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     Cora Rowland was born on 23 November 1873 at Arkadelphia, Clark County, Arkansas.^1,2 She married Green Walshington Roberts Jr., son of Green Washington Roberts Sr and Mary Ann Ramsey, circa 1890 at Blythe, Richmond County, Georgia.¹ Cora Rowland died on 5 August 1941 at Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia, at age 67.^1,2 She was buried on 7 August 1949 at Blythe, Richmond County, Georgia.^1,2
     Cora Rowland left a will in June 1949 at N. Augusta, Aiken County, South Carolina, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF AIKEN KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that I, Mrs. Cora F. Roberts of the County of Aiken and State of South Carolina, being of sound mind do hereby make, publish and declare the following as my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all others. FIRST, I do Will and direct that all just debts of my estate, including the expenses of my last illness and burial be first paid by my Executor to be hereinafter named out of the assets of my estate. SECOND I do hereby will and bequeath unto my son Carl C. Roberts of Tarrant City, Alabama that certain note of Mrs. Elizabeth Rhodes Ramsey to me in the sum of $2,500.00 together with the mortgage covering her one-third interest in a house and lot located just outside of the Town of North Augusta in the County of Aiken and State of South Carolina securing the same, said note and mortgage being dated July 18, 1947 and filed for record on October 20, 1947 in the Clerk's office for said County. My said son being the equitable owner thereof in any event as the loan evidenced thereby was made by me with funds delivered to me by my said son. THIRD I do hereby will and devise into my Executor to be hereinafter named, in Trust, however, for my son James R. Roberts, the sum of $1,000.00, or so much thereof as may be needed for the execution and performance of the trust according to the following terms: The said Trustee is to use not to exceed the sum of $500.00 for such medical expenses of the said James R. Roberts as said Trustee shall deem necessary in the event the said James R. Roberts needs, but is unable to reasonably pay for, such medical attention; and the said Trustee is to use not exceeding the sum of $500.00 for the funeral expenses of the said James R. Rowland in the event that the estate of the said James R. Rowland is not sufficient to provide a good Christian burial for him. This bequest is made solely out of and as a charge upon the one-fourth interest which I own in Rhodes Office Supply Company. FOURTH I do further will and devis unto my son, Carl C. Roberts, and my daughter, Mrs. Sallie Mae Rhodes in equal shares any remaining portion of the Trust fund set forth and established in the Third Paragraph hereof as shall remain after the terms of said trust have been fully complied with. FITH I do hereby will and bequeath unto my daughter, Mrs. Sallie Mae Rhodes and my granddaughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Rhodes Ramsey, in equal shares the balance of my said one-fourth interest in Rhodes Office Supply Company after the $1,000,00 devised in the Third paragraph hereof has been deducted therefrom. SIXTH I do hereby will and bequeath unto my son, Earl A. Roberts, the sum of $5.00, as, in my opinion, he is not in as great need as some of my other children. SEVENTH I do hereby will and bequeath unto the two children of Moody Roberts, Sr. (my son) the sum of $5.00 each and make no further disposition to them because I have already given to their father more than my other children will realize from my estate. LASTLY, I do nominate and appoint my son, Carl C. Roberts, as and for the Executor of this, my Last Will and Testament, with full power to sell, encumber, and/or convey any of the property or assets of my said estate according to his best judgement and discretion for the purpose of administering this said Will. IN WITNESS WHEROF I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this the _______ day of June, 1949. Signed, sealed, published and declared by the above named MRS. CORA F. ROWLAND as her last Will and Testament in the presence of each other, subscribed our names hereto as attesting witnesses this, the ______ day of June 1949.
(Will proven on August 8, 1949 in Aiken County, South Carolina)
OCCUPATION: Housewife
RESIDENCE: Georgia Ave. Extension, North Augusta, Aiken County, South Carolina.¹ OBITUARY:MRS. CORA R. ROBERTS TO BE INTERRED TODAY.Funeral services will be held this afternoon for Mrs. Cora Rowland Roberts, 76, who died Friday at a local hospital. She was the wife of the late Green Washington Roberts. The services will be conducted at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. D. C. Rhodes, Sr., Georgia Avenue extension, at 3:30 o'clock, the Rev. Robert King officiating. Internment will follow in Blythe Methodist churchyard at 5 p. m. Pall bearers will include George Murphy, T. B. Atkins, Holly Crites, Fred Schneider, C. Babers Rhodes, and H. A. Beaufort. Honorary pallbearers will be Vernon Maddox, W. B. Trimier, Horace Fields, and Hezzie Weathers.

