George Nisbet (1824 - 1902)

Born Jun 1824 in Kirknewton and East Calder, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Died Oct 1902 at age 78 in Saint Vincent Township, Kittson, Minnesota, United States

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Biography

George was baptized 20 Jun 1824 at Kirknewton and East Calder. He was the son of Alexander Nisbet and Mary Louden. ^[1]

He married Mary Finlayson (claimed 1 Jul 1857)

In the 1861 census George (age 36), Farmer, was the married head of household in Moore, Lambton, Canada West.^[2]

In the 1871 census George (age 46), Farmer, was recorded as married in Moore, Lambton, Ontario.^[3]

In the 1885 census George (age 60) was in St Vincent, Kittson.^[4]

In the 1900 census George (age 75), Farmer, was the widowed head of household in Saint Vincent, Kittson, Minnesota.^[5]

George Nisbet Sr. (20 Jun 1824–Oct 1902), was buried Joe River Cemetery, Kittson County, Minnesota, USA

Sources

1. ↑ Church of Scotland: Old Parish Registers - Index Births and baptisms database, National Records of Scotland, ScotlandsPeople, Kirknewton and East Calder Midlothian 1824 George Nisbet baptized 20 Jun 1824 at Kirknewton and East Calder child of Alexander Nisbet and Mary Lowden - 690/40 33 - Kirknewton and East Calder
2. ↑ 1861 Census: "1861 Census of Canada"
   Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1040-1041; Page number: 34
   George Nisbet (36), married, Farmer, head of household in Moore, Lambton, Canada West. Born in Scotland.
3. ↑ 1871 Census: "1871 Census of Canada"
   Year: 1871; Census Place: Moore, Lambton, Ontario; Roll: C-9895; Page: 39; Family No: 146
   George Nisbet (46), married, Farmer, in Moore, Lambton, Ontario. Born in Scotland.
   

   1871: Moore, Lambton, Ontario

   Name	Age	Status	Sex	Birth Date	Birth Place
   George Nisbet	46	Married	M	1825	Scotland
   Mary Nisbet	38	Married	F	1833	Scotland
   Alexander Nisbet	12		M	1859	Ontario
   Jessie Nisbet	10		F	1861	Ontario
   John Nisbet	9		M	1862	Ontario
   George Nisbet	7		M	1864	Ontario
   Mary Nisbet	4		F	1867	Ontario
   James Nisbet	3		M	1868	Ontario
   David Nisbet	1		M	1870	Ontario

4. ↑ 1885 Census: "Minnesota, U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905"
   Line: 15; Roll: MNSC_31
   George Nisbet (60) in St Vincent, Kittson.
5. ↑ 1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1900; Census Place: Saint Vincent, Kittson, Minnesota; Roll: 772; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0087
   George Nisbet (75), widowed, Farmer, head of household in Saint Vincent, Kittson, Minnesota. Born in Scotland.
   

   1 Jun 1900: Saint Vincent, Kittson, Minnesota

   Name	Sex	Age	Status	Relation	Occupation	Birth Place
   George Nisbet	M	75	Widowed	Head	Farmer	Scotland
   Emma Nisbet	F	27	Single	Daughter	Servant	Canada
   Charles Nisbet	M	21	Single	Son	Farm Laborer	Canada
   Charles A Ruschinsky	M	23	Single	Servant		Canada

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