office Hockley 28 Oct 1893: J. B. Rives and Elbert Roberts of Hockley had known him more than seven years Feb 1894: Dr. M. D. Raiford had known him about fifteen years
Mexican War pension	from October 27, 1888 to June 23, 1896 Hockley, Harris County, Texas, United States Source: Mexican War pension file of Elias Roberts, certificate 17,403 Citation details: pages 1-2, fee agreement and declaration, 1888; page 6, affidavit, 24 Nov 1888; pages 8-9, brief and certificate jacket, Dec 1888; pages 16-17, reissue, Feb 1890; page 19, declaration for increase, 24 Mar 1893; pages 25-27, suspension and rebuttal, Aug-Sep 1893; page 30, affidavit of Elbert Roberts and J. B. Rives, 28 Oct 1893; pages 32-34, surgeons' certificate, rejection and Dr. Raiford's affidavit, Dec 1893-Feb 1894; page 41, pensioner dropped, Jan 1897. Transcription: https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-001.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-002.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-006.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-008.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-009.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-016.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-017.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-019.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-025.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-026.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-027.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-030.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-032.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-033.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-034.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-041.html Note: Pensioned at $8 a month for his Mexican War service under the Act of 29 Jan 1887, certificate 17,403, from 1888 until his death; payment was suspended in 1893 and restored, and his claim for an increase was rejected. Pensioned at $8 a month for his Mexican War service under the Act of 29 Jan 1887, certificate 17,403, from 1888 until his death; payment was suspended in 1893 and restored, and his claim for an increase was rejected. The claim 31 Jul 1888: fee agreement with Fitzgerald & Co. of Washington, signed at Hockley 27 Oct 1888: declaration at Hockley, aged 64, before H. Paul Georgi, notary (application 20,682) 24 Nov 1888: affidavit that illness kept him from travelling the 40 miles to the county seat Approved 3 Dec 1888 at $8 a month from 25 Dec 1887; certificate 17,403 issued 4 Dec 1888, Knoxville agency Reissued 7 Feb 1890 to begin 29 Jan 1887, after his birth date was corrected to 25 Dec 1823 Suspension and increase claim 24 Mar 1893: declaration for an increase to $12 under the Act of 5 Jan 1893 19 Aug 1893: payment suspended because the rolls did not show sixty days' service in Mexico; last paid to 4 Aug 1893 4 Sep 1893: affidavits of John E. Eberly and of Roberts on his service at Monterey in 1846 28 Oct 1893: Elbert Roberts, 39, and J. B. Rives, 46, of Hockley, swore that he owned no land, only two pony horses, and lived in a house Mrs. Rives provided rent-free 26 Dec 1893: examined by the board of surgeons at Houston; height 5 ft 10 in, weight 138 lb, age 70 17 Jan 1894: increase rejected; a further affidavit by Dr. M. D. Raiford followed in February 1894 Last paid to 4 May 1896; dropped from the rolls because of death, January 1897 Pension file transcription: https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/index.html
Death of a brother	Charles James Roberts November 21, 1895 Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current Citation details: Find a Grave memorial 51681221, Charles J. Roberts, Belton Cemetery, Hegar, Waller County, Texas; gravestone photographs. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51681221/charles-j.-roberts Source: Mexican War pension file of Elias Roberts, certificate 17,403 Citation details: page 37, application of Melvina Roberts for accrued pension, 19 Sep 1896. Transcription: https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-037.html Note: Died 21 Nov 1895 by his Find a Grave memorial; his gravestone gives 1825-1895. Died 21 Nov 1895 by his Find a Grave memorial; his gravestone gives 1825-1895. 19 Sep 1896: his wife, as Mrs. Chas Roberts (signing Emily Roberts), of Hockley, Harris County, witnessed the widow's claim in his brother Elias's pension file
Death	June 23, 1896 (aged 72 years) Hockley, Harris County, Texas, United States Cause of death: General dropsy Source: Mexican War pension file of Elias Roberts, certificate 17,403 Citation details: page 36, physician's letter, 25 Aug 1896; page 37, widow's application for accrued pension, 19 Sep 1896; page 41, pensioner dropped by death, Jan 1897; pages 44-45, widow's declaration and docket card, 1902. Transcription: https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-036.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-037.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-041.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-044.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-045.html Note: Died 23 Jun 1896 near Hockley, of general dropsy, as certified by the physician who attended him. Died 23 Jun 1896 near Hockley, of general dropsy, as certified by the physician who attended him. Letter of O. E. Robertson, M.D., 25 Aug 1896: attended him in his last illness; he died on 23 Jun 1896 of general dropsy Widow's application for accrued pension, 19 Sep 1896: died 23 Jun 1896 Pension agency: last paid to 4 May 1896; dropped because of death CONFLICT: death 23 Jun 1896 (this record) versus 4 Jun 1896 (widow's declaration and docket card, 1902). Left as recorded.
Research log	October 15, 2026 Note: Grade A: birth, censuses, Mexican War service, pension, bounty land claim, land, tax residences and death cite record-level sources; burial not found. Grade A: birth, censuses, Mexican War service, pension, bounty land claim, land, tax residences and death cite record-level sources; burial not found. Added Mexican War pension file (46 pages, transcribed on familytree-search.org): service, the corrected birth date, the 1893 suspension and increase claim, death, and his widow's claims Bounty land claim 335,503 (1882), with the Adjutant General's report separating his 1847 service from Eli Roberts's 1846 service Tax rolls: Falls County 1857, 1862 and 1863; Robertson County 1872-1874; Hamilton County 1875, 1877 and 1879 (land of the Jno. W. Bowers grant) Samuel Heath survey: the 1874 affidavit that Melvina was Samuel Heath's heir, and the sales of 1874-1882 in Comanche County Lawsuit in Robertson County, 1871; residence at Hockley, 1888-1896 Census entries with households, FamilySearch and Ancestry citations, and links to the census images and transcriptions on familytree-search.org New sources X537 (Mexican War index and service records), X538 (Texas county marriage records), X539 (Comanche County deed records) and X540 (Robertson County district court minutes); S337, S338 and S339 given notes, S338 and S339 retitled Changed The military-begin event (16 May 1846, Huntsville) is replaced by Mexican War service from the rolls, 24 Apr-4 Jun 1847: the Adjutant General's 1882 report gives the 16 May 1846 Huntsville enrolment to Eli Roberts An Event-Misc dated about 1861, Falls County, citing the pension papers, is now Confederate militia service from his 1888 affidavit; date and place left as recorded Geneanet community-tree citations (S257) removed from his name, birth and death; Texas marriage index (S336) and tax roll (S337) citations without detail removed from his name Shared note X209 (a malformed copy of the 1860 census table) unlinked from the 1860 census; the census note carries the household The person note on aid under the Confederate Indigent Families Act and the pension amount: the pension is now an event; the aid is listed below as not found Death cause added; places standardised Not found 1870 census: FamilySearch searches for Elias, E. and Melvina or Malvina Roberts in Texas Burial place An entry in the Texas Confederate indigent families lists, 1863-1865, for the family The parents of Geo. Briggs, nephew, 11, born Arkansas, mother born Arkansas (1880 census): no Briggs marriage to a Shannon, Bowers or Robbins in the FamilySearch Arkansas or Texas marriage indexes, 1835-1872, and no George Briggs born about 1869 in Arkansas in the 1870 census index What the two Event-Misc entries of 12 Mar and 23 Jul 1857, Walker County, record; left as recorded (perhaps the 1855-act bounty land papers, which are not among the scans on hand) Leads Father: the family record and the 1858 Court of Claims depositions (https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/leon-county/Smith_Depositions_Full.pdf) name him Charles Roberts; the father's record (I833) is titled "William or Charles" Hamilton County land of the Jno. W. Bowers grant (abstracts 39 and 40): Melvina's first husband was Johnson Bowers The family record F286 lists him as husband with no wife or children
Last change	October 15, 2026 – 22:59:04 Author of last change: daveh