TRIBUTE TO A FRIEND:Where as: On Friday August fifth, year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred forty nine God saw fit to remove from among us our beloved friend and benefactor Mrs. Cora Rowland Roberts. We have lost a humanitarian and a Christian friend. She was a humanitarian because of the generosity, benevolence and sympathetic service that she rendered these in need of her service and assistance. She was a Christian and a faithful servant of God, because of the understanding and Christ-like life that she had led in her community. Be it resolved that these who are left to carry on will pattern their lives by this great fallen leader. "So live that when thy mysterious realm where each shall take his chamber in the silent halls of death, thou go not like a quarry slave at night, scouraged to his dungeon, but sustained and soothed by unfaltering trust. Approach thy grave, like one who wrapes the drappery of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreames." (Tribute to a Friend, To the Familyof Mrs. Cora Rowland Roberts, Written by Mary L. Spann, Voicing the sentiment of the Colored Community).¹

     Forest Dewey Rowland was born circa 1905.¹ He married Doris Taylor, daughter of Fletcher Floyd Taylor and Katherine Elizabeth Jones, on 26 August 1933.^1,2

     Mahala Collins Rowland was born on 14 May 1819 at Alabama.^5,2,3,4 She married Allen B. Martin, son of John Martin Jr. and Elizabeth Allen, on 5 March 1839 at Pulaski County, Arkansas.^5,6,4 Mahala Collins Rowland died on 17 July 1840 at Mablevale, Pulaski County, Arkansas, at age 21.^2,3,4 She was buried after 17 July 1840 at Martin Cemetery, Mablevale, Pulaski County, Arkansas, Mablevale is now in the city limits of Little Rock, AR.²

     Maria Shackelford Rowland was born on 16 October 1823 at Alabama.^1,2,3 She married Allen B. Martin, son of John Martin Jr. and Elizabeth Allen, on 24 May 1842 at Saline County, Arkansas, Maria was the younger sister of Allen's first wife, Mahala.^1,4,2,3 Maria Shackelford Rowland died on 14 March 1875 at Clarksville, Red River County, Texas, at age 51.^4,2,3 She was buried after 14 March 1875 at White Rock Cemetery, Clarksville, Red River County, Texas.^4,2

     Mary Lee. Rowland was born on 16 June 1834 at Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.^1,2 She married James Hutchinson Martin, son of Andrew Martin and Sarah Farrar, on 31 October 1849 at in the home of Harris Rowland, Benton, Saline County, Arkansas.^3,4,2 Mary Lee. Rowland died on 6 February 1911 at Junction, Kimble County, Texas, at age 76.²

     Sarah Elizabeth Rowland was born in December 1855 at Arkansas.^1,3 She was the daughter of Alexander Rowland and Martha Margaret Martin.² Sarah Elizabeth Rowland married John Wilson Smithson on 1 April 1885 at Pulaski County, Arkansas.^1,2

     Elizabeth Roy was born circa 1825.¹ She married Sampson Mccown Speer, son of Benjamin Speer and Elizabeth Nutt, circa 1840.¹

     Clarence Sibley Royston was born in 1881 at Sabine Parish, Louisiana.² He was the son of Samuel Solomon Royston and Sarah Jane Sibley.¹ Clarence Sibley Royston married Lessie Hendrick on 17 November 1901 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.³ Clarence Sibley Royston died on 7 January 1961 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹

     Clement Elmer Royston was born on 20 June 1883 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹ He was the son of Samuel Solomon Royston and Sarah Jane Sibley.¹ Clement Elmer Royston died on 26 February 1901 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, at age 17.¹

     Clement Franklin Royston was born on 2 February 1858.¹ He was the son of Clement Wyatt Royston and Narcissa M. S. Reddish.¹ Clement Franklin Royston married Margaret Catherine Carmichael, daughter of John G. Carmichael and Margaret Edna Holt, on 4 January 1883 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹ Clement Franklin Royston died on 7 May 1931 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, at age 73.¹ He was buried after 7 May 1931 at Central Baptist Church Cemetery, near Robeline, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹
     Clement Franklin Royston was baptized in the LDS church at DA. He received his endowment at DA.

     Clement Wyatt Royston was born in 1829 at Alabama.¹ He married Narcissa M. S. Reddish, daughter of Samuel B. Reddish and Mary Polly Ansley, on 22 May 1856 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹ Clement Wyatt Royston died in October 1862 at Delhi, Madison Parish, Louisiana.¹

     Emmett Royston was born on 2 July 1887.¹ He was the son of Clement Franklin Royston and Margaret Catherine Carmichael.^1,2 Emmett Royston died in September 1898 at age 11.¹ He was buried after 4 September 1898 at Central Baptist Church Cemetery, near Robeline, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, Central Baptist Church and cemetery is about five miles west of Robeline, La. just south of La. Highway 6.¹
     Emmett Royston received his endowment at DA.

