Preceded by John J. Milligan Name Thomas Jr. Succeeded by George B. Rodney Profession lawyer Party Democratic Party | Alma mater Princeton University Education Princeton University Political party Democratic Role American Politician | |
Died October 28, 1843, Georgetown, Delaware, United States Residence Georgetown, Delaware, United States | ||
Thomas Robinson, Jr. (1800 – October 28, 1843) was an American lawyer and politician from Georgetown, in Sussex County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party, and served as United States Representative from Delaware.
Contents
- Early life and family
- Professional and political career
- Death and legacy
- Almanac
- Places with more information
- References
Early life and family
Robinson was born 1800 in Georgetown, Delaware. He graduated from Princeton College, studied law and was admitted to the Delaware Bar in 1823, and began practice in Sussex County, Delaware.
Professional and political career
Robinson became Treasurer of Sussex County in 1823, and was elected as a commissioner on the county Levy Court in 1831 and 1832. He served two years representing Delaware in the U.S. House of Representatives. Elected as a member of the Democratic Party, he served from March 4, 1839 until March 3, 1841.
Death and legacy
Robinson died at Georgetown, Delaware, and is buried there in the Old Cemetery of St. George’s Chapel.
Almanac
Elections are held the first Tuesday after November 1. U.S. Representatives took office March 4 and have a two-year term.