James L. Robinson
James Lowry Robinson (September 17, 1838 – July 11, 1887) was a Democratic politician from the U.S. state of North Carolina; he served as the fourth lieutenant governor of the state for four years under Governor Thomas J. Jarvis and as acting Governor of North Carolina for one month in 1883. Earlier in his political career he served in the North Carolina House of Representatives, including as Speaker, and then the North Carolina Senate.
James L. Robinson | |
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| 4th Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina | |
| In office February 5, 1879 – January 21, 1885 | |
| Governor | Thomas J. Jarvis |
| Preceded by | Thomas J. Jarvis |
| Succeeded by | Charles M. Stedman |
| Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 42nd district | |
| In office November 20, 1876 – January 5, 1881 | |
| Preceded by | James R. Love |
| Succeeded by | Burton K. Dickey |
| Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office November 18, 1872 – November 20, 1876 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas J. Jarvis |
| Succeeded by | Charles Price |
| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for Macon | |
| In office January 7, 1885 – January 5, 1887 | |
| Preceded by | J. Frank Ray |
| Succeeded by | W. N. Allman |
| In office November 16, 1868 – November 20, 1876 | |
| Preceded by | J. G. Crawford (as Member, House of Commons) |
| Succeeded by | G. N. Rush |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Lowry Robinson September 17, 1838 Franklin, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | July 11, 1887 (aged 48) Franklin, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Alice Louisa Siler |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1863 |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War
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