George Nesbitt (1844 - 1931)

Born 10 Jul 1844 in Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Husband of Minnie Stuart (Powers) Nesbitt — married 30 Aug 1887 in Bellevue, Alturas (Blaine in 1895) County, Idaho

Descendants

Died 23 May 1931 at age 86 in Ada, Idaho, United States

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Biography

George Nesbitt was born 1844 son of Robert Nesbitt and Ruth Ann LaBarr

In May 1878 at Big Camas Prairie, Idaho he was shot through the mouth by an Indian at the beginning of the Bannock War^[1]

George Nesbitt was the first white man to be wounded in the Bannock Indian War as recorded in Hailey’s History of Idaho. ^[2] The Bannock War of 1878 was an armed conflict between the U.S. military and Bannock and Paiute warriors in Southern Idaho and Northern Nevada, lasting from June to August 1878. The Bannock-Paiute totaled about 500 warriors; they were led by Chief Buffalo Horn who was killed in action in June. The U.S. military, consisting of the 21st Infantry Regiment and volunteers, was led by Brigadier General Oliver Howard. Nearby states also sent militias to the region. The conflict ended in August and September 1878, when the remaining scattered Bannock-Paiute forces surrendered; many returned to the Fort Hall Reservation.

He married 30 Aug 1887 to widow Minnie Stuart Powers 1862-1919 Minnie Stuart Nesbitt formerly of Boise who died in 1919. George and Minnie were pioneers of Idaho, he still resides in Boise.^[2] Find A Grave: Memorial #13365322

Children

• Faudene Ruth Nesbitt1889-1891
• Fay Gwendolene Nesbitt1891-1977 Fay Gwendolyn was born in Boise. In 1911, she married Mr. Atwater and they have a daughter Fay Marguerite of Boise. Mr. Atwater owns an entire block, much of which is dedicated to an apiary and various building used for making of hives and extracting honey. ^[2]
• Clyde Nesbitt1893-1975

In the 1900 United States Federal Census George Nesbitt (age 43), Farmer, was the married head of household in White Cross, Ada, Idaho.^[3]

In the 1910 United States Federal Census George Nesbitt (age 69), Farmer, was the married head of household in South Boise, Ada, Idaho, United States.^[4]

In the 1920 United States Federal Census George Nesbitt (age 73), Farmer, was the widowed head of household in Boise, Ada, Idaho.^[5]

He was buried 25 May 1931 inscription reads, "George Nesbitt 1844-1931 on a memorial in Morris Hill Cemetery, Boise, Ada County, Idaho, United States with a death date of May 1931.^[6]

Branch Y-DNA

Related to Nisbet of that Ilk R-M269, R-P312 R-DF19 R-Z302 and R-Z43691 that defines an ancestor of Nisbet of that Ilk and related branches.

Sources

1. ↑ Idaho Statesman ,Boise, Idaho Page: 27, May 1928
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} The History of Idaho by John Hailey, 1910
3. ↑ 1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1900; Census Place: White Cross, Ada, Idaho; Roll: 231; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0010
   George Nesbitt (43), married, Farmer, head of household in White Cross, Ada, Idaho. Born in Pennsylvania, USA.

   1 Jun 1900: White Cross, Ada, Idaho

   Name	Sex	Age	Status	Relation	Occupation	Birth Place
   George Nesbitt	M	43	Married	Head	Farmer	Pennsylvania, USA
   Minni S Nesbitt	F	37	Married	Wife		Ohio, USA
   Ivar G Holliday	M	15	Single	Son	At School	Idaho, USA
   Gundolene Nesbitt	M	8	Single	Son		Idaho, USA
   Clide L Nesbitt	M	6	Single	Son		Idaho, USA

4. ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1910; Census Place: South Boise, Ada, Idaho; Roll: T624_221; Page: 16a; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1374234
   George Nesbitt (69), married, Farmer, head of household in South Boise, Ada, Idaho, USA. Born in Pennsylvania.

   15 Apr 1910: South Boise, Ada, Idaho, USA

   Name	Sex	Age	Status	Relation	Occupation	Birth Place
   George Nesbitt	M	69	Married	Head	Farmer	Pennsylvania
   Minnie S Nesbitt	F	47	Married	Wife	Farmer	Ohio
   Fay G Nesbitt	F	18	Single	Daughter	Stenographer	Idaho
   Clyde L Nesbitt	M	16	Single	Son	Mailing Clerk	Idaho
   Ivar G Holliday	M	24	Single	Stepson	Postal Clerk	Idaho

5. ↑ 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1920; Census Place: Boise, Ada, Idaho; Roll: T625_287; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 34
   George Nesbitt (73), widowed, Farmer, head of household in Boise, Ada, Idaho. Born in Pennsylvania.

   1 Jan 1920: Boise, Ada, Idaho

   Name	Sex	Age	Status	Relation	Occupation	Birth Place
   George Nesbitt	M	73	Widowed	Head	Farmer	Pennsylvania
   Clyde S Nesbitt	M	26	Single	Son	Fareman	Idaho

6. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #13365309
   Memorial page for George Nesbitt (10 Jul 1844-May 1931), citing Morris Hill Cemetery, Boise, Ada County, Idaho, USA.

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