Jesse Roberts
American politician (1834–1915)
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Jesse Roberts (June 23, 1834 – February 28, 1915) was an American farmer and politician from New York.
Jesse Roberts | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly | |
| In office January 1, 1892 – December 31, 1893 | |
| Preceded by | Elias H. Davis |
| Succeeded by | Otto Kelsey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 23, 1834 Sparta, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 28, 1915 (aged 80) Scottsburg, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Scottsburg Union Cemetery, Scottsburg, New York, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Mary M. Wilbur (m. 1863) |
| Children | 1 |
| Profession | Politician, farmer |
Life
Roberts was born on June 23, 1834, in Sparta, New York.[1]
After growing up in the family farm and attending school, he moved to Scottsburg and became a farmer there. He was town supervisor from 1885 to 1887 and served as justice of the peace and postmaster at Scottsburg.[2] He was also town assessor, and treasurer of the Livingston County Mutual Fire Insurance Company.[1]
In 1891, Roberts was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Republican, representing Livingston County. He served in the Assembly in 1892[1] and 1893.[3]
In 1863, Roberts married Mary M. Wilbur of Sparta. They had one son, W. W. Roberts.[4]
Roberts died at home on February 28, 1915. He was buried in the family plot in Scottsburg Union Cemetery.[2]
