Charles Freeman Roberts

The sister, Mrs. J. Edward Gilbert referred to in his obit. is Alice Roberts
who married James Edward "Neddy" Gilbert.

Another sister, Martha E. Roberts married John Pickard, the undertaker for a
time in Parrsboro.

Dave
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Parrsboro Record, Tuesday, November 18, 1941, pg. #4; Reel #2863, NSARM,
Halifax, N.S.
OBITUARY: Freeman Roberts
River Hebert, November 11 - The sudden passing of Freeman Roberts occurred
on Friday, November 7, at the age of 77 years. He moved to River Hebert from
Parrsboro some 50 years ago, where he has continued his trade as blacksmith
ever since and has been very active in church and community life. He is
survived by his wife; one daughter, Constance, Mrs. James Waddell, River
Hebert; one son, Guy in Western Canada; and two grandchildren. The funeral
service was held in Trinity United Church, Monday, November 10, conducted by
Rev. L.B. Estabrooks, River Hebert, and Rev. J. Baxter, Nappan.
(Editor's Note: Mrs. J. Edward Gilbert, of Parrsboro, is a sister of the
late Mr. Roberts. Their parents were the late Charles and Sarah Roberts of
Parrsboro. Other members of the family also survive.)

Source: Dave Winter 20 Sep 2007
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Cumberland Registered Births:
13 Jan 1865 2 12 ROBERTSVILLE PARRSBORO ROBERTS CHARLES FREEMAN JOHN SARAH
ELIZ TUCKER 25 8 1864 605
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1891 Census;
3486 PARRSBORO A 86 ROBERTS JOHN 49 M
3486 PARRSBORO A 86 ROBERTS SARAH 46 M
3486 PARRSBORO A 86 ROBERTS FREEMAN 26
3486 PARRSBORO A 86 ROBERTS LOVETTA 17
3486 PARRSBORO A 86 ROBERTS JOANA 14
3486 PARRSBORO A 86 ROBERTS LEWIS 12
3486 PARRSBORO A 86 ROBERTS WALTER 8
3486 PARRSBORO A 86 ROBERTS GEORGE 7
3486 PARRSBORO A 86 ROBERTS EDWARD 5
3486 PARRSBORO A 86 ROBERTS FRANK 3
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Automated Genealogy Version;
1901 Cumberland County Census, River Hebert family #41&42, ROCKWELL/ROBERTS:
35   41 Rockwell Mary F   Head W Oct 6 1846 54
36   41 Rockwell Avard M   Son S Apr 12 1870 31
37   41 Rockwell Ethel F   Daughter S Mar 16 1884 17
38   41 Rockwell Stella F   Boarder S Sep 16 1885 16
39   42 Roberts Freeman M   Head M Jan 13 1865 35
40   42 Roberts Mary F   Wife M Dec 28 1879 21
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Some Cumberland County, N.S. Cemeteries by Susan A. Hill
Cemetery #20; River Hebert Cemetery, River Hebert, N.S.

Lot #A195; Roberts, Charles Freeman 1866-1941 [**d. Nov. 7]
h/w
Rockwell, Mary B.C. 1879-1943 [**d. Sept. 1]
[Roberts] Mable Constance 1902-1906 their daughter
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Some Cumberland County, N.S. Cemeteries by Susan A. Hill
Cemetery #20; River Hebert Cemetery, River Hebert, N.S.

Lot #194; Waddell, James K. 1912-1990 [***d. July 1]
h/w
Roberts, Constance M. 1906-1983 [***d. Nov.11]
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