Edward Robb | |
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.jpg) From 1902'sAround the Capital with Uncle Hank | |
| Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromMissouri's13th district | |
| In office March 4, 1897 – March 3, 1905 | |
| Preceded by | John H. Raney |
| Succeeded by | Marion E. Rhodes |
| Member of theMissouri House of Representatives | |
| In office 1884–1886 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1857-03-19)March 19, 1857 Brazeau, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | March 13, 1934(1934-03-13) (aged 76) Perryville, Missouri, U.S. |
| Resting place | Home Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Missouri |
| Occupation | Politician, attorney |
Edward Robb (March 19, 1857 – March 13, 1934) was aU.S. Representative fromMissouri.
Born inBrazeau, Missouri, Robb attended the common schools, Brazeau (Missouri) Academy, Fruitland (Missouri) Normal Institute, and theUniversity of Missouri inColumbia.He was graduated from the law department of theUniversity of Missouri in March 1879.He was admitted to the bar in 1879 and commenced practice inPerryville.
Robb was elected prosecuting attorney of Perry County in 1880 and reelected in 1882.He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1884–1886.He served as assistant attorney general of the State in 1889–1893.
Robb was elected as aDemocrat to the Fifty-fifth and to the three succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1897 – March 3, 1905).He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1904 to the Fifty-ninth Congress.He served as delegate to theDemocratic National Convention in1908.He resumed the practice of law until his death in Perryville, Missouri, March 13, 1934.He was interred in Home Cemetery.
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| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromMissouri's 13th congressional district 1897-1905 | Succeeded by |
