Roy Frank Roberts (September 9, 1891[1] – January 11, 1959) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives.[2][3]
Roy Frank Roberts | |
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 Roberts in 1945 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from Brevard County | |
| In office 1945–1949 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 9, 1891 Manton, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | January 11, 1959 (aged 67) |
| Political party | Democratic |
Early life
editRoberts was born in Manton, Michigan. He was an automobile dealer and citrus grower.[4]
Political career
editRoberts was sheriff of Brevard County, Florida for eight years.[4] Roberts served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1945 to 1949.[2][3] he was first elected to the house in 1944 unopposed and then sought re-election in 1946[5] again elected unopposed and sought re-election again in 1948.[6] He was defeated by Hubert E. Griggs but was re-elected in August 1949 after Griggs resigned.[7]
Death
editRoberts died January 11, 1959 at his home in Orsino, Florida aged 67 survived by his wife and son.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Roy Frank Roberts". Tallahassee Democrat. Tallahassee, Florida. April 9, 1947. p. 16. Retrieved January 13, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Ward, Robert (August 3, 2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County 1845–2012" (PDF). Florida House of Representatives. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 16, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2024 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ a b "The People of Lawmaking Florida 1822 – 2019", Florida Legislature, February 2019
- ^ a b Florida Highways: Volume 13, J.E. Robinson, 1944
- ^ "Roy F. Roberts Asks Re-election As Representative". The Evening Tribune. 31 January 1946. p. 1. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ "Roy F. Roberts Will Seek Renomination To Post As Member State Legislature". The Evening Tribune. 15 January 1948. p. 1. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ "Roy Roberts Is Winner In Brevard". The Miami Herald. 24 August 1949. p. 9. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ "Brevard Ex-Sheriff Rites Set". Orlando Evening Star. Orlando, Florida. January 12, 1959. p. 24. Retrieved January 13, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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