Jesse Roberts

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Jesse Roberts (June 23, 1834 – February 28, 1915) was an American farmer and politician from New York.

Life[edit]

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]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Lloyd, Will L. (1892). The New York Red Book. Albany: James B. Lyon. p. 155.
  2. ^ a b "Death of Hon. Jesse Roberts". The Dansville Express. Vol. 50, no. 37. Dansville, N. Y. 4 March 1915. p. 2.
  3. ^ Murlin, Edgar L. (1893). The New York Red Book. Albany: James B. Lyon. pp. 162–163.
  4. ^ Livingston County Historical Society Fortieth Annual Meeting, Nunda, January 18, 1916. 1916. p. 84.

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New York State Assembly
Preceded by New York State Assembly
Livingston County

1892-1893
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