Frederick Robie
Frederick Robie | |
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39th Governor of Maine | |
In office January 3, 1883 – January 5, 1887 | |
Preceded by | Harris M. Plaisted |
Succeeded by | Joseph R. Bodwell |
Member of the Maine Senate | |
In office 1866–1867 | |
Member of the Maine House of Representatives | |
In office 1859–1861 | |
Personal details | |
Born | August 12, 1822 Gorham, Maine, U.S. |
Died | February 3, 1912 Gorham, Maine, U.S. | (aged 89)
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Bowdoin College |
Profession | Physician |
Frederick Robie (August 12, 1822 – February 3, 1912) was an American physician and politician who most notably served as the
Early life
Robie was born in
Civil War
During the American Civil War, Robie accepted an appointment from President Abraham Lincoln as Paymaster of United States Volunteers. He served with the Army of the Potomac from 1861 to 1863. Robie then was transferred to Boston as Chief Paymaster of the Department of New England. He later served in Maine administering the final payments of discharged soldiers.
Politics
Robie was elected to the
Later years
After leaving office, Robie continued his medical practice. He also served on the boards of directors of the First National Bank of Portland and the Portland and Rochester Railroad Company. He died on February 3, 1912.
References
- Sobel, Robert and John Raimo. Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789-1978. Greenwood Press, 1988. ISBN 0-313-28093-2
- "Governor Frederick Robie". Retrieved 2007-12-08.