Background
Robbins, Henry Spencer was born on February 5, 1853 in East Stoughton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of John V. and Anastasia (Ford) Robbins.
Robbins, Henry Spencer was born on February 5, 1853 in East Stoughton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of John V. and Anastasia (Ford) Robbins.
Bachelor of Arts, Yale, 1874. Bachelor of Laws, University of Wisconsin, 1874.
Practiced law at New York, New York, 1874-1876. Moved to Chicago and associated in practice with Hempstead Washburne. Firm became Trumbull (Senator Lyman Trumbull), Washburne & Robbins, 1883, and so continued until Mr.
Washburne was elected mayor of Chicago.
Now in general practice alone. Counsel for Chicago Board of Trade 26 years.
Formerly special assistant to United State Attorneys general.
Married Frances F. Johnston, December 12, 1883 (deceased). Married second, Helen Beatrice Graham, of Toronto, Ontario, 1929. Children: Marjorie J., Dorothy F., Isabelle M., Frances J.