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Living. Parents: Montgomery ROTEN and Hallie Mae PHILLIPS.
Living. Parents: Living and Living.
Spouse: Living. Children were: Living.
Jackson ROTEN was born on Mar 26, 1858 in Ashe County, North Carolina. He died on Aug 13, 1934 in Ashe County, North Carolina from Leakage of the Heart. He was buried on Aug 14, 1934 in Ashe County, North Carolina - Benjamin Brown Cemetery. He was a Farmer.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1860 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 493
- Age 2, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina
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1870 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 119, Staggs Creek Twsp
- Age 12, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina
- Cannot read or write
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1880 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 85, Staggs Creek Twsp
- Age 20, married to Frances
- Occupation was farm laborer
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
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1900 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 28, Clifton Twsp
- Age 44, married to Frankie for 22 yrs
- Born May 1856
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
- Occupation was farmer
- Unemployed for 3 months
- Can read, cannot write, speaks English
- Rents farm (sch # 30)
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1910 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 6, Clifton Twsp, Part 2
- Age 52, married (1st) to Frankie for 31 yrs
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
- Occupation was farmer, home farm, own account
- Can read, can write, speaks English
- Owned farm free of mortgage (sch # 6)
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1920 Ashe County, North Carolina census:
- Owned home free of mortgage
- Age 61, married to
- Can read and write
- Occupation was farmer Parents: James ROTEN and Nancy B. ELLIOTT.
Spouse: Ennis RILEY.
Spouse: Francis
"Frankie" ROTEN. Jackson ROTEN and Francis "Frankie" ROTEN were
married on Jun 23, 1879 in Ashe County, North Carolina.
MARRIAGE NOTES:
Ashe County, North Carolina Marriage - 1800-1900 by Elizabeth Caulder, page 125:
- Married Jun 23, 1879, Roten, Jackson & Frances Roten by John Pennington
at John Roten's. Witnessed by John Roten, John Calhoun
Children were: Unknown ROTEN, George Washington ROTEN, Emmett
David ROTEN, Lillard Harrison ROTEN Sr.,
Millard Smith ROTEN.
Jacob ROTEN was born about 1730. Parents: Josiah ROTEN and Rachel UNKNOWN.
Spouse: Eunice UNKNOWN.
Jacob ROTEN was born about 1765 in Pennsylvania. He died about 1837 in Scott County, Virginia.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1790 North Carolina Census (abstract):
- Surry County, Salisbury District
- Page 184
- Surname was "Roton"
- 1 male 16 and up (*Jacob*)
- 1 female (Elizabeth)
- 0 others Parents: David ROTEN and Elizabeth UNKNOWN.
Spouse: Elizabeth UNKNOWN. Children were: Elias P. ROTEN, Benjamin W. ROTEN, Hester Ann ROTEN, Isaac J. ROTEN, Elisha ROTEN, Talitha ROTEN, Josiah ROTEN, Mary Nancy ROTEN, John F. ROTEN.
Jacob ROTEN was born on Nov 30, 1796 in Surry County, North Carolina. He died on Jan 12, 1856 in Monroe County, Kentucky. He was a Farmer.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1800 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- Page 91
- Surname was "Wroten"
- 1 male 45 and up (James)
- 1 female 45 and up (unknown spouse)
- 1 male 16-25 (Jonathon?)
- 1 female 16-25 (Comfort)
- 2 males 10-15 (Josiah, David)
- 4 males 0-9 (*Jacob*, _____, _____, _____)
- 0 others
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1810 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- Page 7
- Surname was "Roughten"
- 1 male 26-44 (James)
- 1 female 45 and up (unknown spouse)
- 2 males 16-25 (*Jacob*, _____)
- 3 males 0-9 (Elisha, Eli, _____)
NOTE: James is probably in the wrong age category
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1840 Campbell County, Tennessee census (abstract):
- Page 319
- Surname was "Rolen"
- 1 male 40-49 (*Jacob*)
- 1 female 40-49 (Elizabeth)
- 1 male 20-29 (_____)
- 1 female 15-19 (Sarah)
- 1 male 10-14 (John)
- 1 male 5-9 (Isaac)
- 2 females 5-9 (Nancy, Jane)
- 1 male 0-4 (_____)
- 3 females 0-4 (Mary, Elizabeth, _____)
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1850 Monroe County, Kentucky census (microfilm):
- HH # 237
- Surname was "Roten"
- Age 53, married to Elizabeth
- Occupation was farmer
- Value of real estate was $150
- Born in North Carolina Parents: James ROTEN and Mary "Polly" UNKNOWN.
Spouse: Elizabeth BURTON. Jacob ROTEN and Elizabeth BURTON were married on Dec 10, 1817 in Scott County, Virginia. Children were: Eli ROTEN, Matilda Ann Vegas ROTEN, Sarah Ann ROTEN, John I. ROTEN, Jane ROTEN, Nancy ROTEN, Isaac ROTEN, James ROTEN, Elizabeth ROTEN, Mary Ellen ROTEN, Martha ROTEN, Male ROTEN, Female ROTEN.
Jacob ROTEN was born about 1805 in Ashe County, North Carolina.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1810 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- Page 12
- Surname was "Roughten"
- 1 male 16-25 (David)
- 1 female 16-25 (Easter)
- 3 males 0-9 (William, *Jacob*, Soloman)
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1820 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- Page 34
- Easter was head of household
- 1 male 16-25 (William)
- 1 female 16-25 (Easter)
- 1 male 16-18 (*Jacob*)
- 2 males 10-15 (Soloman, _____)
- 2 males 0-9 (David, _____)
- 1 female 0-9 (_____)
- 0 others
NOTE: Easter is probably in the wrong age category Parents: David ROTEN and Easter WALTERS.
Jacob ROTEN was born on Jan 27, 1824 in Ashe County, North Carolina. He was deeded 75 acres from his father, Joseph Roten on Oct 25, 1854 in Ashe County, North Carolina. He died on Aug 20, 1904 in Ashe County, North Carolina. He was buried in Ashe County, North Carolina - Benjamin Brown Cemetery. He was a Farmer.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1830 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- Page 17
- 1 male 40-49 (Josiah)
- 1 female 40-49 (Mary)
- 1 female 20-29 (_____)
- 1 male 10-14 (Sidney)
- 2 females 10-14 (Lydia, Comfort)
- 2 males 5-9 (*Jacob*, James)
- 2 males 0-4 (David "grandson", _____)
- 0 others
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1840 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- Page 30
- 1 male 50-59 (Joseph)
- 1 female 50-59 (Mary)
- 2 males 15-19 (*Jacob*, James)
- 2 males 10-14 (David "grandson", _____)
- 1 female 10-14 (_____)
- 1 female 5-9 (_____)
- 0 others
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1850 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 1181
- Age 25, married to Nancy
- Occupation was farmer
- Value of real estate was $75
- Born in North Carolina
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Deed for 75 acres transferred between Joseph Roten and Jacob Roten, dated 25 October 1854 (see scrapbook)
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1860 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 476
- Age 34, married to Nancy
- Occupation was farmer
- Value of real estate was $1,000
- Value of personal estate was $400
- Born in North Carolina
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Civil War Records of Jeff Weaver at http://members.aol.com/jweaver301/nc/:
- ROTEN, JACOB, 34, 1860 AsCC HH#476. County. C2, 21st Virginia Cav. Enl. on 7/10/63. Brought horse to camp on 7/12/63. Deserted on 12/14/63. Taken POW 3/17/64 and held as a rebel deserter in Morristown, Tennessee. County. G, 13th Tennessee Cav. Enlisted on 9/25/64, age 35. B. 1/27/1824 D. 8/20/1901, buried in Ashe County. Cem. J03.
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1870 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 128, Staggs Creek Twsp
- Age 45, married to Nancy
- Occupation was farmer
- Value of real estate was $1,000
- Value of personal estate was $700
- Born in North Carolina
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1880 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 39, Staggs Creek Twsp
- Given name was "Jacob, Sr." . If this is true, where is Jacob Jr.?
- Age 54, married to Nancy
- Occupation was farmer
- Born in North Carolina, father on ocean, mother in New York
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1900 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 41, Clifton Twsp
- Age 75, married to Nancy for 52 yrs
- Born Jan 1825
- Born in North Carolina, father born in North Carolina, mother born in North Carolina
- Occupation was farmer
- 6 mos unemployed
- Can read and write, speaks English
- Owned farm free of mortgage (sch # 54)
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Personal inspection of headstone by Christopher Eric Schultheis, August 1998:
- Inscription states, "Jacob Roten, Born Jan 27 1824, Died Aug 20, 1904, 80 yr, 6 m, 23 d.
