Frederick Robinson (Wisconsin)

For others of the same name, see Frederick Robinson.

Frederick Robinson was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Robinson was born on March 11, 1824 in Church Stretton, England.[1] He would settle in what is now Kenosha, Wisconsin. In addition to pursuing other professions, he would own a near-by farm.

In October 1852, Robinson married Ann M. Bertholf.[2] He died on April 11, 1893.[3]

Public career

Robinson was a member of the Assembly during the 1872 and 1876 sessions.[4] He was Mayor of Kenosha from 1862 to 1863 and in 1869 and 1879. Other positions Robinson held include Kenosha alderman, member of the County Board of Supervisors of Kenosha County, Wisconsin and Chief Engineer of the Kenosha Volunteer Fire Company. He was a Democrat.

References

  1. ↑ THE LEGISLATIVE MANUAL OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN (11th ed.). Madison, Wis. 1872. p. 450.
  2. ↑ Francis H. Lyman (1916). THE CITY OF KENOSHA AND KENOSHA COUNTY WISCONSIN. Chicago: S. J. Clarke Publishing Company. pp. 36–39.
  3. ↑ "History Mystery: Businessman chaired County Board, ran city". Kenosha News. Retrieved 2015-12-13.
  4. ↑ Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 170.
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