William Edmond Robinson

      William Edmond Robinson
      38th State Treasurer of Missouri
      In office
      January 1969 – January 1973
      Governor Warren E. Hearnes
      Preceded by Mount Etna Morris
      Succeeded by Jim Spainhower
      Personal details
      Born (1920-06-01)June 1, 1920
      St. Francois County, Missouri, USA
      Died October 16, 1992(1992-10-16) (aged 72)
      Spouse(s) Janet (Parham) Robinson
      Angie (LeClair) Robinson
      Alma mater Central Methodist University
      Profession Banking
      Insurance
      Religion Methodist

      William Edmond Robinson (June 1, 1920 – October 16, 1992) was an American politician and banking executive from the state of Missouri. A Democrat, he served one term as Missouri State Treasurer from 1969 to 1973.[1]

      Early life

      William Robinson was born in St. Francois County, Missouri on June 1, 1920. He grew up around Bonne Terre, Missouri and received his public education there. Following high school, Robinson attended Central Methodist College in Fayette, Missouri. He married Janet Naomi Parham of St. Louis in 1942.[2] Later he would marry Angie LeClair.[1]

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      Working life and politics

      Prior to being elected Missouri State Treasurer in November 1968 William Robinson in the banking and insurance fields. He served as managing officer and secretary-treasurer of Bonne Terre Savings and Loan Association, as well as chairman of the board of the Missouri Savings and Loan League.[1] Other private workforce experience includes being President and board member of Frontier-Tower Life Insurance of Jefferson City, Missouri. William Robinson served one term as State Treasurer from January 1969 to January 1973. He died on October 16, 1992.[1]

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      References

      1. ^ a b c d "William Edmond Robinson". Clint Zweifel. Retrieved 2010-12-10. 
      2. ^ "Rotary Club Politician Members". The Political Graveyard website. Retrieved 2011-05-30. 
      Political offices
      Preceded by
      Mount Etna Morris
      State Treasurer of Missouri
      1969–1973
      Succeeded by
      Jim Spainhower


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