Marty and Karla Grant

!NOTE:Born before 1763 assuming he was at least 21 on the 1784 tax list, though perhaps he wasn't one of the two William's listed that year. He was 21 and up on the 1787 census, so born before 1766 for certain;

!PARENTS:May be a son of Thomas Roberts for Thomas was bondsman for his 1793 marriage, assuming this is same William who married Elizabeth Reaves;

!NOTE:Was referred to as William Roberts "Junr" or "Jr" on many records to distinguish him from the older William Roberts in Johnston County. This does not imply they are father and son (though they could be);

!MARRIAGE BOND:20 Aug 1782 Johnston Co., NC From "Marriages of Johnston County, North Carolina 1762-1868," Brent H. Holcomb, 1985 (Craven County Library):
William Roberts & Margaret Tucker, Charles Parish, bondsman
Is this the same William?;

!TAXLIST:1784 Johnston Co., NC
Briton Roberts
Thomas Roberts
William Roberts <--- which William is listed, which is missing?

!CENSUS:1787 Johnston Co., NC
pg 77 William Roberts 1-1-2-0-0
pg 77 William Roberts 1-3-1-0-0 <--probably this one
pg 84 Bretian Robards 1-0-3-0-0;

!COURT:26 Feb 1787 (from "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1787 thru 1792 Book IV," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1975.):
pg 3 26 Feb 1787 William Bratcher base born child apprenticed to William Roberts Junr to learn art of Blacksmith until 21, age 6 18th of last August.

!COURT:Aug 1789 (from "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1787 thru 1792 Book IV," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1975.):
pg 88 Aug 1789 Jurors for next term ... William Roberts Junr ...

!DEED:23 Aug 1788 Johnston Co., NC Deed Book Transcripts 3-313
23 Aug 1788 Davis Strickling (sic) of Johnston to William Roberts of same, 170 acres ... Benjamin Williams and Joseph Ingram’s lines.... (no money mentioned). Witnesses: Joseph Ingram, William Farmer. S: Davis X Strickling.

!COURT:30 Nov 1789 (from "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1787 thru 1792 Book IV," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1975.):
pg 89 30 Nov 1789 Jurors ... William Roberts ...

!CENSUS:1790 Johnston Co., NC:
pg 474 William Roberts Jr 1-3-3-0-0 <--probably this one
pg 474 William Roberts 1-1-2-0-0 (5 houses from above)
pg 480 Britton Roberts 1-1-4-0-0

!COURT: 1 Jun 1790 (from "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1787 thru 1792 Book IV," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1975.):
pg 112 1 Jun 1790 Deed of Davis Strickling to William Roberts proven by Joseph Ingram.

!COURT: 2 Sep 1790 (from "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1787 thru 1792 Book IV," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1975.):
pg 130 2 Sep 1790 Jurors for next term ... William Roberts Junr ...

!COURT:30 Nov 1790 (from "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1787 thru 1792 Book IV," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1975.):
pg 134 30 Nov 1790 Jury ... William Roberts ...

!COURT:30 Nov 1790 (from "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1787 thru 1792 Book IV," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1975.):
pg 136 30 Nov 1790 Jury ... William Roberts ...

!COURT:28 Feb 1792 (from "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1787 thru 1792 Book IV," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1975.):
pg 194 28 Feb 1792 Road Jury ... William Roberts ... from Wayne County line on south side of Neuse River crossing Mill Creek, find best way to cross Neuse River and join the road into Smithfield.

!COURT:31 Aug 1792 (from "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1787 thru 1792 Book IV," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1975.):
pg 222 31 Aug 1792 Jurors for next term ... William Roberts Junr ...

!COURT:28 Nov 1792 (from "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1787 thru 1792 Book IV," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1975.):
pg 231 28 Nov 1792 William Roberts Junr appointed overseer of road that leads from Richard Warrens to Thomas Gray's Esq.

!COURT:28 Nov 1792 (from "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1787 thru 1792 Book IV," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1975.):
pg 232 28 Nov 1792 Road jury brings report for best route for road (same as 28 Feb 1792) ... William Roberts Junr ...

!COURT:27 Feb 1793 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1793 thru 1797 Book V", by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
11 27 Feb 1793 Deed from Sanders Burnett to Joseph Ingram proven by William Roberts.

