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Robinson, John

House 1921 (District 3)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Wabasha

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 10/15/1862 (uncertain)
Birth Place: Zumbro Township, Minnesota
Birth County: Wabasha
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 3/12/1921
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Hammond
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer/Formerly Taught Wabasha County Schools

EDUCATION

Wabasha County Common Schools; Elementary School;
Rochester High School; Secondary;
University of Minnesota, Collegiate Department; Attended College;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

County Government: Wabasha County, Minnesota (Treasurer); 1901 to 1905

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse:
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

Toensing lists his birth year as 1864. The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1921 lists 1862.

He was born on a farm.

He died at home in Zumbro Township, Wabasha County, Minnesota.

Total Days Served: 68

SESSIONS SERVED

42nd Legislative Session (1921-1922)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 03
Elected: 11/2/1920
Residence: Hammond
Term of Office: 1/4/1921 to 3/12/1921 (unfinished term)
Counties Represented: Wabasha
Occupation: Farmer/Formerly Taught Wabasha County Schools
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Insurance
  • Labor
  • Military Affairs
  • Public Highways
Reason for unfinished term: Death
Session Notes: He died while in office on March 12, 1921.
Articles & Books About
John Robinson Memorial. Minnesota Journal of the House, March 24, 1921, p. 855.


These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.