Daniel A. Robertson
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Daniel A. Robertson (May 13, 1812-March 16,1895) was a 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.[1] Robertson was a Mayor of Saint Paul from 1859-1860, resigning as he was elected to the 2nd Minnesota Legislature from December 7, 1859 to January 7, 1861.[2]
Col. Daniel A. Robertson | |
|---|---|
| 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. ) |
| Children | 6 |
| Occupation | |
| 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.[1] When Robertson moved to Minnesota, he founded the Minnesota Democrat, which he sold in June 1853 and which merged into the Minnesota Pioneer.[1].
Early Life and Beginning Newspaper Career
Daniel A. Robertson was born on May 13, 1812 in Pictou, Nova Scotia. He moved to New York City at age 18 where he studied law and practiced for a short time. Robertson abandoned his law practice and pursued a career in journalism. Moving to Ohio, Robertson became the editor and proprietor of three Democratic Ohio papers. Robertson owned the Mount Vernon Banner, the Ohio Eagle of Lancaster, and the Guernsey County News. Robertson also served as an editor of the Cincinnati Enquirer[1]: 431 .
Robertson was appointed as a US Marshall for the District of Ohio in 1844 where he served one four-year term.[1] In 1850, Ohio began the process of replacing the Ohio Constitution. The Ohio Constitutional Convention of 1850-1851 consisted of a majority of Democratic Party representatives split into liberal and conservative factions.[3] Robertson was elected as Fairfield County's representative to the convention, but served only 3 months before moving to Minnesota.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Flandrau, Charles E. (1900). Encyclopedia of Biography of Minnesota: History of Minnesota, Volume 1 (Volume 1 ed.). Chicago: Century Publishing and Engraving Company. pp. 431–432. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
- ^ a b "Robertson, Daniel A. "D.A."". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
- ^ a b "Ohio Constitutional Convention of 1850-1851". Ohio History Central. Ohio History Connection. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
- ^ Berthel, Mary Wheelhouse; Cater, Dean Harold (December 1949). "The Minnesota Historical Society: Highlight of a Century". Minnesota History. 30 (4): 293–330. Retrieved 23 July 2022.