Robert Heinley was born and spent his early years in Ransom County. He attended school at Lawton and Edmore, graduating from high school in 1946. He attended University of North Dakota where he graduated with a B.A. in 1950 and received his J.D. in 1956. After graduation he spent nine years working for an oil company traveling in Montana and Wyoming.

In 1966 he came to Carrington and started his practice. His office is now at 1405 Main.

Bob Heinley and Beverly Nash from Buxton, North Dakota were married in 1950. They have four boys, Bob, Bevin, Tim, and Wes. Bob likes to collect and work on antique cars.

Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 218