Roberts, Elwin Harrison

1888 - 1928  (39 years)

• Name	Roberts, Elwin Harrison  [1]
  Birth	4 Nov 1888	Sweden Valley, Sweden, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA   [2]
  Gender	Male
  Residence	1900	Sweden Twp, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA   [2]
  	Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
  Family	Abt 1907  [1]
  	Hoxsie family photo (date estimated from Maynard, being held by his mother)
  	20200402HAv- Elwin Roberts Inmate subdued, Dies with Towel Twisted about Neck - CLIPPED FROM The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania 10 May 1928, Thu • Page 1 BY wetzupdoc · 02 April 2020 VOLUME LIV POTTER COUNTY MAN LOSES LIFE IN STATE HOSPITAL-TWO UNDER ARREST Elwin Roberts Inmate of Institution Only Few Hours When Mistreatment of Attendants Causes Death - Towel Twisted About Neck of Insane Man to Subdue Him -Herbert Johnson Held on Murder Charge - Edward Genung Let Off With Small Fine - Funeral of Roberts Largely Attended. Elwin Roberts of Sweden Valley, taken to the State Hospital for the Insane at Warren, Tuesday of last week, died as a result of improper treatment accorded him in that institution at an early hour Thursday morning. A brief mention was made In the Enterprise last week of Roberts having been taken to Warren for treatment. As a result of the death of the patient, Herbert Johnson of Jamestown, 32, was held on a murder charge. Clifford Delp was held as a material witness. As soon as the hospital authorities learned of the death the authorities were called in and arrests were made. A coroner's jury heard the evidence in the case and Friday they rendered a verdict that Roberts "had come to his death as a result of improper treatment contrary to the rules of the institution and poor health." County Commissioners Benson, Howland and Nuschke, Dr. Robert McConeghy and Claude Roberts, a brother of the dead man, visited Warren Thursday to learn what they could in connection with the fatality. Johnson was advised by his ttorney not to testify at the inquest, but Delp told of the rough treatment accorded the patient, stating that a towel had been twisted about his neck, and physicians who performed an autopsy stated they found abrasions and bruises on the man's neck and body. The remains were brought to the late home and funeral service was held from the church at Sweden Valley, Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, with Rev. George G. Burke, pastor of the Free Methodist Church at Coudersport, officiating. There was a very large attendance at the last sad rites showing the respect neighbors had for Mr. Roberts. - Burial was made in the Sweden Hill Cemetery. Surviving the deceased is - his aged mother, Mrs. Hoxy Roberts, - also a brother mentioned above and seven sisters. The sisters are: - Mrs. Nellie Hill, Florida; - Mrs. Minnie Crosby, Austin; - Mrs. Lena Whiteman, Salamanca; - Mrs. Myrtle Leonard, Bradford; - Mrs. Esther Baker, Inez; - Mrs. Ella Bowes, Cleveland, Ohio; - Mrs. Lida Corey, Sweden Valley. Clipping location on The Potter Enterprise page 1 wetzupdoc Member Photo CLIPPED BY wetzupdoc · 5 seconds ago CLIPPED FROM The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania 10 May 1928, Thu • Page 1 BY wetzupdoc · 02 April 2020 __________ 20200404HAv- Larry Herbstritt April 3 2020 This is very interesting John. I found Elwin in my Ancestry.com family. His parents were Hoxsie Samuel Roberts & Armenia Victoria Holden. His death certificate didn't use the word "murder" but it indicates his death was due to a "trauma during struggle" He shows up as my 2nd cousin 3x removed but for some members of this group, such as Linda Corey, he would be their grand uncle. 2You and 1 other Like Comments 20200404HAv- 20180203 RVA- Hoxsie Roberts Family casarein casarein originally shared this on 25 Dec 2014 Linked To Emma Viola Roberts ? Saved by Mitchell Cournoyer Saved by casarein Saved by LARRY HERBSTRITT? Saved by jjpenguin02? Saved by JL ANGELOS ______________ 20190511HAv- Hoxsie Roberts Family Roberts Carey; Ella Armetha Roberts Jones Back Row: L to R Elvin H. Roberts b. 1888;Rev. George Hill; Holding Foster Hill; Lois Crosby holding Donald Crasby; Kinnie Angeline Roberts Crosby b. 1879; holding Maynard Crosby; Claude Harrison b 1890- Seated: Myrtle Viola Roberts Lenard b.1889; Nellie Roberts b. 1878; Armphra Roberts; Hoxie Roberts; Lena Cora Roberrts Whiteman b. 1881; holding Medford Whiteman; William H. Whiteman. casarein casarein originally shared this on 14 Apr 2017 Linked To Armenia Victoria Holden Saved by66Brownie Saved bycasarein Saved