Statewide County HI Archives Biographies.....Robinson, James L. P. September 22, 1880 - 
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Source: The Story of Hawaii and Its Builders, Honolulu Star Bulletin, Ltd. Territory of Hawaii, 1925
Author: Edited by George F. Nellist

JAMES L. P. ROBINSON, Business Director. Active in business affairs of Hawaii, 
James L. P. Robinson, son of the late Mark Prever Robinson, has been 
identified with enterprises established in pioneer days by his father and 
grandfather. James Robinson, his grandfather, founded the Robinson family in 
Honolulu in 1822, coming here from England and engaging in the shipbuilding 
business shortly after his arrival. His father became known as a shipper and 
was active in the establishment of commercial enterprises in Honolulu during 
the latter part of the 19th century, continuing in business until his death in 
1915.
  Mr. Robinson was born in Honolulu, Sept. 22, 1880, the first of a family of 
three sons. His mother was Sophia Louise (Campbell) Robinson. He attended 
Punahou Preparatory School and Oahu College in Honolulu.
  Upon his graduation from college in 1901 Mr. Robinson began his business 
career in the office of his father and upon his death became a trustee for the 
estate of James Robinson. Since that time he has been engaged in handling the 
business interests of the estate. He has also been identified with the sugar 
industry. He is a director of Wailuku plantation and upon the death of his 
father became a trustee for the estate of James Robinson. Since that time he 
has been engaged in handling the business interests of the estate. He has also 
been identified with the sugar industry. He is a director of Wailuku 
Plantation and of Allen & Robinson, Ltd.
  Mr. Robinson married Miss Lilla May Ripley in Honolulu, Feb. 26, 1907. He is 
a member of the Pacific and Ad Clubs of Honolulu, The Queen’s Hospital 
Association, Chamber of Commerce and the Hawaiian Volcano Research Association.


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