Legislator Details


George J. Robinson
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 44

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 2/3/1838
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 3/8/1908
City: Alpena, MI
County: Alpena County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 3/12/1908
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Elmwood Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Eliza E. Elsden, daughter of Charles Elsden of England, 7/3/1869, in Bay City, MI; children: Annie D. [adopted]; others predeceased parents

Number of Children: 3

Background

Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: bookkeeper, businessman, banker
Race:

Education:
public schools of Detroit

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Henry M. & Harriet (Veitch or Brown) Robinson. He left school at 15 and pursued mechanical, commercial and speculative activities. He was licensed as an attorney. Engaged in several businesses over time including real estate, lumber, securities & groceries. Served as Chief Clerk under Col. Root, Chief Depot Commissary, Military Div. of the Mississippi during Sherman's march to the sea.

Notable Facts:
His father's railroad car works were the first in Michigan. Member of the Masons. Member of the Committees on Railroads; Lumber; and Salt. Death certificate gives birth year as 1839.

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Second Legislature, 1883-1884
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Lumber and Salt , Railroads
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Alpena
County of Residence Alpena
District: Alpena
District Description: Counties of Alpena, Presque Isle and Montmorency

Date Elected: 11/7/1882
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1883
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

Chapman (Le)p.297-98; USCen 1880; SeekMI; Manual 1883 p.408, 516; MIBiog 2:240
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