The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Robertson, Col. John
Robertson, Col. John, C.I.E. (1882); b. 1837; joined Army, 1853; joined service as a clerk, Q.M.G. Office, India, 1853; served in Crimean Campaign, 1854-5; Indian Mutiny, 1857-8; Assistant Military Accountant-General, Government of India, 1877-88; President, Simla Municipality, 1891-7; granted a silver medal for services at the Imperial Assemblage at Delhi, 1877; m. Mary Frederique, d. of Mons. M. Gumbert. of Colmar, Alsace, 1861. Address: Liddington Hall near Guildford, Surrey.