David I. Robinson
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David I. Robinson | |
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| Treasurer of Essex County, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1904–1921 | |
| Preceded by | E. Kendall Jenkins |
| Succeeded by | Phoebe M. Curtis |
| Member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council from the 5th District | |
| In office 1902–1904 | |
| Preceded by | George F. Harwood |
| Succeeded by | George R. Jewett |
| Mayor of Gloucester, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1896–1897 | |
| Preceded by | Benjamin F. Cook |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin F. Cook |
| In office 1887–1888 | |
| Preceded by | John S. Parsons |
| Succeeded by | William Wesley French |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Ingersoll Robinson October 6, 1844 Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts |
| Died | November 13, 1921 (aged 77) Gloucester, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Republican |
David Ingersoll Robinson (October 6, 1844 – November 13, 1921) was an American politician who served as Mayor of Gloucester, Massachusetts, and Treasurer of Essex County, Massachusetts, was a member of the Gloucester Common Council and the Massachusetts Governor's Council.
Robinson was born on October 6, 1844, in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, to John Robinson, a shoemaker and singing teacher, and his wife Sarah Lufkin (Ingersoll) Robinson. In 1851 the family moved to Alton, Illinois. After he graduated from Alton High School, Robinson taught in the Alton public school system.[1] He enlisted in the Union Army on May 12, 1864 for a term of 100 days and was assigned to the 133rd Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment as a private. He reenlisted on September 24, 1864, and was appointed as first lieutenant. However, a severe illness prevented him from being mustered back into the service.[2] After he recovered, Robinson spent the remainder of the war as a clerk in the Provost Marshal's office in Alton.[1][2] After the war, Robinson was involved in various business pursuits in Alton.[1]
Business career
In 1868, Robinson moved to Gloucester, Massachusetts. On January 21, 1869, he married Helen Amanda Smith.[1] Soon afterward he was hired as a bookkeeper by Stockbridge & Smith. He later became a partner in the business, which became known as Stockbridge & Co.[3] In 1876 Stockbridge & Co. consolidated with the Gloucester Fresh Fish Company and Stenson & Company to form the Atlantic Halibut Company. Robinson was Atlantic Halibut's treasurer and secretary.[4] In 1895, Atlantic Halibut consolidated with some smaller firms to form the American Halibut Company. Robinson was the new company's treasurer.[2][4] In addition to his work with Atlantic/American Halibut, Robinson served as a president of the Gloucester Fisherman's Institute for five years and was a director of the City National Bank of Gloucester.[1]