bybpaulholden Saved byfouchis Saved byroselchris Saved byLARRY HERBSTRITT Saved bydenisekennard2 Comments __________ 20200404HAv- Shared again by Larry Herbstritt in FB thread: Larry Herbstritt April 3 · Edited 2020 Here's a photo of Elwin Roberts. John Reinhold Sr posted this photo on Ancestry.com. Here's the description: Roberts Carey; Ella Armenia Roberts Jones Back Row: L to R - Elvin H. Roberts b. 1888; - Rev. George Hill; Holding Foster Hill; - Lois Crosby holding Donald Crasby; - Kinnie Angeline Roberts Crosby b. 1879; holding Maynard Crosby; - Claude Harrison b 1890- Seated: - Myrtle Viola Roberts Lenard b.1889; - Nellie Roberts b. 1878; - Armenia Roberts; - Hoxie Roberts; - Lena Cora Roberrts Whiteman b. 1881; holding Medford Whiteman; - William H. Whiteman. 2You and 1 other 3 Comments Like Comments Larry Herbstritt Chris Merkle Rosel, I think Lena Cora is your ancestor 1Like · Reply · 1d Chris Merkle Rosel Larry Herbstritt yes! Like · Reply · 1d John C Wetzel Is John Reinhold, Sr. 'casarein'? who shared this 25 Dec 2014 on ancestry. I had the photo, but not Elwin at the time I downloaded it. Any idea why he seemed to need help at Warren? Like · Reply · 1m
  reunion		Roberts reunion, 1909 Roberts Reunion 1909 casareinhold casareinhold originally shared this to Reinhold Family History 04 Aug 2014 Portrait / Family PhotoS\ Dead center is Delila Chase Roberts Shay tonepoet1 tonepoet1 added this to HERBSTRITT-SNYDER Family Tree 11 days ago (from 20141205-jcw) Reunion 1909 casareinhold originally shared this on 04 Aug 2014 Roberts…
  Name	Elvin Harrison Roberts  [2]
  Death	3 May 1928	Warren State Hospital, Conewango, Warren, Pennsylvania, USA   [1, 2]
  	20200402HAv- Elwin Roberts Inmate subdued, Dies with Towel Twisted about Neck - CLIPPED FROM The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania 10 May 1928, Thu • Page 1 BY wetzupdoc · 02 April 2020 VOLUME LIV POTTER COUNTY MAN LOSES LIFE IN STATE HOSPITAL-TWO UNDER ARREST Elwin Roberts Inmate of Institution Only Few Hours When Mistreatment of Attendants Causes Death - Towel Twisted About Neck of Insane Man to Subdue Him -Herbert Johnson Held on Murder Charge - Edward Genung Let Off With Small Fine - Funeral of Roberts Largely Attended. Elwin Roberts of Sweden Valley, taken to the State Hospital for the Insane at Warren, Tuesday of last week, died as a result of improper treatment accorded him in that institution at an early hour Thursday morning. A brief mention was made In the Enterprise last week of Roberts having been taken to Warren for treatment. As a result of the death of the patient, Herbert Johnson of Jamestown, 32, was held on a murder charge. Clifford Delp was held as a material witness. As soon as the hospital authorities learned of the death the authorities were called in and arrests were made. A coroner's jury heard the evidence in the case and Friday they rendered a verdict that Roberts "had come to his death as a result of improper treatment contrary to the rules of the institution and poor health." County Commissioners Benson, Howland and Nuschke, Dr. Robert McConeghy and Claude Roberts, a brother of the dead man, visited Warren Thursday to learn what they could in connection with the fatality. Johnson was advised by his ttorney not to testify at the inquest, but Delp told of the rough treatment accorded the patient, stating that a towel had been twisted about his neck, and physicians who performed an autopsy stated they found abrasions and bruises on the man's neck and body. The remains were brought to the late home and funeral service was held from the church at Sweden Valley, Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, with Rev. George G. Burke, pastor of the Free Methodist Church at Coudersport, officiating. There was a very large attendance at the last sad rites showing the respect neighbors had for Mr. Roberts. - Burial was made in the Sweden Hill Cemetery. Surviving the deceased is - his aged mother, Mrs. Hoxy Roberts, - also a brother mentioned above and seven sisters. The sisters are: - Mrs. Nellie Hill, Florida; - Mrs. Minnie Crosby, Austin; - Mrs. Lena Whiteman, Salamanca; - Mrs. Myrtle Leonard, Bradford; - Mrs. Esther Baker, Inez; - Mrs. Ella Bowes, Cleveland, Ohio; - Mrs. Lida Corey, Sweden Valley. Clipping location on The Potter Enterprise page 1 wetzupdoc Member Photo CLIPPED BY wetzupdoc · 5 seconds ago CLIPPED FROM The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania 10 May 1928, Thu • Page 1 BY wetzupdoc · 02 April 2020 Elwin Roberts Inmate subdued, Dies with Towel Twisted about Neck -
  Person ID	I25759	WETZEL-SPRING

