Roberts-Holtzner Genealogical Site

The History of the Roberts and Holtzner Families

Rachel Jane Feather1,1

(4 May 1871 - 1944)

Parents

FatherSimon M. Feather (15 August 1845 - 4 June 1894)
MotherJulia Ann Exline (16 June 1840 - 5 May 1916)

Family: Spouse Henry Walter (about 1871 - )

Biography

Rachel Jane Feather was also known as Rachel Jane Walter. She was also known as Rachel Jane Feder. She was also known as Rachel Jane Fedder. She was also known as Rachel Jane Fetter. She was born on 4 May 1871. She married Henry Walter about 1891.1 She died in 1944 at age ~73.1
Last Edited15 June 2020 16:59:50

Citations

  1. [S87] Shari Mock, Shari Mock GEDCOM File

Francis Herman Feather1,1

(27 December 1869 - 12 January 1911)

Parents

FatherSimon M. Feather (15 August 1845 - 4 June 1894)
MotherJulia Ann Exline (16 June 1840 - 5 May 1916)
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Francis Herman Feather was also known as Francis Herman Feder. He was also known as Francis Herman Fedder. He was also known as Francis Herman Fetter. He was born on 27 December 1869.1,2 He was baptised on 5 June 1870 at Zion United Church of Christ in Pavia, Bedford County, Pennsylvania.2 On 9 August 1870, Francis Herman Feather appeared on the census in Union Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, in the household of his parents, Simon M. Feather and Julia Ann Exline.3 Francis Herman Feather died on 12 January 1911 at age 41.1,4 He was buried after 12 January 1911 at South Fork Cemetery in South Fork, Cambria County, Pennsylvania.4
Last Edited28 August 2020 12:58:17

Citations

  1. [S87] Shari Mock, Shari Mock GEDCOM File
  2. [S810] Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, from Zion United Church of Christ records
  3. [S63] 1870 Census
  4. [S724] Find A Grave Website

Eva Mae Feather1,1

(20 April 1877 - 9 December 1897)

Parents

FatherSimon M. Feather (15 August 1845 - 4 June 1894)
MotherJulia Ann Exline (16 June 1840 - 5 May 1916)

Family: Spouse William Harvey Allison (1873 - 1897)

ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Eva Mae Feather was also known as Eva Mae Allison. She was also known as Eva Mae Feder. She was also known as Eva Mae Fedder. She was also known as Eva Mae Fetter. She was born on 20 April 1877.2,3 She was baptised on 19 August 1877 at Zion United Church of Christ in Pavia, Bedford County, Pennsylvania.2 She married William Harvey Allison on 26 November 1896 in Pavia, Bedford County, Pennsylvania.1 She died on 9 December 1897 at age 20.3 She was buried after 9 December 1897 at Mount Zion Cemetery in Pavia, Bedford County, Pennsylvania.3
Last Edited28 August 2020 12:58:17

Citations

  1. [S87] Shari Mock, Shari Mock GEDCOM File
  2. [S810] Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, from Zion United Church of Christ records
  3. [S724] Find A Grave Website

Hester Flora Feather1,1

(2 April 1873 - 15 May 1957)

Parents

FatherSimon M. Feather (15 August 1845 - 4 June 1894)
MotherJulia Ann Exline (16 June 1840 - 5 May 1916)

Family: Spouse Jacob L. Berkheimer (4 May 1869 - 26 December 1950)

ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Hester Flora Feather was also known as Hester Flora Berkheimer. She was also known as Hester Flora Feder. She was also known as Hester Flora Fedder. She was also known as Hester Flora Fetter. She was born on 2 April 1873 in Pavia, Bedford County, Pennsylvania.2,3 She was baptised on 17 May 1873 at Zion United Church of Christ in Pavia, Bedford County, Pennsylvania.2 She married Jacob L. Berkheimer on 12 November 1891 in Pavia, Bedford County, Pennsylvania.1 She died on 15 May 1957 in Bedford Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, at age 84.3 She was buried after 15 May 1957 at Mount Zion Cemetery in Pavia, Bedford County, Pennsylvania.3
Last Edited30 August 2020 14:02:35

Citations

  1. [S87] Shari Mock, Shari Mock GEDCOM File
  2. [S810] Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, from Zion United Church of Christ records
  3. [S724] Find A Grave Website

Birtle1

(about 1944 - )

Family: Spouse Rose Reesey (15 December 1944 - 28 September 2000)

Biography

Birtle was born about 1944. He married Rose Reesey about 1964.1
Last Edited15 June 2020 16:59:50

