Background
Blackburn, Robert was born on April 9, 1870 in Estell Company, Kentucky, United States. Son of James B. and Sarah (Hardwick) Blackburn.
Blackburn, Robert was born on April 9, 1870 in Estell Company, Kentucky, United States. Son of James B. and Sarah (Hardwick) Blackburn.
Company Schools; Kirksville Academy.
One son. Engaged in farming and gen. merchandising. Upon declaration of war with Spain, vol. for military service and commander Lieutenant Elected Representative, Kentucky. Legislature from Estill and Powell Cos., 1904.
Elected Clerk, Court of Powell Company, 1906. Engaged in Insurance. and Stock Brokerage Business., Lexington, Kentucky., 1919.
Served as Lieutenant, United States Volumes, Spanish-American War, 1898-1899. Member Kentucky House of Representatives, 1904, 05. Member 71st Congress (1929-1931), 7th Kentucky District.
Member Junior Order American Mechanics, Spanish War Veterans. Member Christian (Disciples) Church.
Married Annie Conlee, January 17, 1900.