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Family with parents
father	Birth: about 1780 — Pennsylvania Marriage: March 12, 1809 Emigration: between 1835 and 1837 — possibly Monroe County, Mississippi Event-Misc: about 1837 — Shelby County, Texas Person-Source: Death: March 25, 1843 — Mexico Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Rachel Jamison William Roberts John Roberts Sarah Roberts James Roberts Eli Roberts Susan Roberts Elias Roberts Charles James Roberts Isaiah Roberts J Fred Roberts William or Charles Roberts 1780–1843 Birth: about 1780 — Pennsylvania Death: March 25, 1843 — Mexico
mother	Birth: about 1780 — South Carolina, USA Marriage: March 12, 1809 Tax Record: Tax List — 1846 — Walker County, Texas, USA Death: before 1857 Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse William or Charles Roberts William Roberts John Roberts Sarah Roberts James Roberts Eli Roberts Susan Roberts Elias Roberts Charles James Roberts Isaiah Roberts J Fred Roberts Rachel Jamison 1780–1857 Birth: about 1780 — South Carolina, USA Death: before 1857
Marriage	Marriage — March 12, 1809 —
14 months elder brother	Birth: May 4, 1810 30 30 Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships William Roberts 1810–… Birth: May 4, 1810 30 30
23 months elder brother	Birth: March 21, 1812 32 32 Person-Source: Death: between 1846 and 1847 — Columbus on the Colorado, Texas Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships John Roberts 1812–1847 Birth: March 21, 1812 32 32 Death: between 1846 and 1847 — Columbus on the Colorado, Texas
2 years elder sister	Birth: July 14, 1814 34 34 Death: before 1858 — Limestone County, Texas Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Sarah Roberts 1814–1858 Birth: July 14, 1814 34 34 Death: before 1858 — Limestone County, Texas
2 years elder brother	Birth: September 9, 1816 36 36 Person-Source: Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships James Roberts 1816–… Birth: September 9, 1816 36 36
3 years elder brother	Birth: November 23, 1819 39 39 — Mississippi, United States Military Service: Capt. S. Davis's Company, Texas Rangers — from September 10, 1839 to November 27, 1839 Military Service: Short tour of duty — 1842 Military Service: Capt. James Gillaspie's Company, 1st Regiment Texas Mounted Riflemen — from May 16, 1846 to September 12, 1846 — Huntsville, Walker County, Texas, United States Census: 1850 — Leon County, Texas, United States Death: between 1855 and 1856 — Harris County, Texas, United States Court of Claims application: from October 9, 1857 to December 20, 1858 — Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States Research log: October 15, 2026 Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Eli Roberts 1819–1856 Birth: November 23, 1819 39 39 — Mississippi, United States Death: between 1855 and 1856 — Harris County, Texas, United States
3 years elder sister	Birth: December 7, 1822 42 42 Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Susan Roberts 1822–… Birth: December 7, 1822 42 42
13 months himself	Birth: December 25, 1823 43 43 — Tennessee, United States Military Service: Capt. James Gillaspie's Company, Texas Mounted Volunteers — from April 24, 1847 to June 4, 1847 — San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, United States Census: June 1, 1850 — Leon County, Texas, United States Marriage: June 23, 1852 — Walker County, Texas, United States Event-Misc: March 12, 1857 — Walker County, Texas, United States Event-Misc: July 23, 1857 — Walker County, Texas, United States Marriage: April 26, 1860 — Blue Ridge, Falls County, Texas, United States Census: June 1, 1860 — Falls County, Texas, United States Confederate militia service: about 1861 — Falls County, Texas, United States Lawsuit: June 1871 — Robertson County, Texas, United States Property: from 1875 to 1879 — Hamilton County, Texas, United States Census: June 1, 1880 — Justice Precinct 5, Robertson County, Texas, United States Property: from 1874 to 1882 — Comanche County, Texas, United States Bounty land claim: February 11, 1882 — Franklin, Robertson County, Texas, United States Mexican War pension: from October 27, 1888 to June 23, 1896 — Hockley, Harris County, Texas, United States Death: June 23, 1896 — Hockley, Harris County, Texas, United States Research log: October 15, 2026 Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Stalina Patsy Baker Smith John W Roberts James Henry Roberts Family with spouse Family with spouse Mulvina (Lavina) Shannon Elias Roberts 1823–1896 Birth: December 25, 1823 43 43 — Tennessee, United States Death: June 23, 1896 — Hockley, Harris County, Texas, United States
2 years younger brother	Birth: May 7, 1826 46 46 — Tennessee, United States Event-Misc: 1846 — Walker County, Texas, United States Event-Misc: 1847 — Walker County, Texas, United States Event-Misc: 1848 — Walker County, Texas, United States Marriage: February 23, 1849 — Montgomery County, Texas, United States Event-Misc: 1849 — Walker County, Texas, United States Census: June 1, 1850 — Walker County, Texas, United States Court of Claims application: from October 9, 1857 to December 20, 1858 — Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States Census: June 1, 1860 — Walker County, Texas, United States Census: June 1, 1880 — Harris County, Texas, United States Death: November 21, 1895 Research log: October 15, 2026 Burial: Belton Cemetery, Hegar, Waller County, Texas, United States Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Emily Wells Isaiah Roberts Rachel George Anna Roberts Lydia Jane Roberts Nancy M. Roberts Brazilia Roberts Charlie Roberts Virginia Roberts Andrew Jackson Roberts Robert E. Lee Roberts Charles James Roberts 1826–1895 Birth: May 7, 1826 46 46 — Tennessee, United States Death: November 21, 1895
2 years younger brother	Birth: August 12, 1828 48 48 Event-Misc: between 1861 and 1865 — Texas, United States of America Milit-Beg: March 22, 1862 — Centerville, Leon County, Texas Event-Misc: June 20, 1862 Person-Source: Death: October 30, 1862 Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Isaiah Roberts 1828–1862 Birth: August 12, 1828 48 48 Death: October 30, 1862
5 years younger brother	Birth: January 4, 1833 53 53 — Mississippi Census: 1860 — Leon County, Texas Event-Misc: between 1861 and 1865 — Texas, United States of America Milit-Beg: June 8, 1861 — Leon County, Texas Person-Source: Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships J Fred Roberts 1833–… Birth: January 4, 1833 53 53 — Mississippi

