Legislator Details
Robinson J. Dickson
AKA:
Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
Age at election: 59
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/3/1823
City: Center twp, IN
County: Wayne County, IN
Country: US
Death
Date: 8/7/1908
City: Dowagiac, MI
County: Cass County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 8/9/1908
City: Dowagiac, MI
County: Cass County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Sumnerville Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Hannah Brownell, dau.of Benjamin & Susan (Fish) Brownell, 1849; children: 6, Laura, Ester, Frank, Ralph Louisa & Maud
Number of Children: 6
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: agriculturalist, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Of Scotch/Irish descent. Son of James & Lyllis (McKinney). His family settled on McKinley's [or McKinney's] Prairie, LaGrange Township, Cass Co., MI in 10/19/1828. From a family of farmers, Dickson also engaged in farming, owning a farm in Pokagon Township. Dickson held various township offices throughout his political career.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Soldiers' Home , State Affairs , State Library
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Dowagiac
County of Residence Cass
District: Cass
District Description: Cass County
Date Elected: 11/2/1886
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1887
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: Engrossment and Enrollment, Private Corporations , State Capitol and Public Buildings
Postions Held:
City of Residence:
County of Residence Cass
District: Cass
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1884
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1885
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Michigan Asylum for Insane , Railroads
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Dowagiac
County of Residence Cass
District: Cass
District Description: Cass County
Date Elected: 11/7/1882
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1883
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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