Edward White Robertson
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Edward White Robertson (June 13, 1823 – August 2, 1887) was a United States representative from Louisiana. He was also the father of Samuel Matthews Robertson.
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Edward White Robertson | |
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United States House of Representatives, Sixth District of Louisiana | |
In office March 4, 1877 – March 3, 1883 | |
Preceded by | Charles Edmund Nash |
Succeeded by | Edward Taylor Lewis |
In office March 4, 1887 – August 2, 1887 | |
Preceded by | Alfred Briggs Irion |
Succeeded by | Samuel Matthews Robertson |
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
In office 1847-1849 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1823-06-13)June 13, 1823 near Nashville, Tennessee |
Died | August 2, 1887(1887-08-02) (aged 64) |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Mary Jane Pope |
Children | Samuel Matthews Robertson |
Residence | Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
Alma mater | Centenary College, Augusta College |
Occupation | Attorney |
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