!MARRIAGE BOND:12 Oct 1793 Johnston Co., NC From "Marriages of Johnston County, North Carolina 1762-1868," Brent H. Holcomb, 1985 (Craven County Library):
William Roberts Jr. & Betsey Reaves, Thomas Roberts, bondsman

!COURT:28 May 1794(From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1793 thru 1797 Book V", by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
88 28 May 1794 William Roberts appointed overseer of road from Richard Warrens' to Beady Swamp.

!COURT:26 Aug 1794 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1793 thru 1797 Book V", by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
106 26 Aug 1794 Deed from Nathan Powell to Joseph Ingram, Esq, proven by William Roberts.

!COURT:29 Nov 1794 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1793 thru 1797 Book V", by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
135 29 Nov 1794 Jurors for next term ... William Roberts Junr ...

!COURT:24 Feb 1795 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1793 thru 1797 Book V", by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
141 24 Feb 1795 Jurors ... William Roberts Junr ...

!COURT:25 Feb 1795 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1793 thru 1797 Book V", by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
152 25 Feb 1795 Jurors ... William Roberts Junr ...

!COURT:25 Feb 1795 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1793 thru 1797 Book V", by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
153 25 Feb 1795 Jurors ... William Roberts Junr ...

!COURT:25 Feb 1795(From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1793 thru 1797 Book V", by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
154 25 Feb 1795 Deed from Thomas Gray, Esq to William Roberts Junr acknowledged by Thomas Gray.

!COURT: 3 Sep 1795 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1793 thru 1797 Book V", by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
198 3 Sep 1795 Jurors for next term ... William Roberts ...

!COURT:13 Nov 1795 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1793 thru 1797 Book V", by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
203 13 Nov 1795 Jurors ... William Roberts ...

!COURT: 1 Dec 1795 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1793 thru 1797 Book V", by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
207 1 Dec 1795 Grand jurors ... William Roberts ...

!COURT: 2 Dec 1795 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1793 thru 1797 Book V", by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
213 2 Dec 1795 Ordered Davis Strickland appointed overseer of road in room of William Roberts.

!DEED: 5 Dec 1795 Johnston Co., NC Deed Book X1-50
5 Dec 1795 Benjamin Strickland of Johnston to William Roberts of same (no money mentioned), 21 acres ... Joseph Ingram's line ... William Roberts' line ... Wit: Joseph Ingram, William Ingram. S: Benjn Strickland

!COURT:29 Feb 1796 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1793 thru 1797 Book V", by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
224 29 Feb 1796 the following jurors failed to show at last term ... shewed sufficient cause to be excused from fine ... William Roberts ...

!COURT:29 Nov 1796 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1793 thru 1797 Book V", by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
291 29 Nov 1796 Ordered that William Roberts, Administrator of estate of Abraham Preeden, deceased, have leave to sell the same agreeable to law.

!COURT:29 Nov 1796 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1793 thru 1797 Book V", by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
296 29 Nov 1796 William Roberts, Administrator returns inventory of estate of Abraham Preeden, deceased.

!COURT:28 Feb 1797 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1793 thru 1797 Book V", by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
319 28 Feb 1797 William Roberts, Administrator returns inventory of estate of Abraham Preeden, deceased.

!COURT: 1 Mar 1797 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1793 thru 1797 Book V", by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
327 1 Mar 1797 Ordered William Roberts, Uriah Strickland and Jesse Tyner appear at next court to give evidence for the state against Thomas Stillwell

!DEED:29 May 1798 Johnston Co., NC Deed Book X1-49
29 May 1798 Davis Strickland of Johnston to William Roberts of same. 40 acres north side of Neuse River ... Joseph Ingrams line (no money mentioned) ... Wit: Abner Robinson, Mary X Langford. S: Davis X Strickland.

!DEED: 2 Feb 1799 Johnston Co., NC Deed Book X1-257
2 Feb 1799 William Roberts of Johnston to Joseph Ingram of same, for £200 ...
(1) north side of Neuse River including plantation whereon the said William Roberts now lives ... Davis Strickland’s corner ... Joseph Ingrams line ... Col. Williams’ corner... 170 acres.
(2) North side Neuse River ... Joseph Ingram’s line, Davis Stricklands line ... 40 acres.
(3) North side of Neuse River ... Joseph Ingram’s line, William Roberts line ... Davis Strickland’s line ... 21 acres.
The three tracts being all of patent to Samuel Strickland deceased for 231 acres ... Witnesses: B. Stevens, Nancy Powell. S: William Roberts.

