Legislator Details
James L. Robinson
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 50
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/28/1848
City: Howard Township, MI
County: Cass County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 8/31/1911
City: Calvin, MI
County: Cass County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 9/4/1911
City: Cassopolis, MI
County: Cass County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Prospect Hill Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Mary Jane Lowman [or Lawman] 2/12/1871, in Edwardsburg, MI; children: 1, Floyd Nathan
Number of Children: 1
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, advisor
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
public schools of Howard and Jefferson Townships
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Nathan and Margaret (Hanson) Robinson.At age 19, he moved to Jefferson Township, and then to Calvin Township at the age 24. While farming was his principal occupation, he was a trusted adviser for a large number of people in the county as guardian for minors and administrator for numerous estates. At the time of his election to the House, he was serving in that capacity for 8 estates.
Notable Facts:
Killed by a bull; multiple fractures.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Federal Relations , Private Corporations , Roads and Bridges , State Public School
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Vandalia
County of Residence Cass
District: Cass
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1900
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1901
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Horticulture , Roads and Bridges , State House of Correction & Branch of the State Prison in the Upper Peninsula
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Vandalia
County of Residence Cass
District: Cass
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/8/1898
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1899
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: