Edward Robb

Edward Robb (March 19, 1857 – March 13, 1934) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.

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Edward Robb
From 1902's Around the Capital with Uncle Hank
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 13th district
In office March 4, 1897 – March 3, 1905
Preceded by	John H. Raney
Succeeded by	Marion E. Rhodes
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
In office 1884–1886
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Born	(1857-03-19)March 19, 1857 Brazeau, Missouri, U.S.
Died	March 13, 1934(1934-03-13) (aged 76) Perryville, Missouri, U.S.
Resting place	Home Cemetery
Party	Democratic
Alma mater	University of Missouri
Occupation	Politician, attorney
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Born in Brazeau, Missouri, Robb attended the common schools, Brazeau (Missouri) Academy, Fruitland (Missouri) Normal Institute, and the University of Missouri in Columbia. He was graduated from the law department of the University of Missouri in March 1879. He was admitted to the bar in 1879 and commenced practice in Perryville.

Robb was elected prosecuting attorney of Perry County in 1880 and reelected in 1882. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1884–1886. He served as assistant attorney general of the State in 1889–1893.

Robb was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-fifth and to the three succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1897 – March 3, 1905). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1904 to the Fifty-ninth Congress. He served as delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1908. He resumed the practice of law until his death in Perryville, Missouri, March 13, 1934. He was interred in Home Cemetery.