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Living. Parents: Charles ROARK and Emma ROTEN.
Living.
Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living, Living.
Living. Parents: Living and Living.
George ROARK was born about 1854 in North Carolina.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1860 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 610
- Surname was "Rorarck"
- Age 6, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina Parents: Joshua Milton ROARK and Rhoda REEDY.
Harrison ROARK was born about 1855.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1860 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 611
- Surname was "Rorarck"
- Age 5, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina Parents: Welborn ROARK and Susan DOUGHERTY.
Harrison ROARK was born about 1859 in North Carolina.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1860 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 310
- Surname was "Rorarck"
- Age 6/12th, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina Parents: Alfred W. ROARK and Lydia LEWIS.
Harrison ROARK was born about 1859 in North Carolina.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1860 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 541
- Surname was "Rorarck"
- Age 1, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina Parents: Calvin ROARK and Melinda LEWIS.
Harvey ROARK was born about 1843 in North Carolina.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1850 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 1082
- Age 7, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina
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1860 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 328
- Surname was "Rorarck"
- Age 16, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina Parents: Charles B. ROARK Sr. and Letisha "Lettie" JONES.
Harvey Nelson ROARK was born about Jul 1858 in Ashe County, North Carolina. He died Hanged himself.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1860 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 494
- Surname was "Roarck"
- Age 2, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina Parents: Isaac ROARK and Mary K. "Polly" ROTEN.
Spouse: Rebecca Jane BROWN. Children were: Pearl Emeline ROARK.
Hiram W. ROARK was born on Jun 23, 1867 in North Carolina. He died on Mar 24, 1911.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1870 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 18, North Fork Twsp
- Age 3, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina Parents: Enoch William ROARK and Elizabeth MAHALA.
Spouse: Cora PRICE.
Ider Green ROARK was born about 1873 in North Carolina.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1880 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 106, Staggs Creek Twsp
- Age 7, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina Parents: Nathan Wiley ROARK and Martha L. CANTER.
Living.
Spouse: Geter James ROTEN.
Ingram ROARK was born about 1871 in North Carolina.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1880 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 106, Staggs Creek Twsp
- Age 9, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina Parents: Nathan Wiley ROARK and Martha L. CANTER.
Ira Lee ROARK Sr. was born on Sep 18, 1870. He died on Jul 1, 1918. He was buried in Ashe County, North Carolina - Enoch Roark Family Cemetery. Parents: Enoch William ROARK and Elizabeth MAHALA.
Spouse: Cordelia Faye PRICE. Children were: Ira Lee ROARK Jr..
Ira Lee ROARK Jr. was born between 1890 and 1899. Parents: Ira Lee ROARK Sr. and Cordelia Faye PRICE.
Isaac ROARK was born about 1837 in North Carolina. He was a Farmer.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1850 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 1082
- Age 13, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina
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1860 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 494
- Surname was "Roarck"
- Age 23, married to Mary
- Occupation was farmer
- Value of real estate was $150
- Value of personal estate was $125
- Born in North Carolina Parents: Charles B. ROARK Sr. and Letisha "Lettie" JONES.
Spouse: Mary K. "Polly"
ROTEN. Isaac ROARK and Mary K. "Polly" ROTEN were married on Sep 21, 1856
in Ashe County, North Carolina.
MARRIAGE NOTES:
Ashe County, North Carolina Marriage - 1800-1900 by Elizabeth Caulder, page 123
& 202:
- Married Sep 21, 1856, Roark, Isaac & Mary Roten by J. A. King
Children were: Harvey Nelson ROARK,
Wilson ROARK.
Isabelle ROARK was born about 1861 in North Carolina.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1870 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 18, North Fork Twsp
- Given name was "Isolle"
- Age 9, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina Parents: Absalom ROARK and Delphia VANOVER.
Living.
Spouse: Living.
James Edward ROARK was born on Mar 11, 1903. He died on Oct 2, 1958. He was buried in Ashe County, North Carolina - Joshua Roark Family Cemetery. Parents: John ROARK and Bethany ROARK.
Spouse: Ruth WOODS.
James F. ROARK was born between 1880 and 1900.
Spouse: Hila M. LATHAM. Children were: Chester ROARK.
Jane ROARK was born about 1798 in North Carolina.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1850 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 1087
- Age 60, married to John Pope
- Born in North Carolina
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1860 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 394
- Age 61, married to John Pope
- Born in North Carolina
Spouse: John POPE. Children were: Sarah Ellen POPE, John POPE, Martha Patsy POPE, Jane POPE, William POPE, Thomas POPE, Almeda POPE, Esther POPE.
Jasper William ROARK was born about Jan 1873 in Johnson County, Tennessee. Parents: Alson G. ROARK and Martha E. "Maggie" WALSH.
Spouse: Sarah Emily "Emma" TREADWAY. Children were: John ROARK, Kelly ROARK, Lester ROARK, Ruth ROARK, Laura J. ROARK, Maggie N. ROARK, Living, Living, Living, Living, Living, Living.
