Thomas Robinson Jr.

This article is about the lawyer and politician from mid nineteenth century Delaware. For other people, see Thomas Robinson (disambiguation).

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.

Thomas Robinson Jr.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Delaware's at-large district
In office March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1841
Preceded by	John J. Milligan
Succeeded by	George B. Rodney
Personal details
Born	1800 Georgetown, Delaware
Died	October 28, 1843(1843-10-28) (aged 42–43) Georgetown, Delaware
Political party	Democratic
Residence(s)	Georgetown, Delaware
Alma mater	Princeton University
Profession	Lawyer

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
Office	Type	Location	Began office	Ended office	Notes
U.S. Representative	Legislature	Washington	March 4, 1839	March 3, 1841

United States congressional service
Dates	Congress	Chamber	Majority	President	Committees	Class/District
1839–1841	26th	U.S. House	Democratic	Martin Van Buren		at-large

Election results
Year	Office		Subject	Party	votes	%		Opponent	Party	votes	%
1838	U.S. Representative		Thomas Robinson Jr.	Democratic	4,437	50%		John J. Milligan	Whig	4,379	50%
1840	U.S. Representative		Thomas Robinson Jr.	Democratic	4,974	46%		George B. Rodney	Whig	5,896	54%

References

• Martin, Roger A. (2003). Delawareans in Congress. Middletown, DE: Roger A. Martin. ISBN 0-924117-26-5.

External links

• Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress
• Delaware's Members of Congress
• Thomas Robinson Jr. at Find a Grave
• The Political Graveyard

Places with more information

• Delaware Historical Society; website; 505 North Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801; [phone].
• University of Delaware; Library website; 181 South College Avenue, Newark, Delaware 19717; [phone].

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by John J. Milligan	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Delaware's at-large congressional district 1839–1841	Succeeded by George B. Rodney