Reuben Roberts Sr.

Ancestor Number

A097025 »

Date of Birth

October 14, 1752

Place of Birth

Port Royal, Caroline County, Virginia

Date of Death

November 20, 1845

Place of Death

Gray, Jones County, Georgia

Spouse(s)

Margaret “Peggy” Hudson, Marianna Burnett (Widow Strawbridge)

Children

Luke Roberts, Reuben Roberts, Jr. Reuben Roberts, Jr. James M Roberts, James M Roberts, Agnes Roberts, Julia “Judy” Roberts, Sallie Roberts, William K Roberts, Clara Roberts, James Henry Roberts, Margaret Roberts, Lafayette Roberts, Susan Roberts, Odom Roberts, Martha Roberts, Ann Roberts, Thomas Roberts

American Revolution Service

Enlisted as a private from Lancaster County, South Carolina. He served from the Kershaw District and fought in the battle of Briar Creek. His commanders were General John Ashe and Colonel Elbert

State of Service

South Carolina

Donor

Pamela Wright, First Vice President General, NSDAR and Honorary State Regent of Texas

Reuben Roberts was born October 14, 1752 in Port Royal, Virginia.

He enlisted as a private from Lancaster Co., South Carolina. He served from the Kershaw District and fought in the battle of Briar Creek, the seventh battle in the war in the South. His commanders were General John Ashe and Colonel Elbert.

Private Roberts served as a guide for General Morgan and Colonel Washington and then served as a scout.

He was wounded by Tories at Dearings on Little Flat Rock Creek, which caused him to the use of three fingers on his left hand.

He was given a land grant in Jones, Co., Georgia in 1808 for his services in the war. He lived at Robert’s Station in Jones County and was considered one of the founders of the area. His pension application of $40 per year was granted when he was 81 years old. A farmer, he died November 20, 1845 in Jones County, Georgia. As of this date, 112 members have joined DAR on his service record.