Samuel J. Roberts

Samuel J. Roberts
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
In office
1983–1984
Preceded byHenry X. O'Brien
Succeeded byRobert N. C. Nix, Jr.
Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
In office
1963–1983
Personal details
Born(1907-02-18)February 18, 1907
Brooklyn, New York
DiedJune 5, 1987(1987-06-05) (aged 80)
Erie, Pennsylvania
SpouseMarian Roberts
Alma materUniversity of Pennsylvania (B.S., LL.B.)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Navy
Rank Lieutenant commander
Battles/warsWorld War II

Samuel J. Roberts (February 18, 1907 – June 5, 1987) was a justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania from 1963 to 1983 and chief justice from 1983 to 1984.