Jonathan Roberts (politician)
Jonathan Roberts (August 16, 1771 – July 24, 1854) was an American politician who served as a United States representative and Senator from Pennsylvania from 1811 to 1814 and 1814 to 1821 respectively. He was a member of the Democratic-Republican Party.
Jonathan Roberts | |
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| United States Senator from Pennsylvania | |
| In office February 24, 1814 – March 4, 1821 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Leib |
| Succeeded by | William Findlay |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 2nd congressional district | |
| In office March 4, 1811 – February 24, 1814 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Brown, John Ross and William Milnor |
| Succeeded by | Roger Davis and Samuel Henderson |
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate | |
| In office 1807-1811 | |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |
| In office 1799-1800 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 16, 1771 near Norristown, Province of Pennsylvania, British America |
| Died | July 24, 1854 (aged 82) King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | Near Norristown |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Committees | Committee on Claims Committee to Audit and Control the Contingent Expenses Committee on Public Buildings |
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