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George Burgin Westcott

Birth	:	20 Feb 1852 Kent County, Maryland, USA
Death	:	12 Nov 1917 Chestertown, Kent County, Maryland, USA
Burial	:	Chester Cemetery, Chestertown, Kent County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.2168999, -76.0736008
Description	:	(Spelling variations of middle name: Burgin, Bergin, Bergen, the latter is the spelling used on his son Simon's gravestone at Shrewsbury) From: Portrait and biographical record of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, by Chapman Publishing Company, Published 1898, page 336. (book in the public domain) GEORGE B. WESTCOTT. The various enterprises in which its citizens engage have made Chestertown the chief business center of Kent County. In the list of these numerous industries the mercantile trade holds an important place, employing considerable capital in its management and giving to other enterprises a decided impetus by the energy of its representatives. Among... Read More	(Spelling variations of middle name: Burgin, Bergin, Bergen, the latter is the spelling used on his son Simon's gravestone at Shrewsbury) From: Portrait and biographical record of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, by Chapman Publishing Company, Published 1898, page 336. (book in the public domain) GEORGE B. WESTCOTT. The various enterprises in which its citizens engage have made Chestertown the chief business center of Kent County. In the list of these numerous industries the mercantile trade holds an important place, employing considerable capital in its management and giving to other enterprises a decided impetus by the energy of its representatives. Among the merchants of this place is George B. Westcott, who in January, 1890, succeeded his father in business, and in May of the same year succeeded him as secretary of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Kent County, with both of which concerns he has since been connected. The Westcott family is among the oldest of New Jersey. Samuel Buck Westcott, grandfather of George B., was at one time secretary to the governor of New Jersey and at the time of his death, in 1840, held the office of clerk of Atlantic County. The father of our subject, Nicholas G., was born in New Jersey in 1815, and in 1836 came to Chestertown, where he continued to reside until his death, May 15, 1890. From 1847 until his demise he was interested in the mercantile business here, and was also secretary of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Kent County, of which an uncle had been the first secretary. In religious belief an Episcopalian, he served his church as warden and contributed to its well-being by his active efforts. He married Mary, daughter of Dr. Charles Tilden, of Kent County, and an estimable lady, whose death occurred in March, 1890. They had an only son, also one daughter, Mary L., who is unmarried. In Chestertown, where he now resides, George B. Westcott was born February 20, 1852. He received his education in Washington College, after which he was employed as Bookkeeper in the bank for several years, and then engaged in farming for some time, retiring from that occupation to succeed his father in the mercantile business. Fraternally he is connected with the Ancient Order of United Workmen, and in politics is independent. Like his father he holds to Episcopalian doctrines, and he serves the church as a member of the vestry. In 1880 he married Miss Polly, daughter of Simon Wickes. The eight children born of their union are named as follows: Hallie R. , George Godfrey, Edward S., Elizabeth R., Simon Wickes, Joseph P., Ellen L. and Polly Wickes. +++++ According to his public domain obituary in the Kent News on Saturday, November 17, 1917, he was employed as a book-keeper at the old Chestertown National Bank for several years after graduation from Washington College until he decided to engage in farming. After retiring from farming, he succeeded his father in the mercantile business with Charles L. Dodd as his partner. In May of 1890 he succeeded his father as secretary and treasurer of the Mutual Fire Company of Kent County. He also served as a vestry member as his father had. Mr. Westcott was also a member of the Board of Visitors and Governors of Washington College. He was known to many as Captain Westcott because of his vast knowledge of boats and of his wide experience as a sailor. He loved the water and had always owned a sailboat which he could handle with a mater hand. The bearers at his funeral were Curtis E. Crane, Allan A. Harris, P. A. M. Brooks, Lewin W. Wickes, Harry Nichols, Frank Howard

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George Burgin Westcott's memorial is located at: Chester Cemetery, Chestertown, Kent County, USA.
When did George Burgin Westcott death?
George Burgin Westcott death on 12 Nov 1917 in Chestertown, Kent County, Maryland, USA
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Latitude: 39.2168999
Longitude: -76.0736008

Family Members:

Parent

Nicholas Godfrey Westcott

(1815 - 1890)

Mary Elizabeth Tilden Westcott

(1816 - 1890)

Spouse

Polly Wickes Westcott

(1860 - 1928)

Siblings

Harriet Tilden Westcott Roberts

(1846 - 1879)

Samuel B Westcott

(1848 - 1850)

Charlotte Westcott

(1850 - 1851)

William Henry Westcott

(1854 - 1856)

Alice Westcott

(1856 - 1856)

Children

Hallie Roberts Westcott Rogers

(1881 - 1947)

George Godfrey Westcott

(1883 - 1916)

Edward Simpson Westcott

(1884 - 1949)

Elizabeth R. Westcott Gill

(1886 - 1918)

Simon Wickes Westcott

(1888 - 1941)

Joseph P Westcott

(1891 - 1944)

Pollie Wickes Westcott Branham

(1895 - 1970)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Chester Cemetery
Chestertown, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2168999, -76.0736008

2. Jane's Cemetery
Chestertown, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1869020, -76.0743800

3. Meadow and Vale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.1735620, -76.0350920

4. Emmanuel United Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.1623700, -76.1029500

5. Bond Chapel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.1585999, -76.1136017

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Coordinate: 39.2097015, -75.9871979

7. Joshua Chapel UMC Cemetery
Morgnec, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2535400, -75.9997800

8. Hynson Chapel Cemetery
Chestertown, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1891030, -76.1570530

9. Mount Olive Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.2827988, -76.1093979

10. Worton Union ME Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.2866173, -76.0948257

11. Fountain Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.2832985, -76.0382996

12. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Fairlee, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2313995, -76.1669006

13. Calvary Chapel Cemetery
Chestertown, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2796240, -76.0227230

14. Christ Church Cemetery
Worton, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2900009, -76.0924988

15. Cecil Burial Ground
Chestertown, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2941550, -76.0783050

16. Melitota Cemetery
Chestertown, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2967300, -76.0690170

17. Saint James Cemetery
Worton, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2792015, -76.1382980

18. Comegys Wallis Burial Ground
Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2788000, -76.0078000

19. Saint Paul's Kent Churchyard
Chestertown, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1871740, -76.1794370

20. Hadaway Chapel Cemetery
Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1591988, -76.1607971

21. McGinnes Corner Cemetery
McGinnes, Queen Anne's County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2221630, -75.9538580

22. Asbury Cemetery
Chestertown, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2188988, -76.1986008

23. Kelsey Methodist Protestant Chapel Cemetery
Fairlee, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1494510, -76.1640940

24. Trew Family Cemetery
Chestertown, Kent County, USA
Coordinate: 39.1327553, -76.1409607