1919 - book

Memoirs of the Miami Valley 1919, (Butler Co OH) pp 599-600 Special thanks to Gary King who transcribed "Memoirs of the Miami Valley" on the Butler County OHGenWeb site.

[George Robert's father] "Daniel J. Roberts, a well known farmer, son of George W. and Mary (Rumple) Roberts, was born in St. Charles, Morgan township, Butler county, January 2, 1856. His paternal grandparents were John and Elizabeth (Guilder) Roberts. His father, George W. Roberts, was born in Virginia, and came to Butler county with his parents, who were also parents of the following children: Adeline, who married Daniel Rumple; Emma, Mrs. Wilson; Margaret; Mary, who became the wife of John Willett; David, William and Edward, all deceased; Daniel; and George, the father of Daniel J. Roberts, the subject of this biography. David and Edward Roberts served throughout the Civil war, the latter losing life in battle. John Roberts, the grandfather, also fought in the Civil war, and was lost in action. It is thought that the brave old soldier was killed, as he was never heard from again. George W. Roberts, Daniel Roberts' father, married Mary Rumple, and settled in Morgan township. She was a daughter of Daniel Rumple, a pioneer merchant of Butler county, who had conducted a hardware business at Hamilton. George Roberts and his wife spent their entire lives in Morgan township. Their children were: Daniel J.; Albert, who lives in Richland, Mo.; Orella, who became the wife of Samuel Gillespie; and Edgar, deceased. Daniel J. Roberts attended school in Morgan township, and at Hamilton, after which he engaged in farming. In 1877 he married Addie DeArmond, daughter of Randolph and Mary (George) DeArmond. After marriage, Mr. Roberts and his wife settled in Morgan township, on the old Morehouse farm. Their union has been blessed with these children: George, James, Lora, Effie, Phoebe, Imogene and Grace. George Roberts married Carrie Prall, who lives in Hamilton, and has two children, Eugene and Dorothy; James married Alta Cornett, and with their one child [in 1919], they reside with his father. Lora died some years ago. Effie became the wife of Frank Durham, and has two children, John and Margery. Phoebe has not married. Imogene was married to Clarence Connett, and their home is in Carthage. They have one child, Willard. Grace has not married [in 1919]. Daniel J. Roberts' farm is one of great natural beauty, and in size totals 121 acres. Upon this farm, besides his agricultural work, he raises fine Jersey cattle, and today is the owner of seventeen head. During the war Mr. Roberts entered actively into home service in connection with all patriotic activities. In politics, he is a Democrat."

