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 | |
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| 3rd North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture | |
| In office 1887–1895 | |
| Appointed by | State Board of Agriculture |
| Preceded by | Montford McGehee |
| Succeeded by | Samuel L. Patterson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 20, 1831 Marlboro County, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | March 29, 1899 near Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. |
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.[1]
In late January 1899, Robinson became afflicted by heart trouble.[1] He died on March 29, 1899, at his home near Raleigh, North Carolina.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "Death of Col. John Robinson". The Messenger and Intelligencer. March 30, 1899. p. 3.
- ^ "News From Raleigh". The Weekly Star. March 31, 1899. p. 3.