Roberson Cloer

     Roberson Cloer was born circa 1812 at North Carolina. He was the son of Elisha Cloer.¹ Roberson Cloer married Margret Lavina Byers circa 1839 at North Carolina. Roberson Cloer died on 18 May 1892 at Iredell Co, North Carolina.² Within probate records concerning Roberson Cloer, dated 8 August 1892, papers are located on a suit brought forth by M. E. Hicks. Roberson died intestate leaving the land in question, some 8 1/3 acres "more or less", cleared for cultivation, and a one room "pine pole cabin without a chimney". He had cultivated a large orchard of peaches and apples. It seems that originally he had signed a $50 note, but had paid $31 against that note, but Roberson had insisted he had made improvements to the land totaling about $200. Roberson stated he had gone to Hicks several times with the balance due on the note, but Hicks would not accept it, stating he had no intention of making a deed to the land in question. Other papers within the packet show Roberson's signature dated 11 July 1891, seen as " Roberson Clore". This land was known to be located within Sharpesburg Township, in Iredell County, adjoining the lands of Dr. J.E. King and R.B. Dobson.
On the 21st day of August, 1891, Roberson said he was unable to "give sureties or make the deposit required by law to enable him to defend his rights in the above action", therefore praying he "may be allowed to defend in said action as pauper".³
     He appeared on the census of 22 August 1850 at [Unknown Township], Alexander Co, North Carolina; Roberson Cloer, 35, Lavina, 28, Wash, 10, Jane, 9, Mary, 7, Robert, 5, Sarah, 3, and Julianna, 3/12.⁴ He appeared on the census of 12 October 1860 at "So. of the River", Liberty Hill PO, Iredell Co, North Carolina; Roberson Cloer, 50, Lavina, 55, Elizabeth J., 20, Mary A., 17, Robert, 15, Sarah M., 12, Julia A., 9, Nancy L., 7, Salina C., 5, and Joseph M., 3.⁵ He appeared on the census of 12 August 1870 at Sharpesburg, Iredell Co, North Carolina; Robt Cloar, 60, Martha, 55, Catherine, 16, Salina, 13, Rebecca, 10.⁶ Roberson Cloer was also known as Robison Clore.⁷ He appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 at Sharpesburg, Iredell Co, North Carolina; Robison, aged 64, Margaret L., 54, Jane, 37, Julia A., 33, Dovey R., 17, and two grandsons, Washington B., 6, and Falls L., 1.⁸