Living. Parents: Charles ROARK and Emma ROTEN.
Jesse ROARK was born about 1841 in North Carolina.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1850 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 1201
- Age 9, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina
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1860 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 606
- Surname was "Rorarck"
- Age 19, married to Ann
- Born in North Carolina Parents: John ROARK and Sarah Ellen POPE.
Spouse: Ann UNKNOWN. Children were: William David ROARK, John ROARK, Emma Elizabeth ROARK.
Jilphia Dilphia ROARK was born on Oct 18, 1864 in North Carolina. She died on Oct 29, 1950.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1870 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 18, North Fork Twsp
- Given name was "Ozilpha"
- Age 5, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina Parents: Enoch William ROARK and Elizabeth MAHALA.
Spouse: Henry POPE.
John ROARK was born on Nov 22, 1817 in North Carolina.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1850 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 1201
- Age 30, married to Sarah
- Born in North Carolina
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1860 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 605
- Surname was "Rorarck"
- Age 42, married to Sarah
- Born in North Carolina
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1880 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 111, Staggs Creek Twsp
- Age 62, married to Sarah
- Occupation was farmer
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina Parents: Charles B. ROARK Sr. and Letisha "Lettie" JONES.
Spouse: Sarah Ellen POPE. Children were: John David Melvin ROARK, Jesse ROARK, Alvin ROARK, Mary J. ROARK, Zilphia Caroline ROARK, Letty Emaline ROARK, Sarah Amanda ROARK, Nancy Delpha ROARK, America Elizabeth ROARK, John Calvin ROARK, David ROARK.
John ROARK was born on Jul 1, 1874. He died on Jun 17, 1943. He was buried in Ashe County, North Carolina - Joshua Roark Family Cemetery. Parents: Jesse ROARK and Ann UNKNOWN.
Spouse: Bethany ROARK. Children were: Flora ROARK, Roy ROARK, Roby Alvin ROARK, Charles ROARK, James Edward ROARK, Carrie E. ROARK.
John ROARK was born after 1890. Parents: Jasper William ROARK and Sarah Emily "Emma" TREADWAY.
John Calvin ROARK was born about 1859 in North Carolina.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1860 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 605
- Surname was "Rorarck"
- Given name was "Calvin"
- Age 1, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina Parents: John ROARK and Sarah Ellen POPE.
John David Melvin ROARK was born about 1838 in North Carolina.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1850 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 1201
- Age 12, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina
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1860 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 392
- Surname was "Rorarck"
- Age 22, married to Emeline
- Born in North Carolina Parents: John ROARK and Sarah Ellen POPE.
Spouse: Emeline PRICE. Children were: Sarah Jane ROARK.
Johnson ROARK was born on Aug 10, 1843 in North Carolina. He died on Nov 17, 1927 in Ashe County, North Carolina.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1850 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 1143
- Age 7, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina
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1860 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 539
- Surname was "Rorarck"
- Age 16, living with father and stepmother (Pheby)
- Born in North Carolina
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Personal records of Steve Peters, dated December 1996:
- Twin brother Jonathan Parents: Ephriam ROARK and Millie GRAYBEAL.
Spouse: Sarah EASTRIDGE. Johnson ROARK and Sarah EASTRIDGE were married on May 23, 1863.
Spouse: Loudema OSBORNE. Johnson ROARK and Loudema OSBORNE were married on Aug 10, 1887.
Jonathan ROARK was born on Aug 10, 1843 in Ashe County, North Carolina. He died before Nov 1901.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1850 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 1143
- Age 7, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina
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1860 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 539
- Surname was "Rorarck"
- Age 17, living with father and stepmother (Pheby)
- Born in North Carolina
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Personal records of Steve Peters, dated December 1996:
- Twin brother Johnson Parents: Ephriam ROARK and Millie GRAYBEAL.
Spouse: Elizabeth C. VANOVER. Jonathan ROARK and Elizabeth C. VANOVER were married on Aug 15, 1862 in Ashe County, North Carolina. Children were: Cora D. ROARK, Elbert T. ROARK.
Joseph Lincoln ROARK was born on Feb 16, 1862 in North Carolina. He died on Oct 14, 1944.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1870 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 18, North Fork Twsp
- Given name was "Lincoln"
- Age 8, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina Parents: Enoch William ROARK and Elizabeth MAHALA.
Spouse: Mary M. COLE. Joseph Lincoln ROARK and Mary M. COLE were married on Jun 13, 1880.
Joshua Leonard ROARK was born about 1841 in Ashe County, North Carolina. He died in Johnson County, Tennessee. Parents: Timothy ROARK and Aley OSBORNE.
Spouse: Mary OSBORNE. Joshua Leonard ROARK and Mary OSBORNE were married on Aug 13, 1860 in Johnson County, Tennessee. Children were: Margaret Ann ROARK.
