Robert J. Gamble

Robert Jackson Gamble (February 7, 1851 – September 22, 1924) was a U.S. Representative and Senator from

Gamble was born in Genesee County, near Akron, New York, the son of Robert Gamble and Jennie (Abernethy) Gamble.^[1] In 1862, he moved with his parents to Fox Lake, Wisconsin.^[1] In 1874, he graduated from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin with a Bachelor of Science degree, and he later received his Master of Science from Lawrence.^[1][2] While attending college, Gamble taught school in the summer to pay his tuition.^[2] After graduating, he studied law with the Milwaukee firm of Jenkins, Elliot & Wheeler, and was admitted to the bar in 1875.^[2] He moved to Yankton in the portion of the Dakota Territory which later became South Dakota.^[2]

Start of career

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In 1915, Gamble moved to Sioux Falls and resumed the practice of law.^[3] From 1916 to 1924 he served as a referee in bankruptcy for the southern district of South Dakota. He was a member of the National Executive Committee of the League to Enforce Peace.^[3]

Death and burial

Gamble died in Sioux Falls, and was buried at Yankton City Cemetery in Yankton.^[3]

Honors

In 1909, Lawrence University awarded Gamble the honorary degree of LL.D.^[1]

Family

In 1884, Gamble married Carrie S. Osborne of

Sources

Books

• Coursey, Oscar William (1913). Who's Who in South Dakota. Vol. I. Mitchell, SD: Educator School Supply Co.
• Lawrence College (1918). Lawrence College Alumni Record, 1857-1915. Appleton, WI: Post Publishing Company.
• United States Congress (2005). Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774-2005. Washington, DC: US Government Printing Office.
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• United States Congress. "Robert J. Gamble (id: G000032)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• Robert J. Gamble at Find a Grave
• Gamble Family at The Political Graveyard