Thomas Robinson Jr. Explained

Thomas Robinson Jr.
State:Delaware
District:at-large
Term Start:March 4, 1839
Term End:March 3, 1841
Predecessor:John J. Milligan
Successor:George B. Rodney
Birth Date:1800
Birth Place:Georgetown, Delaware
Death Place:Georgetown, Delaware
Party:Democratic
Residence:Georgetown, Delaware
Alma Mater:Princeton University
Profession:Lawyer

Thomas Robinson Jr. (1800 – October 28, 1843) was an American lawyer and politician from Georgetown, in Sussex County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party, and served as U.S. Representative from Delaware.

Early life and family

Robinson was born 1800 in Georgetown, Delaware. He graduated from Princeton College, studied law and was admitted to the Delaware Bar in 1823, and began practice in Sussex County, Delaware.

Professional and political career

Robinson became Treasurer of Sussex County in 1823, and was elected as a commissioner on the county Levy Court in 1831 and 1832. He served two years representing Delaware in the U.S. House of Representatives. Elected as a member of the Democratic Party, he served from March 4, 1839, until March 3, 1841.

Death and legacy

Robinson died at Georgetown, Delaware, and is buried there in the Old Cemetery of St. George's Chapel.

Almanac

Elections are held the first Tuesday after November 1. U.S. Representatives took office March 4 and have a two-year term.

Public offices
OfficeTypeLocationBegan officeEnded officeNotes
U.S. RepresentativeLegislatureWashingtonMarch 4, 1839March 3, 1841


Election results
YearOfficeSubjectPartyvotes%OpponentPartyvotes%
1838U.S. RepresentativeThomas Robinson Jr.Democratic4,43750%John J. MilliganWhig4,37950%
1840U.S. RepresentativeThomas Robinson Jr.Democratic4,97446%George B. RodneyWhig5,89654%

References

External links

Places with more information

website; 505 North Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801; (302) 655-7161.
Library website; 181 South College Avenue, Newark, Delaware 19717; (302) 831-2965.