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Living. Parents: Michael Delmar ROTEN and Living.
Ashley ROTEN was born about May 1835 in North Carolina. He died about 1912. He was buried in Wilkes County, North Carolina - Miller/Roten Family Cemetery. He was a Farmer.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1850 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 775
- Age 14, living with mother Jane (father not listed)
- Born in North Carolina
- Attended school in census year
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1860 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 1339
- Age 17, living with mother Betsy (father not listed)
- Born in North Carolina
NOTE: Age is wrong. Should probably be 27 rather than 17.
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1870 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 143, Peaks Creek Twsp
- Age 36, married to Ana
- Occupation was working on farm
- Value of real estate not listed
- Value of personal estate was $300
- Born in North Carolina
- Can read, cannot write
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1880 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 123, Peaks Creek Twsp
- Age 47, married to Omah
- Occupation was farmer
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
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1900 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- Page 522, Peak Creek Twsp
- Age 65, married to May O. for 35 10 yrs
- Born May 1835
- Born in North Carolina
- Hillery Roten (grandson), age 17 and Bessie Roten (granddaughter), age 10, living in household
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1910 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 361, Union Twsp
- Age 76, married 46 years to Oma
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
- Speaks English
- Occupation was farmer, farm, own account
- Cannot read or write
- Owned farm, free of mortgage (sch # 340) Parents: David ROTEN and Betsy Jane BARE.
Spouse: Naomi "Annie" MILLER. Ashley ROTEN and Naomi "Annie" MILLER were married about 1864. Children were: David ROTEN, Savannah ROTEN, George ROTEN, Leander "Lee" ROTEN, Mary Anna "Annie" ROTEN, Lewis ROTEN, Ambrose ROTEN, William ROTEN, Elizabeth ROTEN, Ida ROTEN.
Ashley ROTEN was born about Aug 1899 in North Carolina.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1900 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- Page 523, Peak Creek Twsp
- Age 8/12th, single, living with parents
- Born in Aug 1899
- Born in North Carolina
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1910 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 362, Union Twsp
- Age 10, single, living with father (mother not listed)
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
- Speaks English
- Can read and write
- Attended school in census year Parents: Lewis ROTEN and Sarah SHEETS.
Children were: Living.
Avery Walter ROTEN was born on May 8, 1876 in North Carolina. He was a Methodist Minister and Farmer.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1880 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH 34, Staggs Creek Twsp
- Given name was "Wilborn W."
- Age 4, single, 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 # 208, Olds Field Twsp
- Given name was "Avery W."
- Age 24, single, living with parents
- Born May 1876
- Born in North Carolina, father born in North Carolina, mother born in North Carolina
- Occupation was teaching
- 4 mos unemployed
- Can read, can write, speaks English
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1910 Mingo County, West Virginia census (microfilm):
- HH # 71, Magnolia District 151
- Given name was "Walter"
- Age 32, single, boarder in household of J. H. Simmons
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
- Speaks English
- Occupation was laborer in coal mine
- Can read and write
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1920 Nansemond County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 405, Chuckatuck Magistrat District
- Given name was "A. Walter"
- Age 43, married to Ethel
- Can read and write
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
- Speaks English
- Occupation was Minister, M.E. Church
- Wage earner
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1930 Brunswick County, Virginia census (microfilm):
- HH # 373, Alberta Township
- Given name was Rev. A. Walter
- Rents home for $20 per month
- Age 53, married to Ethel H. for 11 yrs
- Able to read and write
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
- Speaks English
- Occupation was Clergyman for Methodist Church
- Wage earner
- Not a veteran
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Interview of Stella Roten Francis by Chris Schultheis, August 1997:
- Took to preaching as follows: Terrible lighting storm and standing under tree with brother Thomas. They decided to take shelter in a shed when lighting hit the tree and splintered it.
- Graduated from Trinity College
- No children Parents: Alexander ROTEN and Rausey Corener "Rosa" ROBINSON.
Spouse: Ethel HUGHES. Avery Walter ROTEN and Ethel HUGHES were married on Feb 6, 1919.