Citations

  1. [S87] Shari Mock, Shari Mock GEDCOM File

Dorothy Alverta Roberts1

(9 December 1919 - 1 September 2003)

Parents

FatherJohn Henry Roberts (12 December 1897 - 27 January 1968)
MotherAnita Amelia Lessner (7 May 1899 - 26 February 1967)

Family: Spouse Wallace G Russell (about 1919 - April 1986)

SonRobert W Russell+ (after 1939 - )
SonJames Phillip Russell, Sr.+ (3 January 1948 - 10 March 1984)
SonSteven F Russell (17 December 1952 - )
ChartsJohn Henry Roberts and Anita Amelia Lessner Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Dorothy Alverta Roberts was also known as Dorothy Alverta Russell. She was born on 9 December 1919 in Baltimore City, Maryland.1,2 In 1920, Dorothy Alverta Roberts appeared on the census at 7814 Huntington Ave. in Baltimore City, Maryland, in the household of her parents, John Henry Roberts and Anita Amelia Lessner.3 In 1930, Dorothy Alverta Roberts appeared on the census at 718 Revolution St. in Havre de Grace, Harford County, Maryland, in the household of her parents, John Henry Roberts and Anita Amelia Lessner.4 In 1935, Dorothy Alverta Roberts lived in (Rural), Baltimore County, Maryland.5 She married Wallace G Russell about 1939.1 She was educated in 1940 and completed the 4th year of high school.5 In 1940, Dorothy Alverta Roberts appeared on the census at 264 Louis Street in Havre de Grace, Harford County, Maryland, in the household of her parents, John Henry Roberts and Anita Amelia Lessner, and is listed as being single, having worked 40 hours the week before and 52 weeks in 1939 for a total of $624.5 In 1940 Dorothy Alverta Roberts was a shoe operator in a shoe factory.5 Before 1 September 2003 Dorothy Alverta Roberts was an employee of Bata Shoe Company for more than 30 years.2 She died on 1 September 2003 in Havre de Grace, Harford County, Maryland, at age 83. She was buried on 4 September 2003 at Harford Memorial Gardens in Aldino, Harford County, Maryland.2
Funeral Card of Dorothy Roberts Russell
Obituary of Dorothy Russell
The Roberts Children
Back Row: Catherine, Dorothy, Johnny Front Row: Pauline, Lydia, Anita
Siblings: Dorothy, Catherine, and Johnny Roberts
Last Edited28 August 2020 14:22:02

Citations

  1. [S100] Catherine Elizabeth Roberts Holtzner
  2. [S160] Obituary in Unknown Newspaper, Obituary clipped from newspaper and no longer shows the newspaper's name.
  3. [S94] 1920 Census
  4. [S92] 1930 Census
  5. [S776] 1940 Census

Julia Viola Feather1,1

(1 April 1886 - 1 April 1886)

Parents

FatherSimon M. Feather (15 August 1845 - 4 June 1894)
MotherJulia Ann Exline (16 June 1840 - 5 May 1916)
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Julia Viola Feather was also known as Julia Viola Feder. She was also known as Julia Viola Fedder. She was also known as Julia Viola Fetter. She was born on 1 April 1886 in Pavia, Bedford County, Pennsylvania.2 She died on 1 April 1886 at Birth at age 0.2 She was buried in April 1886 at Mount Zion Cemetery in Pavia, Bedford County, Pennsylvania.2
Last Edited28 August 2020 12:58:17

Citations

  1. [S87] Shari Mock, Shari Mock GEDCOM File
  2. [S724] Find A Grave Website

Calvin Milton Feather1,1

(25 May 1868 - 20 April 1874)

Parents

FatherSimon M. Feather (15 August 1845 - 4 June 1894)
MotherJulia Ann Exline (16 June 1840 - 5 May 1916)
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Calvin Milton Feather was also known as Calvin Milton Feder. He was also known as Calvin Milton Fedder. He was also known as Calvin Milton Fetter. He was born on 25 May 1868.2,3 He was baptised on 11 October 1868 at Zion United Church of Christ in Pavia, Bedford County, Pennsylvania.2 On 9 August 1870, Calvin Milton Feather appeared on the census in Union Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, in the household of his parents, Simon M. Feather and Julia Ann Exline.4 Calvin Milton Feather died on 20 April 1874 in Pavia, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, at age 5.3 He was buried after 20 April 1874 at Mount Zion Cemetery in Pavia, Bedford County, Pennsylvania.3
Last Edited28 August 2020 12:58:17

Citations

  1. [S87] Shari Mock, Shari Mock GEDCOM File
  2. [S810] Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, from Zion United Church of Christ records
  3. [S724] Find A Grave Website
  4. [S63] 1870 Census

