William Randall Roberts, Irish congressman, diplomat. member United States House of Representatives (Democrat) from New York, 42d-43d congresses, 1871-1875; member board aldermen, New York City, 1878, 79, president, 1878.
Background
Roberts, William Randall was born on February 6, 1830 in Mitchelstown, County Cork, Ireland. Son of Randall and Mary (Bishop) Roberts.
Career
President Knights of Saint Patrick, 1865. Minister to Chile, 1885-1889</td><tr><td class="label_burgverd11px"><b>Death</b></td></tr><tr><td> Died Bellevue Hospital, New York City, August
Membership
Member United States House of Representatives (Democrat) from New York, 42d-43d congresses, 1871-1875. Member board aldermen, New York City, 1878, 79, president, 1878.