Frederick M. Roberts | |
|---|---|
 Roberts in 1919 | |
| Member of the California State Assembly | |
| In office January 6, 1919 – January 7, 1935 | |
| Preceded by | Frank H. Mouser |
| Succeeded by | Augustus Hawkins |
| Constituency | 74th district (1919–1931) 62nd district (1931–1935) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 14, 1879 Chillicothe, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | July 19, 1952 (aged 72) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Evergreen Cemetery, Los Angeles |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Pearl Hinds (m. 1921) |
| Children | Gloria Roberts Patricia Roberts |
| Education | University of Southern California Colorado College |
Frederick Madison Roberts (September 14, 1879 – July 19, 1952) was an American newspaper owner and editor, educator and business owner; he became a politician, the first known man of African American descent elected to the California State Assembly. He served there for 16 years and became known as "dean of the assembly." He has been honored as the first person of African-American descent to be elected to public office among the states on the West Coast.
Roberts was a great-grandson of Sally Hemings of Monticello and President Thomas Jefferson.