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View Tree for Morris Roberts IMorris Roberts I (b. May 09, 1677, d. Bet. 1724 - 1725)

Morris Roberts I was born May 09, 1677 in Wales, England, and died Bet. 1724 - 1725 in Henrico Co., Va. He married Elizabeth Stepp.

 Includes NotesNotes for Morris Roberts I:
Source: FGS 1202.001, by Paul R. Sarrett, Jr. (prsjr@aol.com)
Family tradition has been that the first Morris ROBERTS to
this country came from Wales.
A Record of Oct. 1697 shows that a Morris ROBERTS was in this
country in the 17th Century:
"Morris ROBERTS having attended one day as an evidence in behalf of Francis REEVES in his complaint against Thomas POWELL, order is granted him (Morris) for 40 pounds of Tobacco according to law to be paid."
[Henrico Co., VA. Order Book 1694-1701]
A Deed Record Dated 09 Oct. 1706; Brother-In-Law of Morris, (I) ROBERTS, age 41 sell's STEP land. (Brother of Elizabeth (STEP) ROBERTS) "Joshup STEP of Varina Parish, Henrico Co., VA., A Planter
for 3,000 lbs. of Tobacco, to Giles WEBB, Gent. of same, my tract of land lying between land of Honorable William BYARD and Daniel JOHNSON, on "Shockoe Creek" on the North Side of the "James River" in same parish, 270 acres, with all houses, etc.
Witness: Richard MARCH
Witness: Henry RANDOLPH
Signed Joshus [ x ] STEP <--This is Joshua Jr. Sr d. 1695 His Mark
Recorded: 01 Nov. 1706 [Henrico Co., VA. Deeds 1706-1737 Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger, III Pg 2]
A Deed Record Dated: 12 May 1708; "Morris ROBERTS, of Henrico Co., VA. conveys to Giles
WEBB of same, numerous items for 14/4/7 due by Bond dated 12 Aug. 1707 unless adept paid within two years."
Witness: Abra. SELLE,
Witness: Henry RANDOLPH
Signed Morris [ x ] ROBERTS
His Mark
Recorded: 01 Jun. 1708
[Henrico Co., VA. Deeds 1706-1737 Compiled by.
Benjamin B. Weisiger, III Pg 96]
Will of Morris (I) ROBERTS - Dated: 07 Feb. 1725
To Son: Morris (II), a colt mare, gun & troopers arms, at 21
To Son: Step, livestock and items at 21
To Son: John, same
To Son: Joshua, same
To Dau: Sarah, feather bed, etc.
To Wife: Elizabeth, rest of estate, and to be Executrix.
Witness: Sam'll SLOANE
Witness: Ezek'll SUDBURY
[Colonial Wills of Henrico Co., VA. 1654-1737, abstracted by
Benjamin B. Weisiger, III Pg 639]
The ages of Children at the time of Morris (I) death!
1. 1st Son: Morris (II) b. c1710, age 15
2. 2nd Son: Step b. c1705, age 10
3. 3rd Son: John, b. c1719, age 6
4. 4th Son: Joshus, b. c1720, age 6
5. 1st Dau: Sarah, b. c1722, age 3
Source & Reference
Source: FGS 1202.002, Mona A. Wamick, Papers 1991, Pg. 64
2476 River Oak Dr.
Decatur, GA. 30033

Children of Morris Roberts I and Elizabeth Stepp are:
  1. John R Roberts.
  2. Josuha Roberts.
  3. Sarah Roberts.
  4. +Step Roberts, Sr., b. 1710, Henrico Co., Va, d. 1799.
  5. Morris Roberts II, b. 1712, Henrico Co., Va.
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