  
  

  Father	Roberts, Hoxsie 'Samuel',   b. 22 Dec 1851, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA d. 31 Jan 1924, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 72 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Holden, Armenia Victoria,   b. 30 Nov 1858, Gallagher, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA d. 14 Dec 1932, Sweden Twp, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 74 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Marriage	1 Jan 1876	Sweden Valley, Sweden, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA   [2]
  Family ID	F5901	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map

  Residence - Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son - 1900 - Sweden Twp, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Photos		Roberts, Elwin Inmate dies 19280510news_PotterEnt 20200402HAv- Elwin Roberts Inmate subdued, Dies with Towel Twisted about Neck - CLIPPED FROM The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania 10 May 1928, Thu • Page 1 BY wetzupdoc · 02 April 2020 VOLUME LIV POTTER COUNTY MAN LOSES LIFE IN STATE HOSPITAL-TWO UNDER ARREST Elwin Roberts Inmate of Institution Only Few Hours When Mistreatment of…
  		PA death cert 19280503 Elvin Roberts FB200403LH 20200404HAv- Larry Herbstritt April 3 2020 This is very interesting John. I found Elwin in my Ancestry.com family. His parents were Hoxsie Samuel Roberts & Armenia Victoria Holden. His death certificate didn't use the word "murder" but it indicates his death was due to a "trauma during struggle" He shows up as my 2nd cousin 3x removed but for some…

  
  

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  20200402HAv- Elwin Roberts Inmate subdued, Dies with Towel Twisted about Neck - VOLUME LIV POTTER COUNTY MAN LOSES STATE HOSPITAL-TWO Elwin Roberts Inmate of Institution Only Few Hours When Mistreatment of Attendants Causes Death Towel Twisted About Neck of Insane Man to Subdue Him Herbert Johnson Held on Murder Charge Edward Geriung Let Off With Small Fine Funeral of Roberts Largely Attended. Elwin Roberts of Sweden Valley, taken te the State Hospital for the Insane at Warren, Tuesday of last week, died as a result of Improper treatment accorded him in that institution at an early hour Thursday morning. A brief mention was made In the Enterprise last week of Roberts having been taken .to Warren for treatment. As a result of the death of the patient, Herbert Johnson of Jamestown, 32, was held on a murder charge. Clifford Delp was held as a material witness. As soon as the hospital authorities learned of the death the authorities were called in and arrests were made. A coroner's jury heard the evidence In the case and Friday they rendered a verdict that Roberts "had come to his death as a result of Improper treatment contrary to the rules of the institution and poot health." County Commislioners Benson, Howland and Nuschke, Dr. Robert Mc-Coneghy and Claude Roberts, a brother of the dead man, visited Warren Thursday to learn what they could in connection with the fatality. TnVi ti n An wna ajliricarl ttir Vila altniniiv not to testify at the Inquest, but Delp I told of the rough treatment accorded ' the patient, stating that a towel had been twisted about his neck, and physicians who performed an autopsy stated they found abrasions and bruises on the man's neck and body. The remains were brought to the late home and funeral service was held from the church at Sweden Val- J W Rnnrlav nfWnnnn Bt 9. DO n'nlnp ' with Rev. George G. Burke, pastor of j warn-the Free Methodist Church at Cou- dersport, officiating. There was a very large attendance at the last sad rites showing the respect neighbors ana irienas . naa ror Mr. itoDeris. Burial was made in the Sweden Hill Cemetery. Surviving the deceased Is his aged mother, Mrs. Hoxy Roberts, also a brother mentioned above and seven sisters. The sisters are: Mrs. Nellie Hill, Florida; Mrs. Minnie Crosby, Austin; Mrs. Lena Whiteman, Salamanca; Mrs. Myrtle Leonard,' Bradford; Mrs. Esther Baker, Inez; Mrs. Ella Bowes, Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Lida Corey, Sweden Valley. Clipping location on The Potter Enterprise page 1 wetzupdoc Member Photo CLIPPED BY wetzupdoc · 5 seconds ago CLIPPED FROM The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania 10 May 1928, Thu • Page 1

