John Seaton Robinson (May 4, 1856 – May 25, 1903) was an attorney, judge, and politician from Nebraska. A Democrat, he was most notable for his service in the United States House of Representatives from 1899 to 1903.
John Seaton Robinson | |
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.jpg) The Madison Star (Madison, Nebraska), July 18, 1902 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Nebraska's 3rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1899 – March 3, 1903 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Maxwell |
| Succeeded by | John McCarthy |
| Judge of Nebraska's Ninth District Court | |
| In office 1893–1899 | |
| Preceded by | William V. Allen |
| Succeeded by | William V. Allen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Seaton Robinson May 4, 1856 Wheeling Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | May 25, 1903 (aged 47) Madison, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Resting place | Crownhill Cemetery, Madison, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Kate C. Bohannon (m. 1890) |
| Children | 2 |
| Profession | Attorney |
Early life
editRobinson was born in Wheeling, Virginia (later West Virginia), on May 4, 1856, the youngest of 13 children born to Irish immigrants Robert Robinson and Sarah (Aken) Robinson.[1] Robinson attended school until age 12, when he began work in a glass factory.[1] He returned to school a year later, and after graduating worked at a variety of occupations, including retail store clerk, apprentice plumber, and manufacturer in a hinge factory.[1]
After four years at the hinge factory, and several well-received speeches to the local literary society, in 1879 Robinson accepted the advice of his friends and began to study law with Wheeling attorney John O. Pendleton.[1] He attained admission to the bar in May 1880 and practiced in Wheeling until 1884, when he decided to relocate to the western United States.[1] After traveling to Clinton, Iowa to confer with childhood friend Thomas F. Memminger, Robinson and Memminger decided to settle in Nebraska, and Robinson chose to establish a law practice in Madison.[1]
Continued career
editIn Madison, Robinson practiced in partnership with William V. Allen from 1885 to 1891, when Allen became a judge of the Nebraska district court.[1] While practicing law, Robinson also served as county attorney of Madison County.[1]
In 1892, Robinson formed a partnership with attorneys W. E. Reed and M. B. Foster; they practiced together until July 1893, when Foster retired.[1] Robinson and Reed practiced together until November 1893, when Allen was elected to the United States Senate and Robinson succeeded him as judge.[1] Robinson served as judge of Nebraska's ninth district court until winning election to Congress.[1]
U.S. Congressman
editIn 1898, Robinson was the successful nominee of the Democratic and People's parties for Nebraska's 3rd congressional district seat in the United States House of Representatives.[1] He was reelected in 1900 and served in the 55th and 56th Congresses (March 4, 1899 – March 3, 1903).[1] He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1902, and resumed the practice of law.[1]
Robinson died in Madison on May 25, 1903.[1] He was buried at Crownhill Cemetery in Madison.[2]
Family
editIn 1890, Robinson married Kate C. Bohannon of Madison.[1] They were the parents of two children, Adeline and John Jr.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Morton, J. Sterling (1907). Illustrated History of Nebraska. Vol. II. Lincoln, NE: Jacob North & Company. pp. 763, 765 – via Google Books.
- ^ Spencer, Thomas E. (1998). Where They're Buried. Baltimore, MD: Clearfield Company. p. 220. ISBN 978-0-8063-4823-0 – via Google Books.
External links
edit- "Robinson, John Seaton". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 22, 2006.
- "Robinson, John Seaton". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved January 22, 2006.
- John Seaton Robinson at Find a Grave