Note: It's unclear whether or not James R. Roberts is actually buried here because there is also a headstone for him in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson County, Wilson, NC, next to the headstone of his wife, Ximena. (See Memorial# 138263356 and Memorial# 60913851)
His parents are buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, New Bern, Craven County, NC, and their monument includes an inscription for their son, James R. Roberts, who may not actually be buried in this family plot.
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Died in Wilson, N.C. Age 31 yrs. 1 month 20 days. Youngest son of Wm. W. & Eliz. McKinlay Roberts.
Source: Transcribed cemetery records, page 53, of Cedar Grove Cemetery, Craven County New Bern, N. C.; Roberts Family Records.
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** The Wilson Advance, Wilson, Wilson County, NC, Thursday, November 1, 1888
On last night at nine o’clock one of the most brilliant marriages that has ever taken place in Wilson was celebrated in the Episcopal church. Some time before the appointed hour for the ceremony that was to link two destinies, the church was filled to overflowing with friends and well wishers. It was beautifully decorated. We do not believe we ever saw a greater profusion of flowers so tastily arranged. The chancel was filled with flowers of every variety and they were so arranged as to attract and charm the vision of lovers of the beautiful.
Precisely at nine o’clock the deft and skillful fingers of Miss Lily Gay played the wedding march and the bridal party marched into the church. The groom, Mr. James Roberts, and his friend Mr. Hull, entered the building from the vestry. The attendants came up the aisle in the following order: The ushers, Messrs. S. A. Woodard, R. G. Briggs, Doane Herring and E. R. Gay. The followed Mr. George C. Hannah and Miss Mattie Branch, Mr. Carl Hughes and Miss Lizzie Barnes, Mr. Fred Bryan and Miss Mollie Hughes, Mr. Paul Branch and Miss Maud Amyette, Mr. T. A Davis and Miss Mary Gray. Four little girls, Daisy Weaver, Ella Green, Ella and Nannie Branch next as candle girls. Then followed Miss Mary Lily Kenan and last the bride, Miss Mena Branch, leaning on the arm of her father, A. Branch, Esq.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. B. S. Bronson in his own impressive manner. Amid the subdued tones of sweet music with the hush of deep interest in the ceremony that should link for all life two loving hearts in indissoluble union, these twain were made one flesh.
A reception was given at the residence of Mr. Branch last night.. His elegant home was beautifully decked with “buds and garlands gay,” and a repast was spread that would temp the appetite of the most fastidious. Quite a number of the friends of the contracting parties called and paid their respects.
Miss Branch is greatly loved by those who know her and she numbers her friends in every section of this State and has many who call other States their home. She is an exceptionally highly accomplished young lady. Mr. Roberts is a young man of wealth and promise, and we congratulate him on having won so valuable a prize. We but voice the sentiments of many friends when we say, with the poet:
Oh! married love! Each heart shall own,
Where two congenial hearts unite,
Thy golden chains inlaid with down,
Thy lamp with heaven’s own splendor bright.”
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** The Wilson Advance, Wilson, Wilson County, NC, Thursday, December 28, 1893.
It is with deep regret that we chronicle the death of our young townsman, James R. Roberts. Mr. Roberts has been with us, as a citizen, only a little more than a year, but during that time he has succeeded in making many and warm friends.
At the death of his father-in-law, Mr. A. Branch, in January last, he took an active part in the conduct of the large mercantile business established by Mr. Branch.
Mr. Roberts was at his place of business up to the closing hour on Saturday evening, and afterward he was attending to matters of personal interest up to half past ten o'clock, at which time he entered his carriage and was driven to his home. Shortly after reaching home Mrs. Roberts thought she discovered something unusual in his appearance and sent for a physician. The doctor was evidently not greatly alarmed, as no assistance was called in, and not until a few moments prior to his death was his family notified of his crtical condition. He died without a struggle at about four 0'clock on Sunday morning.*
*** Please note: All newspapers published before January 1, 1923 are in the public domain and therefore have no restrictions on use.
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Ximena and James R. Roberts reportedly had 3 children together who were 1) Ximena Branch Roberts (1889-1965); 2) Alice D. Roberts (1890-1961); and James R. Roberts, Jr. (Feb-1894-aft 1930).
