James Fisher Robinson
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James Fisher Robinson (October 4, 1800 ā October 31, 1882) was the 22nd Governor of Kentucky, serving the remainder of the unfinished term of Governor Beriah Magoffin. Magoffin, a Confederate sympathizer, became increasingly ineffective after the elections of 1861 yielded a supermajority to pro-Union forces in both houses of the Kentucky General Assembly. Magoffin agreed to resign the governorship, provided he could select his successor. He selected Robinson.
James F. Robinson | |
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22nd Governor of Kentucky | |
In office August 18, 1862 ā September 1, 1863 | |
Lieutenant | Vacant |
Preceded by | Beriah Magoffin |
Succeeded by | Thomas E. Bramlette |
Member of the Kentucky Senate | |
In office 1851 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1800-10-04)October 4, 1800 Scott County, Kentucky |
Died | October 31, 1882(1882-10-31) (aged 82) Scott County, Kentucky |
Political party | Democrat Whig |
Spouse(s) | Susan Mansell Willina Herndon Caroline Hening |
Relations | Brother of John McCracken Robinson |
Profession | Lawyer, Farmer |
Politically, Robinson opposed both secession and abolition.[1] Though he had Union sympathies, he was considered a moderate,[2] opposing both fugitive slave laws and the enlistment of black soldiers.[1] As a state senator, he supported the Crittenden Compromise and opposed the Civil War.[1] As governor, he drew criticism from the administration of President Abraham Lincoln for opposing the Emancipation Proclamation.[2]