What party did John Robinson belong to?

John Robinson was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Illinois in the U.S. Senate.

When did John Robinson serve in the U.S. Senate?

John Robinson served in the U.S. Senate from November 11, 1830 to March 3, 1841, representing Illinois.

When did John Robinson die?

John Robinson died on April 25, 1843.

Historical Profile

John Robinson is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Democrat Inactive

John Robinson

Former U.S. Senator for Illinois

Biography

John Robinson (died 1843) was an American politician who represented Illinois in the United States Senate from November 1830 to March 1841, during the 21st–26th Congresses. Robinson served as a Jacksonian and later as a Democrat. Robinson died on April 25, 1843.

Key Information

Full Name: John McCracken Robinson
Died: April 25, 1843
Term Started: December 7, 1835
Term Ended: March 3, 1841
Senate Class: Class II

Service History

Nov 11, 1830 – Dec 7, 1835 21st–24th Congresses Jacksonian Illinois
Dec 7, 1835 – Mar 3, 1841 24th–26th Congresses Democrat Illinois

Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.

Current Senators from Illinois

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Robinson's service:

Elias Kane (IL) 1830–1835
David Baker (IL) 1830
William Ewing (IL) 1835–1837
Richard Young (IL) 1837–1841