Living. Parents: George Washington ROTEN and Artie Alberta JONES.
Spouse: Annie Mae KEMP. Banner Bruce ROTEN and Annie Mae KEMP were married on Nov 8, 1947 in Ashe County, North Carolina. Children were: Living.
Barbara ROTEN was born after 1845 in North Carolina.
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Personal records of Eddie Nikazy, dated August 1997:
- Died as an infant Parents: Walter David ROTEN Sr. and Mary "Polly" YOUNCE.
Barbara ROTEN was born about 1857 in North Carolina. She died about 1875 in Ashe County, North Carolina.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1860 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 649
- Given name was "Barbary"
- Age 3, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina
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1870 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 17, Staggs Creek Twsp
- Not listed with parents. Presumed deceased. Parents: Jacob ROTEN and Elizabeth ASHLEY.
Living. Parents: Benjamin Franklin ROTEN and Flossie "Myrtle" HAM.
Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living, Living, Living.
Living. Parents: Bunk ROTEN and Living.
Beckie ROTEN was born after 1886. Parents: James Ralph ROTEN and Mary Ann LYON.
Living. Parents: Lillard ROTEN and Lucy JOHNSON.
Living. Parents: Living and Living.
Bendrew ROTEN was born on Oct 24, 1914 in Navajo County, Arizona. He died on Dec 23, 1989 in Navajo County, Arizona.
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Personal records of Mildred Kartchner Rhoton, dated December 1999:
- Surname was "Rhoton" Parents: Heber Kimball ROTEN and Lucy LEWIS.
Spouse: Living. Bendrew ROTEN and Clorice GIBBONS were married on Aug 10, 1936 in Navajo County, Arizona.
Benjamin ROTEN was born about 1847 in North Carolina.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1850 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 722
- Age 3, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina
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Personal records of Marty Grant, dated March 1997:
- Mother is Sarah. This is incorrect. Mother is Mary "Polly" Brown. Parents: Sidney ROTEN and Mary "Polly" BROWN.
Benjamin ROTEN was born about Jun 1889 in Ozark County, Missouri. Parents: Marion Monroe ROTEN and Delila A. UNKNOWN.
Benjamin Franklin ROTEN was born on Jun 9, 1904 in Ashe County, North Carolina. He lived in Ashe County, North Carolina about Jul 1970. He died on Mar 29, 1999. He was buried in Ashe County, North Carolina - Samuel Sapp Family Cemetery.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1910 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 8, Clifton Twsp, Part 2
- Age 5, single, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
- Attended school in census year
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1920 Ashe County, North Carolina census:
- Single, living with parents, age 15
- Can read and write
- Occupation was farm laborer
- Attended school in census year Parents: John Wesley ROTEN and Lettie Martisha ROARK.
Spouse: Flossie "Myrtle" HAM. Benjamin Franklin ROTEN and Flossie "Myrtle" HAM were married on Nov 13, 1921 in Ashe County, North Carolina. Children were: Living, Edna Mae ROTEN, Living, Living, Living.
Benjamin W. ROTEN was born on May 12, 1792 in Surry County, North Carolina.
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Personal records of Danny Miller and Lovetta Schweers, dated July 1998:
- Moved with parents to Scott County, Virginia Parents: Jacob ROTEN and Elizabeth UNKNOWN.
Spouse: Margaret E. PETERS. Benjamin W. ROTEN and Margaret E. PETERS were married on Jul 9, 1836 in Woodford County, Kentucky. Children were: Homer ROTEN, Nancy C. ROTEN, Sarah F. ROTEN, T. G. ROTEN.
Benjamin W. ROTEN was born about 1833. Parents: Isaac J. ROTEN and Tabitha M. ALLEN.
Spouse: Sarah Jane MOORE.
Bert ROTEN was born on Apr 26, 1915 in North Carolina. He died on Sep 8, 1978. He was buried in Ashe County, North Carolina - Double Springs Primitive Church Cemetery. His Social Security Number was 240-28-3631.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1920 Wilkes County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 244, Union Twsp
- Given name was "Birt"
- Age 4 and 8/12th, single, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina Parents: Lewis ROTEN and Nancy PERRY.
