PA Death Certificate #25020 - Father: Jacob Roebuck, Mother: Sarah (Yengst).
3 news articles - Who is Dr. Peter J. Roebuck? - Obituary - Will probated
Lititz (PA) Record Express - Published 11 Nov 2010, By Ron Reedy.
"Who is Dr. Peter J. Roebuck? Dr. Peter J. Roebuck was born in Dauphin County on Dec. 10, 1838. At the age of 19, he chose the profession of medicine. He attended a complete course of lectures at the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1860. Following his Civil War military service, on Sept. 3, 1864, he married Emma J. Thome of Palmyra. In 1867, Roebuck and his wife moved to Ohio, and two years later made Lititz their home, which was the scene of his active labors. His extensive, general practice required a thorough knowledge of the science of medicine and professional skills. Roebuck was an earnest Republican, actively fostered the Party's principles in Lancaster County. In 1874, he was elected state Senator from the newest district created by the first apportionment under the new Pennsylvania Constitution. After serving a two-year term, he was re-elected, and in 1878 became a candidate for the Congressional nomination, but was defeated by Abraham Herr Smith - a three term Congressman, who, in his early years was educated at the Lititz Academy for Boy's. Roebuck continued to be active in politics, however, he never again ran for public office. He resumed his medical practice in Lititz. In 1901, he was one of the founders of the Farmers National Bank (now Susquehanna Bank). Until his death on March 9, 1911, he served as the bank's first president. Roebuck and his wife, who had no children, were supporters of the evangelical religious denominations. Because of his love for his adopted community of Lititz, Roebuck, who felt that no one ought to live for himself alone, decided to build a public fountain in the center of Lititz and donate it to the borough. This fountain was a gift from an individual who had spent his active life in the alleviation of suffering. It also would be a fitting memorial to the Lititz veterans who served with the Grand Army of the Republic, of which he was a member. Work began on the fountain June 3, 1895 and was dedicated Oct. 3, 1895. Roebuck was extremely generous, not only in giving the fountain, but also for paying for 15 years of water, ice and maintenance. In 1910, he gave the borough council $2,000 worth of Lehigh Valley Railroad bonds to pay for the maintenance costs of the fountain. Thirsty travelers were grateful, many times, for Roebuck's gift. Soon, the town square became the focal place of community activity."
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Published in the Lititz (PA) Record Express, Thursday, 10 Mar 2011.
"Dr. Peter J. Roebuck dead - Well-known Lititz physician and Civil War veteran Dr. Peter J. Roebuck, who in 1895 generously donated the funds to construct a fountain at the Lititz Square (now located on the patio at the General Sutter Inn), died 100 years ago this week. He moved to Lititz in 1869 and lived here until his death. Dr. P.J. Roebuck succumbs to inevitable early this morning - Lititz Record, March 9, 1911 - Great was the shock when the fact became known that Dr. Peter J. Roebuck departed this life at three o'clock this morning, after a brief illness with pneumonia. He had been bedfast only since last Friday, since which time the very best of medical attention had been given him. Dr. L. L. Hertz and several Lancaster physicians having been in almost daily consultion. But death was inevitable and peacefully the patient passed away at the above stated time. His age was 72 years, 2 months and 29 days. Dr.Roebuck was a son of the late Jacob Roebuck and was born in East Hanover township, Dauphin county, and until his tenth year remained at the home of his father. Residence of an uncle subsequently afforded him opportunities for education, after which he served as clerk in a store in Jonestown for two years. He then became a pupil of the Annville Academy and later taught school. Having at the age of 19 chosen medicine as a profession, he