This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Roberts Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GBC.2ACE/1491 Message Board Post: I am looking for any information on William Hamilton Roberts born 1818 in Abingdon, VA and died 1890 in Gilmer, Texas. At an early age, both of his parents died in an epidemic of some kind, and he was raised by an un-married uncle. William Roberts married Sarah Mills Minton and moved to Norfollk, Va about 1850. Any information on who his parents may of been or any information on who his uncle may have been would be greated appreciated.