Governor Warren E. Hearnes Name William Robinson Succeeded by Jim Spainhower Religion Methodist Spouse Janet Robinson | Profession Banking
Insurance Died October 16, 1992 Preceded by Mount Etna Morris Role Politician | |
Born June 1, 1920
St. Francois County, Missouri, USA ( 1920-06-01 ) Alma mater Central Methodist University Education Central Methodist University | ||
William Edmond Robinson (June 1, 1920 – October 16, 1992) was an American politician and banking executive from the state of Missouri. A Democrat, he served one term as Missouri State Treasurer from 1969 to 1973.
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Early life
William Robinson was born in St. Francois County, Missouri on June 1, 1920. He grew up around Bonne Terre, Missouri and received his public education there. Following high school, Robinson attended Central Methodist College in Fayette, Missouri. He married Janet Naomi Parham of St. Louis in 1942. Later he would marry Angie LeClair.
Working life and politics
Prior to being elected Missouri State Treasurer in November 1968 William Robinson in the banking and insurance fields. He served as managing officer and secretary-treasurer of Bonne Terre Savings and Loan Association, as well as chairman of the board of the Missouri Savings and Loan League. Other private workforce experience includes being President and board member of Frontier-Tower Life Insurance of Jefferson City, Missouri. William Robinson served one term as state treasurer from January 1969 to January 1973. He died on October 16, 1992.