entered the office of Dr. Seller, at Grantville, Dauphin county, and remained three years, during the interval attending a complete course at the Medical Department of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, from which he graduated in 1860. In the same year be began practicing at Derry Church, Dauphin county, continuing until 1867. During the exciting days of the Civil War, the doctor served in the Union Army and was a member of Stevens Post No. 517 G.A.R. The doctor was married Sept. 3, 1864 to Emma J., daughter of Samuel H. Thorne, M.D., of Palmyra. In 1867, Dr. Roebuck moved to Ohio, and two years later made this place his home, where he resided until his death. He was justly regarded as one of the most skilled physicians and surgeons in the county. He was a member of the Lancaster City and County Medical Society, of the State Medical Society, and of the American Medical Association. In his political views Dr. Roebuck was an earnest Republican, and one of the most active exponents of the principles of the party in the county. In 1874 he was elected to the State Senate from this district, where he served two terms. He was also an unsuccessful candidate for Congressional honors. His political activity was very ardent until his demise. The doctor was known as a generous and public-spirited citizen and his presentation of the magnificent drinking fountain on the square in 1895 to the town stamped his character as a benefactor. Possessing personal magnetism in a marked degree, endowed with rare conversational powers, enthusiastic in all that he did, and liberal though firm, in his acts, Dr. Roebuck has been a power for good wherever his busy life has passed, and especially to those of Lititz, in whose welfare he has shown enduring interest, and whose death will be deeply felt by the many with whome he was associated in business and otherwise. In 1901 Dr. Roebuck became one of the instigators and founders of the Farmers National Bank of Lititz, becoming its first president, which office he held until his death. For many years he was also a director in the old Lititz National Bank, and served as a director in the Lancaster and Lititz, Lititz and Lexington, and Lititz and Rothsville turnpike companies. At the time of his death he was also president of the Consumers Boxboard and Paper Company. Besides his wife, Dr. Roebuck is survived by several brothers and sisters. A funeral will be held on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, when a public service will be held at the house, conducted by Rev. E. S. Hagen and Jas. B. Musser. On Monday morning the funeral cortege wil proceed to Palmyra, where interment will be made in the Reformed cemetery."
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Out of the Past - summary article published 17 Mar 2011, original article published Thursday, 16 Mar 1911.
"Roebuck's Estate - The will of Dr. P. J. Roebuck was probated on Wednesday. It is rather brief, but rather explicit. The estate is to remain intact so long as the widow lives, except that the farm in Warwick township and the one in Lebanon county are to be sold at private or public sale. After Mrs. Roebuck's death, the estate is to be divided equally between his and her brothers and sisters or their heirs, except for a few special bequests.
One of those bequests is $2,000 of Lehigh Valley Railroad bonds to the borough of Lititz, the interest to be used for maintaining the fountain in the public square."
NOTE: According to a news article in the Lititz Record Express (published 7 Mar 1963).
"Old Poster Found - A 75-year-old political poster was found in the Martin House, N. Broad St., when workmen started to raze the house this week. The poster urges the election of Dr. J. J. Roebuck, one of the original occupants of the house, to Congress in the primary election of April 14, 1888. ........"
PA Death Certificate #25020 - Father: Jacob Roebuck, Mother: Sarah (Yengst).
3 news articles - Who is Dr. Peter J. Roebuck? - Obituary - Will probated
Lititz (PA) Record Express - Published 11 Nov 2010, By Ron Reedy.