His parents are buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, New Bern, Craven County, NC, and their monument includes an inscription for their son, James R. Roberts, who may not actually be buried in this family plot.
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Died in Wilson, N.C. Age 31 yrs. 1 month 20 days. Youngest son of Wm. W. & Eliz. McKinlay Roberts.
Source: Transcribed cemetery records, page 53, of Cedar Grove Cemetery, Craven County New Bern, N. C.; Roberts Family Records.
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** The Wilson Advance, Wilson, Wilson County, NC, Thursday, November 1, 1888
On last night at nine o’clock one of the most brilliant marriages that has ever taken place in Wilson was celebrated in the Episcopal church. Some time before the appointed hour for the ceremony that was to link two destinies, the church was filled to overflowing with friends and well wishers. It was beautifully decorated. We do not believe we ever saw a greater profusion of flowers so tastily arranged. The chancel was filled with flowers of every variety and they were so arranged as to attract and charm the vision of lovers of the beautiful.
Precisely at nine o’clock the deft and skillful fingers of Miss Lily Gay played the wedding march and the bridal party marched into the church. The groom, Mr. James Roberts, and his friend Mr. Hull, entered the building from the vestry. The attendants came up the aisle in the following order: The ushers, Messrs. S. A. Woodard, R. G. Briggs, Doane Herring and E. R. Gay. The followed Mr. George C. Hannah and Miss Mattie Branch, Mr. Carl Hughes and Miss Lizzie Barnes, Mr. Fred Bryan and Miss Mollie Hughes, Mr. Paul Branch and Miss Maud Amyette, Mr. T. A Davis and Miss Mary Gray. Four little girls, Daisy Weaver, Ella Green, Ella and Nannie Branch next as candle girls. Then followed Miss Mary Lily Kenan and last the bride, Miss Mena Branch, leaning on the arm of her father, A. Branch, Esq.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. B. S. Bronson in his own impressive manner. Amid the subdued tones of sweet music with the hush of deep interest in the ceremony that should link for all life two loving hearts in indissoluble union, these twain were made one flesh.
A reception was given at the residence of Mr. Branch last night.. His elegant home was beautifully decked with “buds and garlands gay,” and a repast was spread that would temp the appetite of the most fastidious. Quite a number of the friends of the contracting parties called and paid their respects.
Miss Branch is greatly loved by those who know her and she numbers her friends in every section of this State and has many who call other States their home. She is an exceptionally highly accomplished young lady. Mr. Roberts is a young man of wealth and promise, and we congratulate him on having won so valuable a prize. We but voice the sentiments of many friends when we say, with the poet:
Oh! married love! Each heart shall own,
Where two congenial hearts unite,
Thy golden chains inlaid with down,
Thy lamp with heaven’s own splendor bright.”
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** The Wilson Advance, Wilson, Wilson County, NC, Thursday, December 28, 1893.
It is with deep regret that we chronicle the death of our young townsman, James R. Roberts. Mr. Roberts has been with us, as a citizen, only a little more than a year, but during that time he has succeeded in making many and warm friends.
At the death of his father-in-law, Mr. A. Branch, in January last, he took an active part in the conduct of the large mercantile business established by Mr. Branch.
Mr. Roberts was at his place of business up to the closing hour on Saturday evening, and afterward he was attending to matters of personal interest up to half past ten o'clock, at which time he entered his carriage and was driven to his home. Shortly after reaching home Mrs. Roberts thought she discovered something unusual in his appearance and sent for a physician. The doctor was evidently not greatly alarmed, as no assistance was called in, and not until a few moments prior to his death was his family notified of his crtical condition. He died without a struggle at about four 0'clock on Sunday morning.*
*** Please note: All newspapers published before January 1, 1923 are in the public domain and therefore have no restrictions on use.
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Ximena and James R. Roberts reportedly had 3 children together who were 1) Ximena Branch Roberts (1889-1965); 2) Alice D. Roberts (1890-1961); and James R. Roberts, Jr. (Feb-1894-aft 1930).
Note: It's unclear whether or not James R. Roberts is actually buried here because there is also a headstone for him in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson County, Wilson, NC, next to the headstone of his wife, Ximena. (See Memorial# 138263356 and Memorial# 60913851)
His parents are buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, New Bern, Craven County, NC, and their monument includes an inscription for their son, James R. Roberts, who may not actually be buried in this family plot.
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Died in Wilson, N.C. Age 31 yrs. 1 month 20 days. Youngest son of Wm. W. & Eliz. McKinlay Roberts.
Source: Transcribed cemetery records, page 53, of Cedar Grove Cemetery, Craven County New Bern, N. C.; Roberts Family Records.
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** The Wilson Advance, Wilson, Wilson County, NC, Thursday, November 1, 1888
On last night at nine o’clock one of the most brilliant marriages that has ever taken place in Wilson was celebrated in the Episcopal church. Some time before the appointed hour for the ceremony that was to link two destinies, the church was filled to overflowing with friends and well wishers. It was beautifully decorated. We do not believe we ever saw a greater profusion of flowers so tastily arranged. The chancel was filled with flowers of every variety and they were so arranged as to attract and charm the vision of lovers of the beautiful.
Precisely at nine o’clock the deft and skillful fingers of Miss Lily Gay played the wedding march and the bridal party marched into the church. The groom, Mr. James Roberts, and his friend Mr. Hull, entered the building from the vestry. The attendants came up the aisle in the following order: The ushers, Messrs. S. A. Woodard, R. G. Briggs, Doane Herring and E. R. Gay. The followed Mr. George C. Hannah and Miss Mattie Branch, Mr. Carl Hughes and Miss Lizzie Barnes, Mr. Fred Bryan and Miss Mollie Hughes, Mr. Paul Branch and Miss Maud Amyette, Mr. T. A Davis and Miss Mary Gray. Four little girls, Daisy Weaver, Ella Green, Ella and Nannie Branch next as candle girls. Then followed Miss Mary Lily Kenan and last the bride, Miss Mena Branch, leaning on the arm of her father, A. Branch, Esq.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. B. S. Bronson in his own impressive manner. Amid the subdued tones of sweet music with the hush of deep interest in the ceremony that should link for all life two loving hearts in indissoluble union, these twain were made one flesh.
A reception was given at the residence of Mr. Branch last night.. His elegant home was beautifully decked with “buds and garlands gay,” and a repast was spread that would temp the appetite of the most fastidious. Quite a number of the friends of the contracting parties called and paid their respects.
Miss Branch is greatly loved by those who know her and she numbers her friends in every section of this State and has many who call other States their home. She is an exceptionally highly accomplished young lady. Mr. Roberts is a young man of wealth and promise, and we congratulate him on having won so valuable a prize. We but voice the sentiments of many friends when we say, with the poet:
Oh! married love! Each heart shall own,
Where two congenial hearts unite,
Thy golden chains inlaid with down,
Thy lamp with heaven’s own splendor bright.”
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** The Wilson Advance, Wilson, Wilson County, NC, Thursday, December 28, 1893.
It is with deep regret that we chronicle the death of our young townsman, James R. Roberts. Mr. Roberts has been with us, as a citizen, only a little more than a year, but during that time he has succeeded in making many and warm friends.
At the death of his father-in-law, Mr. A. Branch, in January last, he took an active part in the conduct of the large mercantile business established by Mr. Branch.
Mr. Roberts was at his place of business up to the closing hour on Saturday evening, and afterward he was attending to matters of personal interest up to half past ten o'clock, at which time he entered his carriage and was driven to his home. Shortly after reaching home Mrs. Roberts thought she discovered something unusual in his appearance and sent for a physician. The doctor was evidently not greatly alarmed, as no assistance was called in, and not until a few moments prior to his death was his family notified of his crtical condition. He died without a struggle at about four 0'clock on Sunday morning.*
*** Please note: All newspapers published before January 1, 1923 are in the public domain and therefore have no restrictions on use.
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Ximena and James R. Roberts reportedly had 3 children together who were 1) Ximena Branch Roberts (1889-1965); 2) Alice D. Roberts (1890-1961); and James R. Roberts, Jr. (Feb-1894-aft 1930).
