William Robertson papers, 1770-1863

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William Robertson papers, 1770-1863

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/631100687

Papers contain correspondence (1840-1860) from John Prince, and other papers (1779-1863) relating to Robertson's estate and claims against it; deeds (1770-1796) of land in the Detroit area; and papers (1809-1863) relating to the family of Henry Ronalds, to whom Robertson's daughter, Lucy, was married.

0.2 linear ft. (3 boxes)

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7883313

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Prince, John

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Robertson, William, d. 1806

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A brother of Samuel and David Robertson and a native of Scotland, William Robertson came to Detroit in 1782 as a clerk of John Askin. Within a few years he had become a leader in the Canadian fur trade. On Jan. 26, 1978, he married Cornelia Eleanor Brooks (first); and (second) Mrs. Ogilvie from whom he was divorced. After 1792 most of his life was spent in Lower Canada or England. William Robertson died in London, England in December 1806. From the description of William Robertson pa...

Ronalds family.

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Astor, John Jacob

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Epithet: musical instrument manufacturer British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001187.0x000256 Epithet: younger son of William 1st Baron Astor of Hever 1st Viscount Astor British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000208.0x000015 ...