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Interview of Wylene Roten Graybeal conducted by Chris Schultheis, August 1997:
- Eli Sanderson Robinson was separated from Ada Jane Roten before their child Roby was born. Family tradition has it that Ada Jane and Eli were opposites and therefore did not stay together. On the day Roby was born, Jacob Roten went to town and had Roby "bound" to him. This was the same as adoption. Roby used the surname Roten throughout his life.
- Jacob Roten, Roby's grandfather, reportedly left all his land to Roby
Parents: Josiah "Joseph" ROTEN and Mary CARPENTER.
Spouse: Nancy B. LATHAM. Jacob ROTEN and Nancy B. LATHAM were married about 1848 in Ashe County, North Carolina. Children were: Martha Ellen ROTEN, William Sanders ROTEN, Alexander ROTEN, Rebecca ROTEN, Mary "Polly" ROTEN, James Lafayette ROTEN, Ada Jane ROTEN.
Jacob ROTEN was born about 1834 in North Carolina. He died on May 30, 1888 in Custer County, Nebraska. He was a Farmer.
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 (microfilm):
- HH # 938
- Age 16, living with parents
- Occupation was laborer
- Born in North Carolina
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1860 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 649
- Age 26, married to Elizabeth
- Occupation was farmer
- Value of real estate was $800
- Value of personal estate was $450
- Born in North Carolina
- Unable to read and write
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1870 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 17, Staggs Creek Twsp
- Age 40, married to Elizabeth
- Occupation was farmer
- Value of real estate was $2,500
- Value of personal estate was $700
- Born in North Carolina
- Cannot read or write
- Nancy Mullis (servant), age 20, living in household
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1880 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 220, Staggs Creek Twsp
- Age 49, married to Elizabeth
- Occupation was farmer
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina Parents: William ROTEN and Barbara WALTERS.
Spouse: Elizabeth
ASHLEY. Jacob ROTEN and Elizabeth ASHLEY were married on Aug 1, 1852 in Ashe
County, North Carolina.
MARRIAGE NOTES:
North Carolina Marriage Bond:
- Roten, Jacob to Ashley, Elizabeth, applied 1 Aug 1852, rec # 006-01-049 (Ashe
County), no bondsman, witness A. H. Waugh, bond No 000002174, Married 1 Aug 1852
by Wm. Weaver
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Ashe County, North Carolina Marriage - 1800-1900 by Elizabeth Caulder, page 125:
- Married Aug 1, 1852, Roten, Jacob & Elizabeth Ashley by Wm Weaver
Children were: John ROTEN, Barbara ROTEN, Isabel ROTEN,
Hiram ROTEN, Joyce P. ROTEN, David ROTEN,
Cora Almedia ROTEN, Mary ROTEN, Mollie Belle
ROTEN, Ellen ROTEN.
Jacob ROTEN was born about 1838 in North Carolina.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1850 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 1205
- Age 12, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina
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1860 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 527
- Age 21, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina
- Attended school in census year
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Civil War Records of Jeff Weaver at http://members.aol.com/jweaver301/nc/:
- ROTEN, JACOB: 21, 1860 AsCC HH#527. County. D, 5th Battn. North Carolina Cav./County. B, 65th North Carolina Cav., Native Res. of Ashe County., where he Enl. on 7/8/62, aged 23. Pres. thru 8/3/63. Deserted 2/10/64. Parents: David ROTEN and Sarah "Susan" UNKNOWN.
Jacob ROTEN was born on Dec 20, 1844 in Tennessee. He died on Aug 7, 1875.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1850 Monroe County, Kentucky census (microfilm):
- HH # 277
- Surname was "Roten"
- Age 5, living with parents
- Born in Tennessee
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Personal records of Mildred Kartchner Rhoton, dated December 1999:
- Surname was "Rhoton" Parents: Eli ROTEN and Hannah DOWELL.
Jacob Lester ROTEN was born about Jun 1885 in North Carolina. He lived in Ashe County, North Carolina about Dec 1938. He lived in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina about Nov 1940. He died on Aug 31, 1963. He was buried in Ashe County, North Carolina - Price/Jenkins Family Cemetery. He was a Salesman.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1900 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 39, Clifton Twsp
- Given name was "Jackie"
- Age 15, single, living with parents
- Born Jun 1885
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
- Occupation was salesman
- Unemployed for 3 months
- Can read, can write, speaks English
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1920 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 77, Clifton Twsp
- Given name is "Jacob L."
