Solomon White Roberts

Background

Roberts, Solomon White was born on August 3, 1811 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Charles and Hannah (White) Roberts.

Career

Assistant engr; assistant engineer Chief engr; president Philadelphia, Germantown & Norristown Railroad Company, 1842, Shuylkill Navigation Company, 1843-1845. Chief engr; chief engineer

Achievements

• Solomon White Roberts has been listed as a noteworthy civil engineer, transportation executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 1848. Member American Philosophical Society.

Connections

Married Anna Smith Rickey.

Father:

Charles Roberts

Mother:

Hannah (White) Roberts

Spouse:

Anna Smith Rickey.