Spouse: Living. Bert ROTEN and Nellie ROYAL were married on Aug 21, 1935 in Wilkes County, North Carolina. Children were: Kenneth Worth ROTEN, Leslie Lee ROTEN.
Bertha ROTEN was born on Oct 4, 1897 in North Carolina. She lived in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania about Feb 1958. She died on Dec 25, 1990 in Peach Bottom, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Her Social Security Number was 195-28-3599.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1900 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 20, Clifton Twsp
- Age 2, single, living with parents
- Born Oct 1897
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina Parents: Henry Lee ROTEN and Hattie JONES.
Spouse: George Washington WELCH. George Washington WELCH and Bertha ROTEN were married on May 5, 1915. Children were: Living, Living, Living, Living, Living, Living, Living, Living.
Living. Parents: John W. ROTEN and Zilphia JONES.
Spouse: Lonzo Fred HAM.
Bessie ROTEN was born about Jun 1899 in North Carolina.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1900 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- Page 523, Peak Creek Twsp
- Age 11/12th, single, living with mother and grandparents (father not listed)
- Born Jun 1899
- Born in North Carolina
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1910 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 361, Union Twsp
- Age 10, single, living with mother in household of grandfather Ashley Roten (father not listed)
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
- Speaks English
- Can read and write
- Attended school in census year Parents: Mary Anna "Annie" ROTEN.
Bessie Emma ROTEN was born on May 20, 1893 in Ashe County, North Carolina. She died on Apr 30, 1914. She was buried in Ashe County, North Carolina - Graybeal/Roten Family Cemetery.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1900 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 307, Clifton Twsp
- Age 7, single, living with parents
- Born May 1893
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
- Attended school for 2 months in census year
- Cannot read, cannot write, speaks English Parents: John Wesley ROTEN and Lettie Martisha ROARK.
Spouse: Albert GRAYBEAL. Albert GRAYBEAL and Bessie Emma ROTEN were married about 1910. Children were: Living, Living, Benjamin C. GRAYBEAL.
Living. Parents: James Crawford "Dick" ROTEN and Nancy JONES.
Spouse: Dudley L. SURBER Sr.. Children were: Living, Living, Living, Living, Dudley L. SURBER Jr., Living, Living, Living, Living, Living.
Living. Parents: Roby H. ROTEN and Sally GREER.
Bettie ROTEN was born about Jan 1899 in North Carolina.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1900 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 29, Clifton Twsp
- Age 4/12th, living with father David, in household of grandmother Nancy Roten (mother not listed)
- Born Jan 1899
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina Parents: David ROTEN and Maude BOWERS.
Living. Parents: William Howard Taft ROTEN and Verna Mae ATWOOD.
Living. Parents: Living and Elizabeth BROWN.
Spouse: Living.
Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living, Living, Living, Living.
Living. Parents: Norman Wayne ROTEN and Living.
Spouse: Living.
Living. Parents: Harrison Samuel ROTEN and Living.
Living. Parents: Fieldon David ROTEN and Flossie JORDON.
Spouse: Living.
Living. Parents: Living and Living.
Bina Kathleen ROTEN was born on Aug 21, 1906 in North Carolina. She lived in Ashe County, North Carolina about Jan 1948. She died on Jun 27, 1995 in Ashe County, North Carolina. She was buried in Ashe County, North Carolina - Ashe Lawn Memorial Gardens. Her Social Security Number was 225-40-3015.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1930 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 219, West Jefferson Twsp
- Age 23, married to William A. Hodgson. Age at first marriage was 22
- Able to read and write
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
- Speaks English Parents: William Jacob "Jake" ROTEN and Martha ARNOLD.
Spouse: William Arthur HODGSON. William Arthur HODGSON and Bina Kathleen ROTEN were married about 1929. Children were: Living, Living.
