Joseph Jenkins Roberts

About

Politician who became Liberia's first President after the country became independent in 1947. He was later re-elected as it's 7th President in 1872.

Before Fame

He and his family emigrated to Liberia in 1829 and he later opened a trading store in Monrovia.

Trivia

When he died, he left $10,000 and his estate to the education system of Liberia.

Family Life

He married Jane Rose Waring.

Associated With

He and Ellen Johnson both served as President of Liberia.