Nathaniel S. Robinson, Sr., (March 27, 1827 – November 5, 1908) was an American physician and Republican politician. During the American Civil War, he served as a surgeon for the Union Army.
N. S. Robinson | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Winnebago 2nd district | |
| In office January 4, 1875 – January 3, 1876 | |
| Preceded by | William Pitt Peckham |
| Succeeded by | Eric McArthur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 27, 1827 Dover, Maine, U.S. |
| Died | November 5, 1908 Neenah, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sarah Greene (died 1915) |
| Children |
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| Education | |
| Profession | Physician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1865 |
| Rank | Surgeon |
| Unit | 1st Reg. Wis. Vol. Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Biography
editBorn in Dover, Maine, Robinson graduated from Bowdoin College and earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in 1852.[1] In 1858, he moved to Neenah, Wisconsin, and practiced medicine there for most of the rest of his life. During the American Civil War, he was the assistant surgeon and then the surgeon of the 1st Wisconsin Cavalry Regiment. In 1875, Robison served as a Republican in the Wisconsin State Assembly.[2]
Robinson died at his home in Neenah on November 5, 1908, after a period of disability.[1] He was survived by his wife and three children.[1]
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Election, November 3, 1874 | |||||
| Republican | Nathaniel S. Robinson | 1,390 | 60.20% | +17.39% | |
| Reform | J. M. Merrill | 919 | 39.80% | ||
| Plurality | 471 | 20.40% | +6.02% | ||
| Total votes | 2,309 | 100.0% | +28.21% | ||
| Republican gain from Liberal Republican | |||||
References
edit- ^ a b c "Dr. N. S. Robinson". The Neenah Times. November 5, 1908. p. 4. Retrieved December 7, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Bashford, R. M., ed. (1875). "Official Directory" (PDF). The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (Report). State of Wisconsin. p. 338. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
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