Family with Stalina Patsy Baker Smith
himself	Birth: December 25, 1823 43 43 — Tennessee, United States Military Service: Capt. James Gillaspie's Company, Texas Mounted Volunteers — from April 24, 1847 to June 4, 1847 — San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, United States Census: June 1, 1850 — Leon County, Texas, United States Marriage: June 23, 1852 — Walker County, Texas, United States Event-Misc: March 12, 1857 — Walker County, Texas, United States Event-Misc: July 23, 1857 — Walker County, Texas, United States Marriage: April 26, 1860 — Blue Ridge, Falls County, Texas, United States Census: June 1, 1860 — Falls County, Texas, United States Confederate militia service: about 1861 — Falls County, Texas, United States Lawsuit: June 1871 — Robertson County, Texas, United States Property: from 1875 to 1879 — Hamilton County, Texas, United States Census: June 1, 1880 — Justice Precinct 5, Robertson County, Texas, United States Property: from 1874 to 1882 — Comanche County, Texas, United States Bounty land claim: February 11, 1882 — Franklin, Robertson County, Texas, United States Mexican War pension: from October 27, 1888 to June 23, 1896 — Hockley, Harris County, Texas, United States Death: June 23, 1896 — Hockley, Harris County, Texas, United States Research log: October 15, 2026 Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Stalina Patsy Baker Smith John W Roberts James Henry Roberts Family with spouse Family with spouse Mulvina (Lavina) Shannon Elias Roberts 1823–1896 Birth: December 25, 1823 43 43 — Tennessee, United States Death: June 23, 1896 — Hockley, Harris County, Texas, United States
wife	Birth: about 1830 24 — Texas Marriage: June 23, 1852 — Walker County, Texas, United States Person-Source: Death: May 1859 — Texas Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Elias Roberts John W Roberts James Henry Roberts Stalina Patsy Baker Smith 1830–1859 Birth: about 1830 24 — Texas Death: May 1859 — Texas
Marriage	Marriage — June 23, 1852 — Walker County, Texas, United States
17 months son	Birth: October 1853 29 23 — Walker County, Texas Census: between June 1860 and October 1860 — Falls County, Texas, USA Census: 1880 — Comanche County, Texas Marriage: March 26, 1884 — Hamilton, Texas Census: 1900 — Indian Territory Person-Source: Death: before 1910 Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Phoebe A. Mackey Lelia Belle Roberts Lily Ellis Roberts John W Roberts 1853–1910 Birth: October 1853 29 23 — Walker County, Texas Death: before 1910
2 years son	Birth: November 1855 31 25 — Walker County, Texas, United States Census: June 1, 1860 — Falls County, Texas, United States Census: June 1, 1880 — Falls County, Texas, United States Marriage: November 20, 1884 — Robertson County, Texas, United States Property: 50 Acre Thornton-Smith Survey — from 1892 to 1893 — Robertson County, Texas, United States Census: June 1, 1900 — Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory, United States Mississippi Choctaw application: from July 12, 1900 to April 27, 1903 — Muskogee, Indian Territory, United States Census: April 15, 1910 — Wichita Township, Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States Census: April 1, 1930 — Snyder, Kiowa County, Oklahoma, United States Death: February 2, 1936 — Snyder, Kiowa County, Oklahoma, United States Burial: February 4, 1936 — Fairlawn Cemetery, Snyder, Kiowa County, Oklahoma, United States Research log: October 15, 2026 Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Emely Tillis (Tullous) Henry James Roberts Julia Roberts John Roberts Ida Roberts Mandy Roberts Elias Roberts Cashier Lee Roberts O. D. Roberts William A Roberts Richard Roberts James Henry Roberts 1855–1936 Birth: November 1855 31 25 — Walker County, Texas, United States Death: February 2, 1936 — Snyder, Kiowa County, Oklahoma, United States

