Robert B. Hawley
Robert B. Hawley | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 10th district | |
| In office March 4, 1897 – March 3, 1901 | |
| Preceded by | Miles Crowley |
| Succeeded by | George Farmer Burgess |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 25, 1849 Memphis, Tennessee, US |
| Died | November 28, 1921 (aged 72) New York City, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Galveston, Texas |
| Alma mater | Christian Brothers College |
| Occupation | Merchant President and founder of the Cuban American Sugar Company |
Robert Bradley Hawley (October 25, 1849 – November 28, 1921) was a businessman and politician from Galveston, Texas, elected as a Republican U.S. Representative (1897–1901) from Texas's 10th congressional district. He won his office in 1896 and 1898 with a plurality, as white voters split between Democratic and Populist party candidates.