Background
Robinson, Erdis was born on January 24, 1872 in Champaign, Illinois, United States. Son of Stillman Williams and Mary Elizabeth (Holden) Robinson.
Robinson, Erdis was born on January 24, 1872 in Champaign, Illinois, United States. Son of Stillman Williams and Mary Elizabeth (Holden) Robinson.
Civil Engineer, Ohio State University, 1893.
Surveyor for Kansas City, Watkins & Gulf Railway, 1894-1897. Division engineer, later assistant chief engineer, Mexican Central Railway, 1897-1904. With Robinson-Houchin Optical Company (formerly Robinson Optical Company) since 1904, president since 1910.
Member Columbus Chamber of C. (director), United States Chamber of Commerce. Member Columbus Board of Education, 1926-1932, and 1943. President and trustee Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts.
Member Columbus Art Commission.
Member Sons of the American Revolution (president Ohio Society), Ohio Council of Churches (vice president 1926-1931), American Society of Civil Engineers (life), Ohio Society of New York, Society of Colonial Wars (Gentleman of Council). Clubs: Torch, Faculty, Rotary, Columbus Athletic, Columbus Country.
Married Flora Louise Stalter, August 29, 1905.