!CENSUS:1800 x

!COURT:27 Nov 1804 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes Nov 1801 thru Nov 1804 Book VI," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
250 27 Nov 1804 Widow and relict (not named) of William Roberts, deceased, came into court and relinquished right of administration. Administration granted to John Stevens Junr.

!COURT:27 Nov 1804 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes Nov 1801 thru Nov 1804 Book VI," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
252 27 Nov 1804 Joseph Boon, Esq vs. William Roberts.

!COURT:27 Feb 1805 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1805 thru 1807 Book VII," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
19 27 Feb 1805 William Roberts estate ...

!COURT:28 Feb 1805 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1805 thru 1807 Book VII," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
22 28 Feb 1805 John Stevens Jr. Administrator of William Roberts, deceased, returned inventory.

!COURT:28 May 1805 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1805 thru 1807 Book VII," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
33 28 May 1805 John Boon, Esq. Vs. Administrator of William Roberts

!COURT:26 Aug 1805 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1805 thru 1807 Book VII," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
48 26 Aug 1805 Ordered William Ingram appointed guardian of Patsy Roberts, orphan of William Roberts, deceased.

!COURT:28 Aug 1805 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1805 thru 1807 Book VII," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
60 28 Aug 1805 Joseph Boon, Esq. vs. John Stevens Jr Administrator of William Roberts, deceased.

!COURT:27 Nov 1805 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1805 thru 1807 Book VII," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
78 27 Nov 1805 Ordered that Adin Roberts, orphan of William Roberts, deceased, be bound out as apprentice to John Willingsworth until 21, being 8 years old now, to learn art of Blacksmith.

!COURT:27 Feb 1806 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1805 thru 1807 Book VII," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
105 27 Feb 1806 Joseph Boon, Esq. vs. John Stevens Jr Administrator of William Roberts, deceased.

!COURT:27 Feb 1806 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1805 thru 1807 Book VII," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
109 27 Feb 1806 Joseph Boon, Esq. vs. John Stevens Jr Administrator of William Roberts, deceased.

!COURT:27 May 1806 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1805 thru 1807 Book VII," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
112 27 May 1806 Ordered that John Stevens Jr, Esquire be appointed guardian to Betsy Roberts, William Roberts, Willie Roberts and Linsey Roberts, orphans of William Roberts deceased. Robert Gulley Jr, Esq, and Adin Powell, securities.

!COURT:28 May 1806 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1805 thru 1807 Book VII," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
122 28 May 1806 Ordered William Roberts, orphan of William Roberts, deceased, be bound as apprentice to Needham Davis until 21, being about 7 years old, to learn Saddling, etc.

!COURT:28 May 1806 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1805 thru 1807 Book VII," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
122 28 May 1806 Ordered Elizabeth Roberts, orphan of William Roberts, deceased, be bound as apprentice to John Stevens Jr,, Esq until 18, being 5 now, to learn the art of Spinning, etc.

!COURT:28 May 1806 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1805 thru 1807 Book VII," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
122 28 May 1806 Ordered Willie Roberts, orphan of William Roberts, deceased, be bound as apprentice to Clary Roberts, until 18, she being 2 now, to learn the art of Spinning, etc.

!COURT:28 May 1806 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1805 thru 1807 Book VII," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
126 28 May 1806 Uriah Strickland presented account for William Roberts, Betsy Roberts, Willie Roberts, orphans of William Roberts, deceased for clothing.

!COURT:25 Nov 1806 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1805 thru 1807 Book VII," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
149 25 Nov 1806 Administrator of William Roberts deceased vs. Jacob Edwards. Found for plaintiff.

!COURT:25 Nov 1806 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1805 thru 1807 Book VII," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
152 25 Nov 1806 John Williams, Aden Powell & Benjamin Stevens appointed to settle estate of William Roberts deceased with administrator.

