Robertson, Jno. (John), 1814-1887

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Birth 1814
Death 1887

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Adjutant-General of Michigan, 1865-1887; served in Mexican and Civil Wars.

Born in Portney Banffehire, Scotland, Jan. 2, 1814; came to Montreal; enlisted in Fifth U.S. Regt. and was assigned to Ft. Howard; appointed adjutant general by Austin Blair; was in commission business in Detroit with C.A. Trowbridge; for short time worked for U.S.in Mexico. Died in Detroit, 1887. He was twice married. (blue index cards)

From the description of John Robertson papers, 1837-1887 (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 630120891

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