Sarah Catherine Feather1,1

(13 May 1866 - 22 June 1926)

Parents

FatherSimon M. Feather (15 August 1845 - 4 June 1894)
MotherJulia Ann Exline (16 June 1840 - 5 May 1916)

Family: Spouse John Henry Dibert (8 June 1857 - 15 January 1946)

DaughterMinnie Dibert (after 1888 - )
SonHarry Dibert (after 1888 - )
SonCharles S. Dibert (after 1888 - )
DaughterClara A. Dibert (after 1888 - )
DaughterEsther Dibert (after 1888 - )
SonRoy M Dibert (10 March 1898 - 3 February 1963)
SonDr Lawerence W Dibert (6 May 1912 - 11 May 1993)
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Sarah Catherine Feather was also known as Sarah Catherine Dibert. She was also known as Sarah Catherine Feder. She was also known as Sarah Catherine Fedder. She was also known as Sarah Catherine Fetter. She was born on 13 May 1866.2,3 She was baptised on 18 August 1866 at Zion United Church of Christ in Pavia, Bedford County, Pennsylvania.2 On 9 August 1870, Sarah Catherine Feather appeared on the census in Union Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, in the household of her parents, Simon M. Feather and Julia Ann Exline.4 Sarah Catherine Feather married John Henry Dibert on 11 March 1883.1,2 She died on 22 June 1926 at age 60.3 She was buried after 22 June 1926 at Mount Zion Cemetery in Pavia, Bedford County, Pennsylvania.3
Last Edited28 August 2020 12:58:17

Citations

  1. [S87] Shari Mock, Shari Mock GEDCOM File
  2. [S810] Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, from Zion United Church of Christ records
  3. [S724] Find A Grave Website
  4. [S63] 1870 Census

George Feather1,2,3

(4 April 1790 - 1851)

Parents

FatherHenry Fetter (1756 - 1840)
MotherCatherine Messenheimer (January 1766 - 1845)

Family: Spouse Catherine (about 1790 - )

SonJohn George Fetter+ (1823 - 1900)
ChartsConrad Messenheimer and Elizabeth Oyler Descendants
Issac Vetter and (?) Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

George Feather was also known as George Feder. He was also known as George Fedder. He was also known as George Fetter. He was born on 4 April 1790 in Pavia, Bedford County, Pennsylvania.1,3,4 In 1790, George Feather appeared on the census in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, in the household of his parents, Henry Fetter and Catherine Messenheimer.5 George Feather married Catherine about 1810.2 He died in 1851 at age ~61.1
Last Edited27 August 2020 14:12:54

Citations

  1. [S87] Shari Mock, Shari Mock GEDCOM File
  2. [S66] Colleen Ryan Beener, Ryan and Beener Family Tree
  3. [S67] Hassell Family Tree
  4. [S550] email address, Ron Rose Family Tree
  5. [S61] 1790 Census

Annie Irene Feather1,1

(5 May 1884 - 30 September 1894)

Parents

FatherSimon M. Feather (15 August 1845 - 4 June 1894)
MotherJulia Ann Exline (16 June 1840 - 5 May 1916)
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Annie Irene Feather was also known as Annie Irene Feder. She was also known as Annie Irene Fedder. She was also known as Annie Irene Fetter. She was born on 5 May 1884.2,3 She was baptised on 29 June 1884 at Zion United Church of Christ in Pavia, Bedford County, Pennsylvania.2 She died on 30 September 1894 in Pavia, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, at age 10.3 She was buried after 30 September 1894 at Mount Zion Cemetery in Pavia, Bedford County, Pennsylvania.3
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Citations

  1. [S87] Shari Mock, Shari Mock GEDCOM File
  2. [S810] Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, from Zion United Church of Christ records
  3. [S724] Find A Grave Website

Minne Etta Feather1,1

(25 April 1881 - 1952)

Parents

FatherSimon M. Feather (15 August 1845 - 4 June 1894)
MotherJulia Ann Exline (16 June 1840 - 5 May 1916)
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Minne Etta Feather was also known as Minne Etta Feder. She was also known as Minne Etta Fedder. She was also known as Minne Etta Fetter. She was born on 25 April 1881.2,3 She was baptised in July 1881 at Zion United Church of Christ in Pavia, Bedford County, Pennsylvania.2 She died in 1952 in Pavia, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, at age ~71.3 She was buried in 1952 at Mount Zion Cemetery in Pavia, Bedford County, Pennsylvania.3
Last Edited28 August 2020 12:58:17

