Search Lincoln Cemetery Black Family History Site
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Father | MaleOscar Roots |
| Born | 14 Feb 1844 | Rappahannock, Virginia, USA |
| Died | 21 Jul 1913 | Jackson, Rappahannock, Virginia, USA |
| Buried | ||
| Married | ||
| Father | Prince Roots | F6552 Group Sheet | |
| Mother | Kizzie Scott | F6552 Group Sheet | |
Child 1 | FemaleLillie James Roots |
| Born | 18 Aug 1877 | Rappahannock, Virginia, USA |
| Died | 18 Apr 1958 | Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Buried | ||
| Spouse | William Merriman | F6545 | |
| Married | 5 Mar 1902 | Lynchburg, Campbell, Virginia, USA |
| Spouse | William Jackson | F6544 | |
| Married | ||
Child 2 | MaleDaniel W Roots |
| Born | 25 Oct 1868 | Virginia, USA |
| Died | 30 Sep 1961 | Swatara, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Buried |
Child 3 | FemaleSarah Jane Roots |
| Born | 20 Aug 1874 | Rappahannock, Virginia, USA |
| Died | 8 Nov 1947 | Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Buried | 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA |
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| Spouse | Walford G. Anderson, II | F6549 | |
| Married | 19 May 1920 | Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA |
Child 5 | FemaleEliza A. Roots |
| Born | 4 Dec 1884 | Virginia, USA |
| Died | 17 Jan 1943 | Tredyffrin, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Buried |
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