Thomas Robinson, Jr.
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| Thomas Robinson, Jr. | |
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| U.S. Representative from Delaware | |
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| Born | 1800 Georgetown, Delaware |
| Died | October 28, 1843 Georgetown, Delaware |
| Residence | Georgetown, Delaware |
| Political party | Democratic |
Thomas Robinson, Jr. (1800 – October 28, 1843) was an American lawyer and politician from Georgetown, in Sussex County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party, who served as United States Representative from Delaware.
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[edit] Early life and family
Robinson was born 1800 in Georgetown, Delaware. He graduated from Princeton College, studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1823, and began practice in Sussex County, Delaware.
[edit] Political career
Robinson became Treasurer of Sussex County in 1823, and was elected as a commissioner on the county Levy Court in 1831 and 1832. He served two years representing Delaware in the U.S. House of Representatives. Elected as a member of the Democratic Party, he served from March 4, 1839 until March 3, 1841.
[edit] Death and legacy
Robinson died October 28, 1843 at Georgetown, Delaware, and is buried in the Old Cemetery of St. George’s Chapel in Georgetown.
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| Preceded by John J. Milligan |
U.S. Representative from Delaware (at-large) March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1841 |
Succeeded by George B. Rodney |
[edit] Public offices
At this time Delaware elections were held the first Tuesday of November. Members of the U.S House took office March 4 and served for a term of two years.
| Office | Type | Location | Elected | Took Office | Left Office | notes |
| U.S. House | Legislature | Washington | November 7, 1838 | March 4, 1839 | March 3, 1841 |
[edit] Election results
| Year | Office | Subject | Party | votes | % | Opponent | Party | votes | % | ||
| 1838 | U.S. House | Thomas Robinson, Jr. | Democratic | 4,437 | 50% | John J. Milligan | Whig | 4,379 | 50% | ||
| 1840 | U.S. House | Thomas Robinson, Jr. | Democratic | 4,974 | 46% | George B. Rodney | Whig | 5,896 | 54% |
[edit] References
- Martin, Roger A. (2003). Delawareans in Congress. Middletown, DE: Roger A. Martin. ISBN 0-924117-26-5.
[edit] External links
- Kestenbaum, Lawrence (2005). The Political Graveyard. Retrieved on 2006-06-01.
- Pickett, Russell S (2005). Delaware and U.S.History. Retrieved on 2006-06-01.
- Pickett, Russ (2003). John J. Milligan. Find a Grave, Inc. Retrieved on 2006-06-01.
- Scharf, John Thomas (1888). History of Delaware 1609-1888. Accesible Archives, Inc. Retrieved on 2006-06-01.
- U.S. Congress (2005). Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress. Retrieved on 2006-06-01.
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