James L. Robinson
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James L. Robinson | |
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Charles M. Stedman | |
Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 42nd district | |
In office November 20, 1876 – January 5, 1881 | |
Preceded by | James R. Love |
Succeeded by | Burton K. Dickey |
Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives | |
In office November 18, 1872 – November 20, 1876 | |
Preceded by | Thomas J. Jarvis |
Succeeded by | Charles Price |
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for Macon | |
In office January 7, 1885 – January 5, 1887 | |
Preceded by | J. Frank Ray |
Succeeded by | W. N. Allman |
In office November 16, 1868 – November 20, 1876 | |
Preceded by | J. G. Crawford (as Member, House of Commons) |
Succeeded by | G. N. Rush |
Personal details | |
Born | James Lowry Robinson September 17, 1838 Franklin, North Carolina, U.S. |
Died | July 11, 1887 Franklin, North Carolina, U.S. | (aged 48)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Alice Louisa Siler |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861–1863 |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
James Lowry Robinson (September 17, 1838 – July 11, 1887) was a
Early life
Robinson was born and raised in Franklin, North Carolina; he served in the North Carolina militia during the American Civil War and was wounded at the Battle of Seven Pines. Robinson left the military in 1863 and opened a general store in Macon County.[1]
Politics
Robinson was first elected to public office in 1868, when he was chosen to represent Macon County in the
As president pro tempore, Robinson became (unofficially) acting
Later life and death
After his term in the state house, Robinson suffered from financial difficulties. The Raleigh News and Observer reported on 6/11/1887 that Robinson was deathly ill and was being treated by a doctor from Asheville. Robinson died later in the year, according to a list of North Carolinians who died in 1887 listed in the Fayetteville Observer on 1/19/1888.
The town of Robbinsville, North Carolina is thought to be named in his honor.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Bromberg, Alan B. (1994). "James Lowrie Robinson". NCPEDIA. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
- ^ North Carolina. "Journal of the Senate of the General Assembly of ... 1879. - Full View - HathiTrust Digital Library - HathiTrust Digital Library". hathitrust.org. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
- ^ "The Courthouse". Town of Robbinsville.