ROBERTSON, JAMES (1809-82) was born in Glasgow, and learned the trade of ropemaking with his father. He emigrated to New Zealand in the Duchess of Argyle (1842), and for many years carried on a ropewalk at Mechanics Bay, Auckland. He was a close friend and confidant of Sir George Grey, Dr Sinclair and other leaders of Auckland, and was one of the founders of St Andrew's Church and later of the Presbyterian Church at Otahuhu. Robertson retired from business about 1855, and took a farm at Mangere. He died on 18 Sep 1882.

Sinclair Papers, GA. Library; N.Z. Herald, 9 Oct 1882.

Reference: Volume 2, page 126

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