James Robertson | |
|---|---|
| 40th Governor of New York | |
| In office 1780 – 17 April 1783 | |
| Monarch | George III |
| Preceded by | William Tryon |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Elliot (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1717 Fife, Scotland |
| Died | 4 March 1788 London, England |
| Profession | Military officer, official |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Great Britain |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Years of service | c.1739–1788 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Battles/wars | |
Lieutenant-General James Robertson (1717 – 4 March 1788) was a British Army officer and colonial official who served as the 40th Governor of New York from 1779 to 1783.[1][2] He was a stage actor in his early adulthood.
- ^ "Scotland's Mark on America". Archived from the original on 1 October 2011. Retrieved 13 September 2011.
- ^ Charles Zebina Lincoln, ed. (1909). State of New York: Messages from the governors. Vol. 1. J.B. Lyon company.
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