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From History of North Washington, published 1903, now in public domain. 
Submitted by Candy L. Grubb May 13, 1997. Both above notices must remain 
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RANDOLPH ROBERTS

	Among the native sons of Stevens county, who have also spent their 
lives withing the precincts of the county we are constrained to mention the 
subject of this article, since he is a man of good business qualifications 
and has manifested an uprightness and industry which have commended him to 
the good will and esteem of all.  November, 1863 was the date of his birth 
and his parents are Joseph and Mary (Aracasia) Roberts, natives of Canada
and Washington, respectively.  The father came to the United States
when a small boy and traveled and traded over large portions of the
country before crossing the plains in 1854.  He explored various 
parts of the west and finally settled, in 1855, in what is now
Stevens county.  Here he married and has remained since.  A number
of years were devoted to general merchandising and trading with the 
whites and Indians after which he settled upon the homestead where
he now resides, being one of the substantial farmers.  A more extend-
ed account is made of his life in another portion of our work.
	Our subject grew to manhood's estate in the Colville valley
and gained his education in the various schools.  When of age he took
a homestead and commenced to farm but soon the attraction of logging
and timber work drew him to devote most of his time to them.  He has
a fine outfit for these industries and is now handling a contract of
nearly one thousand feet for the Winslow Lumber Company.
	In 1885, Mr. Roberts married Miss Louise King, and they have
become the parents of three children, Alice, Jerlin, and Eveline.
Mrs. King's parents, Peter and Mary (Peshnaugh) King, natives of 
Canada and Washington, respectively, settled in Stevens county in
very early days and have made their home here ever since.  They are
the parents of seven children, William, Sophia, Mary, Julia, Louise,
Martha, and Patrick.  Mr. and Mrs. Roberts are devout members of the
Catholic church.