Robert Nesbitt (1808 - 1873)

Born 1808 in Co Antrim Ireland

Descendants

Died 20 Mar 1873 at about age 65 in Gillistown, County Antrim, Ireland

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Biography

Robert Nesbitt born about 1808.

Robert Nesbitt was married to Agnes Rankin and two of their sons Robert and Nathaniel had left Ireland and gone to Scotland to work before the death of their father. ^{[1] [2]}

Robert was still alive in 1869 when son Nathaniel was married but said to be deceased in 1873 when son Robert was married in July. The death 20 Mar 1873 fits. In 1877 his daughter Mary had twin girls and her address then is given as Gillistown Ballyscullion Grange ^[3] the same address as on Roberts death certificate where Mary Nesbitt reported the death and said she was present at the time of death. Robert seems then to be the Robert who died 10 Mar 1873 Gillistown Ballyscullion Grange age 64 a labourer^[4] Robert's death (age 64) was registered in 1873 in the Ballymena Superintendent Registrar's District.^[5]

It appears that some time after Robert died Agnes then along with the rest of the children and two grandchildren they went to Scotland where her sons were living. She is found there in the Census records from 1881-1901. Agnes (daughter of Robert Rankin and Elizabeth Miller) died 1 Sep 1904 at Camlachie Lanarkshire Scotland age given as 70 but she must have been older if one looks at her age given in the census and age of children ^[6]

Children

• Robert born about 1845 went to Scotland He married 18 Jul 1873 to Mary Paton widow of Patrick Irvine and daughter of John Paton and Mary Milmore Paton later McGurgan ^[7] Robert died there in 1887^[8]
• Nathaniel about 1847 went to Scotland married 27 August 1869 to ^[9]Mary Fulton 1849–1918 Nathaniel died there in 1898^[10]
• John born about 1855 went to Scotland died there in 1936. ^[11]
• Jane about 1847 went to Scotland She is probably the Jane that died in 1926 Camlachie Lanark age 87^[12]
• Mary about 1853 went to Scotland She had twin girls 13 Apr 1877 in Ireland, Rebecca and Jemima and her address then is given as Gillistown Ballyscullion Grange ^[13] She is probably the Mary that died in 1913 Camlachie Lanark age 61^[14]
• Elizabeth about 1857 went to Scotland She is probably the Elizabeth that died in 1901 Camlachie Lanark age 41^[15]

claimed need to get sources

• Thomas Nesbitt Sr 1843–1920 b. Co Antrim, 15 Sept 1843, (eldest son and fourth child of Robert Nesbitt by his wife Nancy Rankin; migrated to America 1866) The name of father is given as Robert on death certificate but mother unknown
• Nancy Nesbitt 1850–1930 b. Co Antrim ? migrated to the USA, m. __ Brooks see research Notes She is probably the Nancy Nesbitt spinster minor married 7th Feb 1868 to John Brooks Ballymena Co Antrim ^[16] I have seen an abstract that says her father is a labourer and not a farmer as the Civil registration says. There could be a difference between the church record and the civil registration.

also claimed need source

• Isabella Nesbitt 1835–
• Martha Nesbitt 1837–

Census

1881 Census 4, Tylefield Street, City, Camlachie, Lanarkshire, Scotland "Agnes Nisbet Widow 52 Ireland".^[17]

• Rebecca Nisbet Granddaughter 3 1878 - Ireland Rebecca and Jemima daughters of Mary Nesbitt Gillistown Ballyscullion Grange no fathers name given^[18]
• Jemima Nisbet Granddaughter 3 1878 - Ireland (died 1884^{[19] [20]} She died 1884 age 7 She gives different parents than her twin sister James Nisbet deceased and Mary Nisbet probably just to cover up an illegitimate birth.