"Who is Dr. Peter J. Roebuck? Dr. Peter J. Roebuck was born in Dauphin County on Dec. 10, 1838. At the age of 19, he chose the profession of medicine. He attended a complete course of lectures at the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1860. Following his Civil War military service, on Sept. 3, 1864, he married Emma J. Thome of Palmyra. In 1867, Roebuck and his wife moved to Ohio, and two years later made Lititz their home, which was the scene of his active labors. His extensive, general practice required a thorough knowledge of the science of medicine and professional skills. Roebuck was an earnest Republican, actively fostered the Party's principles in Lancaster County. In 1874, he was elected state Senator from the newest district created by the first apportionment under the new Pennsylvania Constitution. After serving a two-year term, he was re-elected, and in 1878 became a candidate for the Congressional nomination, but was defeated by Abraham Herr Smith - a three term Congressman, who, in his early years was educated at the Lititz Academy for Boy's. Roebuck continued to be active in politics, however, he never again ran for public office. He resumed his medical practice in Lititz. In 1901, he was one of the founders of the Farmers National Bank (now Susquehanna Bank). Until his death on March 9, 1911, he served as the bank's first president. Roebuck and his wife, who had no children, were supporters of the evangelical religious denominations. Because of his love for his adopted community of Lititz, Roebuck, who felt that no one ought to live for himself alone, decided to build a public fountain in the center of Lititz and donate it to the borough. This fountain was a gift from an individual who had spent his active life in the alleviation of suffering. It also would be a fitting memorial to the Lititz veterans who served with the Grand Army of the Republic, of which he was a member. Work began on the fountain June 3, 1895 and was dedicated Oct. 3, 1895. Roebuck was extremely generous, not only in giving the fountain, but also for paying for 15 years of water, ice and maintenance. In 1910, he gave the borough council $2,000 worth of Lehigh Valley Railroad bonds to pay for the maintenance costs of the fountain. Thirsty travelers were grateful, many times, for Roebuck's gift. Soon, the town square became the focal place of community activity."
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Published in the Lititz (PA) Record Express, Thursday, 10 Mar 2011.
"Dr. Peter J. Roebuck dead - Well-known Lititz physician and Civil War veteran Dr. Peter J. Roebuck, who in 1895 generously donated the funds to construct a fountain at the Lititz Square (now located on the patio at the General Sutter Inn), died 100 years ago this week. He moved to Lititz in 1869 and lived here until his death. Dr. P.J. Roebuck succumbs to inevitable early this morning - Lititz Record, March 9, 1911 - Great was the shock when the fact became known that Dr. Peter J. Roebuck departed this life at three o'clock this morning, after a brief illness with pneumonia. He had been bedfast only since last Friday, since which time the very best of medical attention had been given him. Dr. L. L. Hertz and several Lancaster physicians having been in almost daily consultion. But death was inevitable and peacefully the patient passed away at the above stated time. His age was 72 years, 2 months and 29 days. Dr.Roebuck was a son of the late Jacob Roebuck and was born in East Hanover township, Dauphin county, and until his tenth year remained at the home of his father. Residence of an uncle subsequently afforded him opportunities for education, after which he served as clerk in a store in Jonestown for two years. He then became a pupil of the Annville Academy and later taught school. Having at the age of 19 chosen medicine as a profession, he entered the office of Dr. Seller, at Grantville, Dauphin county, and remained three years, during the interval attending a complete course at the Medical Department of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, from which he graduated in 1860. In the same year be began practicing at Derry Church, Dauphin county, continuing until 1867. During the exciting days of the Civil War, the doctor served in the Union Army and was a member of Stevens Post No. 517 G.A.R. The doctor was married Sept. 3, 1864 to Emma J., daughter of Samuel H. Thorne, M.D., of Palmyra. In 1867, Dr. Roebuck moved to Ohio, and two years later made this place his home, where he resided until his death. He was justly regarded as one of the most skilled physicians and surgeons in the county. He was a member of the Lancaster City and County Medical Society, of the State Medical Society, and of the American Medical Association. In his political views Dr. Roebuck was an earnest Republican, and one of the most active exponents of the principles of the party in the county. In 1874 he was elected to the State Senate from this district, where he served two terms. He was also an unsuccessful candidate for Congressional honors. His political activity was very ardent until his demise. The doctor was known as a generous and public-spirited citizen and his presentation of the magnificent drinking fountain on the square in 1895 to the town stamped his character as a benefactor. Possessing personal magnetism in a marked degree, endowed with rare conversational powers, enthusiastic in all that he did, and liberal though firm, in his acts, Dr. Roebuck has been a power for good wherever his busy life has passed, and especially to those of Lititz, in whose welfare he has shown enduring interest, and whose death will be deeply felt by the many with whome he was associated in business and otherwise. In 1901 Dr. Roebuck became one of the instigators and founders of the Farmers National Bank of Lititz, becoming its first president, which office he held until his death. For many years he was also a director in the old Lititz National Bank, and served as a director in the Lancaster and Lititz, Lititz and Lexington, and Lititz and Rothsville turnpike companies. At the time of his death he was also president of the Consumers Boxboard and Paper Company. Besides his wife, Dr. Roebuck is survived by several brothers and sisters. A funeral will be held on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, when a public service will be held at the house, conducted by Rev. E. S. Hagen and Jas. B. Musser. On Monday morning the funeral cortege wil proceed to Palmyra, where interment will be made in the Reformed cemetery."
