About Thomas H. Robinson
Lived 1859 – 1930 (aged 71). Thomas H. Robinson was an American lawyer and politician.
Thomas Hall Robinson (March 2, 1859 – October 12, 1930) was an American politician and lawyer from Maryland. He served in the Maryland Senate in 1892 and 1902 to 1906. He served as Attorney General of Maryland from 1923 to his death in 1930.
Early life Thomas Hall Robinson was born on March 2, 1859, near Bel Air, Maryland, to Mary C. (née Prigg) and Samuel S. Robinson. As a boy, Robinson lived near Hickory, Maryland, and had to travel three miles to school in Bel Air. He served as chairman of the judiciary committee and led the fight for the Haman oyster bill, to help rehabilitate the oyster industry. He also supported legislation for county roads.
After his last term as state senator, Robinson returned to practicing law. In 1922, Robinson defended Harry Benjamin Wolf for who was charged with trying to thwart justice in the trial for the murder of William Norris. He was buried at St. Ignatius Church's burial grounds in Hickory.
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Who was Thomas H. Robinson?
American politician and lawyer (1859–1930)
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Thomas H. Robinson was born on 2 March 1859 in Harford County.
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Thomas H. Robinson died on 12 October 1930 in Bel Air.
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Thomas H. Robinson was a lawyer and politician.
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