  
  

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  [S1993] Newspapers.com: Potter Journal Leader Enterprise-, 1928-05-10. Elwin Roberts- POTTER COUNTY MAN LOSES LIFE IN STATE HOSPITAL-TWO UNDER ARREST 10 May 1928, Thu • Page 1. record for Elwin Roberts (1) fact 20200402HAv- CLIPPED FROM The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania 10 May 1928, Thu • Page 1 BY wetzupdoc · 02 April 2020 VOLUME LIV Elwin Roberts Inmate of Institution Only Few Hours When Mistreatment of Attendants Causes Death - Towel Twisted About Neck of Insane Man to Subdue Him 20200402HAv- Elwin Roberts Inmate subdued, Dies with Towel Twisted about Neck - CLIPPED FROM The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania 10 May 1928, Thu • Page 1 BY wetzupdoc · 02 April 2020 VOLUME LIV POTTER COUNTY MAN LOSES LIFE IN STATE HOSPITAL-TWO UNDER ARREST Elwin Roberts Inmate of Institution Only Few Hours When Mistreatment of Attendants Causes Death - Towel Twisted About Neck of Insane Man to Subdue Him -Herbert Johnson Held on Murder Charge - Edward Genung Let Off With Small Fine - Funeral of Roberts Largely Attended. Elwin Roberts of Sweden Valley, taken to the State Hospital for the Insane at Warren, Tuesday of last week, died as a result of improper treatment accorded him in that institution at an early hour Thursday morning. A brief mention was made In the Enterprise last week of Roberts having been taken to Warren for treatment. As a result of the death of the patient, Herbert Johnson of Jamestown, 32, was held on a murder charge. Clifford Delp was held as a material witness. As soon as the hospital authorities learned of the death the authorities were called in and arrests were made. A coroner's jury heard the evidence in the case and Friday they rendered a verdict that Roberts "had come to his death as a result of improper treatment contrary to the rules of the institution and poor health." County Commissioners Benson, Howland and Nuschke, Dr. Robert McConeghy and Claude Roberts, a brother of the dead man, visited Warren Thursday to learn what they could in connection with the fatality. Johnson was advised by his ttorney not to testify at the inquest, but Delp told of the rough treatment accorded the patient, stating that a towel had been twisted about his neck, and physicians who performed an autopsy stated they found abrasions and bruises on the man's neck and body. The remains were brought to the late home and funeral service was held from the church at Sweden Valley, Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, with Rev. George G. Burke, pastor of the Free Methodist Church at Coudersport, officiating. There was a very large attendance at the last sad rites showing the respect neighbors had for Mr. Roberts. - Burial was made in the Sweden Hill Cemetery. Surviving the deceased is - his aged mother, Mrs. Hoxy Roberts, - also a brother mentioned above and seven sisters. The sisters are: - Mrs. Nellie Hill, Florida; - Mrs. Minnie Crosby, Austin; - Mrs. Lena Whiteman, Salamanca; - Mrs. Myrtle Leonard, Bradford; - Mrs. Esther Baker, Inez; - Mrs. Ella Bowes, Cleveland, Ohio; - Mrs. Lida Corey, Sweden Valley. Clipping location on The Potter Enterprise page 1 wetzupdoc Member Photo CLIPPED BY wetzupdoc · 5 seconds ago CLIPPED FROM The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania 10 May 1928, Thu • Page 1 BY wetzupdoc · 02 April 2020 __________ 20200404HAv- Larry Herbstritt April 3 2020 This is very interesting John. I found Elwin in my Ancestry.com family. His parents were Hoxsie Samuel Roberts & Armenia Victoria Holden. His death certificate didn't use the word "murder" but it indicates his death was due to a "trauma during struggle" He shows up as my 2nd cousin 3x removed but for some members of this group, such as Linda Corey, he would be their grand uncle. 