Shaver, F. A., Arthur P. Rose, R. F. Steele, and A. E. Adams, compilers.  "An
Illustrated History of Central Oregon." ("Embracing Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam,
Wheeler, Crook, Lake, & Klamath Counties")  Spokane, WA: Western Historical
Publishing Co., 1905.  p. 774.

GEORGE ROBA

     who resides some eight miles north of Paulina, is engaged in the stock
business and has achieved a splendid success in his labors in Crook county. It
is much to Mr. Roba's credit when we understand that he came here in 1889 and
began working for wages. Since that time he has secured a fine estate and a
large amount of stock besides other property, which achievement has manifested
his ability as a business man and a financier. In the meantime Mr. Roba has so
conducted himself that he has won the admiration and respect of all who know him
and is a man who has hosts of friends.
     George Roba was born in Austria-Hungary, on March 15, 1862. His parents,
John and Mary (Badner) Roba, were born in the same place as our subject and were
well to do farmers. George received a first-class education in his home place
and when nineteen came to Pennsylvania and secured employment in the factories
and mines. He wrought thus until 1889 when he decided to try the west. He
journeyed on seeking various locations until finally he landed in Crook county,
where, as stated before he labored for wages. Shortly after coming he secured a
homestead and then soon went into the stock business, starting in a very small
way. From that tune until the present he has been very successful in his labors
and has come to be one of the representative men of the country.
     In 1886 Mr. Roba married Miss Mary Sojka, who also was born in Austria-
Hungary. She came to America with her parents when a young girl. To Mr. and Mrs.
Roba eight children have been born, Joseph, Annie, Mary, George, Ula, Rose,
Andrew, and Nellie.
      Mr. Roba is a man who has not only been successful in his labors but has
shown a first-class industry and has also manifested scholarly ability. He has
made a special study of the English language until he reads and writes it with
ease and pays considerable attention to reading.  He is a respected citizen, a
good business man and one of the successful stockraisers of Oregon.


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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in October 2011 by Diana Smith.  Submitter
has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.