Cambria County PA Archives Obituaries.....Roberts, David H.  July 11, 1871
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The Cambria freeman. (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938: July 13, 1871
Died, at his residence, in this place, on Tuesday last, July 11th, Mr. David H.
Roberts, aged 71 years. The father of the deceased, Mr. Hugh Roberts, a native of
Wales, settled in this place in the year 1796, and built a log cabin a short
distance south of where Crawford's hotel now stands, and there it was the subject of
this sketch was born, being the first male child born within the present limits 0f
Ebensburg borough. Mr. R. was a carpenter by trade, but for many years held the
office of Justice of the Peace. He was a man of strong natural intellect and sound
judgment, and in all the pursuits and duties of life he was above reproach. Being
strictly upright and honest, he enjoyed, as he deserved, the good will of all who
knew him. His three sons, Messrs. C. T. and. I. N. Roberts, of this place, and H. J.
Roberts, of Johnstown, are among the most reputable and enterprising citizens of our
county - "worthy scions of a noble stock." The remains of deceased were interred at
Lloyd's cemetery, near town, on Wednesday afternoon; a large concourse of people
participating in the funeral.

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