Robert Robinson (November 17, 1826 – September 5, 1885) was an Irish-born merchant, ship owner and political figure in

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. He represented York in the

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from 1870 to 1878. He was the son of George Robinson and came to

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

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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

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

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1826 births 1885 deaths 19th-century members of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick People from Saint Andrews, New Brunswick Irish emigrants to pre-Confederation New Brunswick People from York County, New Brunswick {{NewBrunswick-MLA-stub