- Age 34, divorced, living with parents
- Can read and write
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
- Speaks English
- Occupation was book keeper, coal company, wage earner
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1930 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 192, Clifton Twsp
- Given name was "Jacob L."
- Lived on Rich Hill Road
- Age 44, single, living with parents
- Able to read and write
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
- Speaks English
- Occupation was salesman, clothing store, wage earner
- Not a veteran Parents: William Sanders ROTEN and Cora V. PRICE.
Spouse: Living. Jacob Lester ROTEN and Faye OSBORNE were married on Jun 30, 1920 in McDowell County, West Vriginia. Children were: Living.
Jacob W. ROTEN was born about 1833 in Indiana. He died on Dec 15, 1863 in Robertson County, Tennessee. He was buried in Monroe County, Kentucky - Hill Cemetery.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1850 Monroe County, Kentucky census (microfilm):
- HH # 235
- Surname was "Roten"
- Age 17, living with parents
- Occupation was farmer
- Born in ?? Parents: Eli ROTEN and Melinda MCCLELLAN.
Jake ROTEN was born after 1886. He died in Florida. Parents: James Ralph ROTEN and Mary Ann LYON.
James ROTEN was born about 1754 in Sussex County, Delaware. He died about 1823 in Scott County, Virginia.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1790 North Carolina Census (abstract):
- Surry County, Salisbury District
- Page 185
- Surname was "Roton"
- 1 male 16 and up (*James*)
- 4 males under 16 (David, Josiah, Jonathan, James?)
- 5 females (unknown spouse, Comfort, _____, _____, _____)
- 0 others
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1800 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- Page 91
- Surname was "Wroten"
- 1 male 45 and up (*James*)
- 1 female 45 and up (unknown spouse)
- 1 male 16-25 (Jonathon?)
- 1 female 16-25 (Comfort)
- 2 males 10-15 (Josiah, David)
- 4 males 0-9 (Jacob, _____, _____, _____)
- 0 others
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1810 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- Page 7
- Surname was "Roughten"
- 1 male 26-44 (*James*)
- 1 female 45 and up (unknown spouse)
- 2 males 16-25 (Jacob, _____)
- 3 males 0-9 (Elisha, Eli, _____)
NOTE: James is probably in the wrong age category
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Deed for 40 acres transferred between James Roughton and Josiah Roughton, dated 28 August 1811 (see scrapbook)
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Deed for 50 acres transferred between James Roughton and Josiah Roughton, dated 28 August 1811 (see scrapbook)
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Deed for 50 acres transferred between James Roughton and Josiah Roughton, dated 28 August 1811 (see scrapbook)
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Deed for 50 acres transferred between David Roughton and Josiah Roughton, dated November 1811 (see scrapbook)
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Personal records of Danny Miller and Lovetta Schweers, dated July 1998:
- Probably moved with his father and brothers from Delaware to North Carolina between 1782 and 1786
- Most all of James Roten's children, except Joseph, Comfort, and David moved to Scott County, Virginia ca 1811 Parents: David ROTEN and Elizabeth UNKNOWN.
Spouse: Mary "Polly" UNKNOWN. James ROTEN and Mary "Polly" UNKNOWN were married. Children were: Jonathan ROTEN, Comfort ROTEN, Josiah "Joseph" ROTEN, David ROTEN, Jerusha ROTEN, James ROTEN, Jacob ROTEN, Mary ROTEN, Elisha ROTEN, Eli ROTEN.
James ROTEN was born on Jan 6, 1787 in Surry County, Virginia. He died about 1884 in Coffee County, Tennessee.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1790 North Carolina census (abstract):
- Surry County, Salisbury District
- Page 185
- Age 0-15, living in household of father Josiah Roton
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Personal records of Ened Roughton, dated January 1999:
- No children with Martha Halpayne Parents: Josiah ROTEN and Female ANNAPPLE.
Spouse: Elendar "Nellie" MESSICK. James ROTEN and Elendar "Nellie" MESSICK were married on Sep 14, 1807. Children were: Elisha Henry ROTEN, Thomas H. ROTEN.
Spouse: Martha HALPAYNE. James ROTEN and Martha HALPAYNE were married on Jan 24, 1848 in Canon County, Tennessee.
James ROTEN was born about 1794 in Surry County, North Carolina. He died before Oct 11, 1830 in Scott County, Virginia.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1790 North Carolina Census (abstract):
- Surry County, Salisbury District
- Page 185
- Surname was "Roton"
- 1 male 16 and up (James)
- 4 males under 16 (David, Josiah, Jonathan, *James?*)
- 5 females (unknown spouse, Comfort, _____, _____, _____)
- 0 others Parents: James ROTEN and Mary "Polly" UNKNOWN.
Spouse: Mary Elizabeth UNKNOWN.
James ROTEN was born about 1812 in Virginia. He died after Aug 1890 in Scott County, Virginia. He was a Farmer.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1850 Scott County, Virginia census (microfilm):
- HH # 24, Western District
- Surname was "Rhoton"
- Age 38, married to Rebecca
- Occupation was farmer Parents: Jonathan ROTEN and Anna UNKNOWN.
Spouse: Rebecca J. HOOD. James ROTEN and Rebecca J. HOOD were married on May 9, 1834 in Greene County, Tennessee. Children were: Dalton ROTEN, Anna ROTEN, Keziah A. ROTEN, Henry ROTEN, Margaret J. ROTEN, John ROTEN.
Spouse: Melissa JONES. James ROTEN and Melissa JONES were married on Aug 26, 1890 in Scott County, Virginia.
James ROTEN was born about 1823 in Ashe County, North Carolina. He died about 1857 in Ashe County, North Carolina. He was a Farmer.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1830 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- Page 17
- 1 male 40-49 (Josiah)
- 1 female 40-49 (Mary)
- 1 female 20-29 (_____)
- 1 male 10-14 (Sidney)
- 2 females 10-14 (Lydia, Comfort)
- 2 males 5-9 (Jacob, *James*)
- 2 males 0-4 (David "grandson", _____)
- 0 others
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1840 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- Page 30
- 1 male 50-59 (Joseph)
- 1 female 50-59 (Mary)
- 2 males 15-19 (Jacob, *James*)
- 2 males 10-14 (David "grandson", _____)
- 1 female 10-14 (_____)
- 1 female 5-9 (_____)
- 0 others
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1850 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 1182
- Age 27, married to Patcy
- Occupation was farmer
- Value of real estate was $300
- Born in North Carolina Parents: Josiah "Joseph" ROTEN and Mary CARPENTER.
Spouse: Martha "Patsy" CALHOUN. James ROTEN and Martha "Patsy" CALHOUN were married about 1844 in Ashe County, North Carolina. Children were: Martisha ROTEN, Mary Catherine ROTEN, Nancy ROTEN, Larrinda J. ROTEN.
James ROTEN was born about 1835 in Scott County, Virginia. Parents: Jacob ROTEN and Elizabeth BURTON.
James ROTEN was born about 1835 in Tennessee. He died about Feb 1860 in Monroe County, Kentucky.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1850 Monroe County, Kentucky census (microfilm):
- HH # 235
- Surname was "Roten"
- Age 15, living with parents
- Born in Tennessee Parents: Eli ROTEN and Melinda MCCLELLAN.
Spouse: Elizabeth MOORE. James ROTEN and Elizabeth MOORE were married on Feb 14, 1856 in Monroe County, Kentucky.
James ROTEN was born about 1837 in Ashe County, North Carolina. He died between 1880 and 1900. He was a Farmer.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1840 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- Page 6
- 1 male 20-29 (Larkin)
- 1 female 20-29 (Sarah)
- 1 female 5-9 (Mary)
- 2 males 0-4 (*James*, William)
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1850 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 1046
- Age 13, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina
- Attended school in census year
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1860 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 493
- Age 23, married to Nancy
- Occupation was farmer
- Value of real estate was $100
- Value of personal estate was $75
- Born in North Carolina
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1870 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 119, Staggs Creek Twsp
- Age 33, married to Nancy
- Occupation was farmer
- Value of personal estate was $200
- Value of real estate was $150
- Born in North Carolina
- Can read, cannot write
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1880 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 62, Staggs Creek Twsp
- Age 40, married to Nancy
- Occupation was farmer
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina Parents: Larkin ROTEN and Sarah "Sally" CALHOUN.
