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Mary(Marie A Roberson) - Dead End? Spouse Robert Daniel Swain

BClay
BClay ✭
August 15, 2021 edited July 18, 2024 in Family Tree

Marie/Mary was listed in the 1870 Census as MARY ROBINSON, age 14, (1856?) born in Mississippi, Her marriage license lists her name as MARY ROBERSON. A note was attached from the superintendent of the Confederate Children's Home in Lauderdale, MS giving permission to marry Robert Daniel Swain 11/2/1871. They are both buried in Oxford Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Cuba, AL. Note( several Lancaster's are also buried here)

The 1910 census shows Robert and Mary Swain and her brother COLUMBUS C ROBERTSON age 58 (1852) windowed. There is a Christopher Columbus Robertson dob 1848, dod 1930 listed on FAG Christopher Columbus “CC” Robertson (1848-1930) - Find A Grave Memorial There is an extensive write up on his life showing he married Harriett Lancaster but there is no mention of a sister named Mary or Marie.

Mary's death certificate indicates DOB 2/4/1854 and DOD 11/10/1922. No Parents listed. Any assistance or helpful hints in identifying her parents would be greatly appreciated.

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  • dontiknowyou
    dontiknowyou ✭✭✭✭✭
    August 15, 2021

    First step would be to find the family here in Family Tree. Have you looked and not found any?

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  • DebDT
    DebDT ✭✭✭
    August 15, 2021
    https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/when-i-am-searching-historical-records-what-are-the-best-practices-and-tips

    The above article will give you tips in researching historical records for your ancestors. The below information are helps given of which one is a private consultation (phone) for 20 minutes with a genealogist to help you get started.

    https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/where-can-i-get-help-with-my-genealogy

    We would also suggest that you use the below RootsTech web page. They offer short videos on helping, how to search, etc.

    https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/rtc2021/


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