Robert Stockton Green

Robert Stockton Green (March 25, 1831 – May 7, 1895) was an American Democratic Party politician, who served as the 27th Governor of New Jersey from 1887 to 1890. He also served one term in the United States House of Representatives from 1885 to 1887.

For other people named Robert Green, see Robert Green (disambiguation).

Robert Stockton Green
27th Governor of New Jersey
In office
January 18, 1887 – January 21, 1890
Preceded byLeon Abbett
Succeeded byLeon Abbett
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New Jersey's 3rd district
In office
March 4, 1885 – January 17, 1887
Preceded byJohn Kean
Succeeded byJohn Kean
Personal details
Born(1831-03-25)March 25, 1831
Princeton, New Jersey
DiedMay 7, 1895(1895-05-07) (aged 64)
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Mary E. Mulligan

Early life and education

Green was born in Princeton, New Jersey, the son of James S. Green and the former Isabella Williamson McCulloh. His father was U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey from 1835 to 1850. He graduated from the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) in 1850. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1853 and commenced practice in Elizabeth, New Jersey.

On October 1, 1857, he married the former Mary E. Mulligan. They had four children: Caroline, Catherine, Isabelle and Robert Stockton Green, Jr.

Political career

He served as a member of the Elizabeth city council from 1863–1873, and was presiding judge of the Union County Court of Common Pleas from 1868 to 1873.

Congress and governor

He was a Representative in the Forty-ninth United States Congress from March 4, 1885, until his resignation on January 17, 1887, when he stepped down to serve as Governor of New Jersey from 1887–1889.

Judge

Green was a delegate to the Democratic National Conventions in 1860, 1880 and 1888.

He served as a judge on the New Jersey Court of Errors and Appeals, then the state's highest court, in 1894 and 1895.

Death

He died in Elizabeth, New Jersey on May 7, 1895.[1] He was buried in Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York City.

See also
  • List of Governors of New Jersey

References
  1. "Death Of Robert S. Green. The Vice Chancellor of New-Jersey Succumbs to Heart Trouble. Had Been Governor and a Representative Also". New York Times. May 8, 1895. Retrieved March 10, 2010. Ex-Gov. and Vice Chancellor Robert Stockton Green of New-Jersey died to-day at his home, in West Jersey Street, of valvular disease of the heart. He had been ill since August, 1894, but the nature of his sickness until the last month was kept a secret.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
John Kean		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New Jersey's 3rd congressional district
March 4, 1885 – January 17, 1887		 Succeeded by
John Kean
Political offices
Preceded by
Leon Abbett		 Governor of New Jersey
January 18, 1887 – January 21, 1890		 Succeeded by
Leon Abbett
Party political offices
Preceded by
Leon Abbett		 Democratic Nominee for Governor of New York
1886		 Succeeded by
Leon Abbett
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