     Ida Narcissus Royston was born on 7 December 1888 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹ She was the daughter of John Reddish Royston and Alice Stoker.¹ Ida Narcissus Royston died on 1 August 1893 at Natchitochs Parish, Louisiana, at age 4.¹ She was buried after 1 August 1893 at Central Baptist Church Cemetery, near Robeline, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹

     Infant Royston was born on 22 December 1925.¹ He was the son of John Edward Royston.¹ Infant Royston died on 10 January 1926 at near Many, Sabine Parish, Louisiana.²

     Infant Royston I was born on 13 October 1886 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹ He was the son of John Reddish Royston and Alice Stoker.¹ Infant Royston I died on 7 November 1886 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹ He was buried after 7 November 1886 at Central Baptist Church Cemetery, near Robeline, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹

     Infant Royston II was born on 26 June 1890 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹ She was the daughter of John Reddish Royston and Alice Stoker.¹ Infant Royston II died on 28 June 1890 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹ She was buried after 28 June 1890 at Central Baptist Church Cemetery, near Robeline, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹

     John Edward Royston was born on 3 October 1895 at Sabine Parish, Louisiana.¹ He was the son of Samuel Solomon Royston and Sarah Jane Sibley.¹ John Edward Royston died in July 1981 at age 85.²

     John Reddish Royston was born on 8 June 1860 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹ He was the son of Clement Wyatt Royston and Narcissa M. S. Reddish.¹ John Reddish Royston married Alice Stoker on 29 December 1885 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹ John Reddish Royston died on 14 December 1941 at Many, Sabine Parish, Louisiana, at age 81.¹ He was buried after 14 December 1941 at Fort Jessup Cemetery, Fort Jessup, Sabine Parish, Louisiana.¹

     Leo Hugh Royston was born on 19 June 1899 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹ He was the son of Samuel Solomon Royston and Sarah Jane Sibley.¹ Leo Hugh Royston married Lois Collins on 24 November 1917 at Sabine Parish, Louisiana.²

     Riley Nolon Royston was born on 24 October 1889 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹ He was the son of Samuel Solomon Royston and Sarah Jane Sibley.¹ Riley Nolon Royston died on 22 November 1969 at age 80.¹

     Samuel Byrd Royston was born on 18 February 1886 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹ He was the son of Samuel Solomon Royston and Sarah Jane Sibley.¹ Samuel Byrd Royston died on 4 July 1901 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, at age 15.¹

     Samuel Solomon Royston was born on 17 March 1862 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹ He was the son of Clement Wyatt Royston and Narcissa M. S. Reddish.¹ Samuel Solomon Royston married Sarah Jane Sibley before 1881 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹ Samuel Solomon Royston died on 3 February 1940 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, at age 77.¹ He was buried after 3 February 1940 at Central Baptist Church Cemetery, near Robeline, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.²

     Virginia Jane Royston was born on 22 July 1857 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹ She was the daughter of Clement Wyatt Royston and Narcissa M. S. Reddish.¹ Virginia Jane Royston married James Henry Hendricks Sr. on 21 January 1875 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹ Virginia Jane Royston married Stephen Manadew Posey before 1880 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹ Virginia Jane Royston died on 13 December 1901 at Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, at age 44.¹ She was buried after 13 December 1901 at Central Baptist Church Cemetery, near Robeline, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹

     Walter E. Royston was born on 11 September 1886.¹ He was the son of Clement Franklin Royston and Margaret Catherine Carmichael.^2,1 Walter E. Royston married Bertie Stoker circa 1907 at Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.¹ Walter E. Royston died in 1947.¹ He was buried in 1947 at Central Baptist Church Cemetery, Near Robeline, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, Central Baptist Church and cemetery is about five miles west of Robeline, La. just south of La. Highway 6.¹
     Walter E. Royston was baptized in the LDS church at DA. He received his endowment at DA.

     Katherine Ruble was born in 1894.¹ She married Aubrey James Fuston, son of Arthur Elmore Fuston and May Margaret Gribble.¹ Katherine Ruble died in 1937.¹
     Sorce: 'Bedford Co., Tenn. Cem. Records' p. 251.
Dorothy Hogwood.

     George Basil Rucker was born on 10 January 1908.^1,2 He was the son of James Clayton Rucker and Jency Melina Gleghorn.^1,3 George Basil Rucker married Pearl Rice circa 1930.^1,2 George Basil Rucker died on 18 September 1979 at age 71.^1,2

     Hattie Mae Rucker was born on 30 October 1910.^1,2 She was the daughter of James Clayton Rucker and Jency Melina Gleghorn.¹ Hattie Mae Rucker married Orval Ward circa 1930.^1,2 Hattie Mae Rucker died on 6 July 1978 at age 67.^1,2

     James Clayton Rucker was born circa 1880.¹ He married Jency Melina Gleghorn, daughter of James K. Polk Gleghorn and Eva Caroline Freeman, circa 1904.^2,3

     Tommy Cecil Rucker was born on 27 February 1906.¹ He was the son of James Clayton Rucker and Jency Melina Gleghorn.^1,3 Tommy Cecil Rucker married Lela Dora Unknown circa 1925.^1,2 Tommy Cecil Rucker died on 15 January 1981 at age 74.¹

     Edna Pauline Rudd married Fred Roberts, son of James Warren Roberts and Sarah Francis 'Salley' Donaldson.¹