Elias Roberts + … …
himself	Birth: December 25, 1823 43 43 — Tennessee, United States Military Service: Capt. James Gillaspie's Company, Texas Mounted Volunteers — from April 24, 1847 to June 4, 1847 — San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, United States Census: June 1, 1850 — Leon County, Texas, United States Marriage: June 23, 1852 — Walker County, Texas, United States Event-Misc: March 12, 1857 — Walker County, Texas, United States Event-Misc: July 23, 1857 — Walker County, Texas, United States Marriage: April 26, 1860 — Blue Ridge, Falls County, Texas, United States Census: June 1, 1860 — Falls County, Texas, United States Confederate militia service: about 1861 — Falls County, Texas, United States Lawsuit: June 1871 — Robertson County, Texas, United States Property: from 1875 to 1879 — Hamilton County, Texas, United States Census: June 1, 1880 — Justice Precinct 5, Robertson County, Texas, United States Property: from 1874 to 1882 — Comanche County, Texas, United States Bounty land claim: February 11, 1882 — Franklin, Robertson County, Texas, United States Mexican War pension: from October 27, 1888 to June 23, 1896 — Hockley, Harris County, Texas, United States Death: June 23, 1896 — Hockley, Harris County, Texas, United States Research log: October 15, 2026 Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Stalina Patsy Baker Smith John W Roberts James Henry Roberts Family with spouse Family with spouse Mulvina (Lavina) Shannon Elias Roberts 1823–1896 Birth: December 25, 1823 43 43 — Tennessee, United States Death: June 23, 1896 — Hockley, Harris County, Texas, United States

