Daniel A. Robertson
Daniel A. Robertson (May 13, 1812 – March 16, 1895) was a Democratic politician, newspaper proprietor, and lawyer who served in local and state politics in Ohio and Minnesota. Robertson served in the Ohio Constitutional Convention of 1850-1851 for 3 months before resigning to move to Minnesota. Robertson was a Mayor of Saint Paul from 1859 to 1860, resigning as he was elected to the 2nd Minnesota Legislature from December 7, 1859, to January 7, 1861.
Daniel A. Robertson | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 02 district | |
| In office December 7, 1859 – January 7, 1861 | |
| Mayor of St. Paul | |
| In office 1859–1860 | |
| Preceded by | Norman Kittson |
| Succeeded by | John S. Prince |
| Delegate to the Ohio Constitutional Convention of 1850-1851 | |
| In office 1850–1850 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 13, 1812 Pictou, Nova Scotia |
| Died | March 16, 1895 (aged 82) Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Julia Annie Bell (m. 1844) |
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| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Minnesota State Militia |
| Rank | Colonel |
Outside of politics, Robertson was a newspaper editor and proprietor. In Ohio, Robertson owned the Mount Vernon Banner, Ohio Eagle of Lancaster, and the Guernsey County News and was an editor of the Cincinnati Enquirer. When Robertson moved to Minnesota, he founded the Minnesota Democrat, which he sold in June 1853 and which merged into the Minnesota Pioneer..