Joshua Milton ROARK was born about 1830 in North Carolina. He died about 1892. He was buried in Ashe County, North Carolina - Joshua Roark Family Cemetery.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1850 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 1082
- Given name was "Joshua"
- Age 20, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina
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1860 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 610
- Surname was "Rorarck"
- Given name was "John"
- Age 30, married to Roda
- Born in North Carolina
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1870 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 86, Staggs Creek Twsp
- Age 40, married to Rhoda
- Occupation was farmer
- Value of real estate was $1,500
- Value of personal estate was $600
- Born in North Carolina
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1880 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 100, Staggs Creek Twsp
- Age 50, married to Rhoda
- Occupation was farmer
- Born in North Carolina, father in Virginia, mother in North Carolina Parents: Charles B. ROARK Sr. and Letisha "Lettie" JONES.
Spouse: Rhoda REEDY. Joshua Milton ROARK and Rhoda REEDY were married on Nov 9, 1851. Children were: George ROARK, William ROARK, Charles ROARK, Rebecca Jane ROARK, Lettie Martisha ROARK, Cora Elvira ROARK, Bethany ROARK, Joshua Milton ROARK.
Joshua Milton ROARK was born about 1875 in North Carolina.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1880 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 100, Staggs Creek Twsp
- Age 5, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina Parents: Joshua Milton ROARK and Rhoda REEDY.
Living.
Spouse: Living.
Kelly ROARK was born after 1890. Parents: Jasper William ROARK and Sarah Emily "Emma" TREADWAY.
L. ROARK was born about 1850 in North Carolina.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1850 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 1129
- Given name was "L."
- Age 2/12th, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina
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1860 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 311
- Not listed with parents. Parents: William ROARK and Martha Patsy POPE.
Laura J. ROARK was born about Feb 1895 in Ashe County, North Carolina. Parents: Jasper William ROARK and Sarah Emily "Emma" TREADWAY.
Living.
Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living.
Lester ROARK was born after 1890. Parents: Jasper William ROARK and Sarah Emily "Emma" TREADWAY.
Lettie ROARK was born on Jul 4, 1845 in Johnson County, Tennessee. She died on Jul 14, 1919 in Ashe County, North Carolina. Parents: Timothy ROARK and Aley OSBORNE.
Spouse: Calvin TURNMIRE. Calvin TURNMIRE and Lettie ROARK were married on May 1, 1870 in Johnson County, Tennessee. Children were: Aley Callie TURNMIRE.
Lettie Martisha ROARK was born on Aug 4, 1866 in Ashe County, North Carolina. She died on Jan 19, 1961 in Ashe County, North Carolina of Entero Colitis. Antecedent cause of death was senility. She was buried on Jan 21, 1961 in Ashe County, North Carolina - Samuel Sapp Family Cemetery.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1870 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 86, Staggs Creek Twsp
- Given name was "Lottie"
- Age 4, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina
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1880 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 100, Staggs Creek Twsp
- Given name was "Lettie M."
- Age 12, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
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1900 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 307, Clifton Twsp
- Given name was "Martisha"
- Age 33, married to John Roten for 13 yrs
- Born Aug 1866
- Mother of 5 children, 4 living
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
- Can read, can write, speaks English
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1910 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 8, Clifton Twsp, Part 2
- Age 43, married (1st) to John W. Roten for 22 yrs
- Mother of 9 children, 8 living
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
- Can read, can write, speaks English
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1920 Ashe County, North Carolina census:
- Married, age 53
- Can read and write Parents: Joshua Milton ROARK and Rhoda REEDY.
Spouse:
John Wesley ROTEN. John Wesley ROTEN
and Lettie Martisha ROARK were married on Nov 13, 1887 in Ashe County, North
Carolina.
MARRIAGE NOTES:
Ashe County, North Carolina Marriage - 1800-1900 by Elizabeth Caulder, page 120:
- Married Nov 13, 1887, Rhoten, John W. & Tishey Roark by H. C. Poe
Children were: Martha Elizabeth ROTEN,
Ella "Ellie" ROTEN, Bessie Emma ROTEN, Ethel
ROTEN, Retha ROTEN, Rufus Webb ROTEN, Benjamin
Franklin ROTEN, John Gray ROTEN,
Albert ROTEN.
Letty Emaline ROARK was born about 1850 in North Carolina.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1860 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 605
- Surname was "Rorarck"
- Given name was "Letta"
- Age 10, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina
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1850 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 1201
- Given name was "Letty E."
- Age 6/12th, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina Parents: John ROARK and Sarah Ellen POPE.
Lina Ethel ROARK was born on Aug 16, 1891. She died on Oct 29, 1976. She was buried in Ashe County, North Carolina - Enoch Roark Family Cemetery. Parents: Squire Millard ROARK and Mary Elizabeth VANOVER.
Spouse: Living.
Lora ROARK was born about 1896.
Spouse: Mackerly Grand GRAYBEAL.
Living. Parents: Jasper William ROARK and Sarah Emily "Emma" TREADWAY.
Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living, Living, Living, Living, Living.
Madison ROARK was born about 1866 in North Carolina.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1870 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 18, North Fork Twsp
- Age 4, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina Parents: Absalom ROARK and Delphia VANOVER.
