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ALMIRA (LAWRENCE) ROBERTS, New Madison; widow of the late Samuel R. Roberts, whose decease occurred Oct. 28, 1874; Mr. and Mrs. Roberts were born in Darke County—he Feb. 28, 1827, and she Dec. 19, 1827; their marriage was celebrated in Harrison Township Dec. 28, 1854, and soon after, they commenced housekeeping in the house in which the widow and family now live; he owned an interest in the steam saw-mill, of which he in a few years became sole proprietor, and continued to own and operate until, a short time before his death, it took fire and was burned; he being very sick at the time, the shock was too much for his weakened nerves, and he never recovered; Mr. Roberts was a quiet and substantial citizen, specially kind to his family, and won the esteem of all; he left a family of three children— Eldora (now Mrs. Charles B. Whitley), Luanna and Jennie M.; the two latter are still at home with their mother.