Person:James Roberts (97)

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James Albert Roberts
b.26 Jan 1923 Lehigh, Pennsylvania, United States
d.8 Sep 1984 Lehigh, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. 14 Apr 1906
  1. Florence A. Roberts1910 - 1974
  2. Rachel Jane Roberts1918 - 1997
  3. James Albert Roberts1923 - 1984
Spouse and Children
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  • H.  James Albert Roberts1923 - 1984
  • W.  Marie S. Neff1924 - 1988
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Facts and Events
Name James Albert Roberts
Gender Male
Birth? 26 Jan 1923 Lehigh, Pennsylvania, United States
Marriage to Marie S. Neff
Death? 8 Sep 1984 Lehigh, Pennsylvania, United States
Burial? Slatedale Cemetery, Slatedale, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, United States

James lived with his parents during the 1930 and 1940 US Federal Censuses

References
  1.   U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current.

    Name: James A. Roberts
    Gender: Male
    Death Age: 61
    Birth Date: abt 1923
    Birth Place: Heidelberg Township, Lehigh County
    Residence Place: Slating-ton R. 2
    Death Date: Abt 1984
    Obituary Date: 10 Sep 1984
    Obituary Place: Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Father: Jacob A. Roberts
    Spouse: Marie S. Roberts
    Child: James D.
    Siblings: Rachel

  2.   James A Roberts, in Find A Grave.

    PVT US ARMY
    WORLD WAR II

    James A. Roberts, 61, of Slatington R.2, died Saturday in the Lehigh Valley Hospital Center. He was the husband of Marie S. (Neff) Roberts.
    He was a mechanic for Penn Truck Leasing, Allentown R.8, for five years before retiring last year. Before that, he was a carpenter and a mechanic for various firms in the area.
    Born in Heidelberg Township, Lehigh County, he was a son of the late Jacob A. and Anna M. (German) Roberts.
    He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the European Theater. He received the PurpleHeart and a service medal with three bronze stars in 1945.
    Surviving with his widow are a son, James D. of Slatington R.3; a sister Rachel, wife of Marvin Harter of Germansville R.1, and four grandchildren.
    Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Robert K. Hahn Funeral Home, 1778 Main St., Slatedale. A calling hour will precede the services.

    Family Members
    Spouse
    Marie S Neff Roberts
    1924–1988

  3.   U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.

    Name: James Albert Roberts
    Race: White
    Age: 19
    Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
    Birth Date: 26 Jan 1923
    Birth Place: Slatington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Residence Place: Slatington, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA
    Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
    Registration Place: Slatington, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, USA
    Employer: Self Employed
    Height: 5 8
    Weight: 235
    Complexion: Light
    Hair Color: Brown
    Eye Color: Blue
    Next of Kin: Jacob A Roberts
    Household Members: 1

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