Dempster, George, 1732-1818

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George Dempster of Dunnichen was born in Edinburgh in 1732, the grandson and namesake of a prosperous merchant and banker. He was educated at the University of St. Andrew and received legal training at the University of Edinburgh, becoming a member of the Faculty of Advocates in 1775 at the young age of 23. With his wealth, education and social standing, Dempster moved easily into the brilliant circle of Scottish Renaissance philosophers and literai that included David Hume, William Robinson, James Boswell, Alexander Carlyle and Adam Smith. In 1761, he won a seat in Parliament for the burghs of Forfar and Fife and represented the area for nearly 30 years. Although he lived in London and Edinburgh, he became increasingly interested in rural problems and the promotion of agriculture, eventually earning an international reputation as a pioneer in scientific agriculture. He died in 1818.

From the description of Dempster Papers. 1777-1883. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 225720425

English agriculturist.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Dunnichen, to John Pinkerton, 1813 Aug. 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270518542

From the description of Autograph letter in third person : [London], to James Adam, 1772 Dec, 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270513331

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Dunnichen, Forfar, to Captain William Grant, 1793 Nov. 7. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270518494

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Dunnichen, to Messrs Lyon, Jobson & Co., 1804 Jul. 13. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270518502

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Dunnichen, to Sir James Murray-Pulteney, 1794 May 12. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270518513

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creatorOf Dempster, George, 1732-1818. Autograph letter signed : Dunnichen, to Messrs Lyon, Jobson & Co., 1804 Jul. 13. Pierpont Morgan Library.
referencedIn New York (State) Dept. of Economic Development. Commissioner's speeches and press releases, 1973-1986. New York State Archives
creatorOf Dempster, George Soper. Dempster Papers. Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library
referencedIn Boswell's Life of Johnson : including Boswell's Journal of a tour to the Hebrides and Johnson's Diary of a journey into North Wales, edited by George Birkbeck Hill, extra-illustrated, 1464-1897 (inclusive), 1724-1874 (bulk). Houghton Library
creatorOf Dempster, George, 1732-1818. Autograph letter signed : Dunnichen, to John Pinkerton, 1813 Aug. 28. Pierpont Morgan Library.
creatorOf Dempster, George, 1732-1818. Autograph letter signed : Dunnichen, Forfar, to Captain William Grant, 1793 Nov. 7. Pierpont Morgan Library.
referencedIn Pinkerton, John, 1758-1826. John Pinkerton letters, 1775 Dec 14-1815 Jan 31. Yale University, Lewis Walpole Library
creatorOf Erval, Comte Dupont d', fl. 1794. Autograph letter signed : Deinse , to George Dempster, 1794 May 2. Pierpont Morgan Library.
referencedIn Raspe, Rudolf Erich, 1737-1794. Letter : Inverness, Scotland, to George Dempster, 1789 Nov. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Dempster, George, 1732-1818. Autograph letter in third person : [London], to James Adam, 1772 Dec, 28. Pierpont Morgan Library.
creatorOf Dempster, George, 1732-1818. Autograph letter signed : Dunnichen, to Sir James Murray-Pulteney, 1794 May 12. Pierpont Morgan Library.
creatorOf Dempster, George Soper. Dempster Papers. Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library
referencedIn Raspe, Rudolf Erich, 1737-1794. Letter : Inverness, Scotland, to George Dempster, 1789 Nov. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Boswell Collection, 1428-1936, 1700-1795 Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn The life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. : including a journal of a tour to the Hebrides, extra-illustrated, 1711-1834 (inclusive). Houghton Library
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associatedWith Adam, James, d. 1794, person
associatedWith Boswell, James, 1740-1795. person
associatedWith Bransten, Rena, person
associatedWith Dempster, George, 1732-1818. person
associatedWith Erval, Comte Dupont d', fl. 1794. person
associatedWith Glazier, Henry S., person
associatedWith Grant, William, Captain, person
associatedWith Lyon, Jobson & Co, corporateBody
associatedWith New York (State) Dept. of Economic Development. corporateBody
associatedWith Pinkerton, John, 1758-1826, person
associatedWith Pulteney, James, Sir, ca. 1751-1811, person
associatedWith Raspe, Rudolf Erich, 1737-1794. person
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Birth 1732

Death 1818

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