Family with Mulvina (Lavina) Shannon
himself	Birth: December 25, 1823 43 43 — Tennessee, United States Military Service: Capt. James Gillaspie's Company, Texas Mounted Volunteers — from April 24, 1847 to June 4, 1847 — San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, United States Census: June 1, 1850 — Leon County, Texas, United States Marriage: June 23, 1852 — Walker County, Texas, United States Event-Misc: March 12, 1857 — Walker County, Texas, United States Event-Misc: July 23, 1857 — Walker County, Texas, United States Marriage: April 26, 1860 — Blue Ridge, Falls County, Texas, United States Census: June 1, 1860 — Falls County, Texas, United States Confederate militia service: about 1861 — Falls County, Texas, United States Lawsuit: June 1871 — Robertson County, Texas, United States Property: from 1875 to 1879 — Hamilton County, Texas, United States Census: June 1, 1880 — Justice Precinct 5, Robertson County, Texas, United States Property: from 1874 to 1882 — Comanche County, Texas, United States Bounty land claim: February 11, 1882 — Franklin, Robertson County, Texas, United States Mexican War pension: from October 27, 1888 to June 23, 1896 — Hockley, Harris County, Texas, United States Death: June 23, 1896 — Hockley, Harris County, Texas, United States Research log: October 15, 2026 Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Stalina Patsy Baker Smith John W Roberts James Henry Roberts Family with spouse Family with spouse Mulvina (Lavina) Shannon Elias Roberts 1823–1896 Birth: December 25, 1823 43 43 — Tennessee, United States Death: June 23, 1896 — Hockley, Harris County, Texas, United States
wife	Birth: October 15, 1826 51 41 — Washington, Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States Marriage: August 14, 1842 — Sevier County, Arkansas, United States Marriage: about 1850 Census: June 1, 1850 — Franklin Township, Sevier County, Arkansas, United States Marriage: April 26, 1860 — Blue Ridge, Falls County, Texas, United States Census: June 1, 1860 — Falls County, Texas, United States Census: June 1, 1880 — Justice Precinct 5, Robertson County, Texas, United States Property: Samuel Heath Headright Claim — from 1874 to 1882 — Comanche County, Texas, United States Mexican War widow's pension claims: from September 19, 1896 to May 1, 1902 — Hockley, Harris County, Texas, United States Death: between March 6, 1902 and February 10, 1909 Research log: October 15, 2026 Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse John W Robbins Family with spouse Wright Johnson Bowers Family with spouse Elias Roberts Mulvina (Lavina) Shannon 1826–1909 Birth: October 15, 1826 51 41 — Washington, Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States Death: between March 6, 1902 and February 10, 1909
Marriage	Marriage — April 26, 1860 — Blue Ridge, Falls County, Texas, United States

John W Robbins + Mulvina (Lavina) Shannon
wife’s husband	Marriage: August 14, 1842 — Sevier County, Arkansas, United States Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mulvina (Lavina) Shannon John W Robbins …–…
wife	Birth: October 15, 1826 51 41 — Washington, Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States Marriage: August 14, 1842 — Sevier County, Arkansas, United States Marriage: about 1850 Census: June 1, 1850 — Franklin Township, Sevier County, Arkansas, United States Marriage: April 26, 1860 — Blue Ridge, Falls County, Texas, United States Census: June 1, 1860 — Falls County, Texas, United States Census: June 1, 1880 — Justice Precinct 5, Robertson County, Texas, United States Property: Samuel Heath Headright Claim — from 1874 to 1882 — Comanche County, Texas, United States Mexican War widow's pension claims: from September 19, 1896 to May 1, 1902 — Hockley, Harris County, Texas, United States Death: between March 6, 1902 and February 10, 1909 Research log: October 15, 2026 Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse John W Robbins Family with spouse Wright Johnson Bowers Family with spouse Elias Roberts Mulvina (Lavina) Shannon 1826–1909 Birth: October 15, 1826 51 41 — Washington, Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States Death: between March 6, 1902 and February 10, 1909
Marriage	Marriage — August 14, 1842 — Sevier County, Arkansas, United States

Wright Johnson Bowers + Mulvina (Lavina) Shannon
wife’s husband	Birth: about 1798 — North Carolina, United States Petition: 1825 — Miller County, Arkansas Territory, United States Delinquent tax list: July 24, 1827 — Miller County, Arkansas Territory, United States Marriage: February 4, 1830 — Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States Military commission: May 9, 1831 — Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas Territory, United States Property: June 18, 1836 — Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States Lawsuit: October 1837 — Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States Census: June 1, 1840 — Saline Township, Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States Property: Federal land patent — March 1, 1843 — Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States Marriage: about 1850 Census: June 1, 1850 — Franklin Township, Sevier County, Arkansas, United States Property: September 13, 1852 — Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States Inheritance: January 25, 1853 — Sevier County, Arkansas, United States Property: 1856 — Sevier County, Arkansas, United States Court of Claims petition: August 18, 1858 — Falls County, Texas, United States Death: September 1859 — Falls County, Texas, United States Research log: October 15, 2026 Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Polly Wilson ? Bowers ?? Bowers Jinsey Bowers George Bowers Family with spouse Mulvina (Lavina) Shannon Wright Johnson Bowers 1798–1859 Birth: about 1798 — North Carolina, United States Death: September 1859 — Falls County, Texas, United States
wife	Birth: October 15, 1826 51 41 — Washington, Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States Marriage: August 14, 1842 — Sevier County, Arkansas, United States Marriage: about 1850 Census: June 1, 1850 — Franklin Township, Sevier County, Arkansas, United States Marriage: April 26, 1860 — Blue Ridge, Falls County, Texas, United States Census: June 1, 1860 — Falls County, Texas, United States Census: June 1, 1880 — Justice Precinct 5, Robertson County, Texas, United States Property: Samuel Heath Headright Claim — from 1874 to 1882 — Comanche County, Texas, United States Mexican War widow's pension claims: from September 19, 1896 to May 1, 1902 — Hockley, Harris County, Texas, United States Death: between March 6, 1902 and February 10, 1909 Research log: October 15, 2026 Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse John W Robbins Family with spouse Wright Johnson Bowers Family with spouse Elias Roberts Mulvina (Lavina) Shannon 1826–1909 Birth: October 15, 1826 51 41 — Washington, Hempstead County, Arkansas, United States Death: between March 6, 1902 and February 10, 1909
Marriage	Marriage — about 1850 —

