After moving to Bennington, Robinson was educated locally, then served in the militia during the American Revolution.
[3] Robinson later went into business as the proprietor of the State Arms House tavern, which was located where the Bennington Battle Monument now stands.
[2] Robinson was a longtime holder of local and state office, and became identified with the Democratic-Republican Party at its founding.
[9] In each year from 1803 to 1806, Robinson was the Democratic-Republican nominee for governor, and lost each time to Isaac Tichenor.
[10] In 1807, Robinson was elected to the United States Senate, filling the unexpired term of Israel Smith, who had resigned.
[14] Brother Samuel was a colonel in the militia and served as Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives.