William Henry Robertson | |
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 William H. Robertson | |
| Born | October 10, 1823 Bedford, Westchester County, New York |
| Died | December 6, 1898 (aged 75) Katonah, Westchester Co., NY |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | W. H. Robertson |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, Politician |
| Political party | Republican |
| Parent | Henry Robertson |
William Henry Robertson (October 10, 1823 Bedford, Westchester County, New York – December 6, 1898 Katonah, Westchester Co., NY), also known as W. H. Robertson,[1] was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Robertson was known to have allied with the GOP Half-Breed faction,[2][3] which as a whole supported moderate civil service reform[4] and emphasized the issues of protectionist tariffs as well as industry.
- ^ Welch, Richard E. Jr. (1971). George Frisbie Hoar and the Half-Breed Republicans, p. 102. Harvard University Press.
- ^ About the Vice President | Levi Parsons Morton, 22nd Vice President (1889-1893). United States Senate. Retrieved February 12, 2022.
- ^ Dwyer, Owen. Stalwarts vs. Half-Breeds: Charisma and Vindictiveness in 19th Century Politics. Aspects of History. Retrieved February 12, 2022.
- ^ Fascinating Politics (October 26, 2019). James G. Blaine: The Defeated Candidate. Mad Politics: The Bizarre, Fascinating, and Unknown of American Political History. Retrieved February 12, 2022.