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Robertson, Alexander Farish, 1853-1938

 Person

Biographical Note

Alexander Farish Robertson (1853-1938) was a prominent attorney in the Commonwealth of Virginia. His legal practice specialized chancery and fiduciary matters. In 1882, he married Margaret Briscoe Stuart, daughter of Congressman and Presidential Cabinet member Alexander Hugh Holmes Stuart.

External sources:

"Alexander Farish Robertson", findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38254946/alexander-farish-robertson, accessed on August 14, 2023.

"Alexander Hugh Holmes Stuart", findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7685394/alexander-hugh_holmes-stuart, accessed on August 14, 2023.

"Margaret Briscoe Stuart Robertson", findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38254954/margaret-briscoe-robertson, accessed on August 14, 2023.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Alexander Farish Robertson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-090
Abstract

The Alexander Farish Robertson Papers contains correspondence, account books, and assorted documents, dating from 1867 to 1931. The majority of the material pertains to the legal practice of Robertson (1853-1938) who as an attorney, made a specialty of chancery and fiduciary matters.

Dates: 1867 - 1931