Biographical Sketch of

Thomas S. Roberts

Transcribed by Char Eckman



Source: Portrait and Biographical Album of Green Lake, Marquette and Waushara Counties, Wisconsin, 
published 1890 by Acme Publishing Co., Chicago, Page 494

Thomas S. Roberts, who is engaged in general farming in Mackford Township, Green Lake County, Wis., his home being on 
section 32, is a representative of one of the pioneer families of the county.  He was born in Haverhill, N. H., on the 
4th of May, 1842, and is a son of Thomas D. and Sophia (Gould) Roberts, the former a native of Hampshire, England, the 
latter of Novia Scotia.  Their sketch appears elsewhere in this volume.

The subject of this notice when only two years old, came with his parents to this county, where he has since made his 
home, covering a period of more than forty-five years.  He was reared to manhood among its wild scenes and in the log 
school house so common at that day acquired his education.  On attaining his majority he married Miss Elizabeth Wilson, 
a native of England, daughter of Matthew and Hannah (Hayes) Wilson.  Their union was celebrated Dec 10, 1865, and unto 
them have been born two children, a son and a daughter - Jennie C. who is now the wife of John Seward, of Fox Lake, and 
William.  The Roberts household is noted for its hospitality and the family holds a high position in the social world.

Mr. Roberts has been very successful as a farmer and is in comfortable circumstances.  He passed through the hardships 
and trials incident to frontier life and has seen almost the entire growth of the county.  He has ever manifested a deep 
interest in public enterprises and all that pertains to the welfare of the community and is a worthy and valued citizen.






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