John Taylor Roberts, son of William Roberts and Margaret Devane, was born July 18, 1850. He married Catherine Margaret Young, on October 25, 1883. Roberts operated a lumber mill in Mineola, later moving to Valdosta, where he established a general merchandising store. He was a partner in the firm Roberts, Cranford & Dasher – dealers engaged in buggy sales. He operated the first Buick agency in Valdosta, was one of the first directors of the First National Bank, and served as a city councilman for six terms. Under his administration as mayor the Carnegie Library was built, the South Georgia Normal College (now VSU) was founded, and the health department was formed. He also lived in the historic J.T. Roberts house, the oldest in Valdosta, in the Fairview District downtown. Roberts died January 18, 1920.
John Taylor Roberts, son of William Roberts and Margaret Devane, was born July 18, 1850. He married Catherine Margaret Young, on October 25, 1883. Roberts operated a lumber mill in Mineola, later moving to Valdosta, where he established a general merchandising store. He was a partner in the firm Roberts, Cranford & Dasher – dealers engaged in buggy sales. He operated the first Buick agency in Valdosta, was one of the first directors of the First National Bank, and served as a city councilman for six terms. Under his administration as mayor the Carnegie Library was built, the South Georgia Normal College (now VSU) was founded, and the health department was formed. He also lived in the historic J.T. Roberts house, the oldest in Valdosta, in the Fairview District downtown. Roberts died January 18, 1920.
Family Members
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William Leland Roberts
1884–1964
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Kathleen Roberts Winn
1886–1980
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Maie Dell Roberts Covington
1887–1976
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John Young Roberts
1890–1953
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Stella Roberts Pendleton
1891–1968
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Margaret Roberts Graham
1893–1986
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Leona Roberts Redles
1895–1955
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Edwina Roberts
1897–1969
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Mary Remer "Dinah" Roberts Parramore
1900–1990
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