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James B. A. Robertson

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James B. A. Robertson

4th Governor of Oklahoma


Who was James B. A. Robertson?

James Brooks Ayres Robertson (1871-1938) was an influential American politician and statesman who made significant contributions to the state of Oklahoma. Born in 1871, Robertson embarked on a distinguished career in public service, leaving a lasting impact on the political landscape of his time.

Robertson's political journey reached its pinnacle when he was elected as the fourth governor of Oklahoma, a position he held with great dedication and integrity. During his tenure, he implemented progressive policies aimed at improving education, infrastructure, and social welfare programs in the state. His visionary leadership and commitment to the welfare of the people earned him widespread respect and admiration.

Beyond his role as a governor, Robertson was known for his unwavering advocacy for social justice and equality. He championed the rights of marginalized communities and worked tirelessly to create a more inclusive society for all Oklahomans.


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John Q. A. Brackett

36th Governor of Massachusetts

9th cousin 1 time removed
via James Chilton

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George Albert Smith

8th President of the Mormon Church

7th cousin
via Christopher Huntington

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John Simmons

Founder of Simmons University`

7th cousin 3 times removed
via James Chilton

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Elizabeth Cabot Agassiz

1st President of Radcliff College

7th cousin 3 times removed
via James Chilton

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Allison Janney

TV, Movie and Stage Actress

9th cousin 2 times removed
via Thomas Richards

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George Palmer Putnam

Founder, G.P. Putnam's Sons

6th cousin 3 times removed
via Thomas Richards

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Maj. Gen. George Owen Squier

Inventor of Muzak

6th cousin 2 times removed
via William Bradford Jr.

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Waldo Peirce

American Painter

8th cousin
via William Bradford Jr.

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Jim Douglas

80th Governor of Vermont

7th cousin 2 times removed
via Mary Marvin

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William Allen

3rd President of Bowdoin College

3rd cousin 4 times removed
via Alice Bradford

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John L. Barstow

39th Governor of Vermont

5th cousin 3 times removed
via William Bradford Jr.

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John L. Barstow

39th Governor of Vermont

5th cousin 2 times removed
via Mary Marvin

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William A. Barstow

3rd Governor of Wisconsin

4th cousin 4 times removed
via William Bradford Jr.

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William A. Barstow

3rd Governor of Wisconsin

4th cousin 3 times removed
via Mary Marvin

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Richard A. Snelling

76th and 78th Governor of Vermont

8th cousin 1 time removed
via William Bradford Jr.

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Orson Bean

TV Actor

8th cousin 1 time removed
via William Bradford Jr.

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Stephen King

Author of The Stand

10th cousin 1 time removed
via Alexander Carpenter

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Jim Douglas

80th Governor of Vermont

8th cousin 1 time removed
via William Bradford Jr.

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Abram A. Hammond

12th Governor of Indiana

8th cousin 2 times removed
via Alexander Carpenter

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Jon Meacham

Author and Historian

9th cousin 3 times removed
via Alice Carpenter

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Rear Admiral Philip H. Cooper

United States Navy

7th cousin 1 time removed
via William Bradford Jr.

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William Henry Burleigh

Poet and Journalist

5th cousin 3 times removed
via William Bradford Jr.

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Alonzo M. Clark

16th Governor of Wyoming

6th cousin 1 time removed
via James Fitch Jr.

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Samuel P. Colt

Founder of U.S. Rubber Co. (now Uniroyal)

6th cousin 2 times removed
via William Bradford Jr.

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Drew Gilpin Faust

28th President of Harvard University

7th cousin 2 times removed
via Alice Bradford

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