William Smith O’Brien Robinson

Background

Robinson, William Smith O’Brien was born on June 25, 1885 in Goldsboro, North Carolina, United States. Son of W. S. O’B. and Grace (Moseley) Robinson.

Education

Bachelor of Philosophy, University of North Carolina, 1907, student University of North Carolina Law School, 1906-1908. Student Columbia University Law School.

Career

Admitted to the North Carolina bar, 1908. In general practice of law, Charlotte, North Carolina. Became vice president and general counsel, Duke Power Company, 1927, now chairman of board and general counsel

General counsel Piedmont and Northern Railway corporation since 1927.

Trustee Duke Endownment.

Achievements

• William Smith O’Brien Robinson has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American, North Carolina, and Mecklenburg County Bar Associations, Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa.

Connections

Married Elizabeth East. Bridgers, February 3, 1914. Children: West.S. O’B., III, Grace (Mistress West. B. MGuire), Polly (Mistress A. G. Odell, Junior.

Father:

West. South. O’B. Robinson

Mother:

Grace (Moseley) Robinson

Spouse:

Elizabeth East. Bridgers

child:

III Robinson

child:

West.S. O’B. Robinson

child:

Junior Robinson

child:

Grace Robinson (Mistress West. B. MGuire)

child:

Polly (Mistress A. G. Odell Robinson