Background
Robinson, William Erigena was born on May 6, 1814 in Unagh, County Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Thomas and Mary (Sloss) Robinson.
Robinson, William Erigena was born on May 6, 1814 in Unagh, County Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Thomas and Mary (Sloss) Robinson.
Graduated from Yale, 1841, attended Yale Law School, 1842-1843.
Came to New York City, 1836. Founder Yale Banner, Yale chapter Psi Upsilon fraternity. Spoke for Henry Clay in political campaign of 1844.
Became assistant editor New York Tribune, 1843, contributed Washington (District of Columbia) dispatches under signature “Richelieu,” 1844-1848. Contributor to publications Whig, Boston Atlas, Louisville Journal. Editor Buffalo Daily Express, 1846.
Supporter Young Ireland Rebellion of 1848. A founder The People, 1849. Editor Newark Daily Mercury, 1850-1853.
Weigher New York Custom House, until 1853. Admitted to New York bar, 1854. Assessor internal revenue (appointed by President Lincoln) for 3d District New York, 1862-1867.
Member United States House of Representatives (Democrat) from New York, 40th, 47th-48th congresses, 1867-1869, 81-85. Chiefly responsible for bill which established right to expatriation. Member editorial board Irish World, 1871.
Published Shamrock (weekly newspaper), Brooklyn, 1872. Author (treatise) “Origin and Source of the American People.”.
Member United States House of Representatives (Democrat) from New York, 40th, 47th-48th congresses, 1867-1869, 81-85. Member editorial board Irish World, 1871.
Married Helen Dougherty, 1853, 6 children.