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George Roby Dempster (September 16, 1887 – September 18, 1964) was an American businessman, inventor, and politician, active primarily in Knoxville, Tennessee, during the first half of the 20th century.
Dempster, nicknamed Honest George, [1] was a key figure of the Scottish Enlightenment and respected as an "independently minded, incorruptible and moderately radical MP". He dedicated the later years of his life to improving Scottish fishing and agriculture and improving the living conditions of his tenants.
George Dempster may refer to: George Dempster of Dunnichen (1732–1818), Scots lawyer and member of Parliament George Roby Dempster (1887–1964), American industrialist, inventor and mayor
The name Dunnichen derives from Dùn Neachdain, meaning "fort of Nechtan", though the modern Gaelic form is Dùn Eachain.. During the 18th and early 19th centuries it was the home of George Dempster, the agricultural reformer, author and founder of the neighbouring village of Letham.
Among the owners of Restenneth following the Reformation was George Dempster of Dunnichen (1732-1818), who chose part of the choir as a burial site for his family. [1] Also reported to have been buried in the Priory about 1327 is John Bruce, youngest son of Robert I, King of Scots and his 2nd wife Elizabeth de Burgh , who was the twin brother ...
Dempster is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Arthur Jeffrey Dempster, Canadian physicist who discovered the 235 U uranium isotope; Arthur P. Dempster, American mathematician who, with Glenn Shafer, created the Dempster-Shafer theory of evidence
1651 – Siege of Dundee: George Monck besieges and sacks the town on the orders of Oliver Cromwell. [6] 1684 – John Graham of Claverhouse, 1st Viscount Dundee became constable. [2] 1732 – Birth of George Dempster of Dunnichen an advocate, landowner and politician. [2]
George Skene Keith: Angus General View of the Agriculture of the County of Angus and Forfar: 1794 George Dempster [57] A General View of the Agriculture of Angus: 1794 James Roger Roger (1767–1849) was minister at Dunino and father of Charles Rogers. [58] General View of the Agriculture of the County of Angus, or Forfarshire: 1813 James ...