James M. Robinson (politician)

James McClellan Robinson (May 31, 1861 – January 16, 1942) was an American lawyer and politician who served four terms as a U.S. representative from Indiana from 1897 to 1905.

James M. Robinson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 12th district
In office March 4, 1897 – March 3, 1905
Preceded by	Jacob D. Leighty
Succeeded by	Newton W. Gilbert
Personal details
Born	James McClellan Robinson (1861-05-31)May 31, 1861 Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
Died	January 16, 1942(1942-01-16) (aged 80) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting place	Lindenwood Cemetery
Party	Democratic

Biography

Born on a farm near Fort Wayne, Indiana, Robinson attended the public schools. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1882 and commenced practice in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He served as prosecuting attorney for the thirty-eighth judicial circuit of Indiana 1886–1890. He resumed the practice of law.

Congress

Robinson was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-fifth and to the three succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1897 – March 3, 1905). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1904 to the Fifty-ninth Congress.

Later career and death

He continued the practice of law in Fort Wayne, Indiana, until 1908. He moved to Los Angeles, California, in 1911.

He died in Los Angeles, January 16, 1942. He was interred in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

References

• United States Congress. "James M. Robinson (id: R000338)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.