Newton County GaArchives Obituaries.....ROBERTS, Mr. J. M. June 1891
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The Georgia Enterprise, July 30, 1891and August 6, 1891
July 30, 1891
MR. J. M. ROBERTS IS DEAD
     Messrs. WILLIAM and WASHINGTON ROBERTS and their father, Mr. J. M. ROBERTS 
were talking to a Negro man on Tuesday morning last by the name of MARTIN 
WYATT, who had been paid out of jail by these gentlemen. It is said that the 
Negro attempted to attack Mr. J. M. ROBERTS with a knife when his son 
WASHINGTON fired a pistol at the Negro, who dodged behind Mr. ROBERTS. The ball 
struck Mr. J. M. ROBERTS near the hip and was cut out by Dr. J. C. CLARK, 
producing a serious and it is feared a fatal wound. The unfortunate accident is 
deeply regretted, for Mr. ROBERTS is one of the best men in the county, and his 
sons are young men who endeavor to deal justly toward everybody, especially so 
with those whom they employed. Tuesday night, Mr. ROBERTS died, and he was 
willing and ready to meet his Lord. Our town and county mourn the loss of this 
true and noble man. Time prevents a lengthy tribute to his pure life and 
spotless character, in this weeks paper. His body will rest in the cemetery 
here. Aged about 62 years.
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August 6, 1891
DEATH OF A NOBLE MAN
     After our paper was ready for the press last week, the sad news came that 
Mr. J. M. ROBERTS, had died from the wound accidentally received from a pistol 
in the hands of one of his sons. In the death of Mr. ROBERTS every good man in 
the county has lost a solid friend, and every righteous cause an earnest 
advocate.
     He came from York County, South Carolina, in 1870, and made his home in 
Oak Hill district, Newton County, Georgia. He lived in that section quite a 
number of yours and was one of the most industrious and successful farmers in 
the county. By his gentlemanly and courteous manners he made friends rapidly 
and retained them to the day of his death. Several years ago he bought a 
plantation one mile east of town from Mr. Wm. B. LEE, and by toil and labor 
beautified it so well that the entire place had the appearance of a well kept 
garden. He was a man who loved home and family and in turn was honored and 
idolized by every member of his household. He was an Elder in Covington 
Presbyterian Church and a true and loyal Christian. He served as a member of 
the city council last year and made a most excellent official. Mr. ROBERTS 
served through the war in the Confederate army and made a brave and gallant 
soldier. His record as a citizen and a soldier is without the shadow of blur, 
stain or blemish. He was an Allianceman who loved the order and who stood by 
its principals. In fact it can well and truly be said he was one of the best 
men who ever lived or died in this community. 
     His funeral took place in the Presbyterian Church Wednesday afternoon, the 
services being conducted by Rev. W. H. MCMEEN, the Pastor, assisted by Rev. Dr. 
J. N. BRADSHAW. His remains were laid to rest in the family section of the city 
cemetery, in the presence of a large number of a large number of relatives and 
friends. He leaves a wife and three sons and two daughters, and many loved ones 
to mourn his death and lament his loss. Peace to the memory and rest to the 
soul of our dear departed friend.


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