1891 Census Tylefield Street, Glasgow, Camlachie, Lanarkshire, Scotland, "Agnes Nisbet Widow 60 Ireland".^[21][22]

• Rebecca Nisbet Granddaughter Female 13 1878 - Ireland Rebecca and Jemima daughters of Mary Nesbitt Gillistown Ballyscullion Grange no fathers name given^[23] She no doubt married Benjamin Redfern in 1899 ^[24] They are living at the same address in 1901 as her mother and grandmother. She gives different parents than her twin sister Robert Nisbet (deceased) and Mary Rankin probably just to cover up an illegitimate birth.

1901 Census 137, Crownpoint Road, Glasgow, Camlachie, Lanarkshire, Scotland, "Agnes Nisbet Widow 73 Ireland".^[25][26]

The same address Rebecca Redfern Wife 23 1878 Ireland 1901 Census 137, Crownpoint Road, Glasgow, Camlachie, Lanarkshire, Scotland^[27]

Research Notes

• (claimed occupation differs from above-son of Thomas Nesbitt, by his wife Jennie McDowell;) and father of Thomas Nesbitt and Nancy Nesbitt, United Presbyterian, linen weaver, later farmer, died Co Antrim Mar 1873 age 64,)
• claimed to have married 1829 Nancy Rankin, born. Dundee, Forfar, Scotland 1813, who had moved to Co Antrim with her family ca 1823, died there 1 Sept 1905, daughter of Robert Rankin hosiery manufacturer.
• Rebecca and Jemima Nisbet were the illegitimate twin daughters of Mary Nisbet and were born in Gillistown Ballyscullion Grange the same address as on Roberts death certificate Ballymena, Ireland. Mary had twin girls and her address then is given as Gillistown Ballyscullion Grange ^[28]
• occupation is given as labourer on sources that are found so far in Scotland and Ireland

Nancy has been claimed born (England in 1880 census) (Ireland in 1870,1900, 1910, 1920 census ) (Scotland in Obit and death certificate) lived in USA

Mrs. Nancy Nesbit Brooks, aged 80, a well known resident of the Coaltown district, passed away in her home Monday evening after a short illness,

Mrs. Brooks was born In Scotland, October 9, 1850 and came to America when quite small and has been a resident of this district for 60 years and was one of the oldest residents in the district where she lived. She was the widow of John Brooks, and a member of the free Methodist church.

She is survived by the following children: Mrs Agnes Reynolds, New Wilmington. Robert Brook of this city: Joseph Brooks of the Mercer road, Mrs, W. J. Morris of the Mercer Road, Mrs. Margaret Sankey, Sharon. William Brooks of the Mercer road. James, Thomas and Mrs. Martha Parker, at home.

Funeral services will be hold from the family residence Wednesday at 2 p. m. D. S. T. with interment in Oak Park cemetery. ^[29]

She is probably the Nancy Nesbitt spinster minor married 7th Feb 1868 to John Brooks Ballymena Co Antrim ^[30] but fathers occupation is farmer--error???

Claimed

ROBERT NESBITT b. Co Antrim 1811 (son of Thomas Nesbitt, by his wife Jennie McDowell; and father of Thomas Nesbitt and Nancy Nesbitt), United Presbyterian, linen weaver, later farmer, d. Co Antrim Mar 1873, m. 1829 Nancy Rankin, b. Dundee, Forfar, Scotland 1813, moved to Co Antrim with her family ca 1823, d. there 1 Sept 1905, dau. of Robert Rankin hosiery manufacturer, with issue 11 children, (one of whom died in infancy), of whom is known 1s.

