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, and served as United States Representative from Delaware.
Thomas Robinson Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Delaware's At-large district | |
| In office March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1841 | |
| Preceded by | John J. Milligan |
| Succeeded by | George B. Rodney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1800 Georgetown, Delaware |
| Died | October 28, 1843 (aged 42–43) Georgetown, Delaware |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Georgetown, Delaware |
| Alma mater | Princeton University |
| Profession | lawyer |
Early life and family
Robinson was born 1800 in Georgetown, Delaware. He graduated from Princeton College, studied law and was admitted to the Delaware Bar in 1823, and began practice in Sussex County, Delaware.
Professional and 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.
Death and legacy
Robinson died at Georgetown, Delaware, and is buried there in the Old Cemetery of St. George's Chapel.
Almanac
Elections are held the first Tuesday after November 1. U.S. Representatives took office March 4 and have a two-year term.
| Public Offices | ||||||
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| Office | Type | Location | Began office | Ended office | notes | |
| U.S. Representative | Legislature | Washington | March 4, 1839 | March 3, 1841 | ||
| United States Congressional service | ||||||
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| Dates | Congress | Chamber | Majority | President | Committees | Class/District |
| 1839–1841 | 26th | U.S. House | Democratic | Martin Van Buren | at-large | |
| Election results | |||||||||||
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| Year | Office | Subject | Party | votes | % | Opponent | Party | votes | % | ||
| 1838 | U.S. Representative | Thomas Robinson Jr. | Democratic | 4,437 | 50% | John J. Milligan | Whig | 4,379 | 50% | ||
| 1840 | U.S. Representative | Thomas Robinson Jr. | Democratic | 4,974 | 46% | George B. Rodney | Whig | 5,896 | 54% | ||
References
- Martin, Roger A. (2003). Delawareans in Congress. Middletown, DE: Roger A. Martin. ISBN 0-924117-26-5.
External links
Places with more information
- Delaware Historical Society; website; 505 North Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801; (302) 655-7161
- University of Delaware; Library website; 181 South College Avenue, Newark, Delaware 19717; (302) 831-2965