Roberts, A. W. (Abishai W.)

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Abishai W. Roberts was an attorney of Lake Providence, Louisiana. He served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War and was a prisoner of war at Johnson Island Prison, Sandusky Bay, Ohio. Roberts was married to Lucy Smith, daughter of Aurelia Woodward and step-daughter of John S. Woodward. Lucy and her sister, Josephine, were educated at a school in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

From the description of A.W. Roberts family papers, 1837-1916 (bulk 1866-1878). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122559665

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Place Name Admin Code Country
Lake Providence (La.)
United States
Louisiana
Mississippi
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Hotels
Occupation
Lawyers
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Active 1837

Active 1916

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