History of Brazeau, (Perry County) Missouri United States of America

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A Short Biography of Edward Robb

Edward Robb, representative, was born in Brazeau, Mo., March 19, 1857; son of Dr. Lucius F. and Lucinda (Shaner) Robb, and grandson of William Robb and of Jacob and Elizabeth Shaner. He was educated in the public schools, at Brazeau academy, and at Fruitland Normal institute, and was graduated from the Missouri State university, LL.B., in 1879. He was admitted to the bar in May of the latter year, and settled in practice in Perryvill, Mo.; serving as prosecuting attorney of Perry county, 1880?84, and as a representative in the state legislature, 1884?88. He was married, Nov. 13, 1889, to Maude, daughter of Judge T. J. and Carrie (Arnold) Watkins of Eddyville, Ky. He was assistant attorney-general of the state, 1889?93, and a Democratic representative from the thirteenth Missouri district in the 55th, 56th, 57th and 58th congresses, 1897?1905.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor