Family Group Sheet
NameJohn W. Roberts
Birth16 Jun 1870, Bath Co., Kentucky
Death23 May 1956, Montgomery Co., Kentucky
BurialJones Cemetery, Salt Lick, Bath Co., Ky
FatherWiley C. Roberts (1845-1873)
MotherAmanda Jane Alfrey (1843-1921)
Other spousesLula Markwell
Marriage14 Oct 1888, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseLillie Alfrey
Birthabt 1873, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Deathbef 1892
BurialBowman Cemetery, Rowan Co., Ky
FatherAnderson Alfrey (1845-1901)
MotherEllen Reed (1848-1919)
Notes for John W. Roberts
The Kentucky death index lists John W. Roberts, age 85, died 23 May 1956 in Montgomery Co., residence Bath Co.
His gravestone records his birthdate as 16 June 1870.
The 1900 census also says that he was born in June 1870, but the 1870 census, enumerated in June, lists his age as 1 month with the notation that he was born in May.
His gravestone records his birthdate as 16 June 1870.
The 1900 census also says that he was born in June 1870, but the 1870 census, enumerated in June, lists his age as 1 month with the notation that he was born in May.
Notes for Lillie Alfrey
There are no dates on her gravestone, which records her name as Lilly Roberts.
Notes for John W. & Lillie (Family)
Rowan Co. marriage book 1, p. 188, contains bond issued to Johnathan Roberts and Liley Alfrey on 10 Oct 1888, surety by Richard Ramey, consent note attached from Anderson and Ellen Alfrey for "our daughter". The marriage is also recorded in Register Book A, as having taken place on 14 Oct 1888.
John and Lillie were first cousins.
John and Lillie were first cousins.
