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John Robinson (agriculture commissioner)

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American politician (1831–1899)
John Robinson
3rd North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture
In office
1887–1895
Appointed byState Board of Agriculture
Preceded byMontford McGehee
Succeeded bySamuel L. Patterson
Personal details
BornMarch 20, 1831
Marlboro County, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedMarch 29, 1899
near Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.

John Robinson (March 20, 1831 – March 29, 1899) was a North Carolina politician who served as the third North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture.

John Robinson was born on March 20, 1831, in Marlboro County, South Carolina. Shortly after his birth, his family moved to Anson County, North Carolina. He married twice, fathering six sons and one daughter.

In late January 1899, Robinson became afflicted by heart trouble. He died on March 29, 1899, at his home near Raleigh, North Carolina.

References

  1. ^ "Death of Col. John Robinson". The Messenger and Intelligencer. March 30, 1899. p. 3.
  2. "News From Raleigh". The Weekly Star. March 31, 1899. p. 3.
Political offices
Preceded byMontford McGehee 3rd North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture
1898 – 1899
Succeeded bySamuel L. Patterson
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