Alexander Robertson (New York politician)
Alexander Robertson (January 7, 1825 – August 5, 1902) was an American businessman and politician from New York.
Life[edit]
Robertson was born on January 7, 1825[1] in Warrensburg, New York. He moved with his family to Moreau, then Fort Edward.[2]
When he was 17, Robertson left school to work on his father's farm. In 1848, he moved to Whitehall and worked in the transportation business. In 1855, he moved to Albany and continued the business, transporting merchandise to and from Northern New York and Canada. He also conducted an extensive commercial business.[2]
In 1864, Robertson was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Democrat, representing the Albany County 3rd District. He served in the Assembly in 1865[3] and 1867. He was one of the originators of the bill to provide appropriations for a new New York State Capital.[2]
Robertson's children were Alexander, Charles E., Richard R., Mrs. Charles Parish, Mrs. Albert Brumaghim.[4]
Robertson died at home on August 5, 1902.[4] He was buried in Albany Rural Cemetery.
References[edit]
- ^ Hutchins, Stephen C. (1867). The 1867 Evening Journal Almanac. Albany, N.Y.: Weed, Parsons and Company. p. 78 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ a b c Harlow, S. R.; Boone, H. H. (1867). Life Sketches of the State Officers, Senators, and Members of the Assembly of the State of New York in 1867. Albany, N.Y.: Weed, Parsons and Company. pp. 345–346 – via Google Books.
- ^ The 1865 Evening Journal Almanac. Albany, N.Y.: Weed, Parsons & Company. 1865. p. 69 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ a b "Alexander Robertson". The Argus. Vol. 19. Albany, N.Y. 6 August 1902. p. 3 – via NYS Historic Newspapers.
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- 1825 births
- 1902 deaths
- People from Warrensburg, New York
- People from Fort Edward, New York
- People from Whitehall, New York
- Businesspeople from Albany, New York
- Politicians from Albany, New York
- 19th-century American businesspeople
- Democratic Party members of the New York State Assembly
- 19th-century American legislators
- Burials at Albany Rural Cemetery