John Alden Robertson

Background

Robertson, John Alden was born on March 28, 1937 in Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada. Son of Lorne Edgar and Frances Mary (Jones) Robertson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, U. Manitoba, Winnipeg, 1959; Master of Science, U. Manitoba, Winnipeg, 1961; Doctor of Philosophy, Massey U., Palmerston North, New Zealand, 1969.

Career

Lecturer, U. Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada, 1964-1965; research scientist, Agriculture Canada, Melfort, Saskatchewan, 1965-1985; director, Agriculture Canada, Kamloops, B.C., Canada, 1985-1991; director, Agriculture Canada, Brandon, Manitoba, since 1991; M C.

Connections

Married Isobel Anne McDonald. Children: David, Lesley, Trevor.

Father:

Lorne Edgar Robertson

Mother:

Frances Mary (Jones) Robertson

Spouse:

Isobel Anne McDonald

child:

Trevor Robertson

child:

Lesley Robertson

child:

David Robertson