Citations

  1. [S87] Shari Mock, Shari Mock GEDCOM File
  2. [S810] Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, from Zion United Church of Christ records
  3. [S724] Find A Grave Website

Anita Amelia Lessner1,2,3

(7 May 1899 - 26 February 1967)

Parents

FatherHenry E. Lessner (9 February 1872 - 11 September 1948)
MotherElizabeth E. ("Lizzie") Miller (8 March 1869 - 2 February 1945)

Family: Spouse John Henry Roberts (12 December 1897 - 27 January 1968)

DaughterDorothy Alverta Roberts+ (9 December 1919 - 1 September 2003)
DaughterCatherine Elizabeth Roberts+ (27 January 1924 - 9 July 2001)
SonJohn Henry Roberts, Jr.+ (3 January 1926 - 6 January 2014)
DaughterPauline Romaine Roberts+ (24 September 1927 - 23 June 2012)
DaughterLydia Ann Roberts (9 January 1930 - 26 June 1955)
DaughterAnita Amelia Roberts+ (26 June 1932 - 24 May 2002)
DaughterEvelyn Silvia Roberts+ (28 July 1936 - 9 November 2018)
ChartsCatherine Elizabeth Roberts Pedigree
Frederich Bailey and Hannah Zimmerman Descendants
Frederick Coltrider and Barbara Weimert Descendants
Henry C Sterner and Mary Ann Herbst Descendants
John Henry Roberts and Anita Amelia Lessner Descendants
John Thomas Lessner and Josepfa (?) Descendants
William Roberts and Mary (?) Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Anita Amelia Lessner was also known as Anita Amelia Roberts. She was born on 7 May 1899 in Carroll County, Maryland.1,4,5,3,6,7 On 9 June 1900, Anita Amelia Lessner appeared on the census in Manchester District, Carroll County, Maryland, along with her parents, in the household of her grandparents, John Thomas Lessner and Josepfa Tretner.7 In 1910, Anita Amelia Lessner appeared on the census in Manchester, Carroll County, Maryland, in the household of her parents, Henry E. Lessner and Elizabeth E. ("Lizzie") Miller.5 John Henry Roberts and Anita Amelia Lessner obtained a licence to marry on 14 June 1918 in Westminster, Carroll County, Maryland.8 On 14 June 1918, Anita Amelia Lessner lived in Millers, Carroll County, Maryland.8 On 14 June 1918 Anita Amelia Lessner was a domestic.8 She married John Henry Roberts on 16 June 1918 in near Millers, Carroll County, Maryland, in ceremony performed by C.G. Lettunrau. Family story claims it was a Mennonite ceremony.2,4,9,8 Her social security number was 212-05-7388.10 John Henry Roberts and she appeared in the census in 1920 at 7814 Huntington Ave. in Baltimore City, Maryland, listed as owning a house with a mortgage. Dorothy Alverta Roberts was living in the household with parents.11 John Henry Roberts and Anita Amelia Lessner appeared in the census in 1930 at 718 Revolution St. in Havre de Grace, Harford County, Maryland, listed as renting a house for $30/month, not being a veteran, and having a radio. Catherine Elizabeth Roberts, Dorothy Alverta Roberts, John Henry Roberts, Jr., Lydia Ann Roberts, and Pauline Romaine Roberts were living in the household with their parents.4 In 1935, John Henry Roberts and Anita Amelia Lessner lived in (Rural), Baltimore County, Maryland.12 She was educated in 1940 but only completed 5th grade.12 John Henry Roberts and she appeared in the census in 1940 at 264 Louis Street in Havre de Grace, Harford County, Maryland, listed as owning a house worth $4500, and John having worked 40 hours the previous week and 52 weeks in 1939 for a total of $2340. Dorothy Alverta Roberts, Catherine Elizabeth Roberts, John Henry Roberts, Jr., Pauline Romaine Roberts, Lydia Ann Roberts, Anita Amelia Roberts, and Evelyn Silvia Roberts were living in the household with their parents.12 Anita Amelia Lessner died on 26 February 1967 in Finksburg, Carroll County, Maryland, from acute myacardial infraction due to arteriosclerolis heart disease, which she had for 3 years.1,3,10 She was buried on 1 March 1967 at Trinity Church Cemetery in Manchester, Carroll County, Maryland.3
Anita and John Roberts
Manchester Cemetery
Trinity Church
Manchester
Carroll County, Maryland
Annex Section, Row 1, Plot 30
Funeral Card of Anita Lessner Roberts
The Wedding of John Henry Roberts and Anita Amelia Lessner
June 16, 1918
John Henry and Anita Amelia Roberts by their automobile
John and Anita Roberts
A family celebration honoring John Henry Roberts for 25 years of working for the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company
Pictured Standing: Patricia Holtzner, Pauline Danner holding Linda, unknown, Catherine Holtzner, unknown, Charmaine Holtzner, William "Bill" Holtzner, Harry Davidson, John Henry Roberts III, John Henry Roberts Sr, Edward Petry, Don Booze.
Pictured Seated: Anita Petry holding Kathy, Anita Amelia Roberts, Lydia Booze, Lydia Davidson
Henry E. and Elizabeth E. (Lizzie) Miller Lessner
and their children (left to right):
Maurice, Henry, Romaine, Anita, Russell, Elizabeth, and Pauline.
Pauline, Anita, and Maurice Lessner
Left to Right: Anita and John Roberts, Joe and Romaine Thomas, Pauline Gustomski, Louise and Russell Lessner, Maurice and Ruth Lessner
Anita Roberts
Lessner Siblings: Romaine, Russell, Anita, Maurice, and Pauline
John and Anita Roberts, holding Catherine Roberts, with Romaine Lessner
Elizabeth Miller Lessner and daughter Anita Lessner Roberts
John and Anita Roberts
Lessner Children with Aunt and Uncle (George Albaugh, Pauline Lessner, Russell Lessner, Eliza Miller Albaugh, Anita Lessner, Romaine Lessner, Maurice Lessner)
Anita Lessner Roberts
Extended Lessner Family
Last Edited28 August 2020 12:58:17

