Patrick (Nisbet) Nisbet of Dryden and of Eastbank (1565 - 1648)

Ancestors

Husband of Jean (Arthur) Nisbet — married 16 Jun 1608 in Edinburgh

Descendants

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Biography

Patrick was born in 1565. He was the son of Henry Nisbet and Janet Bannatyne.

Senator of the College of Justice and Advocat when married 1608 on or about 16 Jun 1608 Jean Arthur ^[1][2]

He was first Nisbet of Dryden then Nisbet of Eastbank

There is a contract dated 3rd December 1613, by which James Nesbet, merchant burgess of Edinburgh, with consent of Marioune Arnot, his spouse, sells to "Mr Patrick Nisbet, advocate, my brother-german," in consideration of the sum of 1200, an annual rent to be uplifted out of a tenement in the High Street of Edinburgh.

Bannatyne of Newtyle, was bred to the law, and appointed one of the Commissaries of Edinburgh. He was admitted as an ordinary Lord on the 14th February 1626, and died before the 1st November 1636, when Patrick Nisbet, Lord Eastbank, was received in his place. ^[3] He was admitted lord ordinary 1st November 1636. He was knighted by the marquis of Hamilton, the royal commissioner, on 14th November 1638. In 1641, as a keen supporter of the king, he was deprived of his office, which was conferred upon Archibald Johnstone of Warriston, then clerk to the general assembly of the church of Scotland.

He passed away between Nov 1646 & Jan 1648. 14 Jan 1648 Extract general retour in favour of Mr Henry Nisbet, as heir to Sir Patrick Nisbet of Eastbank, senator of the College of Justice, his father ^[4]

Death & Legacy

Survived by 2 sons and 2 daughters

• Henry who died 1647 shortly after his father, and
• John
• Janet
• Catherine ^[5]

Research Notes

Children all minors,mentioned as living in their mother, Jean Arthur's will

• Henry, died 1647
• John,
• James, died before his father
• Janet,
• Helen died before her father
• Katharein

'Parents were HENRY provost of Edinburgh 1535 and Jonet Bannatyne not the third son of James Nisbet, merchant The first of the Nisbets of Dirleton was the celebrated lawyer, Sir John Nisbet, Lord Dirleton. His father, Sir Patrick Nisbet of Eastbank, was the third son of James Nisbet, merchant in Edinburgh, a brother of the above-mentioned Henry Nisbet, by his wife, Margaret Craig, sister of Thomas Craig of Riccarton. (NOTE It was Sir John Arnot who married Margaret Craig of Riccarton, daughter of Thomas Craig of Riccarton. They had two daughters, Rachel and Marion )

He was admitted a lord of session, 1st November 1636, when he took the title of Lord Eastbank, and was knighted by the marquis of Hamilton as royal commissioner 14th November 1638. He was superseded in 1641.

Mnetioned http://www.thepeerage.com/p24761.htm#i247603 which is not a reliable source.

Children

• Henrie baptized 28 May 1609 at Edinburgh^[6][7]
• Johne baptized 01 Jul 1610 at Edinburgh^[8][9]
• Jonet baptized 1 Sep 1611 at Edinburgh^{[10] [11]}
• James baptized 27 May 1613 at Edinburgh^{[12] [13]}
• Helene baptized 01 Sep 1614 at Edinburgh ^[14][15]
• Williame baptized 22 Apr 1617 at Edinburgh ^[16][17]
• Williame baptized 06 Nov 1621 at Edinburgh ^[18][19]
• Catharine baptized 08 May 1623 at Edinburgh ^[20][21]

Branch

Nisbet of Dean, Dirleton and Craigentinnie YDNA unknown so any male Nisbet connection to the other branches is unknown (2023)

