JONAH ROBERTS. GRANVILLE, WASHINGTON COUNTY, NEW YORK.
The death of Jonah Roberts, 82, occurred Sunday morning at 8 o'clock of cerebral haemorrhage at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Stewart at Middle Granville with whom he resided. He had been ill for the past three weeks but was confined to his bed for only a few days.Mr. Roberts was a native of Wales, coming to the United States in 1873 and locating in Middle Granville. He was a slatemaker by occupation and had worked in various parts of the country following the slate belt to Pennsylvania; also in Canada and New Foundland. He had crossed the ocean several times returning to his native Wales. Mr. Roberts Never married.
The survivors include two nephews, Griffith Roberts of Ilion and William Roberts of Rutland; a second cousin, Robert G. Roberts of West Pawlet.
The funeral services were largely attended from the Welsh Presbyterian church at Middle Granville, where he had often attended, the pastor, Rev. Richard Owen Officiating. Welsh hymns were sung during the service.
The bearers were William Hughes and Richard Jones of Middle Granville, Isaac Lewis, West Pawlet; Robert Morris, Richard Tyson Roberts and William G. Williams of Granville.
The burial was in Elmwood Cemetery at Middle Granville beside his brother, Robert G. Roberts and wife. His two nephews and wives were among those from out of town who attended the services.