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History of Akron, (Erie County) New York

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Biographies:

Robert Jackson Gamble - A Biography

Robert Jackson Gamble, representative, was born near Akron, N.Y., Feb. 7, 1851; son of Robert and Jennie (Abernethy) Gamble; and grandson of William Gamble, whose mother was a second cousin of Andrew Jackson, President of the United States. He was taken to Dodge county, Wis., in 1862; was graduated from Lawrence university, Appleton, Wis., in 1874; was admitted to the bar in 1875, and removed to Yankton, S. Dak. He was district attorney for the 2d judicial district in 1880; city attorney of Yankton, 1885-86; state senator in 1885; a Republican representative at large from South Dakota in the 54th congress; unsuccessful candidate for the 55th congress, and a representative in the 56th congress, 1899-1901, where he was chairman of the committee on public buildings. He was chosen U.S. senator in 1901.

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

New York Facts:
Tree: sugar maple
Bird: bluebird
Flower: rose
Nickname: Empire State
Motto: Excelsior (Ever Upward)
Area (sq. mi.): 49,576
Capitol: Albany
Admitted: 26 Jul 1788

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