ROBERTS, Joseph Isaac

Prescott Evening Courier, Prescott, Arizona Territory June 8, 1925, page 3, column 1 Death Claims Jos. Roberts At Age Of 60 Joseph I. Roberts, pioneer businessman of Prescott and one of Yavapai county's most respected citizens, died last night at 9 o'clock following an illness which extended over a long period of time. Mr. Roberts was 60 years of age and had lived in Prescott 45 years, coming to this city with his parents when he was a boy. He established the O.K. Meat Market which he ran for about 25 years, selling out to Henry Hartin about five years ago to move to Pasadena for his health. Mr. Roberts owned the Williamson Valley Land and Cattle company, and served as sheriff of the county for one term. He was active in civic and public affairs and took a keen interest in politics. Born in Australia, near Melbourne, Jane 2, 1866, he came to the United States with his parents in 1870. The located in Junction City, Kansas, where they lived for five years. In 1875, he came to Prescott with his parents and made his home in this city until about five years ago when he went to Pasadena for his health. He returned from the coast several months ago to look after his business interests. Mr. Roberts was educated in the Prescott public schools. After graduating from high school, he was an employee of the Bashford - Burmister company for about a year. He left this company to go into business for himself and established the O.K. Meat market. The deceased is survived by the widow, who lives at Simmons, and two brothers, Ed Roberts of Prescott, and John R. Roberts of Parker. Funeral arrangements have not been accomplished and will be announced later. Transcriber's note: Burial is in the Mountain View Cemetery in Prescott, Arizona.