Gaston A. Robbins

Gaston Ahi Robbins (September 26, 1858 – February 22, 1902) was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.

Gaston A. Robbins
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 4th district
In office March 4, 1899 – March 8, 1900
Preceded by	William F. Aldrich
Succeeded by	William F. Aldrich
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 4th district
In office March 4, 1893 – March 13, 1896
Preceded by	Louis Washington Turpin
Succeeded by	William F. Aldrich
Personal details
Born	Gaston Ahi Robbins September 26, 1858 Goldsboro, North Carolina
Died	February 22, 1902 (aged 43) New York City, New York
Political party	Democratic

Born in Goldsboro, North Carolina, Robbins moved to Randolph County, North Carolina. He attended Trinity College at Durham and was graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1879. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1880 and commenced practice in Selma, Alabama.

Robbins was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-third Congress (March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1895). Presented credentials as a Member-elect to the Fifty-fourth Congress and served from March 4, 1895, to March 13, 1896, when he was succeeded by William F. Aldrich, who contested his election. Presented credentials to the Fifty-sixth Congress and served from March 4, 1899, to March 8, 1900, when he was again succeeded by William F. Aldrich, who contested his election. He resumed the practice of law in New York City, where he died on February 22, 1902. He was interred in Oakwood Cemetery, Statesville, North Carolina.

References

• United States Congress. "Gaston A. Robbins (id: R000299)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

External links

• Gaston A. Robbins at Find a Grave

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