Hamilton Robinson (South Carolina politician)

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Hamilton Robinson (died April 10, 1884) was a legislator who served in the South Carolina Senate post Reconstruction.

He was native to Beaufort County, South Carolina. [1] He fought and was wounded in the American Civil War serving in the 33rd United States Colored Infantry Regiment. [1] He had a son Stepney Robinson who was a well known doctor on Saint Helena Island. [1]

He was made a warden of Beaufort January 1881. [2]

Robinson was elected to serve in the South Carolina Senate from 1882 until 1884 representing Beaufort County. [1] He was elected as a Democrat. [3]

He died April 10, 1884 whilst still in office. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Wise, Stephen R.; Rowland, Lawrence S. (20 December 2021). Rebellion, Reconstruction, and Redemption, 1861–1893: The History of Beaufort County, South Carolina. Univ of South Carolina Press. p. 487. ISBN   978-1-64336-282-3 . Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  2. ↑ "The municipal elections in Beaufort". The News and Herald. 20 January 1881. p. 2. Retrieved 1 September 2024. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  3. ↑ "Tuesday's Election --- What it Has Done". The Newberry Weekly Herald. 16 November 1882. p. 2. Retrieved 1 September 2024. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  4. ↑ "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Robinson, G to I". politicalgraveyard.com. Retrieved 1 September 2024.


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