Robert Robinson was an Irish

Ireland

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-born merchant, ship owner and political figure in New Brunswick

New Brunswick

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. He represented York in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick

Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick

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 from 1870 to 1878.

He was the son of George Robinson and came to York County, New Brunswick

York County, New Brunswick

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 with his family. Robinson married Emma Pemberton. A resident of Canterbury

Canterbury, New Brunswick

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, he served as warden for York County. Robinson was also a director for the Consolidated European and North American Railway, Western Extension. He was a supporter of the Common Schools Act of 1871

Common Schools Act of 1871

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. Robinson voted against the legislative union of the Maritime provinces proposed in 1875. He later settled in St. Andrews

St. Andrews, New Brunswick

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, Charlotte County

Charlotte County, New Brunswick

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