James C. Roberts (politician)

James Correlly Roberts (September 5, 1822 – July 5, 1872) was an American politician and businessman from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County in 1870.

Early life
James Correlly Roberts was born on September 5, 1822, in Pleasant Valley, Dutchess County, New York. He attended school until the age of seven.

Career
Around 1850, Roberts moved to Manayunk, Philadelphia. After two or three years, he moved to Dalton, Massachusetts, and lived there for about a year. He then returned to Manayunk and then moved to Fisherville, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, and worked as a coal miner and became a manager. He then worked in the woolen mills and became an owner. He worked as a carder in a cotton mill.

Roberts was a Republican. In 1868, he was a delegate to the state convention. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County in 1870.

Personal life
Roberts married Asenath Kelly Reed of Framingham, Massachusetts, on September 5, 1842. They had seven children, George C., Josephine, Charles N., Edward D., James C. Jr., Anna Elizabeth and George B. M. He lived in East Brandywine Township.

Roberts died on July 5, 1872, in Chester County. He was interred at East Brandywine Baptist Church in Guthriesville, Chester County.