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Out of the Past - summary article published 17 Mar 2011, original article published Thursday, 16 Mar 1911.
"Roebuck's Estate - The will of Dr. P. J. Roebuck was probated on Wednesday. It is rather brief, but rather explicit. The estate is to remain intact so long as the widow lives, except that the farm in Warwick township and the one in Lebanon county are to be sold at private or public sale. After Mrs. Roebuck's death, the estate is to be divided equally between his and her brothers and sisters or their heirs, except for a few special bequests.
One of those bequests is $2,000 of Lehigh Valley Railroad bonds to the borough of Lititz, the interest to be used for maintaining the fountain in the public square."
NOTE: According to a news article in the Lititz Record Express (published 7 Mar 1963).
"Old Poster Found - A 75-year-old political poster was found in the Martin House, N. Broad St., when workmen started to raze the house this week. The poster urges the election of Dr. J. J. Roebuck, one of the original occupants of the house, to Congress in the primary election of April 14, 1888. ........"
PA Death Certificate #25020 - Father: Jacob Roebuck, Mother: Sarah (Yengst).
PA Death Certificate #25020 - Father: Jacob Roebuck, Mother: Sarah (Yengst).
3 news articles - Who is Dr. Peter J. Roebuck? - Obituary - Will probated
Lititz (PA) Record Express - Published 11 Nov 2010, By Ron Reedy.
"Who is Dr. Peter J. Roebuck? Dr. Peter J. Roebuck was born in Dauphin County on Dec. 10, 1838. At the age of 19, he chose the profession of medicine. He attended a complete course of lectures at the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1860. Following his Civil War military service, on Sept. 3, 1864, he married Emma J. Thome of Palmyra. In 1867, Roebuck and his wife moved to Ohio, and two years later made Lititz their home, which was the scene of his active labors. His extensive, general practice required a thorough knowledge of the science of medicine and professional skills. Roebuck was an earnest Republican, actively fostered the Party's principles in Lancaster County. In 1874, he was elected state Senator from the newest district created by the first apportionment under the new Pennsylvania Constitution. After serving a two-year term, he was re-elected, and in 1878 became a candidate for the Congressional nomination, but was defeated by Abraham Herr Smith - a three term Congressman, who, in his early years was educated at the Lititz Academy for Boy's. Roebuck continued to be active in politics, however, he never again ran for public office. He resumed his medical practice in Lititz. In 1901, he was one of the founders of the Farmers National Bank (now Susquehanna Bank). Until his death on March 9, 1911, he served as the bank's first president. Roebuck and his wife, who had no children, were supporters of the evangelical religious denominations. Because of his love for his adopted community of Lititz, Roebuck, who felt that no one ought to live for himself alone, decided to build a public fountain in the center of Lititz and donate it to the borough. This fountain was a gift from an individual who had spent his active life in the alleviation of suffering. It also would be a fitting memorial to the Lititz veterans who served with the Grand Army of the Republic, of which he was a member. Work began on the fountain June 3, 1895 and was dedicated Oct. 3, 1895. Roebuck was extremely generous, not only in giving the fountain, but also for paying for 15 years of water, ice and maintenance. In 1910, he gave the borough council $2,000 worth of Lehigh Valley Railroad bonds to pay for the maintenance costs of the fountain. Thirsty travelers were grateful, many times, for Roebuck's gift. Soon, the town square became the focal place of community activity."
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Published in the Lititz (PA) Record Express, Thursday, 10 Mar 2011.
"Dr. Peter J. Roebuck dead - Well-known Lititz physician and Civil War veteran Dr. Peter J. Roebuck, who in 1895 generously donated the funds to construct a fountain at the Lititz Square (now located on the patio at the General Sutter Inn), died 100 years ago this week. He moved to Lititz in 1869 and lived here until his death. Dr. P.J. Roebuck succumbs to inevitable early this morning - Lititz Record, March 9, 1911 - Great was the shock when the fact became known that Dr. Peter J. Roebuck departed this life at three o'clock this morning, after a brief illness with pneumonia. He had been bedfast only since last Friday, since which time the very best of medical attention had been given him. Dr. L. L. Hertz and several Lancaster physicians having been in almost daily consultion. But death was inevitable and peacefully the patient passed away at the above stated time. His age was 72 years, 2 months and 29 days. Dr.Roebuck was a son of the late Jacob Roebuck and was born in East Hanover township, Dauphin county, and until his tenth year remained at the home of his father. Residence of an uncle subsequently afforded him opportunities for education, after which he served as clerk in a store in Jonestown for two years. He then became a pupil of the Annville Academy and later taught school. Having at the age of 19 chosen medicine as a profession, he entered the office of Dr. Seller, at Grantville, Dauphin county, and remained three years, during the interval attending a complete course at the Medical Department of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, from which he graduated in 1860. In the same year be began practicing at Derry Church, Dauphin county, continuing until 1867. During the exciting days of the Civil War, the doctor served in the Union Army and was a member of Stevens Post No. 517 G.A.R. The doctor was married Sept. 3, 1864 to Emma J., daughter of Samuel H. Thorne, M.D., of Palmyra. In 1867, Dr. Roebuck moved to Ohio, and two years later made this place his home, where he resided until his death. He was justly regarded as one of the most skilled physicians and surgeons in the county. He was a member of the Lancaster City and County Medical Society, of the State Medical Society, and of the American Medical Association. In his political views Dr. Roebuck was an earnest Republican, and one of the most active exponents of the principles of the party in the county. In 1874 he was elected to the State Senate from this district, where he served two terms. He was also an unsuccessful candidate for Congressional honors. His political activity was very ardent until his demise. The doctor was known as a generous and public-spirited citizen and his presentation of the magnificent drinking fountain on the square in 1895 to the town stamped his character as a benefactor. Possessing personal magnetism in a marked degree, endowed with rare conversational powers, enthusiastic in all that he did, and liberal though firm, in his acts, Dr. Roebuck has been a power for good wherever his busy life has passed, and especially to those of Lititz, in whose welfare he has shown enduring interest, and whose death will be deeply felt by the many with whome he was associated in business and otherwise. In 1901 Dr. Roebuck became one of the instigators and founders of the Farmers National Bank of Lititz, becoming its first president, which office he held until his death. For many years he was also a director in the old Lititz National Bank, and served as a director in the Lancaster and Lititz, Lititz and Lexington, and Lititz and Rothsville turnpike companies. At the time of his death he was also president of the Consumers Boxboard and Paper Company. Besides his wife, Dr. Roebuck is survived by several brothers and sisters. A funeral will be held on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, when a public service will be held at the house, conducted by Rev. E. S. Hagen and Jas. B. Musser. On Monday morning the funeral cortege wil proceed to Palmyra, where interment will be made in the Reformed cemetery."
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Out of the Past - summary article published 17 Mar 2011, original article published Thursday, 16 Mar 1911.
"Roebuck's Estate - The will of Dr. P. J. Roebuck was probated on Wednesday. It is rather brief, but rather explicit. The estate is to remain intact so long as the widow lives, except that the farm in Warwick township and the one in Lebanon county are to be sold at private or public sale. After Mrs. Roebuck's death, the estate is to be divided equally between his and her brothers and sisters or their heirs, except for a few special bequests.
One of those bequests is $2,000 of Lehigh Valley Railroad bonds to the borough of Lititz, the interest to be used for maintaining the fountain in the public square."
NOTE: According to a news article in the Lititz Record Express (published 7 Mar 1963).
"Old Poster Found - A 75-year-old political poster was found in the Martin House, N. Broad St., when workmen started to raze the house this week. The poster urges the election of Dr. J. J. Roebuck, one of the original occupants of the house, to Congress in the primary election of April 14, 1888. ........"
PA Death Certificate #25020 - Father: Jacob Roebuck, Mother: Sarah (Yengst).
3 news articles - Who is Dr. Peter J. Roebuck? - Obituary - Will probated
Lititz (PA) Record Express - Published 11 Nov 2010, By Ron Reedy.
"Who is Dr. Peter J. Roebuck? Dr. Peter J. Roebuck was born in Dauphin County on Dec. 10, 1838. At the age of 19, he chose the profession of medicine. He attended a complete course of lectures at the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1860. Following his Civil War military service, on Sept. 3, 1864, he married Emma J. Thome of Palmyra. In 1867, Roebuck and his wife moved to Ohio, and two years later made Lititz their home, which was the scene of his active labors. His extensive, general practice required a thorough knowledge of the science of medicine and professional skills. Roebuck was an earnest Republican, actively fostered the Party's principles in Lancaster County. In 1874, he was elected state Senator from the newest district created by the first apportionment under the new Pennsylvania Constitution. After serving a two-year term, he was re-elected, and in 1878 became a candidate for the Congressional nomination, but was defeated by Abraham Herr Smith - a three term Congressman, who, in his early years was educated at the Lititz Academy for Boy's. Roebuck continued to be active in politics, however, he never again ran for public office. He resumed his medical practice in Lititz. In 1901, he was one of the founders of the Farmers National Bank (now Susquehanna Bank). Until his death on March 9, 1911, he served as the bank's first president. Roebuck and his wife, who had no children, were supporters of the evangelical religious denominations. Because of his love for his adopted community of Lititz, Roebuck, who felt that no one ought to live for himself alone, decided to build a public fountain in the center of Lititz and donate it to the borough. This fountain was a gift from an individual who had spent his active life in the alleviation of suffering. It also would be a fitting memorial to the Lititz veterans who served with the Grand Army of the Republic, of which he was a member. Work began on the fountain June 3, 1895 and was dedicated Oct. 3, 1895. Roebuck was extremely generous, not only in giving the fountain, but also for paying for 15 years of water, ice and maintenance. In 1910, he gave the borough council $2,000 worth of Lehigh Valley Railroad bonds to pay for the maintenance costs of the fountain. Thirsty travelers were grateful, many times, for Roebuck's gift. Soon, the town square became the focal place of community activity."
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Published in the Lititz (PA) Record Express, Thursday, 10 Mar 2011.
