Frederick Robinson (Massachusetts politician)
American politician (1799–1882)
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Frederick Robinson (August 7, 1799 – January 22, 1882) served as sheriff of Essex County, Massachusetts,[2] and as the President of the Massachusetts Senate.[1][2]
Frederick Robinson | |
|---|---|
| Sheriff of Essex County, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1852–1854 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph E. Sprague |
| Succeeded by | Thomas E. Payson |
| President of the Massachusetts Senate | |
| In office 1843–1843 | |
| Preceded by | Phineas W. Leland |
| Succeeded by | Josiah Quincy Jr. |
| Member of the Massachusetts Senate | |
| In office 1843–1843 | |
| Preceded by | Phineas W. Leland |
| Succeeded by | Levi Lincoln Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 7, 1799 |
| Died | January 22, 1882 (aged 82) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary Hutton[1] |
| Occupation | Shoemaker[1] Lawyer[1] Sheriff Politician[1] |
Family life
Robinson married Mary Hutton.[1]
Business career
Political career
Robinson served as the Sheriff Essex County, Massachusetts, in the Massachusetts House of Representatives,[3] and he was a member, and the president of, the Massachusetts Senate.[2]
Legislative accomplishments
While a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives Robinson wrote and introduced the bill, An Act to Abolish Imprisonment for Debt that was enacted, and came into effect on July 4, 1834.[1] Robinson was also instrumental in passing legislation that ended special pleadings in Massachusetts' Courts of Justice.[1]
Campaign for Governor
In 1847 Robinson was an unsuccessful Democratic party candidate for the US House of Representatives.[3]
Other government service
Robinson was the Warden of the Massachusetts State Prison.[1]