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Birth	Source: Mexican War pension file of Elias Roberts, certificate 17,403 Citation details: page 12, family record affidavit, about 3 Jul 1889; page 15, his testimony, 22 Jan 1890; page 2, declaration, 27 Oct 1888. Transcription: https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-012.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-015.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-002.html Source: 1860 United States Federal Census Citation details: Home in 1860: Falls, Texas; Roll: M653_1293; Page: 143 (enumerator's page 39); FHL film 805293; family 9; Elias Roberts, 33 (indexed as Roburts). FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXFR-F1M Source: 1880 United States Federal Census Citation details: Year: 1880; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Robertson, Texas; Roll: 1324; Page: 485A; Enumeration District: 144; dwelling and family 143; Elias Roberts, 55. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MFJH-DCT Source: 1850 United States Federal Census Citation details: Home in 1850: Leon, Leon, Texas; Roll: 912; Page: 335a; dwelling and family 221; Elias Roberts, 24, in the household of Robert O. Lusk. Ancestry, 1850 census collection 8054; FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXLL-CMN
Military Service	Source: United States, Mexican War Index and Service Records, 1846-1848 Citation details: Elias Roberts, Pvt, Capt Gillaspie's company, Col Hays' Reg't Texas Mounted Vols, age 18, enrolled 25 [24] Apr 1847, San Antonio; mustered out 4 Jun 1847; NARA M616 index; compiled service record jacket, card numbers 12005648 and 12005732. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QLXQ-J5V4; https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QLXQ-BJZ1 Source: Bounty land file of Elias Roberts, claim 335,503 Citation details: Adjutant General's report, 16 Sep 1882, on Eli Roberts (16 May-12 Sep 1846) and Elias Roberts (24 Apr-4 Jun 1847), Capt. James Gillaspie's companies, Col. John C. Hays Source: Mexican War pension file of Elias Roberts, certificate 17,403 Citation details: page 2, declaration, 27 Oct 1888; page 7, Adjutant General's report, 28 Nov 1888; page 8, survivor's brief, 3 Dec 1888; page 27, affidavits of John E. Eberly and Elias Roberts, 4 Sep 1893; page 44, widow's declaration, 6 Mar 1902. Transcription: https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-002.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-007.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-008.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-027.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-044.html
Census	Source: 1850 United States Federal Census Citation details: Home in 1850: Leon, Leon, Texas; Roll: 912; Page: 335a; dwelling and family 221; Elias Roberts, 24, in the household of Robert O. Lusk. Ancestry, 1850 census collection 8054; FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXLL-CMN
Marriage	Source: Texas, U.S., Marriage Index, 1824-2017 Citation details: Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin, Texas Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
Event-Misc	Source: Bounty land file of Elias Roberts, claim 335,503
Marriage	Source: Texas, County Marriage Records, 1837-2010 Citation details: Falls County, Marriage Records, Book 1, pp. 41-42: Elias Roberts and Malvina Bowers, 26 Apr 1860; FHL film 985639, images 307-308. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV14-6G75 Source: Mexican War pension file of Elias Roberts, certificate 17,403 Citation details: Page 38, marriage licence and certificate, 25-26 Apr 1860; page 37, application for accrued pension, 19 Sep 1896; pages 39-40, letters of W. J. Peil, 1896-1897; page 44, widow's declaration, 6 Mar 1902. Transcription: https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-038.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-037.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-039.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-040.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-044.html Source: Falls County Texas Marriages, Url: www.rootsweb.com Source: Mexican War Pension Files Citation details: Certificate 17403 Elias Roberts Pension Papers 6 March 1902 Partial Transcript: Affidavit at Purcell...James H Roberts...that he is a step-son of Mulvina Roberts and is the son of Elias Roberts and his first wife Patsy Roberts; that his mother Patsy Roberts died in May 1859 and that her [Mulvina's] first hsband died in September 1859... J. C. Irons...that he has known Mulvina Roberts for a number of years; knows that she was the wife of Elias Roberts and that Elias Roberts died about June 1896; that he was affiant's uncle by marriage...
Census	Source: 1860 United States Federal Census Citation details: Home in 1860: Falls, Texas; Roll: M653_1293; Page: 143 (enumerator's page 39); FHL film 805293; family 9; Elias Roberts, 33 (indexed as Roburts). FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXFR-F1M
Residence	Source: Texas, U.S., County Tax Rolls, 1846-1910 Citation details: Falls County assessment rolls, 1857 (image 92), 1862 (image 204) and 1863 (image 228); FHL film 2282187. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ8P-16LS; https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ8P-1FBY; https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ8P-1NNH
Confederate militia service	Source: Mexican War pension file of Elias Roberts, certificate 17,403 Citation details: page 6, his affidavit, 24 Nov 1888. Transcription: https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-006.html
Lawsuit	Source: Robertson County, Texas, District Court Minutes Citation details: Minutes, p. 120, cause 1506, Elias Roberts v. Marshall & Hearn, June term 1871; image roberts-elias-vs-marshall-&-hearn-k-120-1871.jpg
Residence	Source: Texas, U.S., County Tax Rolls, 1846-1910 Citation details: Robertson County assessment rolls, 1872 (p. 78), 1873 (p. 92) and 1874 (p. 90); images held by D. Hurley (roberts-e-1872-tax.jpg, roberts-e-1873-tax.jpg, roberts-elias-1874-tax.jpg)
Property	Source: Texas, U.S., County Tax Rolls, 1846-1910 Citation details: Hamilton County assessment rolls, 1875 (image 207), 1877 (image 374) and 1879 (image 592); FHL film 2282240. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2QG-XQT4; https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2QG-X8QS; https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2QG-X6J1 Source: Mexican War pension file of Elias Roberts, certificate 17,403 Citation details: pages 39-40, letters of W. J. Peil, 18 Nov 1896 and 2 Jan 1897, naming her first husband Johnson Bowers. Transcription: https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-039.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-040.html
Census	Source: 1880 United States Federal Census Citation details: Year: 1880; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Robertson, Texas; Roll: 1324; Page: 485A; Enumeration District: 144; dwelling and family 143; Elias Roberts, 55. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MFJH-DCT
Property	Source: Comanche County, Texas, Deed Records: Samuel Heath survey Citation details: Affidavit of heirship, 23 Mar 1874 (https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/Affidavit_Heirship_Melvina_Roberts_1874.pdf); bond for title, 1874 (https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/Roberts_Steele_Bond_for_Title_1870s.pdf); deeds to Steele, 1875 (https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/Deed_Roberts_to_Steele_200acres_1875.pdf), Whitworth, 1875 (https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/Deed_Roberts_to_Whitworth_1875.pdf), Randolph, 1876 (https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/Deed_Roberts_to_Randolph_1876.pdf), Steele, 1876 (https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/Deed_Roberts_to_Steele_1876.pdf), Pendergrast, 1877 (https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/Deed_Roberts_to_Pendergrast_1877.pdf) and Burks, 1882 (https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/Deed_Roberts_to_Burks_1882.pdf); bond for title, 1875 (https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/Bond_Roberts_to_Steele_160acres_1875.pdf); judgment, Chilton v. Unknown Heirs, 1909 (https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/Judgment_Chilton_v_Heath_Roberts_Heirs_1909.pdf)
Bounty land claim	Source: Bounty land file of Elias Roberts, claim 335,503 Citation details: Survivor's brief, claim 335,503, filed 11 Feb 1882, rejected 6 Jul 1888; Pension Office letter, 20 Jun 1882; Adjutant General's report, 16 Sep 1882; claim jacket filed by George E. Lemon, attorney Source: Mexican War pension file of Elias Roberts, certificate 17,403 Citation details: page 18, bounty land warrant notes, 23 Jan 1891. Transcription: https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-018.html
Residence	Source: Mexican War pension file of Elias Roberts, certificate 17,403 Citation details: pages 1-2, fee agreement and declaration, 1888; page 31, his affidavit, 1893; page 30, affidavit of Elbert Roberts and J. B. Rives, 28 Oct 1893; page 35, physician's affidavit, 1894. Transcription: https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-001.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-002.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-031.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-030.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-035.html
Mexican War pension	Source: Mexican War pension file of Elias Roberts, certificate 17,403 Citation details: pages 1-2, fee agreement and declaration, 1888; page 6, affidavit, 24 Nov 1888; pages 8-9, brief and certificate jacket, Dec 1888; pages 16-17, reissue, Feb 1890; page 19, declaration for increase, 24 Mar 1893; pages 25-27, suspension and rebuttal, Aug-Sep 1893; page 30, affidavit of Elbert Roberts and J. B. Rives, 28 Oct 1893; pages 32-34, surgeons' certificate, rejection and Dr. Raiford's affidavit, Dec 1893-Feb 1894; page 41, pensioner dropped, Jan 1897. Transcription: https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-001.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-002.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-006.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-008.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-009.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-016.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-017.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-019.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-025.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-026.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-027.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-030.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-032.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-033.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-034.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-041.html
Name	Source: Mexican War pension file of Elias Roberts, certificate 17,403 Citation details: page 12, family record affidavit, about 3 Jul 1889; page 2, declaration, 27 Oct 1888. Transcription: https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-012.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-002.html Source: United States, Mexican War Index and Service Records, 1846-1848 Citation details: Elias Roberts, Pvt, Capt Gillaspie's company, Col Hays' Reg't Texas Mounted Vols, age 18; NARA M616. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QLXQ-J5V4 Source: 1850 United States Federal Census Citation details: Home in 1850: Leon, Leon, Texas; Roll: 912; Page: 335a; dwelling and family 221; Elias Roberts, 24, in the household of Robert O. Lusk. Ancestry, 1850 census collection 8054; FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXLL-CMN Source: 1860 United States Federal Census Citation details: Home in 1860: Falls, Texas; Roll: M653_1293; Page: 143 (enumerator's page 39); FHL film 805293; family 9; Elias Roberts, 33 (indexed as Roburts). FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXFR-F1M Source: 1880 United States Federal Census Citation details: Year: 1880; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Robertson, Texas; Roll: 1324; Page: 485A; Enumeration District: 144; dwelling and family 143; Elias Roberts, 55. FamilySearch, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MFJH-DCT
Death	Source: Mexican War pension file of Elias Roberts, certificate 17,403 Citation details: page 36, physician's letter, 25 Aug 1896; page 37, widow's application for accrued pension, 19 Sep 1896; page 41, pensioner dropped by death, Jan 1897; pages 44-45, widow's declaration and docket card, 1902. Transcription: https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-036.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-037.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-041.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-044.html; https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-045.html

