Children

 James Roberts


James was born in 1757 at Colne and his baptism took place on January 23rd, 1757 at St. Bartholomew's (Colne).¹ 
• Birth Notes

  There are two James Roberts born in Colne, one son of James and the other son of Richard.  We can tell which one married Luce, because both James, and his father are both recorded as Hatters.
  
  name: James Roberts 
  gender: Male 
  baptism/christening date: 23 Jan 1757 
  baptism/christening place: Colne, BTs, Lancashire, England 
  father's name: Richard Roberts 
  indexing project (batch) number: C00560-4 
  system origin: England-VR 
  source film number: 1068831 
  reference number: 2:3MGGJCS 
  
  name: James Roberts 
  gender: Male 
  baptism/christening date: 24 Sep 1758 
  baptism/christening place: Colne, BTs, Lancashire, England 
  father's name: James Roberts 
  indexing project (batch) number: C00560-4 
  system origin: England-VR 
  source film number: 1068831 
  reference number: 2:3MGGTWN 
  
He died at the age of 63 in October 1820 at Colne.  He was buried on October 25th, 1820 at St. Bartholomew's (Colne).² 
• Death Notes

  There are two buriels, both with a good match.  Lucy died at Foulridge, and assuming there are not two Lucy Roberts married to James, then the record below must be correct.  Also the age at death of 63 matches perfectly.
  
  Burial: 25 Oct 1820 St Bartholomew, Colne, Lancashire, England
  James Roberts -
      Age: 63
      Abode: Foulridge
      Buried by: J Henderson
      Register: Burials 1813 - 1825, Page 178, Entry 1420
      Source: LDS Film 1471066
  
  This is abother obvious match as the family moved to Oxnards in 1794, and Henry and Will were born at Oxnards. However he is 3 years too old to be the huband of Luce.  Therefore this must be another.
  
  Burial: 17 Dec 1814 St Bartholomew, Colne, Lancashire, England
  James Roberts -
      Age: 60
      Abode: Oxnards
      Buried by: Jno Dunderdale, Curate Asst
      Register: Burials 1813 - 1825, Page 40, Entry 320
      Source: LDS Film 1471066