His parents are buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, New Bern, Craven County, NC, and their monument includes an inscription for their son, James R. Roberts, who may not actually be buried in this family plot.
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Died in Wilson, N.C. Age 31 yrs. 1 month 20 days. Youngest son of Wm. W. & Eliz. McKinlay Roberts.
Source: Transcribed cemetery records, page 53, of Cedar Grove Cemetery, Craven County New Bern, N. C.; Roberts Family Records.
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** The Wilson Advance, Wilson, Wilson County, NC, Thursday, November 1, 1888
On last night at nine o’clock one of the most brilliant marriages that has ever taken place in Wilson was celebrated in the Episcopal church. Some time before the appointed hour for the ceremony that was to link two destinies, the church was filled to overflowing with friends and well wishers. It was beautifully decorated. We do not believe we ever saw a greater profusion of flowers so tastily arranged. The chancel was filled with flowers of every variety and they were so arranged as to attract and charm the vision of lovers of the beautiful.
Precisely at nine o’clock the deft and skillful fingers of Miss Lily Gay played the wedding march and the bridal party marched into the church. The groom, Mr. James Roberts, and his friend Mr. Hull, entered the building from the vestry. The attendants came up the aisle in the following order: The ushers, Messrs. S. A. Woodard, R. G. Briggs, Doane Herring and E. R. Gay. The followed Mr. George C. Hannah and Miss Mattie Branch, Mr. Carl Hughes and Miss Lizzie Barnes, Mr. Fred Bryan and Miss Mollie Hughes, Mr. Paul Branch and Miss Maud Amyette, Mr. T. A Davis and Miss Mary Gray. Four little girls, Daisy Weaver, Ella Green, Ella and Nannie Branch next as candle girls. Then followed Miss Mary Lily Kenan and last the bride, Miss Mena Branch, leaning on the arm of her father, A. Branch, Esq.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. B. S. Bronson in his own impressive manner. Amid the subdued tones of sweet music with the hush of deep interest in the ceremony that should link for all life two loving hearts in indissoluble union, these twain were made one flesh.
A reception was given at the residence of Mr. Branch last night.. His elegant home was beautifully decked with “buds and garlands gay,” and a repast was spread that would temp the appetite of the most fastidious. Quite a number of the friends of the contracting parties called and paid their respects.
Miss Branch is greatly loved by those who know her and she numbers her friends in every section of this State and has many who call other States their home. She is an exceptionally highly accomplished young lady. Mr. Roberts is a young man of wealth and promise, and we congratulate him on having won so valuable a prize. We but voice the sentiments of many friends when we say, with the poet:
Oh! married love! Each heart shall own,
Where two congenial hearts unite,
Thy golden chains inlaid with down,
Thy lamp with heaven’s own splendor bright.”
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** The Wilson Advance, Wilson, Wilson County, NC, Thursday, December 28, 1893.
It is with deep regret that we chronicle the death of our young townsman, James R. Roberts. Mr. Roberts has been with us, as a citizen, only a little more than a year, but during that time he has succeeded in making many and warm friends.
At the death of his father-in-law, Mr. A. Branch, in January last, he took an active part in the conduct of the large mercantile business established by Mr. Branch.
Mr. Roberts was at his place of business up to the closing hour on Saturday evening, and afterward he was attending to matters of personal interest up to half past ten o'clock, at which time he entered his carriage and was driven to his home. Shortly after reaching home Mrs. Roberts thought she discovered something unusual in his appearance and sent for a physician. The doctor was evidently not greatly alarmed, as no assistance was called in, and not until a few moments prior to his death was his family notified of his crtical condition. He died without a struggle at about four 0'clock on Sunday morning.*
*** Please note: All newspapers published before January 1, 1923 are in the public domain and therefore have no restrictions on use.
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Ximena and James R. Roberts reportedly had 3 children together who were 1) Ximena Branch Roberts (1889-1965); 2) Alice D. Roberts (1890-1961); and James R. Roberts, Jr. (Feb-1894-aft 1930).
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