Marian Roberts
Marian Roberts | |
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| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from Hartford | |
| In office 1929–1931 Serving with John A. Markham | |
| Preceded by | Mary S. Wiedman Albert Newfield |
| Succeeded by | J. Agnes Burns John A. Markham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Marian Greene 1901 or 1902 Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 78) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jay B. Roberts |
| Children | 2 |
Marian Greene Roberts (1901 or 1902 – November 4, 1980) was an American politician who served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1929 to 1931, representing the city of Hartford as a Democrat.
Personal life
[edit]Roberts was born in Hartford, Connecticut, and graduated from Hartford Public High School. She was married to Jay B. Roberts and had two children.[1][2]
Political career
[edit]A Democrat, Roberts was elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in 1928, and she served one term representing the city of Hartford alongside John A. Markham. Beginning her term at age 26, Roberts was the youngest woman legislator in the Connecticut General Assembly during her tenure. She was the second woman to represent Hartford in the House of Representatives, directly succeeding the first, Mary S. Wiedman. Roberts did not run for reelection in 1930 and was succeeded by Markham and J. Agnes Burns.[3][4]
Death
[edit]Roberts died on November 4, 1980, in West Hartford, Connecticut. She was 78.[1][5]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Marian Roberts Dies; One of First Women In General Assembly". Hartford Courant. Newspapers.com. November 6, 1980. p. 8. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
- ↑ Foster, Isabel (November 21, 1928). "Our Women Legislators". Hartford Courant. p. 10. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
- ↑ "City of Hartford Historical Election Results". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Connecticut "Owls Club" May Have 20 Women Law Makers". The Day. Associated Press. January 11, 1929. p. 22. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
- ↑ "Roberts". Hartford Courant. Newspapers.com. November 6, 1980. p. 8. Retrieved August 26, 2026.