Charles George Douglas ROBERTS was born Jan. 10, 1860 at the old parsonage of Douglas (York Co.). His father, Rev. G.G. ROBERTS had been appointed rector of the parish soon after his marriage with Emma W. BLISS, one of the loyalist family which traces its descent back to Rev. Daniel BLISS, Emerson's progenitor and the first pastor of Concord. In the first year after the birth of their son, Mr. Roberts was transferred to Westcock (West. Co.) In 1874, Mr. Roberts removed his family to Fredericton. Charles Roberts entered the Collegiate school in that town on a two years course of preparation for college. In 1876 he won the silver medal of the school for proficiency in classics and matriculated at the University of New Brunswick. He graduated with honors in mental and moral philosophy in June 1879. At the end of his summer vacation after graduation he was placed in charge of the Grammar school at Chatham, N.B. In Dec. 29, 1880 he was married to Mary Isabel FENETY d/o George E. FENETY, Esq., Fredericton. In 1881, he received the degree of M.A. from his alma mater in 1882 was appointed master of one of the public schools. (see original for literary works)