Background
Robson, Edwin Albert was born on April 16, 1905 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Clarence T. and Alice B. (Andres) Robson.
Edwin Albert Robson
April 16, 1905 (age 81) Chicago, Illinois, United States
He received an LL.B. from the DePaul University College of Law in 1928 and entered private practice in Chicago. He became a judge of the Superior Court of Cook County in 1945. In 1949 he became chief justice of that court. He became a judge of the Appellate Court in 1951, a role he served in until his appointment to the federal bench. He was formally nominated on January 17, 1959, confirmed on April 29, 1959, and received his commission on April 30, 1959. He served as chief judge from 1970-1975, and assumed senior status on April 16, 1975. Robson served in that capacity until his death on October 21, 1986.
Edwin Albert Robson Edit Profile
Edwin Albert Robson, American Judge. Bar: Illinois 1928. Member American Judicature Society, American, Illinois, Chicago Bar Associations, Phi Alpha Delta.
Education
Bachelor of Laws, DePaul University, 1928.
Career
He received an LL.B. from the DePaul University College of Law in 1928 and entered private practice in Chicago. He became a judge of the Superior Court of Cook County in 1945. In 1949 he became chief justice of that court.
He became a judge of the Appellate Court in 1951, a role he served in until his appointment to the federal bench. He was formally nominated on January 17, 1959, confirmed on April 29, 1959, and received his commission on April 30, 1959. He served as chief judge from 1970-1975, and assumed senior status on April 16, 1975.
Robson served in that capacity until his death on October 21, 1986.
Achievements
Politics
The commitment of individual Christians to work for social and political change should be recognized as a fully legitimate form of Christian discipleship.
Views
Different kinds of small groups inside the overall Methodist movement should be encouraged to developed, so that both leaders and members of the societies could receive support and challenge in their faith.
Membership
Member American Judicature Society, American, Illinois, Chicago bar associations, Phi Alpha Delta. Clubs: Law (Chicago), Legal (Chicago), Union League (Chicago), Standard (Chicago).
Connections
Married Leah M. Kinne, September 15, 1928. Children: Edwin Albert, Clark K., David K.
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Born
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Died
October 21, 1986 (aged 81) -
Nationality
United States of America -
Religion
Methodist
Education
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1928