Sources

1. ↑ Banns/marriages Index Scotlands People Old Parish Registers Edinburgh Midlothian 16 Jun 1608 at Edinburgh Patrik Nisbet and Jeane Arthur - 685/1430 66 - Edinburgh
2. ↑ Banns/marriages Old Parish Registers abstract 16 Jun 1608 Mr PATRIK Nisbet advocat and JEANE ARTHUR, - 685/1430 66 - Edinburgh
3. ↑ MacKenzie-Wharncliffe Deeds page 57
4. ↑ NAS now NRS GD6/1352 Reference in person
5. ↑ 1648 Jul 5 1648 PATRICK NISBET Sir Testament Testamentar and Inventory Edinburgh Commissary Court CC8/8/64
6. ↑ Baptism Index Scotlands People Old Parish Registers Edinburgh Midlothian 1609 Henrie Nisbet baptized 28 May 1609 at Edinburgh child of Patrik Nisbet and Jeane Arthure - 685/110 375 - Edinburgh
7. ↑ Baptism abstract Old Parish Registers Edinburgh Midlothian Henrie baptism 28 May 1609 lawfull son of Mr Patrik Nisbet and Jeane Arthure witnesses: Mr Johnn Aurthure Lord Mr James Nisbet merchant, - 685/110 375 - Edinburgh
8. ↑ Baptism Index Scotlands People Old Parish Registers Edinburgh Midlothian 1610 Johne Nisbet baptized 01 Jul 1610 at Edinburgh child of Patrik Nisbet and Jeane Arthour - 685/110 401 - Edinburgh
9. ↑ Baptism abstract Old Parish Registers Edinburgh MidlothianJohne baptism 1 Jul 1610 lawfull son of Mr Patrik Nisbet adv and Jeane Arthour witnesses: Mr John Arthur Mr John Hamilton, - 685/110 401 - Edinburgh
10. ↑ Baptism Index Scotlands People Old Parish Registers Edinburgh Midlothian 1611 Jonet Nisbit baptized 01 Sep 1611 at Edinburgh child of Patrik Nisbet and and Jeane Arthour - 685/120 27 - Edinburgh
11. ↑ Baptism abstract Old Parish Registers Edinburgh Midlothian Jonet Nisbit baptized 1 Sep 1611 dau of Master Patrik Nisbet and and Jeane Arthour wit Wm Nisbit Patrick Whytlaw, - 685/120 27 - Edinburg
12. ↑ Baptism Index Scotlands People Old Parish Registers Edinburgh Midlothian 1613 James Nisbet baptized 27 May 1613 at Edinburgh child of Patrick Nisbet and Jean Arthur - 685/120 77 - Edinburgh
13. ↑ Baptism abstract Old Parish Registers Edinburgh Midlothian James baptism 27 May 1613 son of Mr Patrick Nisbet adv and Jeane Arthur witnesses: James Nisbet baillie of Edinburgh James Bailyea James Makmate - 685/120 77 - Edinburgh
14. ↑ Baptism Index Scotlands People Old Parish Registers Edinburgh Midlothian 1614 Helene Nisbet baptized 01 Sep 1614 at Edinburgh child of Patrick Nisbet and Jean Arthur - 685/120 112 - Edinburgh
15. ↑ Baptism abstract Old Parish Registers Edinburgh Midlothian Helene baptism 1 Sep 1614 dau of Mr Patrick Nisbet adv and Jeane Arthur witnesses: Mr Patrick Bannatyne Mr Thomas Ma...- 685/120 112 - Edinburgh
16. ↑ Baptism Index Scotlands People Old Parish Registers Edinburgh Midlothian 1617 Williame Nisbet baptized 22 Apr 1617 at Edinburgh child of Patrik Nisbet and Jeane Arthour - 685/120 185 - Edinburgh
17. ↑ Baptism abstract Old Parish Registers Edinburgh Midlothian Williame baptism 22 Apr 1617 son of Maister Patrik Nisbet advoc and Jeane Arthour witnesses: Wm Nisbet provost of Edinburgh Mr Lues Stolvant Mr James Scot - 685/120 185 - Edinburgh
18. ↑ Baptism Index Scotlands People Old Parish Registers Edinburgh Midlothian 1621 Williame Nisbet baptized 06 Nov 1621 at Edinburgh child of Patrik Nisbet and Jeane Arthour - 685/120 333 - Edinburgh
19. ↑ Baptism abstract Old Parish Registers Edinburgh Midlothian Williame baptism 6 Nov 1621 son of Mr Patrik Nisbet advoc and Jeane Arthour witnesses: Sir Wm Nisbet of Dean Nicol ..wart James Elois - 685/120 333 - Edinburgh
20. ↑ Baptism Index Scotlands People Old Parish Registers Edinburgh Midlothian 1623 Catharine Nisbet baptized 08 May 1623 at Edinburgh child of Patrik Nisbet and Jeane Arthour - 685/130 53 - Edinburgh
21. ↑ Baptism abstract Old Parish Registers Edinburgh Midlothian Catharine baptism 8 May 1623 dau of Mr Patrik Nisbet advoc and Jeane Arthour witnesses: Mr Robert Balvangnall minister at Tranient Henrie Nisbet Henrie Eastonn - 685/130 53 - Edinburgh