Citations

  1. [S100] Catherine Elizabeth Roberts Holtzner
  2. [S84] Gary Roberts, Gary Roberts Family Tree at Ancestry.com
  3. [S112] Martha Krach, Trinity Church Cemetery, Manchester, Carroll County, Maryland
  4. [S92] 1930 Census
  5. [S65] 1910 Census
  6. [S159] Carroll County Birth Registration
  7. [S93] 1900 Census
  8. [S96] Marriage Records
  9. [S116] Charmaine Jean Holtzner Mayers
  10. [S78] Carroll County Death Certificate
  11. [S94] 1920 Census
  12. [S776] 1940 Census

John Henry Roberts, Jr.1,2

(3 January 1926 - 6 January 2014)

Parents

FatherJohn Henry Roberts (12 December 1897 - 27 January 1968)
MotherAnita Amelia Lessner (7 May 1899 - 26 February 1967)

Family: Spouse Vera Viola Krout (27 September 1929 - 25 June 2009)

SonJohn Henry Roberts, III+ (15 September 1949 - )
SonGary Edward Roberts+ (21 January 1951 - )
SonMichael Wayne Roberts+ (24 February 1959 - )
ChartsJohn Henry Roberts and Anita Amelia Lessner Descendants
ListsAncestral Veterans
Recently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