I have put these 2 families together from diverse pedigrees and come up with possibility as follows

1. ??Isabella 13 Mar 1835 Taylorstown, Antrim, Ireland (not named after any grandmother?) possibly married John Stevenson Allen
2. ??Martha 29 Jun 1837 Taylorstown, Antrim, Ireland
3. Jane 26 May 1839 Taylorstown, Antrim, Ireland
4. ??Thomas 15 Sept 1843, eldest son and fourth child (named after paternal grandfather?)
5. Robert born about 1840? (would have to have been earliest 1844) went to Scotland (named after maternal grandfather?)
6. Nathaniel about 1847 went to Scotland went to Scotland
7. John born about 1855 went to Scotland
8. Jane about 1847 (2nd Jane so first would have died?)
9. Mary about 1853
10. Elizabeth about 1857
11.  ? died infancy
12. ??Nancy sister of Thomas (1843) claimed born (England in 1880 census) (Ireland in 1870,1900, 1910, 1920 census ) (Scotland in Obit and death certificate)

Sources

1. ↑ Marriage 1869 27 August Nathaniel Nisbet 22 Calton Glasgow son of Robert Nisbet agriculture labourer and Agnes Nisbet MS Rankin and Mary Fulton spinster 22 Calton Glasgow daughter of Thomas Fulton bookbinder journeyman (deceased) and Catherine Fulton MS McMillen (deceased) 1869 Marriage District of High Church in the Burgh of Glasgow
2. ↑ Marriage 18 July 1873 Free church manse after banns Robert Nesbitt Carter (Batchelor) 26 son of Robert Nisbet farm labourer (deceased) and Agnes Nesbitt MS Rankin marriages Burgh of Dumbarton County Dumbarton Statutory registers Marriages 496/ 35 Scotland
3. ↑ Births abstract from image Ballymena Toome County Antrim 13 Apr 1877 Rebecca and Jemima daughters of Mary Nesbitt Gillistown Ballyscullion Grange no fathers name given
4. ↑ Deaths Abstract from image Ballymena Co Antrim Ireland 20th March 1873 Gillistown Ballyscullion Grange Robert Nesbitt Gillistown Ballyscullion Grange 64 married labourer from disease of the heart 4 months reported by Mary Nesbitt present at death Gillistown reg 4 Apr 1873 Toome district of Ballymena Civil Registration Ireland
5. ↑ Death Registration: "Civil Records of Irish Births, Deaths and Marriages"
   General Register Office, Ireland; Group Registration ID: 7461828; SR District/Reg Area: Ballymena
   IrishGenealogy.ie Record (accessed 11 February 2024)
   Robert Nesbitt death 1873 (age 64) in the Ballymena Superintendent Registrar's District.
6. ↑ Deaths abstract from image Statutory Records Agnes Nisbet widow of Robert Nisbet labourer died 1 Sept 1904 Crowpoint road age 70 of Old age, Bronchitis and Cardiac Failure daughter of Robert Rankin labourer deceased and Elizabeth Rankin MS Miller deceased reported by son John Nisbet Statutory record Scotland Agnes Nisbet age 70 1904 Camlachie 644/2 626
7. ↑ Marriage 18 July 1873 Free church manse after banns Robert Nesbitt Carter (Batchelor) 26 son of Robert Nisbet farm labourer (deceased) and Agnes Nesbitt MS Rankin to Mary Paton widow shopkeeper daughter of John Paton boatman and Catherine Paton MS Milmore marriages Burgh of Dumbarton County Dumbarton Statutory registers Marriages 496/ 35 Scotland
