Thomas Robinson Jr.

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 United States Representative from Delaware.

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

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 byJohn J. Milligan
Succeeded byGeorge B. Rodney
Personal details
Born1800
Georgetown, Delaware
DiedOctober 28, 1843(1843-10-28) (aged 42–43)
Georgetown, Delaware
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceGeorgetown, Delaware
Alma materPrinceton University
Professionlawyer

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.

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