John Nisbet (1769 - bef. 1817)

Born 2 Sep 1769 in Berwickshire, Scotland

Ancestors

Husband of Janet (Runciman) Nisbet — married 1793 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Descendants

Died before 1 Jun 1817 before age 47 in North Berwick, Haddingtonshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Biography

John was born in 1770.

John Nisbet mason married/banns 3 Jun 1793 Edinburgh to Janet Runciman ^[1]

Children

• Robert Nisbet born 4 Apr 1794 and baptized 6 Apr 1794 North Berwick^[2][3]
• John Runciman Nisbet born 17 Apr 1796 and baptized 24 Apr 1796 North Berwick^[4] Claimed to have been the John who died in 1946 IMPOSSIBLE would have been 140 years old!!!!!!--John Runciman Nisbet No fixed address but employed by the China Navigation Company Limited, Master Mariner. died 13th September, 1946 Claims to Barclays Bank London before 7 Feb 1947 ^[5]
• Benjamin Nisbet born 15 May 1798 and baptized 20 May North Berwick^[6] formerly Wright in Musselburgh, thereafter in New Zealand
• George Nisbet born 25 Jul 1800 and baptized 27 Jul 1800 North Berwick^[7] George's father died when he was 16. He was convicted in Edinburgh 6 November 1820. Left for Van Diemen's Land on 8 April 1821 on the Countess of Harcourt, sentenced to life imprisonment. Arrived 27 July 1821. Tasmanian archives database #52970 George was sent to the infamous Sarah Island as punishment for stealing a boat with intent to escape the Colony. and was 12.10.1846 given a conditional pardon which was extended 3.2.1859. Convict muster roll CS01/1/356 8123 He died 25 Dec 1860 name spelled (Nesbit) New Norfolk, Tasmania, Australia Occupation shoemaker and was buried Back River Methodist, New Norfolk
• James Nisbet born 12 Sep 1802 and baptized 19 Sep 1802 North Berwick^[8] posssibly married to Catherine Ewart???
• Katherine (Nisbet) Mulliner born 6 Jun 1804 and baptized 17 Jun 1804 North Berwick^[9] Died 1881 Kane County, Utah

Research Notes

Possibly son of Robert Nisbet needs more research

Named his children and realtionships

Who is John Nisbet late tidewaiter at Fisherrow ??

NOTICE. A PETITION having been presented under The Presumption of life Limitation Scotland Act 1881, to the Sheriff of the Lothians at the instance of John Nisbet, eldest son of the late James Nisbet, innkeeper, Haddington, who was the immediate younger brother of Benjamin Nisbet formerly Wright in Musselburgh, thereafter in New Zealand, son of John Nisbet late tidewaiter at Fisherrow for authority to make up a TITLE to property in Aberlady, in the County of Haddington, in the said Petitioner’s name, as heir at law of the said Benjamin Nisbet the Sheriff substitute at Haddington a notice that they intend to oppose the prayer of the petition being granted, FERME, FERME, & WILLIAMSON, Solicitors, Haddington Scotland Petitioners Agents, ^[10]

Sources

1. ↑ John Nisbet mason marriage/banns 3 Jun 1793 Edinburgh to Janet Runciman Old Parish records Scotland
2. ↑ Baptism (abstract of Church registers Scotland) Parish of Berwick North baptized 6 Apr 1794 Robert Nisbet son of John Nisbet and Janet Runciman (index abstract not done) also Baptisms Index Scotlands People Robert Nisbet 06 Apr 1794 son of John Nisbet and Janet Runsiman 713/50 74 North Berwick
3. ↑ Baptism (abstract of Church registers Scotland) Parish of Berwick North baptized 6 Apr 1794 born 4 Apr 1794 Robert Nisbet son of Robert Nisbet mason and Janet Runciman also Baptisms Index Scotlands People Robert Nisbet 06 Apr 1794 son of John Nisbet and Janet Runciman 713/40 126 North Berwick
4. ↑ Baptism (abstract of Church registers Scotland) Parish of Berwick North baptized 24 Apr 1796 born 17 Apr 1796 John Runciman Nisbet son of John Nisbet mason and Janet Runciman also Baptisms Index Scotlands People John Runciman Nisbet 24 Apr 1796 son of John Nisbet and Janet Runciman 713/40 134 North Berwick
5. ↑ The London Gazette 19 Nov 1946
6. ↑ Baptism (abstract of Church registers Scotland) Parish of Berwick North baptized 20 May 1798 born 15 May 1798 Benjamin Nisbet son of John Nisbet mason and Janet Runciman also Baptisms Index Scotlands People Benjamin Nisbet 20 May 1798 son of John Nisbet and Janet Runciman 713/40 142 North Berwick
7. ↑ Baptism (abstract of Church registers Scotland) Parish of Berwick North baptized 27 Jul 1800 born 25 Jul 1800 George Nisbet son of John Nisbet mason and Janet Runciman Witnessed by Robt Nisbet and David Lugton also Baptisms Index Scotlands People George Nisbet 27 Jul 1800 son of John Nisbet and Janet Runciman 713/40 152 North Berwick
8. ↑ Baptism (abstract of Church registers Scotland) Parish of Berwick North baptized 19 Sep 1802 born 12 Sep 1802 James Nisbet son of John? Nisbet mason and Janet Runciman Witnessed by John Runciman and Robt Nisbet also Baptisms Index Scotlands People James Nisbet 19 Sep 1802 son of John Nisbet and Janet Runciman 713/40 160 North Berwick
9. ↑ Baptism (abstract of Church registers Scotland) Parish of Berwick North baptized 17 Jun 1804 born 6 Jun 1804 Katharine Nisbet daughter of John? Nisbet mason and Janet Runciman Witnessed by John Runciman and Robt Nisbet also Baptisms Index Scotlands People Katharine Nisbet 17 Jun 1804 daughter of John Nisbet and Janet Runsiman 713/50 263 North Berwick
10. ↑ Otago Daily Times Dunedin, New Zealand 1 Mar 1884 p.1