John Henry Roberts, Jr., was born on 3 January 1926 in Pikesville, Baltimore County, Maryland.1,2,3 In 1930, John Henry Roberts, Jr., appeared on the census at 718 Revolution St. in Havre de Grace, Harford County, Maryland, in the household of his parents, John Henry Roberts and Anita Amelia Lessner.4 In 1935, John Henry Roberts, Jr., lived in (Rural), Baltimore County, Maryland.5 He was educated in 1940 but only completed 7th grade.5 In 1940, John Henry Roberts, Jr., appeared on the census at 264 Louis Street in Havre de Grace, Harford County, Maryland, in the household of his parents, John Henry Roberts and Anita Amelia Lessner, as a student.5 On 3 January 1944, John Henry Roberts, Jr., lived at 264 Lewis St. in Havre de Grace, Harford County, Maryland.6 On 3 January 1944 John Henry Roberts, Jr., was at Coca Cola Bottling Company in Havre de Grace, Harford County, Maryland.3 He was described as 5' 9 1/2" tall, 162 pounds, with blue eyes, brown hair and a light complexion on 3 January 1944.3 He began military service on 3 June 1944 at Fort George G Meade in Maryland as a private.7 On 3 June 1944, John Henry Roberts, Jr., lived in Carroll County, Maryland.7 He was educated on 3 June 1944 but with 1 year of high school.7 He married Vera Viola Krout on 3 July 1948.2,2,8,9 Between 1969 and 1994 John Henry Roberts, Jr., was a mill wright at AMF Union Machinery Division in Glen Rock, York County, Pennslyvania.3,8,9 About 1975 John Henry Roberts, Jr., was a master cabinet-maker. Between 1994 and 1999 John Henry Roberts, Jr., was a supply room person at York Federal Bank in York, York County, Pennsylvania.3,8,9 As of 2003, John Henry Roberts, Jr., lived in Glen Rock, York County, Pennslyvania.10 He was a life time member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 7012 in New Freedom, York County, Pennsylvania.3,8,9 He was a life time member of the Austin L. Grove American Legion, Post 403 in Glen Rock, York County, Pennslyvania.3,8,9 He died on 6 January 2014 at his home in Glen Rock, York County, Pennslyvania, at age 88.3,8,9 He was cremated after 6 January 2014.3,8,9 He was buried after 2014 at Susquehanna Memorial Gardens in York Township, York County, Pennsylvania, (marker only).8,9,3
The Roberts Children
Back Row: Catherine, Dorothy, Johnny Front Row: Pauline, Lydia, Anita
Siblings: Dorothy, Catherine, and Johnny Roberts
Four generations of John Roberts:
John Henry Roberts, Jr. (born 1926); John Henry Roberts, III (born about 1949); John Thomas Roberts (born in the 1870's); and John Henry Roberts, Sr (born 1897)
John Henry Roberts Jr., Vera Roberts, and Family
(seated on couch in center)
1 John Henry Roberts, III (John Jr.'s son)
2 Florence Miller Roberts (John III's wife)
3 Nicol Roberts Hunger (Gary Sr.'s daughter)
4 Woodrow (Woody) Bortner (Rachael's husband)
5 Michael Wayne Roberts, Jr. (Michael Sr.'s son)
6 Terry Smith (Michael Sr.'s stepson)
7 Gary Edward Roberts, Jr. (Gary Sr.'s son)
8 Amanda Roberts (Gary Sr.'s daughter)
9 Gary Edward Roberts, Sr. (John Jr.'s son)
10 Gail Roberts (Gary Sr.'s wife)
11 Michael Wayne Roberts, Sr. (John Jr.'s son)
12 Rachael Roberts Bortner (Michael Sr.'s daughter)
13 TyLynn Roberts (Rachael's daughter)
14 John Henry Roberts, Jr.
15 Vera Krout Roberts (John Jr.'s wife)
16 Barb Grafton Roberts (Michael Sr.'s wife)
17 Melisa "Missy" Roberts (John III's daughter)
18 Stacy Lynn Roberts (John III's daughter)
19 Jasmine Lee Collier (Stacy's daughter)
20 Zachary Roberts (Gary Sr.'s son)
21 John Henry Roberts, V (John IV's son)
Last Edited9 September 2020 15:03:49

Citations

  1. [S100] Catherine Elizabeth Roberts Holtzner
  2. [S84] Gary Roberts, Gary Roberts Family Tree at Ancestry.com
  3. [S724] Find A Grave Website
  4. [S92] 1930 Census
  5. [S776] 1940 Census
  6. [S815] WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
  7. [S748] WWII Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
  8. [S271] York Daily Record
  9. [S272] York Dispatch
  10. [S160] Obituary in Unknown Newspaper, Obituary clipped from newspaper and no longer shows the newspaper's name.

Harry Dibert1

(after 1888 - )

Parents

FatherJohn Henry Dibert (8 June 1857 - 15 January 1946)
MotherSarah Catherine Feather (13 May 1866 - 22 June 1926)

Biography

Harry Dibert was born after 1888.
Last Edited15 June 2020 16:59:50

Citations

  1. [S87] Shari Mock, Shari Mock GEDCOM File

Leah Allison1

(about 1888 - )

Family: Spouse Charles S. Dibert (after 1888 - )

Biography

Leah Allison was also known as Leah Dibert. She was born about 1888. She married Charles S. Dibert about 1908.1
Last Edited15 June 2020 16:59:50

Citations

  1. [S87] Shari Mock, Shari Mock GEDCOM File

Pauline Romaine Roberts1,2

(24 September 1927 - 23 June 2012)

Parents

FatherJohn Henry Roberts (12 December 1897 - 27 January 1968)
MotherAnita Amelia Lessner (7 May 1899 - 26 February 1967)

Family: Spouse George Herbert Danner (19 August 1911 - 20 November 1982)

