William Nesbitt

NESBITT

Posted By: Rebecca Foster (email)
Date: 9/10/2014 at 16:56:17

LE CLAIRE
RESIDENT DIES

LeClaire, Ia. , March 9.--(Special to the Democrat.)--William Nesbitt, one of the oldest and most respected residents of this city, passed away at his home this morning after a lingering illness due to the infirmities of old age. Mr. Nesbitt was born in Ireland on Feb, 14, 1822. He was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Shannon, in Scotland, in 1849, and the couple came to Le Claire in 1855, living here since. Mrs. Nesbitt’s death occurred on Feb. 19. Mr. Nesbitt was a civil war veteran, having served in the Twentieth Iowa regiment, Company K.

The funeral will be held from the home, Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment will be made in Le Claire.

Source: The Davenport Democrat and Leader, Davenport, Ia., ?, p 2.