Early Life and Education Name: Jonah Leroy "Doane" Robinson Born: October 19, 1856, Sparta, Wisconsin Died: November 27, 1946 Early Years: Born to Rhozina Grow Robinson and George McCook Robinson. Received the nickname "Doane" from his sister at a young age, which he adopted as his preferred name. Education & Early Career: Initially worked as a farmer in Minnesota before pursuing law. He read law with an established firm and was admitted to the bar in 1882. Subsequently practiced law in Pierre, South Dakota. Transition to History: Developed a keen interest in history and began p…