"Dr. Peter J. Roebuck dead - Well-known Lititz physician and Civil War veteran Dr. Peter J. Roebuck, who in 1895 generously donated the funds to construct a fountain at the Lititz Square (now located on the patio at the General Sutter Inn), died 100 years ago this week. He moved to Lititz in 1869 and lived here until his death. Dr. P.J. Roebuck succumbs to inevitable early this morning - Lititz Record, March 9, 1911 - Great was the shock when the fact became known that Dr. Peter J. Roebuck departed this life at three o'clock this morning, after a brief illness with pneumonia. He had been bedfast only since last Friday, since which time the very best of medical attention had been given him. Dr. L. L. Hertz and several Lancaster physicians having been in almost daily consultion. But death was inevitable and peacefully the patient passed away at the above stated time. His age was 72 years, 2 months and 29 days. Dr.Roebuck was a son of the late Jacob Roebuck and was born in East Hanover township, Dauphin county, and until his tenth year remained at the home of his father. Residence of an uncle subsequently afforded him opportunities for education, after which he served as clerk in a store in Jonestown for two years. He then became a pupil of the Annville Academy and later taught school. Having at the age of 19 chosen medicine as a profession, he entered the office of Dr. Seller, at Grantville, Dauphin county, and remained three years, during the interval attending a complete course at the Medical Department of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, from which he graduated in 1860. In the same year be began practicing at Derry Church, Dauphin county, continuing until 1867. During the exciting days of the Civil War, the doctor served in the Union Army and was a member of Stevens Post No. 517 G.A.R. The doctor was married Sept. 3, 1864 to Emma J., daughter of Samuel H. Thorne, M.D., of Palmyra. In 1867, Dr. Roebuck moved to Ohio, and two years later made this place his home, where he resided until his death. He was justly regarded as one of the most skilled physicians and surgeons in the county. He was a member of the Lancaster City and County Medical Society, of the State Medical Society, and of the American Medical Association. In his political views Dr. Roebuck was an earnest Republican, and one of the most active exponents of the principles of the party in the county. In 1874 he was elected to the State Senate from this district, where he served two terms. He was also an unsuccessful candidate for Congressional honors. His political activity was very ardent until his demise. The doctor was known as a generous and public-spirited citizen and his presentation of the magnificent drinking fountain on the square in 1895 to the town stamped his character as a benefactor. Possessing personal magnetism in a marked degree, endowed with rare conversational powers, enthusiastic in all that he did, and liberal though firm, in his acts, Dr. Roebuck has been a power for good wherever his busy life has passed, and especially to those of Lititz, in whose welfare he has shown enduring interest, and whose death will be deeply felt by the many with whome he was associated in business and otherwise. In 1901 Dr. Roebuck became one of the instigators and founders of the Farmers National Bank of Lititz, becoming its first president, which office he held until his death. For many years he was also a director in the old Lititz National Bank, and served as a director in the Lancaster and Lititz, Lititz and Lexington, and Lititz and Rothsville turnpike companies. At the time of his death he was also president of the Consumers Boxboard and Paper Company. Besides his wife, Dr. Roebuck is survived by several brothers and sisters. A funeral will be held on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, when a public service will be held at the house, conducted by Rev. E. S. Hagen and Jas. B. Musser. On Monday morning the funeral cortege wil proceed to Palmyra, where interment will be made in the Reformed cemetery."
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Out of the Past - summary article published 17 Mar 2011, original article published Thursday, 16 Mar 1911.
"Roebuck's Estate - The will of Dr. P. J. Roebuck was probated on Wednesday. It is rather brief, but rather explicit. The estate is to remain intact so long as the widow lives, except that the farm in Warwick township and the one in Lebanon county are to be sold at private or public sale. After Mrs. Roebuck's death, the estate is to be divided equally between his and her brothers and sisters or their heirs, except for a few special bequests.
One of those bequests is $2,000 of Lehigh Valley Railroad bonds to the borough of Lititz, the interest to be used for maintaining the fountain in the public square."
NOTE: According to a news article in the Lititz Record Express (published 7 Mar 1963).
"Old Poster Found - A 75-year-old political poster was found in the Martin House, N. Broad St., when workmen started to raze the house this week. The poster urges the election of Dr. J. J. Roebuck, one of the original occupants of the house, to Congress in the primary election of April 14, 1888. ........"
PA Death Certificate #25020 - Father: Jacob Roebuck, Mother: Sarah (Yengst).
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