Spouse: Nancy B. ELLIOTT. James ROTEN and Nancy B. ELLIOTT were married
on Mar 15, 1857 in Ashe County, North Carolina.
MARRIAGE NOTES:
North Carolina Marriage Bond:
- Roten, James to Elliot, Nancy, applied 14 Mar 1857, rec # 061-01-049 (Ashe
County), no bondsman, witness John Weaver, bond No 000001272, Married 15 Mar
1857 by John Weaver
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Ashe County, North Carolina Marriage - 1800-1900 by Elizabeth Caulder, page 125:
- Married Mar 15, 1857, Roten, James & Nancy Elliott by John Weaver
Children were: Jackson ROTEN, Sarah ROTEN, Unknown ROTEN,
Unknown ROTEN, Unknown ROTEN, Unknown ROTEN,
James Crawford "Dick" ROTEN,
Martha "Mattie" ROTEN, Amanda ROTEN, David ROTEN,
Thomas ROTEN.
James "Roby" ROTEN was born on Sep 4, 1882 in North Carolina. He died on Feb 6, 1958 in Ashe County, North Carolina of Pneumonia. Antecedent causes of death were congestive heart failure; cor pulmonale; severe emphysema for 20 years. He was buried on Feb 8, 1958 in Ashe County, North Carolina - Benjamin Brown Cemetery. He was a Farmer.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1900 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 41, Clifton Twsp
- Surname was "Robinson"
- Given name was "Roby"
- Age 15, single, living with mother in household of grandfather Jacob Roten (father not listed)
- Born Sep 1884
- Born in North Carolina, father born in North Carolina, mother born in North Carolina
- Occupation was farm laborer
- 6 mos unemployed
- Can read, can write, speaks English
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1910 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 39, Clifton Twsp, Part 2
- Surname was "Roten"
- Given name was "Roby"
- Age 27, widowed (head of household for aunts Rebecca, Ada, & Polly)
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
- Occupation was farmer, general farm, employer
- Can read and write
- Owned farm free of mortgage (sch # 39)
- Has Fulton Roten (cousin), age 12, living in household
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1920 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 11, Clifton Twsp, District 21
- Surname was "Roten"
- Given name was "James R."
- Age 37, married to Lizzie
- Can read and write
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
- Speaks English
- Occupation was farmer, general farm, own account
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1930 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 122, Clifton Twsp, District 2
- Surname was "Roten"
- Given name was "James R."
- Owns farm valued at $8000
- Age 47, married to Virginia E. Age at first marriage was 29
- Able to read and write
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
- Speaks English
- Occupation was farmer, own account
- Not a veteran
Note: Has Ada Roten, mother, age 69, living in household
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Obituary from The Skyland Post, Ashe County, North Carolina, dated February 13, 1958:
J. W. Roten Dies At Home On Sat.
The funeral service for James Roby Roten, 75, of West Jefferson, who died at his home on Thursday was held Saturday afternoon at the Church of Christ in Christian Union with Rev. J.W. Billings officiating. Burial followed in the Brown cemetery.
The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Roten, four daughters, Mrs. Carrie Campbell, of Pennsylvania, Mrs. Marie Ashley, Woodbine, Md., Mrs. Ira Calhoun, West Jefferson; three sons, Joe, Raleigh and Warner Roten all of West Jefferson.
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- Jacob Roten, Roby's grandfather, reportedly left all his land to Roby
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Ashe County, N. C. Cemetery Records by Richard Hamilton, page 635:
- Name was was "James Roby Robinson Roten"
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Interview of Wylene Roten Graybeal conducted by Chris Schultheis, August 1997:
- Separated from Ada Jane Roten before child Roby was born. Family tradition has it that Ada Jane and Eli were opposites and therefore did not stay together. On the day Roby was born, Jacob Roten went to town and had Roby "bound" to him. This was the same as adoption. Roby used the surname Roten throughout his life. Parents: Eli Sanderson ROBINSON and Ada Jane ROTEN.
Spouse: Julia JENKINS. Children were: Dennis ROTEN, Living.
Spouse: Virginia Elizabeth "Lizzie" ROTEN. James "Roby" ROTEN and Virginia Elizabeth "Lizzie" ROTEN were married on Aug 27, 1911 in Ashe County, North Carolina. Children were: Carrie L. ROTEN, Living, Raymond Reece ROTEN, Living, Living, James Warner ROTEN, Living.
