James Arthur Roberts (1909)

ROBERTS, WEAVER

Posted By: Kathi Kuhl
Date: 10/6/2024 at 13:05:07

Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, May 13, 1909
Page 6

Arthur Roberts was born in Clay County, Indiana, July 24, 1853, and died at his home at Middle River, May 8, 1909; age 55 years, 10 months and 14 days. While an infant, his parents moved to Adair county, Iowa, where he grew to manhood.

In 1880, he was married to Maggie Weaver, who with one daughter, three sons, two brothers and six sisters mourn the loss of a husband, father and brother. The living children are Lillie, Ray, Frankie, Elmer and Alva.

Mr. Roberts’ parents were pioneer members of the Christian church to which he clung, refusing to unite with any other, and as there were none near his home, he was not a member of any church at the time of his death.

The funeral services were held from the M. E. Church at Middle River, conducted by Rev. E. E. Bennet of the Winterset Christian church, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Roberts cemetery.