Robertson, Andrew J., 1845-1918

Robertson was born in Unionville, Illinois and served briefly in the Civil War as a member of the 8th Illinois Cavalry. After the war he returned to Illinois and eventually traveled to Helena, Montana to work in the gold fields and later worked on cattle drives in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. Robertson came to Wyoming in 1873 and in 1878 became the foreman of th Bridle Bit Ranch, which was located in Laramie County, Wyoming and owned by Sturgis, Goodell & Company. In 1890 he moved to Broken Bow, in Custer County, Nebraska to become a banker.

From the description of Andrew J. Robertson papers, 1865-1963 (bulk 1865-1901). (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 27798712

Andrew J. Robertson was born in Unionville, Illinois, and served briefly in the Civil War as a member of the 8th Cavalry. After the war, he returned to Illinois and eventually traveled to Helena, Montana, to work in the gold fields. He later worked on cattle drives in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. Robertson came to Wyoming in 1873, and in 1878, he became the foreman of the Bridle Bit Ranch, which was located in Laramie County, Wyoming, and owned by Sturgis, Goodell & Company. Around 1883, the company merged with Sturgis & Lane to form Union Cattle Company. In 1890, Robertson moved to Broken Bow, in Custer County, Nebraska, to become a banker.

From the guide to the Andrew J. Robertson Papers, 1865-1963, 1865-1901, (University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.)