Adelbert H. Roberts
Adelbert H. Roberts | |
|---|---|
Roberts in 1925 as State Senator | |
| Member of the Illinois Senate | |
| In office 1924–1934 | |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office 1918–1920 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 20, 1866 Decatur, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | January 26, 1937 (aged 70) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Lula Wiley (m. 1895) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
Adelbert H. Roberts (August 20, 1866 – January 26, 1937) was an American politician and attorney who in 1924 became the first African American to serve in the Illinois Senate.