Edward Robinson (November 25, 1796 – February 19, 1857) was a United States representative from Maine. He was born in Cushing, Massachusetts (now in Maine) on November 25, 1796.
Edward Robinson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maine's 3rd district | |
| In office April 28, 1838 – March 3, 1839 | |
| Preceded by | Jonathan Cilley |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Randall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 25, 1796 Cushing, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | February 19, 1857 (aged 60) Thomaston, Maine, U.S. |
| Resting place | Thomaston Cemetery, Thomaston, Maine, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse(s) |
Joanna A Parsons (m. 1823)Nancy James Fales (m. 1828)Penelope G Fales (m. 1846) |
| Children | 6 |
| Parent(s) | William Robinson Catharine Packard |
| Profession | Politician |
He was self-educated while engaged in seafaring. He then engaged in mercantile pursuits in Thomaston. He was elected as a member of the Maine State Senate in 1836 and 1837. He was elected as a Whig to the Twenty-fifth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Jonathan Cilley and served from April 28, 1838, to March 3, 1839.
He returned to mercantile pursuits, as well as developing interests in banking, and shipbuilding until his death in Thomaston on February 19, 1857. His interment is in Thomaston Cemetery.
References edit
- United States Congress. "Edward Robinson (id: R000334)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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