HUGH J. ROBERTS. SLATINGTON, LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA.
Hugh J. Roberts, veteran slate quarry operator 89th year. Various phases of slate industry for over 70 years, 63 in the Slatington Area. He started in the slate quarry at age 13. Ten years later he came to this country. Along with his brother the late Michael J. Roberts they opened quarries in Heimbach, Rextown, Berlinsville,and Dorwood.Born in Cwmyglo, North Wales he was the son of the late John H and Catherine (Owens) Roberts. He and his wife the former Elizabeth Morris celebrated their 62 wedding anniversary last July.
Member of the Salem Presbyterian Church in Slatington.
Two sons John H. Roberts of Philadelphia, Richard Roberts, Slatington, 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.