Background
Robinson, Alexander Cochrane was born on October 19, 1864 in Ripley, New York, United States. Son of Alexander Cochrane and Catherine Mather (Ely) Robinson.
Robinson, Alexander Cochrane was born on October 19, 1864 in Ripley, New York, United States. Son of Alexander Cochrane and Catherine Mather (Ely) Robinson.
Bachelor of Science, University Pittsburgh, 1882, Master of Arts (honorary), 1916.
John Noel (deceased), David (deceased). Began as clerk Robinson Brothers, bankers, Pittsburgh, 1882, partner, 1891. Firm dissolved 1910; vice president Commonwealth Trust Company, Pittsburgh, 1910-1916.
President Peoples-Pittsburgh Trust Company, 1916-1933.
Chairman of the Board, 1933-1940, retired, 1940. Director Peoples First National Bank & Trust Company, Pittsburgh.
Director Western Allegheny Railroad Company, Pennsylvania Bankshares, National Union Fire Insurance, National Union Indemnity Company, director Sewickley Public Schools, 1925-1943. Trustee Sewickley Public Library.
Chairman Sewickley Valley Branch American Red Cross, 1917-1941.
Member Executive Committee Pennsylvania Council National Defense, 1917-1919. Trustee Western Theological Seminary. Trustee Pennsylvania College for Women, Valley Hospital.
Member History Society of Western Pennsylvania, American Bankers Association (ex-president savings bank division). Clubs: Duquesne, Rolling Rock, Allegheny Country, Edgeworth. Speaker and writer on financial subjects.
Married Emma Payne Jones, October 2, 1890 (died 1909). Children: Alexander Cochrane.