| Robert Wason | |
| State Senate: | Maryland |
| Term Start: | 1838 |
| Term End: | 1840 |
| Predecessor: | Office established |
| Resting Place: | Hancock, Maryland, U.S. |
Robert Wason was an American politician and lawyer from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Washington County, from 1838 to 1840.
Wason was elected in 1838 to the Maryland Senate, defeating Andrew Kershner. He served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Washington County, from 1838 to 1840.[1] [2]
Wason was appointed by Governor Francis Thomas as register of wills of Washington County in September 1843. He served in that role until he resigned in November 1843.[1] [3] [4]
Wason was a Democrat. He served as a presidential elector in the 1836 United States presidential election. He served as a delegate from Maryland's second district to the 1848 Democratic National Convention.[5]
Wason practiced law with George Freaner and George W. Smith.[1]
Wason worked to establish the Presbyterian Church in Hancock, Maryland. A large monument is in front of the church marking the grave of Wason.[1]