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Amanda Battle Nisbet
Other Name:
Amanda Malvina FitzAlan Battle Nisbet
Gender:
Female
Born:
November 2, 1805
Died:
May 17, 1865
Home Town:
Powelton, GA
Later Residences:
Madison, GA
Macon, GA
Macon, GA
Marriage(s):
Eugenius Arsitides Nisbet (April 12, 1825)
Biographical Notes:
Amanda Malvina FitzAlan Battle Nisbet was born in Powelton, GA. At the age of 20, she was married to Eugenius Aristides Nisbet by the Reverend Jesse Mercer. They resided in Madison, GA until 1837 when they relocated to Macon, GA. The Nisbets had twelve children including one daughter who predeceased them. Mrs. Nisbet was a member of the Presbyterian church for over thirty years. She died at the age of 59.
Quotes:
"By the efficiency with which she managed her domestic household affairs, she lifted a great burden from the heart of the partner of her life, and permitted, on his part, those exertions which resulted in independence and distinction."
The Macon Daily Telegraph May 5, 1865, Macon, GA.
The Macon Daily Telegraph May 5, 1865, Macon, GA.
Immediate Family (Why only immediate family?)
- Eugenius Arsitides Nisbet
Husband
LLS (1823)
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Secondary Sources:
Obituary, The Macon Daily Telegraph Issue 12, page 2, May 5, 1865, Macon, GA.
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