DaughterLinda Louise Danner+ (21 December 1953 - )
DaughterDebra Ann Danner+ (17 January 1955 - )
DaughterLois Elaine Danner+ (12 September 1957 - 5 May 1995)
ChartsJohn Henry Roberts and Anita Amelia Lessner Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Pauline Romaine Roberts was also known as Pauline Romaine Danner. She was born on 24 September 1927 in Maryland.1,3 In 1930, Pauline Romaine Roberts appeared on the census at 718 Revolution St. in Havre de Grace, Harford County, Maryland, in the household of her parents, John Henry Roberts and Anita Amelia Lessner.2 In 1935, Pauline Romaine Roberts lived in (Rural), Baltimore County, Maryland.3 She was educated in 1940 but only completed 7th grade.3 In 1940, Pauline Romaine Roberts appeared on the census at 264 Louis Street in Havre de Grace, Harford County, Maryland, in the household of her parents, John Henry Roberts and Anita Amelia Lessner, as a student.3 Pauline Romaine Roberts married George Herbert Danner on 23 December 1948.4 As of 2003, Pauline Romaine Roberts lived in Hampstead, Carroll County, Maryland.5 She died on 23 June 2012 at age 84.6
A family celebration honoring John Henry Roberts for 25 years of working for the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company
Pictured Standing: Patricia Holtzner, Pauline Danner holding Linda, unknown, Catherine Holtzner, unknown, Charmaine Holtzner, William "Bill" Holtzner, Harry Davidson, John Henry Roberts III, John Henry Roberts Sr, Edward Petry, Don Booze.
Pictured Seated: Anita Petry holding Kathy, Anita Amelia Roberts, Lydia Booze, Lydia Davidson
The Roberts Children
Back Row: Catherine, Dorothy, Johnny Front Row: Pauline, Lydia, Anita
Evelyn, Anita, and Pauline Roberts with Patricia Holtzner and Bobby Russell
Last Edited29 August 2020 17:26:59

Citations

  1. [S100] Catherine Elizabeth Roberts Holtzner
  2. [S92] 1930 Census
  3. [S776] 1940 Census
  4. [S141] Paula Kayser Murphy
  5. [S160] Obituary in Unknown Newspaper, Obituary clipped from newspaper and no longer shows the newspaper's name.
  6. [S778] Obituary, online at www.memorialsolutions.com

John H. Crist1

(about 1888 - )

Family: Spouse Clara A. Dibert (after 1888 - )

Biography

John H. Crist was born about 1888. He married Clara A. Dibert about 1908.1
Last Edited15 June 2020 16:59:50

Citations

  1. [S87] Shari Mock, Shari Mock GEDCOM File

Charles S. Dibert1

(after 1888 - )

Parents

FatherJohn Henry Dibert (8 June 1857 - 15 January 1946)
MotherSarah Catherine Feather (13 May 1866 - 22 June 1926)

Family: Spouse Leah Allison (about 1888 - )

Biography

Charles S. Dibert was born after 1888. He married Leah Allison about 1908.1
Last Edited15 June 2020 16:59:50

Citations

  1. [S87] Shari Mock, Shari Mock GEDCOM File

John Henry Dibert1,2

(8 June 1857 - 15 January 1946)

Family: Spouse Sarah Catherine Feather (13 May 1866 - 22 June 1926)

DaughterMinnie Dibert (after 1888 - )
SonHarry Dibert (after 1888 - )
SonCharles S. Dibert (after 1888 - )
DaughterClara A. Dibert (after 1888 - )
DaughterEsther Dibert (after 1888 - )
SonRoy M Dibert (10 March 1898 - 3 February 1963)
SonDr Lawerence W Dibert (6 May 1912 - 11 May 1993)
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

John Henry Dibert was born on 8 June 1857.2 He married Sarah Catherine Feather on 11 March 1883.1,3 He died on 15 January 1946 at age 88.2 He was buried after 15 January 1946 at Mount Zion Cemetery in Pavia, Bedford County, Pennsylvania.
Last Edited28 August 2020 12:58:17

Citations

  1. [S87] Shari Mock, Shari Mock GEDCOM File
  2. [S724] Find A Grave Website
  3. [S810] Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, from Zion United Church of Christ records

Clara A. Dibert1

(after 1888 - )

Parents

FatherJohn Henry Dibert (8 June 1857 - 15 January 1946)
MotherSarah Catherine Feather (13 May 1866 - 22 June 1926)

Family: Spouse John H. Crist (about 1888 - )

Biography

Clara A. Dibert was also known as Clara A. Crist. She was born after 1888. She married John H. Crist about 1908.1
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Citations

  1. [S87] Shari Mock, Shari Mock GEDCOM File

Alton R. Feather1

(about 1888 - )

Family: Spouse Esther Dibert (after 1888 - )

Biography

Alton R. Feather was also known as Alton R. Feder. He was also known as Alton R. Fedder. He was also known as Alton R. Fetter. He was born about 1888. He married Esther Dibert about 1908.1
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Citations

  1. [S87] Shari Mock, Shari Mock GEDCOM File

Esther Dibert1

(after 1888 - )

