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Albert William Brisbin 1855–1923

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Albert Brisbin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 12 Sep 1855 · Benton, Lake, Illinois, USA
Died 21 Jan 1923 · Monmouth, Crawford, KS ~ not in McCune Cem. as listed
Spouse Edith Caroline Sweet
Children Amanda Mae Brisbin, Bessie Opal Brisbin, Edna Marie Brisbin, Hazel Florence Brisbin, Ira Clarence Brisbin, John Emerson Franklin Brisbin, Lewis Homer Shorty Brisbin, Margaret Emma Emmaline Frances Brisbin, Nellie Ann Brisbin, Roy Joseph David Brisbin, Samuel Brisbin, William Albert Brisbin

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Biography

In 1855, Albert William Brisbin entered the world in Benton, Lake, Illinois, USA. Albert William Brisbin married edith caroline sweet, and had children including amanda mae brisbin, bessie opal brisbin, edna marie brisbin, hazel florence brisbin, ira clarence brisbin, john emerson franklin brisbin, lewis homer shorty brisbin, margaret emma emmaline frances brisbin, nellie ann brisbin, roy joseph david brisbin, samuel brisbin, william albert brisbin. Albert William Brisbin passed away in 1923 in Monmouth, Crawford, KS ~ not in McCune Cem. as listed.

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Life Timeline

1855
Birth of Albert William Brisbin in Benton, Lake, Illinois, USA
Birth
1923
Death of Albert William Brisbin in Monmouth, Crawford, KS ~ not in McCune Cem. as listed
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Albert Brisbin

This ancestor line traces from Watertown (Pamelia), Jefferson, New York (1826) to Benton, Lake, Illinois, USA (1855) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Albert Brisbin (1855–1923) was born in Benton, Lake, Illinois, USA and died in Monmouth, Crawford, KS ~ not in McCune Cem. as listed. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Albert in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Albert Brisbin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Albert William Brisbin PTP
1855–1923
Benton, Lake, Illinois, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Albert Brisbin's Descendants

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Albert William Brisbin PTP 1855–1923