Background
Roberts, Benjamin Franklin was born on July 23, 1880 in Franklin, Tennessee, United States. Son of Benjamin Franklin and Sallie White (Frierson) Roberts.
Roberts, Benjamin Franklin was born on July 23, 1880 in Franklin, Tennessee, United States. Son of Benjamin Franklin and Sallie White (Frierson) Roberts.
Educational public schools, Mooney School, Franklin. Studied law, 1904-1907.
Teacher 1900-1906; admitted to Louisiana bar, 1907, since practiced in Arcadia and Shreveport. City attorney, Shreveport, 1918-1930, since 1946. United State Attorneys Western District Louisiana, 1935-1937.
Trustee Centenary College, Shreveport.
Member board Louisiana Orphanage, Ruston, Louisiana.
Mason (32°, Shriner).
Married Rookh Atkins, December 23, 1907. Children: Frances, Mary (Mistress Rene James Brock).