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Birth	https://familytree-search.org/genealogy-resources/texas/pensions/roberts-elias/elias-roberts-mexican-war-pension-page-012.html
Census	1850 U.S. Federal Census
Census	1860 U.S. Federal Census
Census	1880 U.S. Federal Census

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Family with parents
father Parents Charles Roberts Sarah …	William or Charles Roberts 1780–1843
mother Parents John Jamison Sarah …	Rachel Jamison 1780–1857
elder brother	William Roberts 1810–…
elder brother	John Roberts 1812–1847
elder sister	Sarah Roberts 1814–1858
elder brother	James Roberts 1816–…
elder brother	Eli Roberts 1819–1856
elder sister	Susan Roberts 1822–…
himself	Elias Roberts 1823–1896
younger brother Family Emily Wells Isaiah Roberts Rachel George Anna Roberts Lydia Jane Roberts Nancy M. Roberts Brazilia Roberts Charlie Roberts Virginia Roberts Andrew Jackson Roberts Robert E. Lee Roberts	Charles James Roberts 1826–1895
younger brother	Isaiah Roberts 1828–1862
younger brother	J Fred Roberts 1833–…

Family with Stalina Patsy Baker Smith
himself	Elias Roberts 1823–1896
wife Parents John D Smith Polly Irons	Stalina Patsy Baker Smith 1830–1859
son Family Phoebe A. Mackey Lelia Belle Roberts Lily Ellis Roberts	John W Roberts 1853–1910
son Family Emely Tillis (Tullous) Henry James Roberts Julia Roberts John Roberts Ida Roberts Mandy Roberts Elias Roberts Cashier Lee Roberts O. D. Roberts William A Roberts Richard Roberts	James Henry Roberts 1855–1936

Elias Roberts + … …
himself	Elias Roberts 1823–1896

Family with Mulvina (Lavina) Shannon
himself	Elias Roberts 1823–1896
wife Parents William Shannon Penelope Ward	Mulvina (Lavina) Shannon 1826–1909

John W Robbins + Mulvina (Lavina) Shannon
wife’s husband	John W Robbins …–…
wife Parents William Shannon Penelope Ward	Mulvina (Lavina) Shannon 1826–1909

Wright Johnson Bowers + Mulvina (Lavina) Shannon
wife’s husband	Wright Johnson Bowers 1798–1859
wife Parents William Shannon Penelope Ward	Mulvina (Lavina) Shannon 1826–1909

Descendants

Elias Roberts(1823–1896)
- Stalina Patsy Baker Smith1852
  - John W Roberts(1853–1910)
  - James Henry Roberts(1855–1936)
- - No children
- Mulvina (Lavina) Shannon1860
  - No children