Hamilton Robinson (South Carolina politician) explained

Hamilton Robinson (d. April 10, 1884) was a legislator who served in the South Carolina Senate post Reconstruction.

He was native to Beaufort County, South Carolina. He fought and was wounded in the American Civil War serving in the 33rd United States Colored Infantry Regiment. He had a son Stepney Robinson who was a well known doctor on Saint Helena Island.

He was made a warden of Beaufort January 1881.^[1]

Robinson was elected to serve in the South Carolina Senate from 1882 until 1884 representing Beaufort County.^[2] He was elected as a Democrat.^[3]

He died April 10, 1884 whilst still in office.^[4]

See also

• African-American officeholders during and following the Reconstruction era

Notes and References

1. News: The municipal elections in Beaufort . 1 September 2024 . The News and Herald . 20 January 1881 . 2.
2. Book: Wise . Stephen R. . Rowland . Lawrence S. . Rebellion, Reconstruction, and Redemption, 1861–1893: The History of Beaufort County, South Carolina . 20 December 2021 . Univ of South Carolina Press . 978-1-64336-282-3 . 487 . 1 September 2024 . en.
3. News: Tuesday's Election --- What it Has Done. . 1 September 2024 . The Newberry Weekly Herald . 16 November 1882 . 2.
4. Web site: The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Robinson, G to I . politicalgraveyard.com . 1 September 2024.