POD from posted obit (8 April 1968; says Reno Gazette-Journal, but that is incorrect, as RGJ did not exist until 1983. Source is most likely either Nevada State Journal or Reno Evening Gazette, the two papers that merged to create RGJ.) Middle name from military records.
The "Jr." is slightly misleading, as Edwin's father changed his surname from Rothenberg to Roberts. His WWI draft registration was under Rothenberg; the 1920 census shows Roberts.
The "Jr." is slightly misleading, as Edwin's father changed his surname from Rothenberg to Roberts. His WWI draft registration was under Rothenberg; the 1920 census shows Roberts.
POD from posted obit (8 April 1968; says Reno Gazette-Journal, but that is incorrect, as RGJ did not exist until 1983. Source is most likely either Nevada State Journal or Reno Evening Gazette, the two papers that merged to create RGJ.) Middle name from military records.
The "Jr." is slightly misleading, as Edwin's father changed his surname from Rothenberg to Roberts. His WWI draft registration was under Rothenberg; the 1920 census shows Roberts.
The "Jr." is slightly misleading, as Edwin's father changed his surname from Rothenberg to Roberts. His WWI draft registration was under Rothenberg; the 1920 census shows Roberts.
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