Parents

FatherJohn Henry Dibert (8 June 1857 - 15 January 1946)
MotherSarah Catherine Feather (13 May 1866 - 22 June 1926)

Family: Spouse Alton R. Feather (about 1888 - )

Biography

Esther Dibert was also known as Esther Feather. She was also known as Esther Feder. She was also known as Esther Fedder. She was also known as Esther Fetter. She was born after 1888. She married Alton R. Feather about 1908.1
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Citations

  1. [S87] Shari Mock, Shari Mock GEDCOM File

Richard J Roberts1

(about 1927 - )

Parents

FatherEarl W Roberts (22 September 1902 - 20 December 1991)
MotherEmma McLaughlin (about 1900 - estimated 1968)

Family: Spouse Irene (about 1927 - )

Adopted SonRichard Roberts (after 1950 - )
Adopted DaughterChristine Roberts (after 1950 - )
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Richard J Roberts was born about 1927 in Maryland.1 In 1930, Richard J Roberts appeared on the census at 5226 St. Charles Ave in Baltimore City, Maryland, in the household of his parents, Earl W Roberts and Emma McLaughlin.1 In 1935, Richard J Roberts lived at 1348 Weldon Ave in Baltimore City, Maryland.2 He was educated in 1940 but only completed the 7th grade in school.2 In 1940, Richard J Roberts appeared on the census at 1348 Weldon Ave in Baltimore City, Maryland, in the household of his parents, Earl W Roberts and Emma McLaughlin.2 Richard J Roberts married Irene about 1947.3 He had no children about 1950.3 As of 21 December 1991, Richard J Roberts lived in Baltimore City, Maryland.4
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Citations

  1. [S92] 1930 Census
  2. [S776] 1940 Census
  3. [S155] Ernest Roberts
  4. [S157] Gettysburg Times

Lydia Ann Roberts1,2

(9 January 1930 - 26 June 1955)

Parents

FatherJohn Henry Roberts (12 December 1897 - 27 January 1968)
MotherAnita Amelia Lessner (7 May 1899 - 26 February 1967)

Family: Spouse Harry Kenneth Davidson (31 May 1926 - 26 June 1955)

ChartsJohn Henry Roberts and Anita Amelia Lessner Descendants
ListsRecently Updated 4 Dec 2020

Biography

Lydia Ann Roberts was also known as Lydia Ann Davidson. She was born on 9 January 1930 in Maryland.1,2,3 In 1930, Lydia Ann Roberts appeared on the census at 718 Revolution St. in Havre de Grace, Harford County, Maryland, in the household of her parents, John Henry Roberts and Anita Amelia Lessner.4 In 1935, Lydia Ann Roberts lived in (Rural), Baltimore County, Maryland.3 She was educated in 1940 but only completed 5th grade.3 In 1940, Lydia Ann Roberts appeared on the census at 264 Louis Street in Havre de Grace, Harford County, Maryland, in the household of her parents, John Henry Roberts and Anita Amelia Lessner, as a student.3 Lydia Ann Roberts married Harry Kenneth Davidson about 1950.2 She died due to a motorcycle accident on 26 June 1955. She was killed while riding a motorcycle with her husband when a truck ran a stop-sign and killed them instantly. (According to memory of Catherine E. Holtzner, supported by Marker in Trinity Church Graveyard showing same date of death).2 She was buried after 26 June 1955 at Trinity Church Cemetery in Manchester, Carroll County, Maryland.2
Lydia and Harry Davidson
Manchester Cemetery
Trinity Church
Manchester
Carroll County, Maryland
Section D, Row 15, Plot 27
A family celebration honoring John Henry Roberts for 25 years of working for the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company
Pictured Standing: Patricia Holtzner, Pauline Danner holding Linda, unknown, Catherine Holtzner, unknown, Charmaine Holtzner, William "Bill" Holtzner, Harry Davidson, John Henry Roberts III, John Henry Roberts Sr, Edward Petry, Don Booze.
Pictured Seated: Anita Petry holding Kathy, Anita Amelia Roberts, Lydia Booze, Lydia Davidson
The Roberts Children
Back Row: Catherine, Dorothy, Johnny Front Row: Pauline, Lydia, Anita
Sisters: Lydia and Anita Roberts
Sisters: Lydia and Anita Roberts
Lydia, Catherine, Evelyn, and Anita Roberts
Lydia Ann Roberts Davidson
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Citations

  1. [S100] Catherine Elizabeth Roberts Holtzner
  2. [S112] Martha Krach, Trinity Church Cemetery, Manchester, Carroll County, Maryland
  3. [S776] 1940 Census
  4. [S92] 1930 Census