J. D. Roberts

ROBERTS, HICKLE, OLIVER

Posted By: Diane Wilson (email)
Date: 5/21/2004 at 22:31:02

J. D. Roberts resides on section 29, Butler township. He now owns 200 acres of land. He is a native of Ross county, Ohio; born September 10, 1833. His parents, Elijah and Mary (Hickle) Roberts, were both natives of Virginia. In 1847 the family emigrated to Illinois, and engaged in farming. In 1862, J. D. Enlisted in Company B, Ninety-fourth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and served three years, participating in the battles of Prairie Grove, siege of Vicksburg, Brownsville, siege of Fort Morgan, Spanish Fort, etc. He was in six battles, in all, serving as a private; was not wounded, although he saw many of his comrades fall by his side. He then returned to Illinois, and in September, 1868, came to Iowa.
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In 1864 Mr. Roberts married Miss Maria Oliver. They have six children – William, Oliver, John, Grant, Ida, and Edward. Mr. Roberts cast his first ballot for John C. Fremont, and has been a republican since. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity. His religious connections are with the Baptists. He has been one of the trustees of the town for a good many years.
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Source: History of Butler and Bremer Counties, Iowa
Union Publishing Co., Springfield, IL, 1883
Page 513