8. ↑ Death Robert Nisbet carter married died 28th Apr 1887 Dennystown Forge in the Burgh of Dumbarton usual residence Nr 62 High Street Dumbarton age 50 Father is Robert Nisbet (deceased) and Agnes Rankin. Cause of death injuries received by being knocked down and run over by a waggon in a siding in Dennystown forge aforesaid Survived injuries about one hour Death certificate Register of corrected entries Scotland 11 May 1887 certified 16 May 1887 Statutory registers Corrected Entries 496/00 002 175) (RCE)
9. ↑ Marriage Abstract from image 27 Aug 1869 Nathaniel Nisbet Tobacconist ass Glasgow single age 22 Calton Glasgow son of Robert Nisbet agriculture labourer and Agnes Nisbet MS Rankin and Mary Fulton spinster 22 Calton Glasgow daughter of Thomas Fulton bookbinder journeyman (deceased) and Catherine Fulton MS McMillen (deceased) 1869 Marriage District of High Church in the Burgh of Glasgow 644/2 364 Lanark
10. ↑ Death Abstract from image Statutory (Civil) Records Scotland Dennistoun Lanark Nathaniel Nisbet married to Mary Fulton died 28 May 1898 age 50 son of Robert Nisbet farmer (deceased) and Agnes Nisbet MS Rankin of Gastric Ulcer reported by Agnes Stewart daughter Statutory registers Deaths 644/3 996
11. ↑ Death John Nisbet formerly a chemical worker single died 29 Oct 1936 age 81 son of Robert Nisbet farm labourer (deceased) and Agnes Nesbitt MS Rankin (deceased) reported by Agnes Fulton niece Glasgow District of Springburn Burgh Glasgow Cause of death Senility Fractured Femur caused by accidental fall due to strong wind Scotland Statutory registers Deaths 644/5 1449 also (Statutory registers Corrected Entries 644/05 001 144)
12. ↑ Deaths 1926 Index Scotlands People Statutory Registers Camlachie Lanark Jane Nisbet died 1926 age 87 mother's maiden name Rankin reference 644/2 420
13. ↑ Births abstract from image Ballymena Toome County Antrim 13 Apr 1877 Rebecca and Jemima daughters of Mary Nesbitt Gillistown Ballyscullion Grange no fathers name given
14. ↑ Deaths 1913 Index Scotlands People Statutory Registers Camlachie Lanark Mary Nisbet died 1913 age 61 mother's maiden name Rankin reference 644/2 268
15. ↑ Deaths 1901 Index Scotlands People Statutory Registers Camlachie Lanark Elizabeth Nisbet died 1901 age 41 mother's maiden name Rankin reference 644/2 911
16. ↑ Marriages abstract of image Nancy Nesbitt in Grange spinster minor daughter of Robert Nesbitt FARMER married 7th Feb 1868 to John Brooks farmer in Grange son of James Brooks farmer bachelor over 21 both Presbyterians at Ballymena Co Antrim witnesses Samuel Brooks and James Nicol - Civil marriages Co Antrim
17. ↑ - Abstract 1881 CENSUS 4, Tylefield Street, City, Camlachie, Lanarkshire, Scotland from image - SCOTLAND Registrar General for Scotland - Census transcript books prepared by the enumerators after collection of household schedules from the head of every dwelling, institution and vessel. (The original household schedules were destroyed.) -(Date accessed: not done- images can be found on numerous web sites links are not added as they may change in the future and create errors.)

