Jackson Roberts Family
of Sumter County, Florida

Jackson Roberts was born about 1820 in Georgia.  He married Frances (Unknown) about 1845. Frances was born about 1826.  The children of Jackson and Frances are:

1. Lucinda "Cindy" Roberts.  Born about 1843 in Georgia.  Died 06 October 1917 in Lake Wales, Polk County, Florida.  Burial in Gandy Cemetery, Connersville, Polk County, Florida.  Married William Mimbs about 1868.

2. Arminda "Mindy" Roberts.  Born 28 Feb 1846 in Georgia.  Died 090 Jan 1922 in Auburndale, Polk County, Florida.  Burial in Collins Cemetery, Polk County, Florida.  Married John Whidden on 17 Sep 1866 in Sumterville, Sumter County, Florida.

3. Malinda "Lindy" Roberts.  Born about 1847 in Georgia.  Died after 1900.  Married (1) William F. Reid on 05 Sep 1869 in Orange County, Florida.  Married (2) James J. Smith on 24 Jan 1883 in Polk County, Florida.

4. Laura Amanda "Mandy" Roberts.  Born 08 Aug 1850 in Lee County, Georgia.  Died 03 May 1928 in Polk County, Florida.  Burial in Whidden Cemetery, Sick Island, Polk County, Florida.  Married James Aaron Whidden on 12 Jun 1870 in Orange County, Florida.

5. Mary Frances "Fannie" Roberts.  Born about 1852.  Died 05 Mar 1931 in Polk County, Florida.  Burial in Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Chicora, Hillsborough County, Florida.  Married Abner Thompson on 08 Jul 1879 in Polk County, Florida.

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