Thomas Francis Parks Roberts

Bio: Thomas Francis Parks Roberts

Details: Thomas Francis Parks Roberts

***Thomas Francis Parks Roberts***

(b. June 28, 1858; d. February 26, 1883)

South Carolina. Black.

Occupation: pastor

T. F. P. Roberts was born on June 28, 1858 in Charleston, South Carolina to unknown parents. He registered at the University of South Carolina on October 5, 1874, entering the college program and following the classical studies track. The university closed before he completed his degree.

Roberts continued his education at Atlanta University, entering the university as a sophomore in the 1877-8 academic year. At Atlanta University, Roberts was joined by a number of former U of SC students including John L. Dart, J. J. Durham, Fletcher H. Henderson, J. J. Holland, Samuel Henry McCoy, Edward Johnson Stewart, and Philip G. Drayton. Roberts received an A. B. degree from the university in 1880.

After completing his education, Roberts worked as a Methodist Episcopalian preacher in Elberton, Georgia. By February, 1883, he had fallen ill with consumption and returned to Charleston. There he was treated by his former classmate W. D. Crum. Despite medical care, he died on February 26, 1883. Roberts is buried in the Friendly Union Society Cemetery.

Sources

1). South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, South Carolina; South Carolina Death Records; Year Range: 1875-1899; Death County or Certificate Range: Charleston

2). Adams, Myron W. General Catalogue of Atlanta University: 1867-1918. Atlanta University Press. 1918.

Posted 4/10/20