United States Representative Directory

George Maxwell Robeson

George Maxwell Robeson served as a representative for New Jersey (1879-1883).

Republican
New Jersey
District 1
Former

New Jersey

Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State New Jersey

Representing constituents across the New Jersey delegation.

District District 1

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1879-1883

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

George Maxwell Robeson served as a Representative from New Jersey in the United States Congress from 1879 to 1883. A member of the Republican Party, George Maxwell Robeson contributed to the legislative process during 2 terms in office.

George Maxwell Robeson’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, George Maxwell Robeson participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

George Maxwell Robeson (March 16, 1829 – September 27, 1897) was an American politician and lawyer from New Jersey. He served as Secretary of the Navy, appointed by President Ulysses S. Grant, from 1869 to 1877. A member of the Republican Party, he also served two terms as a U.S. Representative for New Jersey from 1879 to 1883.