Alexander Robertson

Alexander Robertson (January 7, 1825 – August 5, 1902) was an American businessman and politician from New York.

Life Robertson was born on January 7, 1825 in Warrensburg, New York. He moved with his family to Moreau, then Fort Edward.

When he was 17, Robertson left school to work on his father's farm. In 1848, he moved to Whitehall and worked in the transportation business. In 1855, he moved to Albany and continued the business, transporting merchandise to and from Northern New York and Canada. He also conducted an extensive commercial business. and 1867. He was one of the originators of the bill to provide appropriations for a new New York State Capital. He was buried in Albany Rural Cemetery.