Biner ROTEN was born on Dec 8, 1893. She died on May 10, 1897. She was buried in Ashe County, North Carolina - George Roten Family Cemetery. Parents: Joseph ROTEN and Elizabeth PENNINGTON.
Living. Parents: Kemp William ROTEN and Dorothy BYRUM.
Spouse: Living.
Bobbie Lee ROTEN was born on May 9, 1937. She died on Feb 28, 1952. She was buried in Ashe County, North Carolina - Samuel J. Miller Memorial Cemetery. Parents: Fieldon David ROTEN and Flossie JORDON.
Living. Parents: William Howard Taft ROTEN and Verna Mae ATWOOD.
Boenurguius B. ROTEN was born on Apr 14, 1873 in Scott County, Virginia. He died on Nov 4, 1873 in Scott County, Virginia. Parents: Leonidas S. ROTEN and Mary E. WADE.
Living. Parents: Living and Living.
Spouse: Living.
Bruce Odell Clarence ROTEN was born on Aug 8, 1938. He died on Oct 7, 1938. He was buried in Ashe County, North Carolina - William Richardson Family Cemetery. Parents: Odell Clarence ROTEN and Living.
Buel Edward ROTEN was born on May 9, 1928 in Ashe County, North Carolina. He died on Apr 9, 1986. He was buried in Ashe County, North Carolina - Graybeal/Roten Family Cemetery. Parents: Francis "Marion" ROTEN and Hettie HAM.
Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living, Living, Living.
Bunk ROTEN was born on Apr 23, 1913 in Wilkes County, North Carolina. He died on Dec 22, 1991. He was buried in Ashe County, North Carolina - Ashe Lawn Memorial Gardens.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1920 Wilkes County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 244, Union Twsp
- Age 6, single, living with parents
- Attended school in census year
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina Parents: Lewis ROTEN and Nancy PERRY.
Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living.
Bynum "Bine" ROTEN was born on Sep 30, 1898. He died about Jun 1972. His Social Security Number was 238-12-3885.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1900 Wilkes County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 108, Union Twsp
- Given name was "Bynum"
- Age 2, single, living with parents
- Born Oct 1897
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
- Cannot read, cannot write, speaks English
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1910 Wilkes County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- Page 212A, HH # 151, Union Twsp
- Given name was "Bynum"
- Age 11, single, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
- Speaks English
- Can read, cannot write
- Attended school in census year
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1920 Wilkes County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- Page 287A, HH # 137, Union Twsp
- Given name was "Bine"
- Age 21, single, living with parents
- Able to read and write
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
- Speaks English
- No occupation listed Parents: David ROTEN and Elizabeth "Betsy" MILLER.
Spouse: Julie KILBY. Children were: Living, Living, Living.
Calvin ROTEN was born about 1836 in North Carolina.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1850 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 1205
- Age 14, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina
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1860 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 527
- Age 22, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina
- Attended school in census year Parents: David ROTEN and Sarah "Susan" UNKNOWN.
Living. Parents: Joseph "Joe" ROTEN and Bessie DARNELL.
Spouse: Living.
Living. Parents: George Washington ROTEN and Nettie MILLER.
Spouse: Living. Children were: Unknown ROTEN.
Living. Parents: Donald Charles ROTEN and Living.
Caroline ROTEN was born about 1835 in North Carolina.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1840 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- Page 30
- 1 male 30-39 (William)
- 1 female 30-39 (Barbara)
- 2 males 10-14 (Walter, Soloman)
- 3 females 10-14 (Sarah, Martha, _____)
- 1 male 5-9 (Jacob)
- 1 female 5-9 (*Caroline*)
- 1 male 0-4 (Alex)
- 2 females 0-4 (Lucinda, Milly)
- 0 others
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1850 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 607
- Age 18, married to Abslam Strunk
- Born in North Carolina
NOTE: Marriage was not until 1855 Parents: William ROTEN and Barbara WALTERS.
Spouse: Absolom STRUNK. Absolom STRUNK and Caroline ROTEN were married about 1855 in North Carolina.
Living. Parents: Living and Elizabeth BROWN.
Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living.
