James Roberts b 1724 Deal, Kent Co England d 1753 s/o Sir Richard Roberts and Catherine Beech. James Roberts m. 27 Dec 1748 Deal, Kent England to Elizabeth Mumbray b 1730 d/o Thomas Mumbray and Unknown Mumbray. Children of James Roberts and Elizabeth Mumbray;

1. Abner Roberts

2. Isaac Roberts

3. Mary Polly Roberts

4. William Roberts

5. Cornelius A Roberts b 1746 Halifax VA d 24 Jun 1788 Black Mountain, Russell Co VA m. Mary Polly Ellen Benton b 1750 Russell Co VA d Jun 1788 Russell Co VA d/o Samuel Benton and Ann Gooch.