1925-27

1925 - (June) George was Butler County clerk elect in June 1925 when his younger sister Effie Durham died. 1927 - (Dec) Emma PRALL, mother of Carrie Ethel PRALL ROBERTS, was at her daughter's home when she had a stroke Hamilton Daily News December 5, 1927 Mrs. Emma Prall Seriously ill Friends of Mrs. Prall learned Monday she is seriously ill at the home of her daughter Mrs. George R. Roberts 712 Franklin St. She suffered a stroke of paralysis Sunday evening while assisting in the preparation of the evening meal. During the day Mrs. Prall had apparently been in excellent health. In the morning she had attended Sunday school and preaching services at the First U B Church. Because of her advanced age her condition is regarded as being serious. Provided by Sandi Kneer 1929 1929 - (3 Aug) The Hamilton Evening Journal of August 3, 1929, page 12, shows a picture of George, with the headline "Snider Retires, Roberts Becomes Clerk of Courts Monday; Appointments Made". (NewspaperArchive.com) 1930s 1930 - (15 Mar) George's father, Daniel J. ROBERTS died (74) 1930 - (27 Nov) George's grandmother, Mary "Aunt Pop" GEORGE DeARMOND celebrated her 100th birthday 1931 - (30 Aug) George's grandmother, Mary "Aunt Pop" GEORGE DeARMOND died (100) 1934 - (19 Oct) George's mother, Annaretta DeARMOND ROBERTS died (80) 1957 1957 - (21 Jun) George and Carrie Ethel PRALL ROBERTS celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Hamilton OH. Hamilton Daily News Journal 6-18-1957 Page 2 Mr. And Mrs. Roberts Will Be Married 50 Years Mr. and Mrs. George Roberts, 712 Franklin St., will observe their golden wedding anniversary on June 21. No formal celebration is planned but the family will enjoy the day together. Mr. Roberts and the former Ethel Prall were married in Hamilton and have spent all their married life here. Mr. Roberts, now retired formerly worked for Baldwin- Lima-Hamilton, and also served as Butler County Clerk of Courts. He has been very active in the Republican party in Butler County and still maintains his interest. A son, George Eugene Roberts and a daughter, Mrs. Darrell Rector, and three grandchildren, all of Hamilton, compose the immediate family circle Provided by Sandi Kneer 1959 1959 - (6 Mar, Friday) Carrie Ethel PRALL ROBERTS (74) died in Hamilton OH. Buried at Shandon Cemetery Hamilton Daily Journal News March 6, 1959 Page 19 Carrie Roberts Succumbs At 74 Mrs. Carrie E. Roberts, 74, wife of George R. Roberts, 712 Franklin St., died of complications at 8 a. m. Friday in Fort Hamilton Hospital where she had been a patient the last six weeks. Mrs. Roberts had been in failing health since last November. Her death is a shock to her family and friends. She was born in Morrow, Ohio on Oct. 23, 1884, a daughter of Richard and Emma J. Cornett Prall. She moved to Hamilton while a youth and received her education in the Hamilton public schools. On June 21, 1907, she was married to George R. Roberts in Hamilton and to this union were born one son and one daughter. Many Friends A devoted family woman, Mrs. Roberts was a person of high Christian ideals and for many years was a faithful member of the First EUB Church. She possessed an amiable personality and enjoyed a large circle of friends. Besides her widower, she leaves the son, George E. Roberts Hamilton; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Rector, Hamilton; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Pippert, Hamilton, and Mrs. Laura Shook, Mobile, Ala.; three grandchildren, other relatives and many friends. Private funeral services will be conducted Monday at 3 p. m in the Robert L. Klaus Funeral Home, Elvin Ave. and N. F St., with the Rev. John A. Clippinger, PhD, pastor of the First EUB Church, officiating. There will be no visitation. Burial will be in Shandon Cemetery. The family requests that flowers be omitted and those so wishing contribute to a fund of their choice in Mrs. Roberts' name 1961 1961 - (30 Nov, Friday) George ROBERTS (82) died in Hamilton OH following a 3 year illness. He was buried at Shandon Cemetery Sandi Kneer also provided the following obituary information: Hamilton Daily News Journal December 1, 1961 Back Page 32 (with picture) MR. ROBERTS Funeral services for George R. Roberts, 82, 712 Franklin St., former Butler County clerk of courts, will be conducted Monday at 10 a. m. in the Klaus-Weigel Funeral Home, N. F. St. and Elvin Ave. The Rev. James B. DuVail, Pastor of the First EUB Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Shandon Cemetery. Mr. Roberts died Thursday at 11:45 a. m. at his home, 712 Franklin St. He had been ill three years and death was caused by a coronary attack He was born in Morgan Township, March 11, 1879, a son of Daniel and Mary DeArmond Roberts and attended Shandon public schools. In 1897 he was graduated from Shandon High School. Berea Graduate He received a scholarship from Berea College in Kentucky and was graduated in 1901. On June 21, 1908 he married Carrie Prall in Hamilton and the couple enjoyed many happy years together until her death March 6th 1959. They observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1956. Mr. Roberts was elected Butler County clerk of courts in 1923 and served two years of two terms each. He also was assistant county treasurer under Stan Kinzer. He also worked for a time in the Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton cost department and retired in 1946. Honored By President Mr. Roberts maintained a keen interest in politics and became known as "Mr Republican" in Hamilton. For 50 years he served as a Republican precinct official, and a few years ago received a letter from President Eisenhower recognizing this long period of service. A member of the First EUB Church, Mr. Roberts was devoted to his home and family and dedicated his life to their welfare. He was fond of gardening and was interested in sports, especially baseball. He leaves a daughter, Mrs. Darrell (Dorothy) Rector, of Hamilton; a son, George E. Roberts, Sarasota, Fla.; a brother, James Roberts, Venice; two sisters, Mrs. Clarrence Connett, Cincinnati, and Mrs. Grace Bias, Sarasota, Fla.; three grandchildren, Martha and Gordon Rector and Miss Joan Roberts, many nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be at the funeral Sunday from 3 to 8 pm Hamilton Daily News Journal Page 16 December 2, 1961 George Roberts Rites Monday Pallbearers for George R. Roberts. 82. 712 Franklin St., former Butler County clerk of courts, will be Willard Connett, Robert Hacker, Robert Welch, Dan Roberts, Richard Goos and Daniel Rector. Mr. Roberts dies Thursday at 11:45 am at his home, 712 Franklin St Funeral services will be held at 10 a. m. Monday in the Klaus- Weigel Funeral Home, N. F St. and Elvin Ave., with the Rev. James B. DuVail, pastor of the First EUB Church, officiating. Burial will be in Shandon Cemetery. Visitation will be at, the funeral home Sunday from 3 to 8 pm set up 04/06/06; updated June 2012 Copyright© Nancy Sween: 1993, All Rights Reserved [email protected]     Social Security Death Index is no longer available at Rootsweb View My Stats RootsWeb is funded and supported by Ancestry.com and our loyal RootsWeb community. Learn more. About Us | Contact Us | Copyright | Report Inappropriate Material Corporate Information | Privacy | Terms and Conditions | CCPA Notice at Collection