Robertson, Jno. (John), 1814-1887
Variant namesAdjutant-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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| referencedIn | McCreery-Fenton Family papers, 1818-1948, 1860-1940 | Bentley Historical Library | |
| creatorOf | Robertson, Jno (John), 1814-1887. John Robertson papers, 1837-1887 | Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library | |
| creatorOf | Robertson, Jno. (John), 1814-1887. Data used in the compilation of Michigan in the war, by John R. Robertson, Adjutant General. | State Archive of Michigan | |
| referencedIn | McCreery-Fenton family papers, 1842-1935, 1860-1865 | Bentley Historical Library | |
| creatorOf | Robertson, Jno. (John), 1814-1887. Records of the Michigan military establishment, 1888-1937. | State Archive of Michigan | |
| creatorOf | McCreery family. McCreery-Fenton family papers, 1818-1948 [microform] | Bentley Historical Library |
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