Living. Parents: Living and Living.
Living. Parents: Living and Living.
James Crawford "Dick" ROTEN was born about Sep 1863 in Ashe County, North Carolina. He died about Oct 1936. He was a Farmer.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1870 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 119, Staggs Creek Twsp
- Given name was "Crawford"
- Age 8, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina
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1880 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 62, Staggs Creek Twsp
- Given name was "James C."
- Age 16, 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 # 306, Clifton Twsp
- Given name was " J. C. "
- Age 36, married to Nancy for 12 yrs
- Born Sep 1863
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
- Occupation was farmer
- Can read, can write, speaks English
- Rents farm (sch # 278) Parents: James ROTEN and Nancy B. ELLIOTT.
Spouse:
Nancy JONES. James Crawford "Dick" ROTEN
and Nancy JONES were married on Nov 15, 1888 in Ashe County, North Carolina.
MARRIAGE NOTES:
Ashe County, North Carolina Marriage - 1800-1900 by Elizabeth Caulder, page 126:
- Married Nov 15, 1888, Roton, James C. & Nancy Jones by H. C. Poe
Children were: Unknown ROTEN, Lee Roy ROTEN, William Edward
ROTEN Sr., Lillard ROTEN, Lillie Martisha ROTEN, Minnie
Pearl ROTEN, Living, Ida Mae ROTEN, Living,
Effie Florence ROTEN.
Living. Parents: Living and Living.
Living. Parents: David Gwyn ROTEN and Living.
Living. Parents: William Lundy ROTEN and Maude B. FARMER.
James Francis ROTEN was born about Mar 1854. Parents: Hezekiah M. ROTEN and Judith WADE.
James Franklin ROTEN was born on Feb 5, 1840 in Tennessee. He died on Feb 11, 1923 in Monroe County, Kentucky.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1840 Campbell County, Tennessee census (abstract):
- Page 321
- Age 0-4, living in household of father Eli Rotan
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1850 Monroe County, Kentucky census (microfilm):
- HH # 277
- Surname was "Roten"
- Age 12, living with parents
- Born in Tennessee
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Personal records of Mildred Kartchner Rhoton, dated December 1999:
- Surname was "Rhoton" Parents: Eli ROTEN and Hannah DOWELL.
Spouse: Pherby DENHAM. James Franklin ROTEN and Pherby DENHAM were married on Aug 25, 1862 in Tennessee.
Living. Parents: Elisha Henry ROTEN and Living.
James Lafayette ROTEN was born on Mar 16, 1856 in Ashe County, North Carolina. He died on Aug 31, 1921 in Ashe County, North Carolina from internal injuries sustained in a fall from a Hay Stack. He was buried on Sep 1, 1921 in Ashe County, North Carolina - James Roten Family Cemetery. He was a Farmer.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1860 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 476
- Age 5, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina
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1870 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 128, Staggs Creek Twsp
- Age 15, single, living with parents
- Occupation was working on farm
- Born in North Carolina
- Can read, cannot write
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1880 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 39, Staggs Creek Twsp
- Age 22, single, living with parents
- Occupation was farm laborer
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
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1900 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 40, Clifton Twsp
- Age 44, married to Martha for 17 yrs
- Born Mar 1856
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
- Occupation was farmer
- Can read, can write, speaks English
- Owned farm free of mortgage (sch # 53)
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1910 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 41, Clifton Twsp, Part 2
- Age 52, married (1st) to Martha for 27 yrs
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
- Speaks English
- Occupation was farmer, general farm, employer
- Can read and write
- Owned farm free of mortgage (sch # 41)
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1920 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 84, Clifton Twsp
- Age 63, married to Martha
- Owned home free of mortgage
- Can read and write
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
- Speaks English
- Occupation was farmer, general farming, own account (sch # 82) Parents: Jacob ROTEN and Nancy B. LATHAM.
Spouse: Martha
Isabell ASHLEY. James Lafayette ROTEN and Martha Isabell ASHLEY were married
on Apr 15, 1883 in Ashe County, North Carolina.
MARRIAGE NOTES:
Ashe County, North Carolina Marriage - 1800-1900 by Elizabeth Caulder, page 126:
- Married Apr 15, 1883, Roton, James F. & Martha J. Ashley by _____
Children were: Nancy Emma ROTEN, Ora Myrtle ROTEN, William Troy ROTEN, Mable
E. ROTEN, Glenn R. ROTEN.
James Lloyd ROTEN was born on Sep 14, 1898. He died on Oct 17, 1977. His Social Security Number was 413-14-3699. Parents: James Ralph ROTEN and Mary Ann LYON.
Spouse: Myrtle TAYLOR.
Living. Parents: Male UNKNOWN and Cora L. ROTEN.
James Ralph ROTEN was born about 1867 in Scott County, Virginia. He died about 1949. Parents: Henry ROTEN and Rebecca Ann CARTER.
Spouse: Mary Ann LYON. James Ralph ROTEN and Mary Ann LYON were married on Feb 27, 1886. Children were: Ida ROTEN, Beckie ROTEN, Clara ROTEN, Jake ROTEN, Warden ROTEN, Alex ROTEN, Henry ROTEN, Joseph A. ROTEN, Etta ROTEN, James Lloyd ROTEN.
James Ray ROTEN was born on Oct 1, 1930 in Ashe County, North Carolina. He died on Nov 2, 1930 in Ashe County, North Carolina. He was buried in Ashe County, North Carolina - Benjamin Brown Cemetery. Parents: William Bartlett "Barty" ROTEN and Living.
James Roby ROTEN was born on Jun 26, 1882 in Ashe County, North Carolina. He died on Jan 22, 1910 in Ashe County, North Carolina. He was buried in Ashe County, North Carolina - Elihu Graybeal Family Cemetery.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1900 Ashe County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- Page 363, Laurel Twsp
- Age 17, single, living with parents
- Born Jun 1882
- Born in North Carolina Parents: John W. ROTEN and Nancy ROTEN.
Spouse: Cora Elvira GRAYBEAL. James Roby ROTEN and Cora Elvira GRAYBEAL were married after 1905. Children were: William Bartlett "Barty" ROTEN.
James Warner ROTEN was born on Jun 11, 1925 in Ashe County, North Carolina. He lived in Ashe County, North Carolina about Feb 1958. He lived in Wilkes County, North Carolina about Jun 1979. He died on Mar 5, 2001. His Social Security Number was 238-34-8150.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1930 Ashe County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 122, Clifton Twsp, District 2
- Given name was "Warner"
- Age 4 and 9/12th, single, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
Parents: James "Roby" ROTEN and Virginia Elizabeth "Lizzie" ROTEN.
Living. Parents: William Edward ROTEN Sr. and Lula Mae INSCOR.
Spouse: Elizabeth BROWN. James William "Bill" ROTEN and Elizabeth BROWN were married on Oct 4, 1935. Children were: Living, Living, Living, Living, Living, Living, Living, Living, Living, Living.
Living. Parents: Living and Living.
Living. Parents: Albert Ray ROTEN and Living.
Jane ROTEN was born on Sep 6, 1829 in Scott County, Virginia.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1840 Campbell County, Tennessee census (abstract):
- Page 319
- Surname was "Rolen"
- 1 male 40-49 (Jacob)
- 1 female 40-49 (Elizabeth)
- 1 male 20-29 (_____)
- 1 female 15-19 (Sarah)
- 1 male 10-14 (John)
- 1 male 5-9 (Isaac)
- 2 females 5-9 (Nancy, *Jane*)
- 1 male 0-4 (_____)
- 3 females 0-4 (Mary, Elizabeth, _____) Parents: Jacob ROTEN and Elizabeth BURTON.
Spouse: Alexander BLAKELY. Alexander BLAKELY and Jane ROTEN were married about 1848 in Clay County, Tennessee.
Jane ROTEN was born on Jun 10, 1853 in Monroe County, Kentucky. She died on Jul 7, 1888 in Monroe County, Kentucky.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
Personal records of Mildred Kartchner Rhoton, dated December 1999:
- Surname was "Rhoton" Parents: Eli ROTEN and Hannah DOWELL.
Living. Parents: Living and Living.
Living. Parents: Living and Living.
Living. Parents: Lillard Harrison ROTEN Sr. and Elvira JONES.
Spouse: Living.
Jefferson D. ROTEN was born about Jul 1883 in Boone County, Arkansas. Parents: Marion Monroe ROTEN and Delila A. UNKNOWN.
Living. Parents: David Gwyn ROTEN and Living.
