Edward Roberts

Introduction

There were 3 John Roberts from one family. Firstly there was John Roberts (1716 -1797) who was born in Wales and settled in Bucks County. His 3 sons, Edward (1742 - 1823), John (1746 - 1836), and William (1755 - 1841) all moved to Charlestown township around 1810. William had 2 sons Joseph Roberts (1786 - 1857) and John Roberts (1796 - 1863).

EDWARD ROBERTS, CHARLESTOWN (1742 - 1823)

Septennial Census
1814 Charlestown, Farmer
1821 Charlestown, Farmer

Tax Returns:
1811 - Edward & James Roberts, 212 acres and buildings.
1812 - Edward & James Roberts, 212 acres and buildings.
1813 - Edward & James Roberts, 202 acres and buildings.
1814 - Edward & James Roberts, 212 acres and buildings.
1815 - Edward & James Roberts, 212 acres and buildings.

Will
June 12, 1823/Proved November 20, 1823
To Daughter Martha Nixon and her husband William Nixon – articles of Household Goods etc.
To Mary, daughter of son James, ditto
Remainder of estate to my grandchildren Hannah, Sarah, Samuel, Mary, Peninah, Martha, and William Nixon, and Susanna, Edward, Mary, Eliza, and James Roberts, and to Harriet and Ann Nixon, each an equal share.

Executors – Nephew Joseph Roberts
Witnesses – Samuel Rees, Jacob Pennypacker, Moses Robinson