Genealogy
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Our Ancestors Occupations


(This page is a work in progress and will be updated anytime additional information is discovered)


Henry M. Roberts Henry served as Justice of the peace; also a farmer, and any other occupation is unknown
Elbert Lathan Roberts Lathan was a farmer near Riceville, TN. After moving his family to Niota, he opened a blacksmith shop. He was also the local sheriff.
Benjamin Franklin Roberts Ben had a grocery store outside Riceville, TN and was a farmer
Charles Franklin Roberts Charlie worked at the hosiery mill in Niota, and later at the box factory in Niota where he retired as a supervisor.
Clifford L. Roberts Cliff worked at the hosiery mill in Niota
Virgie Roberts Virgie worked at the hosiery mill in Niota
Nannie Roberts Lee Nannie worked as a seamstress from her home
William (Bill) Lee Bill worked at the hosiery mill in Niota
Bertie Ann Roberts Berty worked at the hosiery mill in Niota
Lois Ella Roberts Ella worked as a substitute school teacher
Lee Roberts Lee was a farmer
Charlie Lee Charlie worked at the hosiery mill in Niota
Arthur Foster Sr. Arthur operated a sawmill located on his farm in Niota, TN, and was a prominent lumber dealer
Clifford Foster Cliff operated a sawmill with Clyde Foster, then later with Arthur Foster
Clyde Foster Clyde operated a sawmill, then later a planning mill at Niota, TN
Matthew A Foster Matthew was a farmer
Sam Anderson Sam was an autoworker in Akron, Ohio, then after returning to Niota, TN he had a dairy farm
Allen Anderson Allen was an autoworker in Akron, Ohio, then after returning to Niota, TN he was a farmer
John Anderson John was a miner