James Robinson (Wisconsin politician)

James Robinson
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Calumet district
In office
January 3, 1870 – January 2, 1871
Preceded byCasper Petersen
Succeeded byWilliam H. Dick
In office
January 5, 1863 – January 4, 1864
Preceded byWilliam F. Watrous
Succeeded byThomas McLean
In office
January 4, 1858 – January 3, 1859
Preceded byGeorge A. Jenkins
Succeeded byHarrison Carroll Hobart
In office
January 3, 1853 – January 2, 1854
Preceded byJames Cramond
Succeeded byAlexander H. Hart
Personal details
Born(1828-01-05)January 5, 1828
New York City, U.S.
DiedApril 8, 1878(1878-04-08) (aged 50)
Colton, California, U.S.
Resting placeAgua Mansa Cemetery, Colton, California
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Eleanor Mangan
​
​
(m. 1850; died 1878)​
Children
  • Andrew Robinson
  • Mary J. Robinson
  • Frank Robinson
  • (b. 1849; died 1923)
  • Eugene Robinson
  • (b. 1851)
  • William T. Robinson
  • (b. 1856; died 1896)
  • Nellie J. Robinson
  • (b. 1860; died 1878)
  • James A. Robinson
  • (b. 1864; died 1907)
  • Mary R. (Kersten)
  • (b. 1868; died 1905)
  • Catherine Belle (Thayer)
  • (b. 1875; died 1938)
Military service
AllegianceUnited States Army
United States Volunteers
Union Army
Years of service1848 (USA)
1861 (USV)
Rank1st Lieutenant, USV
Unit
Battles/warsMexican–American War
American Civil War

James Robinson (January 5, 1828 – April 8, 1878) was an American merchant, Democratic politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Calumet County in the 1853, 1858, 1863, and 1870 sessions.