John_Robinson_(Virginia_politician,_born_1822)

John Robinson (Virginia politician, born 1822)

John Robinson (Virginia politician, born 1822)

American politician

For the member of the Virginia House of Delegates, see John H. Robinson (Virginia politician, born 1857). For other people named John Robinson, see John Robinson.

John Robinson (1822, or October 28, 1825, or 1826 – January 1908) an innkeeper and politician who represented Cumberland County, Virginia in the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1868 and later served in the Virginia Senate representing Cumberland and adjoining counties (the district boundaries changing between elections).

Quick Facts Member of the Virginia Senate from the Cumberland and adjoining counties district, Preceded by ...

Early life

Robinson was born free in Cumberland County, Virginia, either in 1822[1] or October 28, 1825, or 1826.[2] His mother was Catharine “Kitty” Lipscomb.[2] His formal education was limited.[1]

Career

The Virginia Capitol at Richmond VA
where 19th century Conventions met

As an adult, around 1857 Robinson purchased his first property of twenty-four acre.[1]

In 1867, Cumberland County voters elected Robinson to the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1868. A Republican, he was the sole delegate elected from Cumberland County.[3]

Voters from Cumberland and adjoining counties twice elected Robinson to the Senate of Virginia. He was elected in 1869 to a district that also included Amelia and Nottoway Counties. Following the census of 1870, the district's boundaries were again altered, removing Nottoway County and substituting Prince Edward County instead.[4] Thus Robinson served during the sessions 1869/70, 1870/71, 1871/72 and 1872/73.[5] His successor, Edgar Allan was a white lawyer, also Republican, and who had emigrated from England.

In 1877 Robinson purchased the Effingham House tavern.[2]

Death

John Robinson died in January 1908.[6]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    Jackson 1945, p. 35-36
  2. [2]
    Phillips, Sally. "John Robinson (1825 or 1826–1908)". Encyclopedia Virginia. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  3. [3]
    Pulliam 1901, p. 141-142
  4. [4]
    Leonard, Cynthia Mille (1978). The General Assembly of Virginia: 1619–1978. Richmond, Virginia: Virginia State Library. pp. 511, 516.
  5. [5]
    Swem 1918, p. 423
  6. [6]
    ""The Passing of John Robinson" from the Richmond Planet (January 25, 1908)". Encyclopedia Virginia. Retrieved 2024-01-24.

Bibliography

  • Jackson, Luther Porter (1945). Negro Office-Holders in Virginia, 1865-1895. Guide Quality Press, Norfolk, Virginia. ISBN 9780598580269.
  • Pulliam, David Loyd (1901). The Constitutional Conventions of Virginia from the foundation of the Commonwealth to the present time. John T. West, Richmond. ISBN 978-1-2879-2059-5.
  • Swem, Earl Greg (1918). A Register of the General Assembly of Virginia, 1776-1918, and of the Constitutional Conventions. David Bottom, Superintendent of Public Printing. ISBN 978-1-3714-6242-0.
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