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lodge room, and passed away shortly after without appar- 

 ent suffering. At the time of his death he was also scribe 

 of Naumkeag Encampment, and secretary of the Salem 

 Charitable Mechanics' Association. He has left a record 

 of faithfulness and fidelity as a lasting monument to the 

 many brothers who may be his successors. 

 Admitted to membership, March 8, 1854. 



JOHN WAYLAND ROBERTS died at his residence, 23 For- 

 rester street, Salem, on Thursday morning, Sept. 6, 1888 ; 

 trader, of the firm of E. F. & J. W. Roberts. Mr. Rob- 

 erts was born in Peabody, Mass., April 3, 1838, son of 

 David and Susan (Vickery) Roberts. His father was one 

 of the old leather men of Peabody, his residence being on 

 Central street, his tannery and shop adjoining. Mr. Rob- 

 erts commenced business in Peabody ; soon after he formed 

 a partnership with Edward Foster Roberts, and with their 

 united capital they began to transact a business larger 

 than their expectations. About the time of the war, the 

 firm removed to Salem, opening on Essex street, midway 

 between the market and Central street, and, about 1867, 

 they bought out the stand on the corner of Washington 

 and Front streets, and removed thither, occupying the 

 store ever since. Mr. Roberts was a man of quiet and 

 retiring disposition, but exceedingly active, and a very 

 shrewd, careful business man ; in addition to their retail 

 department) the firm did a large wholesale trade in fruits, 

 supplying many dealers, not only in Salem, but in the sur- 

 rounding towns, and by his efforts built up a large and 

 successful business. He was a member of the Essex Lodge, 

 F. A. M., and took a high standing in the order. 



Admitted to membership in the Institute, June 9, 1864. 



ELIJAH PACKARD ROBINSON, son of Benjamin and Mary 



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