Andrew Robeson Jr.
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Andrew Robeson Jr. (October 14, 1817 – July 23, 1874) was an American merchant.
Robeson was born on October 14, 1817, in New Bedford, Massachusetts.[1] He was a son of Andrew Robeson (1787–1862) and Anna (née Rodman) Robeson (1787–1848). His father, who was a native of Roxborough, Philadelphia, was a Quaker and Abolitionist, who became a prominent merchant and successful manufacturer in New Bedford under the name Messrs. Robeson & Sons.[2]
His paternal grandparents were Martha and Peter Robeson. His maternal grandparents were Elizabeth (née Rotch) Rodman (daughter of William Rotch) and Samuel Rodman, one of the wealthiest ship owners of New Bedford.[1]
In 1839, Robeson Jr. graduated with a degree in medicine from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
Career
In 1840, he joined his father's firm "Andrew Robeson & Sons". From 1848 until his death in 1874, he was in charge of the Print Works at Fall River, Massachusetts. He was also involved in various interests in Boston.[3]
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