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John S. Robinson (governor)
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John Staniford Robinson (November 10, 1804 – April 25, 1860) was an American lawyer and politician. He is most notable for his service as the 22nd governor of Vermont, from 1853 to 1854.[1]
Quick Facts 22nd Governor of Vermont, Lieutenant ...
John S. Robinson | |
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22nd Governor of Vermont | |
In office October 1, 1853 – October 13, 1854 | |
Lieutenant | Jefferson P. Kidder |
Preceded by | Erastus Fairbanks |
Succeeded by | Stephen Royce |
Member of the Vermont Senate | |
In office 1838–1840 Serving with Nathan Burton (1838) William Hoyt (1839) | |
Preceded by | Nathan Burton, Heman Swift |
Succeeded by | Noadiah Swift, Ahiman Louis Miner |
Constituency | Bennington County |
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives | |
In office 1832–1833 | |
Preceded by | Jedediah Dewey |
Succeeded by | John Robinson |
Constituency | Bennington |
Personal details | |
Born | (1804-11-10)November 10, 1804 Bennington, Vermont, U.S. |
Died | April 25, 1860(1860-04-25) (aged 55) Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
Resting place | Old Bennington Cemetery, Bennington, Vermont, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Juliette Staniford Robinson |
Relatives | Moses Robinson (grandfather) Jonathan Robinson (great-uncle) Samuel Robinson (great0uncle) |
Education | Williams College |
Profession | Attorney |
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