2You and 1 other Like Comments 20200404HAv- 20180203 RVA- Hoxsie Roberts Family casarein casarein originally shared this on 25 Dec 2014 Linked To Emma Viola Roberts ? Saved by Mitchell Cournoyer Saved by casarein Saved by LARRY HERBSTRITT? Saved by jjpenguin02? Saved by JL ANGELOS ______________ 20190511HAv- Hoxsie Roberts Family Roberts Carey; Ella Armetha Roberts Jones Back Row: L to R Elvin H. Roberts b. 1888;Rev. George Hill; Holding Foster Hill; Lois Crosby holding Donald Crasby; Kinnie Angeline Roberts Crosby b. 1879; holding Maynard Crosby; Claude Harrison b 1890- Seated: Myrtle Viola Roberts Lenard b.1889; Nellie Roberts b. 1878; Armphra Roberts; Hoxie Roberts; Lena Cora Roberrts Whiteman b. 1881; holding Medford Whiteman; William H. Whiteman. casarein casarein originally shared this on 14 Apr 2017 Linked To Armenia Victoria Holden Saved by66Brownie Saved bycasarein Saved bybpaulholden Saved byfouchis Saved byroselchris Saved byLARRY HERBSTRITT Saved bydenisekennard2 Comments __________ 20200404HAv- Shared again by Larry Herbstritt in FB thread: Larry Herbstritt April 3 · Edited 2020 Here's a photo of Elwin Roberts. John Reinhold Sr posted this photo on Ancestry.com. Here's the description: Roberts Carey; Ella Armenia Roberts Jones Back Row: L to R - Elvin H. Roberts b. 1888; - Rev. George Hill; Holding Foster Hill; - Lois Crosby holding Donald Crasby; - Kinnie Angeline Roberts Crosby b. 1879; holding Maynard Crosby; - Claude Harrison b 1890- Seated: - Myrtle Viola Roberts Lenard b.1889; - Nellie Roberts b. 1878; - Armenia Roberts; - Hoxie Roberts; - Lena Cora Roberrts Whiteman b. 1881; holding Medford Whiteman; - William H. Whiteman. 2You and 1 other 3 Comments Like Comments Larry Herbstritt Chris Merkle Rosel, I think Lena Cora is your ancestor 1Like · Reply · 1d Chris Merkle Rosel Larry Herbstritt yes! Like · Reply · 1d John C Wetzel Is John Reinhold, Sr. 'casarein'? who shared this 25 Dec 2014 on ancestry. I had the photo, but not Elwin at the time I downloaded it. Any idea why he seemed to need help at Warren? Like · Reply · 1m Like · Reply · 35m John C Wetzel I remember being puzzled as to the ID's of the kids in the front row. Do you know who they are? Probably Cora's older two, Leslie & Ralph Whiteman, and ... I'm guessing the year is 1907, from the infants. Like · Reply · 12m · Edited Roberts, Hoxie family_casarein 20180203 RVA- Hoxsie Roberts Family casarein casarein originally shared this on 25 Dec 2014 Linked To Emma Viola Roberts ? Saved by Mitchell Cournoyer Saved by casarein Saved by LARRY HERBSTRITT? Saved by jjpenguin02? Saved by JL ANGELOS ______________ 20190511HAv- Hoxsie Roberts Family Roberts Carey; Ella Armetha Roberts Jones Back Row: L… Roberts, Elwin Inmate dies 19280510news_PotterEnt 20200402HAv- Elwin Roberts Inmate subdued, Dies with Towel Twisted about Neck - CLIPPED FROM The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania 10 May 1928, Thu • Page 1 BY wetzupdoc · 02 April 2020 VOLUME LIV POTTER COUNTY MAN LOSES LIFE IN STATE HOSPITAL-TWO UNDER ARREST Elwin Roberts Inmate of Institution Only Few Hours When Mistreatment of… PA death cert 19280503 Elvin Roberts FB200403LH 20200404HAv- Larry Herbstritt April 3 2020 This is very interesting John. I found Elwin in my Ancestry.com family. His parents were Hoxsie Samuel Roberts & Armenia Victoria Holden. His death certificate didn't use the word "murder" but it indicates his death was due to a "trauma during struggle" He shows up as my 2nd cousin 3x removed but for some… [S2000] Public Member Tree- HERBSTRITT-SNYDER Family Tree?? LARRY HERBSTRITT?, Database online. Record for Hoxsie Samuel Roberts http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=pubmembertrees&h=48308821460&indiv=try At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.

  
  

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