    Name	Relation	Status	Sex	Age	Occupation	Birth Place
    Agnes Nisbet	Head	Widowed	F	52		Ireland
    Jane Nisbet	Daughter	Unmarried	F	32	Dress maker	Ireland
    Mary Nisbet	Daughter	Unmarried	F	26	Cotton weaver	Ireland
    Elizabeth Nisbet	Daughter	Unmarried	F	22	Cotton weaver	Ireland
    John Nisbet	Son	Unmarried	M	24	General labourer	Ireland
    Rebecca Nisbet	Granddaughter		F	3		Ireland
    Jemima Nisbet	Granddaughter		F	3		Ireland

18. ↑ Births abstract from image Ballymena Toome County Antrim 13 Apr 1877 Rebecca and Jemima daughters of Mary Nesbitt Gillistown Ballyscullion Grange no fathers name given
19. ↑ Births abstract from image Ballymena Toome County Antrim 13 Apr 1877 Rebecca and Jemima daughters of Mary Nesbitt Gillistown Ballyscullion Grange no fathers name given
20. ↑ Deaths 1884 at 4 Tylefield Street, Glasgow Parents recorded as James Nisbet (deceased) and Mary Nisbet m.s. Nisbet age 7 1884 644/2 368 Camlachie
21. ↑ 1891 Census Tylefield Street, Glasgow, Camlachie, Lanarkshire, Scotland ED: 15; Page: 11; Line: 4; Roll: CSSCT1891_243
22. ↑ - Abstract 1891 CENSUS CTylefield Street, Glasgow, Camlachie, Lanarkshire, Scotland from image - SCOTLAND Registrar General for Scotland - Census transcript books prepared by the enumerators after collection of household schedules from the head of every dwelling, institution and vessel. (The original household schedules were destroyed.) -(Date accessed: not done- images can be found on numerous web sites links are not added as they may change in the future and create errors.)

    Name	Relation	Status	Sex	Age	Occupation	Birth Place
    Agnes Nisbet	Head	Widowed	F	60	Servant domestic	Ireland
    Jane Nisbet	Daughter	Single	F	37	Dressmaker	Ireland
    Mary Nisbet	Daughter	Single	F	32	Silkweaver	Ireland
    John Nisbet	Son	Single	M	30	Chemical labourer	Ireland
    Elizabeth Nisbet	Daughter	Single	F	28	Silk weaver	Ireland
    Rebecca Nisbet	Granddaughter	Single	F	13		Ireland

23. ↑ Births abstract from image Ballymena Toome County Antrim 13 Apr 1877 Rebecca and Jemima daughters of Mary Nesbitt Gillistown Ballyscullion Grange no fathers name given
24. ↑ Marriage Rebecca to Benjamin Redfern in 1899 and she stated her parents were Robert Nisbet (deceased) and Mary Rankin. 1899 644/2 131 Camlachie
25. ↑ 1901 Census 137, Crownpoint Road, Glasgow, Camlachie, Lanarkshire, Scotland ED: 12; Page: 12; Line: 13; Roll: CSSCT1901_268
26. ↑ - Abstract 1901 CENSUS 137, Crownpoint Road, Glasgow, Camlachie, Lanarkshire, Scotland from image - SCOTLAND Registrar General for Scotland - Census transcript books prepared by the enumerators after collection of household schedules from the head of every dwelling, institution and vessel. (The original household schedules were destroyed.) -(Date accessed: not done- images can be found on numerous web sites links are not added as they may change in the future and create errors.)

    Name	Relation	Status	Sex	Age	Occupation	Birth Place
    Agnes Nisbet	Head	Widowed	F	73		Ireland
    Jane Nisbet	Daughter	Single	F	46	Dressmaker	Ireland
    Mary Nisbet	Daughter	Single	F	42	Silkweaver	Ireland
    John Nisbet	Son	Single	M	40	Chemical labourer	Ireland
    Elizabeth Nisbet	Daughter	Single	F	38	Silk weaver	Ireland

27. ↑ 1901 Census 137, Crownpoint Road, Glasgow, Camlachie, Lanarkshire, Scotland ED: 12; Page: 12; Line: 13; Roll: CSSCT1901_268

    Name	Relation	Age	Occupation	Birth Place
    Benjamin Redfern		25 1876	Foundry labourer	Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Rebecca Redfern	Wife	23 1878		Ireland
    John Nisbet Redfern	Son	0 1901		Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

28. ↑ Births abstract from image Ballymena Toome County Antrim 13 Apr 1877 Rebecca and Jemima daughters of Mary Nesbitt Gillistown Ballyscullion Grange no fathers name given
29. ↑ New Castle News 10 June 1930
30. ↑ Marriages Nancy Nesbitt in Grange spinster minor daughter of Robert Nesbitt labourer married 7th Feb 1868 to John Brooks farmer in Grange son of James Brooks farmer bachelor over 21 both Presbyterians at Ballymena Co Antrim witnesses Samuel Brooks and James Nicol - Civil marriages Co Antrim

• IRISH BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY Compiled by STANLEY OLIVER NESBITT of Drumnabreeze