Boswell, H. James, "American Blue Book Western Washington," Seattle, Lowman 
and Hanford Co., 1922. p. 31.		

ROBERTS, JOHN W.: No lawyer anywhere stands in higher esteem and confidence 
than John W. Roberts, senior member of the firm of Roberts & Skeel, of 
Seattle.  Mr Roberts is a native of West Virginia and was born in 1859.  His 
educational training he received in public and private schools, including the 
state normal.  In 1888 Mr. Robers was graduated with the LL. B. degree from 
the University of Kansas, was admitted to the bar and immediately entered upon 
the active practice of his profession.  Until 1900 Mr.Roberts practiced in 
Hutchinson, Kansas and then located in Seattle.  in 1909 he became senior 
member of the law firm of Roberts & Gulbert, which two years later became 
Roberts, Battle, Hulbert & Tennant.  Still later the firm was changed to 
Roberts, Wilson & Skeel, and in 1917 became Roberts & Skeel, as it exists 
today.  No attorney in Washington occupies a more enviable position than Mr. 
Roberts, a position not alone due to the success he has attained in the 
practice of his profession, but also to the straightforward business 
principles which he has always followed, principles which have never sought 
not required disguise, and which are based upon a recognition of the rights of 
others.  In the course of Mr. Roberts' advancement in his chosen profession he 
has followed only constructive measures, never sacrificing the interests of 
others to his own progress, but rather securing his success along lines which 
have proved of benefit to his fellowmen as well as himself.  Mr. Roberts 
married Miss Olive Willett, in 1892, and the couple have two children, a 
daughter and a son.

Submitted by: Judy Bivens

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