!COURT:25 Feb 1807 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1805 thru 1807 Book VII," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
174 25 Feb 1807 It appearing to the court that John Stevens Jr, Esq, guardian to orphans of William Roberts, deceased, has failed to render an account of said guardianship, it is ordered that he appear at next court for the same.

!COURT:27 May 1807 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1805 thru 1807 Book VII," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
200 27 May 1807 Ordered Adin Powell, Esq., John Pool Senr. and William W. Bryan be appointed to settle estate of William Roberts deceased with administrator.

!COURT:26 Aug 1807 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1805 thru 1807 Book VII," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
220 26 Aug 1807 Ordered that Adin Powell, Esq., John Pool Senr. and William W. Bryan be appointed to settle estate of William Roberts deceased with administrator.

!CENSUS:1790;

!MARRIAGE BOND:12 Oct 1793 Johnston Co., NC From "Marriages of Johnston County, North Carolina 1762-1868," Brent H. Holcomb, 1985 (Craven County Library):
William Roberts Jr. & Betsey Reaves, Thomas Roberts, bondsman

!CENSUS:1800 x

!COURT:27 Nov 1804 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes Nov 1801 thru Nov 1804 Book VI," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
250 27 Nov 1804 Widow and relict (not named) of William Roberts, deceased, came into court and relinquished right of administration. Administration granted to John Stevens Junr.

!NOTE:Born between 1784 and 1804 (death of father in 1804) if under 21 in 1805 when a guardian was appointed. Probably very young since not allowed to choose own guardian;

!COURT:26 Aug 1805 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1805 thru 1807 Book VII," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
48 26 Aug 1805 Ordered William Ingram appointed guardian of Patsy Roberts, orphan of William Roberts, deceased.

!CENSUS:1790;

!CENSUS:1800 x

!COURT:27 May 1806 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1805 thru 1807 Book VII," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
112 27 May 1806 Ordered that John Stevens Jr, Esquire be appointed guardian to Betsy Roberts, William Roberts, Willie Roberts and Linsey Roberts, orphans of William Roberts deceased. Robert Gulley Jr, Esq, and Adin Powell, securities.

!COURT:28 May 1806 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1805 thru 1807 Book VII," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
122 28 May 1806 Ordered Elizabeth Roberts, orphan of William Roberts, deceased, be bound as apprentice to John Stevens Jr,, Esq until 18, being 5 now, to learn the art of Spinning, etc.

!COURT:28 May 1806 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1805 thru 1807 Book VII," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
126 28 May 1806 Uriah Strickland presented account for William Roberts, Betsy Roberts, Willie Roberts, orphans of William Roberts, deceased for clothing.

!CENSUS:1790;

!CENSUS:1800;

!COURT:27 May 1806 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1805 thru 1807 Book VII," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
112 27 May 1806 Ordered that John Stevens Jr, Esquire be appointed guardian to Betsy Roberts, William Roberts, Willie Roberts and Linsey Roberts, orphans of William Roberts deceased. Robert Gulley Jr, Esq, and Adin Powell, securities.

!COURT:28 May 1806 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1805 thru 1807 Book VII," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
122 28 May 1806 Ordered Willie Roberts, orphan of William Roberts, deceased, be bound as apprentice to Clary Roberts, until 18, she being 2 now, to learn the art of Spinning, etc.

!COURT:28 May 1806 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1805 thru 1807 Book VII," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
126 28 May 1806 Uriah Strickland presented account for William Roberts, Betsy Roberts, Willie Roberts, orphans of William Roberts, deceased for clothing.

!NOTE:Born between 1785 and 1804 (death of father in 1804) if under 21 in 1806 when a guardian was appointed. Probably very young since not allowed to choose own guardian;

!CENSUS:1790;

!CENSUS:1800;

!COURT:27 May 1806 (From "Johnston County North Carolina Court Minutes 1805 thru 1807 Book VII," by Weynette Parks Haun, 1976.)
112 27 May 1806 Ordered that John Stevens Jr, Esquire be appointed guardian to Betsy Roberts, William Roberts, Willie Roberts and Linsey Roberts, orphans of William Roberts deceased. Robert Gulley Jr, Esq, and Adin Powell, securities.