Luke Robertson Roberts, the son of David P. Roberts and Elizabeth Page, was born on September 23, 1827, in Gwinette County, Georgia.
On September 05, 1848, in Calhoun (Benton) County, Alabama, Luke R. Roberts married Cassea Malinda "Cassia" Hopkins.

1848, After his marriage, Luke Robertson Roberts and his family first lived at Greensport, Ettawah County, Alabama. He had charge of a freight warehouse on the river but as the boats did not come very often, this did not require all of his time. He owned a wood and blacksmith shop and did all kinds of fancy woodwork.

1860, Luke R. and Cassea M. Roberts were members of the Walnut Springs Primitive Baptist Church. They moved their membership to this church when they moved to Calhoun County, Alabama in 1860. Luke R. Roberts was a deacon in this church.

1862, In the early spring, Luke built a one room log house on a farm about five miles west of Jacksonville. During the war it was practically impossible to get building hardware and this house was built without nails, he used small wooden wedges in the place of nails.

1862, March 5, Luke R. Roberts enlisted in the Confederate Army. His name appears on the Muster Roll of Captain John C. Francis' Company, in the 30th Alabama Regiment of Alabama Volunteers, commanded by Colonel C.M. Shelly. At his time he was just finishing the log house. As he was unable to get a furlough he did not see his family any more after enlisting.

1863, April 24, Last letter written by Luke to wife, Cassia.

1863, May 09, Captain Francis writes to Cassia about Luke's death:
As stated in a letter to Cassea M. Roberts from Captain Francis, the regiment had to give up their position and were not permitted to return and bury their dead after the battle in which Luke R. Roberts was killed. It is reported that he was left lying by a large log on the battlefield.

Source:
Campaign, Siege and Defense of Vicksburg
May 1, 1863, Battle of Port Gibson
http://www.nps.gov/vick/vcmpgn/ptgibson.htm