Margaret Murray Robertson (22 April 1823 – 14 February 1897) was a Scottish-Canadian teacher and writer.

Margaret was born in Stuartfield, Scotland, 22 April 1823, the daughter of Reverend James Robertson, Congregational minister,[1] and Elizabeth Murray.

Both Mary and Margaret attended Mount Holyoke Female Seminary in Massachusetts.

Afterward, they became instructors at the Sherbrooke Ladies' Academy, where Margaret remained until 1865.

At the age of 42, Margaret left her teaching career to become a full-time writer.