Adelbert H. Roberts | |
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Member of the Illinois Senate | |
In office 1924–1934 | |
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
In office 1918–1920 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Decatur, Michigan, U.S. | August 20, 1866
Died | January 26, 1937 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | (aged 70)
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 who in 1924 became the first African American to serve in the Illinois Senate.