James Dowling Roberts and Flora Ann Forbes

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Husband James Dowling Roberts ¹

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           Born: 9 Aug 1850 - Jamestown, Mercer Co, PA 2
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         Father: Enoch Roberts (1825-1893) 1
         Mother: Mary Calvin (1823-1896) 2

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       Marriage: 21 Apr 1880 3

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Wife Flora Ann Forbes ³

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           Born: 21 Oct 1857 - Conneaut Twp, Crawford Co, PA 4
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         Father: Charles Forbes (      -1900) 3
         Mother: Mary Gifford (1831-1897) 4

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Children

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1 F Mary Roberts ³

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           Born: 8 Apr 1881 3
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         Spouse: Robert R. Phillips (      -      ) 3

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General Notes: Husband - James Dowling Roberts

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He "received a common school education. In the spring of 1869 he went to Illinois, and on his return to Pennsylvania the following autumn taught his first school in Wayne township, Crawford County. In the autumn of 1870 Mr. Roberts attended the New Lebanon Academy, and again taught the following winter, afterward studying at the Edinboro State Normal School, whence he graduated in 1875. For a few years thereafter Mr. Roberts was again engaged in teaching, at the same time studying law under the preceptorship of the Hon. John J. Henderson. On August 14, 1876, he was admitted to the Crawford county bar, and in 1878 to the superior and supreme courts. The same year he began practice in Meadville, where he has since resided continuously. His advancement was rapid, owing to his thorough acquaintance with every detail of his profession, his devotion to duty and his possession of the judicial mind. In 1887 he was elected district attorney of Crawford county, serving three years, and during that time, by his fearless, able and energetic discharge of the duties of the office, winning from all classes of the community implicit confidence and unqualified approval. He is now serving his second term as attorney for the commissioners of Crawford county.
"As a citizen with exalted ideas of good government and civic virtue Mr. Roberts stands in the front rank. He is identified with the Republicans and has served as a member of the school board, the select council from the second ward and in several minor offices. No good work done in the name of charity or religion appeals to him in vain, and in his work of this character he brings to bear the same discrimination and thoroughness which are manifest in his professional life. He is past master of Lodge, No. 408, Free and Accepted Masons, and affiliates with R. A. Chapter, No. 191, and the Northwestern Commandery, No. 25, Knights Templar, both: of Meadville, also with Crawford Lodge, No. 734, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He and his wife are members of the Presbyterian church in which since 1884 he has held the office of ruling elder, having also served as trustee and officiated for many years as superintendent of the Sunday school.
"The personality of Mr. Roberts is that of the astute counsellor and the skillful advocate, sagacious and farsighted, aggressive and at the same time prudent, always before moving making sure of his ground. These characteristics are stamped upon his countenance which is also indicative of those personal qualities which win and hold friends. Dignified, genial and courteous, he stands deservedly high both with the members of his profession and with the community at large. Mr. Roberts has accomplished much in the sphere of his chosen profession and has attained a commanding position at the bar of his home county, but he is still in the prime of life and his record gives assurance that the future holds for him fresh laurels and greater honors." [GPHWP, 1548]

1 John W. Jordan, LL.D., Genealogical and Personal History of Western Pennsylvania (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1915), Pg 1547.

2 John W. Jordan, LL.D., Genealogical and Personal History of Western Pennsylvania (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1915), Pg 1548.

3 John W. Jordan, LL.D., Genealogical and Personal History of Western Pennsylvania (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1915), Pg 1549.

4 John W. Jordan, LL.D., Genealogical and Personal History of Western Pennsylvania (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1915), Pg 1550.