William Jasper Roe (abt. 1862 - 1932)

Born about 2 Sep 1862 in Clarke, Alabama, United States

Descendants

Died 26 Jul 1932 at about age 69 in Campbell, Clarke, Alabama, United States

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Biography

Jasper engaged in farming in Clarke County, Alabama.

William Jasper Roe was born on September 2, 1862.

In 1880, William (17) was living with his mother Sarah A. Roe (48) in Chilton, Clarke, Alabama with his siblings, John S. (14), Sarah E. (13), and Andrew J. (8). ^[1]

Marriage / Children

William married Nancy Geiger on 29 Jan 1882 in Wayne County, Mississippi; she was the daughter of John Henry Geiger and Sarah Ann (Hutto) Geiger).^[2]

Their children were:*

• Lillian Cornelia Roe
• George I Roe
• William Ira Roe
• Walter Evander "Vander" Roe
• Testa

*This list of children is not yet fully researched and sourced. There may be errors or omissions.

In 1900, William (37) and Nancy (36) lived in Tallahatta Springs, Clarke, Alabama, with their children, Kanelia (17), George J (16), Ira (14), Vander (11), and Testa (4). ^[3]

In 1920, William (57) was living in Election Precinct 19 Campbell, Clarke, Alabama with his wife, Nancy (55); and their son, Evander (29). ^[4]

In 1930, William (a Farmer) and Nancy lived in Election Precinct 19 Campbell, Clarke, Alabama. ^[5]

Death / Burial

William died on July 26, 1932 in Campbell, Clarke, Alabama, United States, aged 69. He was buried in Witch Creek Cemetery, Clarke County, Alabama.^[6][7]

Sources

1. ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880," database with images
   (FamilySearch Record: M4JH-3Q6 : accessed 14 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YY6-36TH
   Jasper Rae (17), single son, Works On Farm, in household of Sarah A. Rae (48) in Chilton, Clarke, Alabama, United States. Born in Alabama, United States
   citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00043; Digital film/folder number: 005157225; FHL microfilm: 1254007; Image number: 468; Sheet number: 421; Sheet letter: D; Indexing batch: C55018-3.
2. ↑ Marriage: "Mississippi Marriages, 1800-1911," database
   (FamilySearch Record: V28T-LKP : accessed 14 April 2024)
   Jasper Roe marriage to Nancy Gyger on 29 Jan 1882 in Wayne, Mississippi, United States
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007726200; FHL microfilm: 903601.
3. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900," database with images
   (FamilySearch Record: M983-DC6 : accessed 14 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6P74-V4W
   Jasper Roe (38), married head of household in Tallahatta Springs, Clarke, Alabama, United States. Born in Alabama
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 59; Digital film/folder number: 004119972; FHL microfilm: 1240008; Image number: 447; Sheet number: 9; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00823-0.
4. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920," database with images
   (FamilySearch Record: MXZ3-GKY : accessed 14 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRJM-922
   Jasper W Roe (57), married head of household in Election Precinct 19 Campbell, Clarke, Alabama, United States. Born in Alabama
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 12; Digital film/folder number: 004964189; FHL microfilm: 1820007; Image number: 998; Sheet number: 5; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01874-8.
5. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930," database with images
   (FamilySearch Record: 36B3-YPZ : accessed 14 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR44-XZW
   Jasper Roe (67), married head of household in Election Precinct 19 Campbell, Clarke, Alabama, United States. Born in Alabama
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 83; Digital film/folder number: 004949975; FHL microfilm: 2339742; Image number: 972; Sheet number: 4; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03727-3.
6. ↑ Death: "Alabama Deaths, 1908-1974," database with images
   (FamilySearch Record: JDGB-3J1 : accessed 14 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9TR-14T7-3
   William Jasper Roe death 1932 (age 70), son of William Roe & Sarah Simmons, husband of Nancy E. Roe, in Election Precinct 19 Campbell, Clarke, Alabama, United States
   citing Digital film/folder number: 004196023; FHL microfilm: 1908500; Image number: 2527; Packet letter: E; Indexing batch: B01940-2.
7. ↑ Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79741797/william_jasper-roe: accessed), memorial page for William Jasper Roe (9 Sep 1862–26 Jul 1932), Find a Grave Memorial ID 79741797, citing Witch Creek Cemetery, Clarke County, Alabama, USA; Maintained by June Tedder Martin (contributor 47143437).

See also:

• Burial of son William Ira Roe:

"Alabama, Friends of Magnolia Cemetery, Funeral Books, 1911-1965," database with images
(FamilySearch Record: WB78-TVPZ : accessed 14 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C34J-3SX9-C
Willial J Roe's son William Ira Roe burial in Pine Crest, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
citing Digital film/folder number: 008618535; Image number: 559.