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James William Roberts

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State Representative
Republican
Farmer
Adair
42
01/10/1927 - 01/13/1929
29

Representative from Adair county, was born on a farm in Adair county, July 9, 1861. Received his education in the country schools and business course at Drake University. Taught three years in rural schools. Served six years as county recorder of Adair county. He married Eva Tullis in 1886, a teacher in the public schools, and to them were born three children, one girl and two boys. Engaged in farming and live stock breeding. Elected representative in 1924 and reelected in 1926. A republican in politics.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources
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State Representative
Republican
Farmer
Adair
41
01/12/1925 - 01/09/1927
29

Representative from Adair county was born on a farm in Adair county, July 9, 1861. Received his education in the country schools and business course at Drake university. Taught three years in rural school. Served six years as county recorder of Adair county. He married Eva Tullis in 1886, a teacher in the public schools, and to them were born three children, one girl and two boys. Engaged in farming and live stock breeding. Elected representative in 1924. A republican in politics.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources