Background
ROBINSON, Arthur R. was born on March 12, 1881 in Pickerington, Ohio, United States. Son of John F. and Catharine A. (Beard) Robinson.
ROBINSON, Arthur R. was born on March 12, 1881 in Pickerington, Ohio, United States. Son of John F. and Catharine A. (Beard) Robinson.
Ohio Northern University, Bachelor of Commercial Science. University of Chicago, Ph. B.; Indiana Law School, Bachelor of Laws.
State Senator, Indiana, 1914-1918. Republican floor leader and pres, pro tempore. Enlisted First Officers’ Training Camp, Fort Benjamin Harrison, May 10, 1917.
First Lieutenant, and Captain, 354 and 39 Regiments, Infantry. Promoted to Major, Infantry, overseas. Judge Superior Court, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Delegate, Republican National Convention, 1924. Appointed October 20, 1925, and elected on November 2, 1926, to the United States Senate for term ending March 3, 1929, to fill vacancy caused by death of Senator Samuel M. Ralston. Re-elected November 6, 1928, for term expiring March 3, 1935.
Salvation can be achieved through deep and sincere believe in God.
The use of force may be supported in extreme situations and when the need to do so is beyond reasonable doubt. Every Church statement in social or economic field should be seriously considered and demonstrate a competence in political sphere.
The distinctive feature of the Methodist Church is that lay people are involved in decision making. Church should organize delegations to different ecumenical conferences throughout the world and actively participate in the global inter-religious dialogues.
Member firm Robinson, Symmes & Melson until 1925, mem. Member United States Senate, 1925, elected for term ending 1929. Member American, Ind.
Married Freda A. Elfers, December 27, 1901. Children: Arthur Raymond, Willard E., Kathryn C.