Robert Robson
25th Attorney General of Idaho
In office
1969–1971
GovernorDon Samuelson
Preceded byAllan Shepard
Succeeded byW. Anthony Park
Personal details
Born
Robert Morgan Robson

November 28, 1921
Kellogg, Idaho, U.S.
DiedSeptember 5, 2006(2006-09-05) (aged 84)
Hayden, Idaho, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Catherine Penelope Agee
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(m. 1944⁠–⁠2006)​
(his death)
Children4 (2 daughters, 2 sons)
EducationUniversity of Idaho (LLB)
Military service
Branch/service United States Navy
Years of service1941–1944
UnitNaval Air Training Command
Battles/warsWorld War II

Robert Morgan Robson (November 28, 1921 – September 5, 2006) was an American attorney and politician who was the 25th attorney general of Idaho, from 1969 to 1971.[1][2]

Early life and education

Robson was born and raised in Kellogg, Idaho. After graduating from its high school, he studied pre-med at the University of Idaho in Moscow. He later earned a law degree from the UI College of Law.[3][4][5]

Career

Robson joined the United States Navy in 1941 and was assigned to the Naval Air Training Command. After graduating from law school, he served as district attorney for the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. He also held positions in the Idaho Republican Party, including state finance chair and member of the executive committee.

He served as Idaho's 25th attorney general from 1969 to 1971, appointed by Governor Don Samuelson following the election of predecessor Allan Shepard to the Idaho Supreme Court.[5][6][7] In 1970, Robson argued on behalf of Idaho in Oregon v. Mitchell;[8] later that year in the November election, he was defeated by Democrat Tony Park.[9]

After leaving office in 1971, he practiced law in Boise and Phoenix, Arizona.

Personal life

Robson and his wife, Catherine Penelope Agee, were married from 1944 until his death in 2006. They had four children and lived in Hayden, Idaho.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Idaho Former Attorneys General - NAAG". National Association of Attorneys General. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  2. ↑ "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Robinson-briggs to Rockum". politicalgraveyard.com. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  3. 1 2 "Robert Morgan Robson Obituary (2006) Idaho Statesman". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  4. ↑ "Seniors". Gem of the Mountains, University of Idaho yearbook. 1947. p. 64.
  5. 1 2 "Attorney general is former Idaho County man". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. December 6, 1968. p. 1.
  6. ↑ "Idaho justices will be sworn". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. January 6, 1969. p. 2.
  7. ↑ Records and Briefs of the United States Supreme Court. 1832.
  8. ↑ "State of OREGON, Plaintiff, v. John N. MITCHELL, Attorney General of the United States. State of TEXAS, Plaintiff, v. John N. MITCHELL, Attorney General of the United States. UNITED STATES, Plaintiff, v. State of ARIZONA. UNITED STATES, Plaintiff, v. State of IDAHO". LII / Legal Information Institute. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  9. ↑ "Andrus tops Idaho vote". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). Associated Press. November 4, 1970. p. 1.
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