He was born in Perthshire and married Sophia Dobie. In 1817, he came to New Brunswick where he worked first as a clerk for his uncle and then for Thomas Millidge. He later became a partner in the business after Millidge retired. He also owned a sawmill and was president of the Victoria Coal Mining Company. In 1836, he was elected mayor of Saint John. Robertson served as a member of the Legislative Council of New Brunswick from 1837 to 1867. He was also a magistrate and was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, serving as its president for several years. Robertson was a member of the local militia, becoming lieutenant-colonel. While still a member of the Senate, Robertson retired to England and died in office in Essex. He is buried in the churchyard of St Mary's Church, Lawford, Essex.
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He was born in Perthshire and married Sophia Dobie. In 1817, he came to New Brunswick where he worked first as a clerk for his uncle and then for Thomas Millidge. He later became a partner in the business after Millidge retired. He also owned a sawmill and was president of the Victoria Coal Mining Company. In 1836, he was elected mayor of Saint John. Robertson served as a member of the Legislative Council of New Brunswick from 1837 to 1867. He was also a magistrate and was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, serving as its president for several years. Robertson was a member of the local militia, becoming lieutenant-colonel. While still a member of the Senate, Robertson retired to England and died in office in Essex. He is buried in the churchyard of St Mary's Church, Lawford, Essex.
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