About George Meisner
Lived 1845 – 1909 (aged 63). George Meisner was an American banker.
George Meisner (March 19, 1845 – March 2, 1909) was a prominent German-born American banker, bank owner, bank president, builder of the Shelton Opera House, and namesake for Meisner's Bank in Shelton, Nebraska and the George Meisner House.
In a move that was criticized by some Republicans, on October 21, 1882, at the Buffalo County Republican Convention held in Kearney, Nebraska, Meisner a member of the Democratic Party, was nominated as a representative of Buffalo County for the Republican Party.
After Meisner's death, the total value of his estate was appraised at over $600,000.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Meisner?
American banker
When was George Meisner born?
George Meisner was born on 19 March 1845 in Bavaria.
When did George Meisner die?
George Meisner died on 2 March 1909.
What was George Meisner's occupation?
George Meisner was a banker.
What nationality was George Meisner?
George Meisner was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Meisner. https://biography.guide/george-meisner/
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