John S. Robinson (governor)
John Staniford Robinson (November 10, 1804 – April 25, 1860) was an American lawyer and politician. He is most notable for his service as the 22nd governor of Vermont, from 1853 to 1854.
John S. Robinson | |
|---|---|
| 22nd Governor of Vermont | |
| In office October 1, 1853 – October 13, 1854 | |
| Lieutenant | Jefferson P. Kidder |
| Preceded by | Erastus Fairbanks |
| Succeeded by | Stephen Royce |
| Member of the Vermont Senate | |
| In office 1838–1840 Serving with Nathan Burton (1838) William Hoyt (1839) | |
| Preceded by | Nathan Burton, Heman Swift |
| Succeeded by | Noadiah Swift, Ahiman Louis Miner |
| Constituency | Bennington County |
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives | |
| In office 1832–1833 | |
| Preceded by | Jedediah Dewey |
| Succeeded by | John Robinson |
| Constituency | Bennington |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 10, 1804 Bennington, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | April 25, 1860 (aged 55) Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Resting place | Old Bennington Cemetery, Bennington, Vermont, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Juliette Staniford Robinson |
| Relatives | Moses Robinson (grandfather) Jonathan Robinson (great-uncle) Samuel Robinson (great0uncle) |
| Education | Williams College |
| Profession | Attorney |
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