James
Nesbitt
Born in South Carolina, United States
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Narcissa (Bird) Nesbit
— married
[date unknown] [location unknown]
Descendants 
Father of
Langdon Cheves Nesbit, Niles Nesbitt, William Lowndes Nesbitt, Adeline Medora (Nesbitt) Tucker, Nancy Narcissa (Nesbitt) Anderson, Frances Elizabeth (Nesbitt) McClintock, Samuel James Nesbitt and David Brewton Nesbitt
Died
at age 75
in Rome, Floyd, Georgia, United States
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Biography
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James Nesbitt born 13 Mar 1800[1], South Carolina, United States of America. James Nesbitt is said to have been a successful businessman, planter, textile pioneer, merchant, and religious and civic leader.
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| likeness James Nesbitt 1800-1875. |
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| Married 1st 1823. |
He married /Marriage Bond) dated 16 Jul 1823 Rutherford, North Carolina, USA to Narcissa Bird, [2]
1836 – James Nesbitt and Leonard Hill purchased the property. The men were co-owners of the South Carolina Manufacturing Company. 1837 – James Nesbitt became sole owner of Mountain Shoals . 1838 – House built James Nesbitt had the house constructed that still stands today.
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| Mountain Shoals Plantation SC |
Mountain Shoals Plantation Location – Enoree, Ninety Six District, Spartanburg County. It goes on to say that he expanded the grounds to 1000 acres worked by 200 slaves. A man by the name of James Hill is said to have built brick buildings about a mile from there which is known today as Hillsville. In 1875 – James Nesbitt died leaving the plantation to his widow Caroline Brewton Nesbitt 1877 – Caroline Brewton Nesbitt sold the plantation to James L. Hill, the son of Leonard Hill. Number of acres – 3,300 in 1850 with 500 under cultivation [3]
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| Widower Mar 1839. |
Wife Narcissa Bird died 23 Mar 1839.
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1840 Census James Nesbitt Spartanburg County, South Carolina (Note: only 4 children are mentioned in 1840 census 3 sons and 1 daughter). [4]
- Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
- Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 2
- Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
- Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
- Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1
- Slaves - Males - Under 10: 1
- Slaves - Males - 10 thru 23: 2
- Slaves - Males - 24 thru 35: 1
- Slaves - Males - 36 thru 54: 1
- Slaves - Females - Under 10: 1
- Slaves - Females - 24 thru 35: 1
- Total - All Persons (Free White, Free Colored, Slaves): 13
- Persons Employed in Agriculture: 2
- Persons Employed in Commerce: 2
- Free White Persons - Under 20: 4
- Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
- Total Free White Persons: 6
- Total Slaves: 7
- Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 13
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| 1860 Farmer |
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| 1870 Farmer |
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| Died 1875 |
The sad news of the death of Mr. James Nesbit, Sr. cast a gloom over our community. He died of pneumonia in Rome, Georgia, on Wednesday at 1:00 o'clock p.m. in the 75th year of his age. He left home a few days before to visit Tennessee on business, and was taken sick at Chattanooga, Tenn, but came back to Rome, GA, where he was confined to his bed several days before his death. The news of his death was received by his family by a telegraphic dispatch before receiving any news of his illness. His remains were brought on by Captain Franklin Woodruff of Rome, GA, formerly of this County, who was an old friend of the deceased.
The funeral services were held in the Baptist Church on Friday the 2_th last, Reverend Whitford Smith, D.D., who presented the funeral sermon, paid an eloquent and deserved tribute to the character of the deceased. The large attendance upon the funeral services attested to the respect and esteem in which he was held in the community.
James was mentioned on a memorial in Magnolia Cemetery, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States with a death date of 24 Mar 1875.[8]
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| Will 1867 and Probate 1875 |
James Nesbitt will was dated 6 Jul 1867 he mentioned:[9]
- Caroline Nesbitt Wife
- Lafayette Twetty Friend
- Francis E McClintock Daughter
- Anna Nesbitt Daughter
- Samuel Brewton Friend
- Byodevien Mabitt Daughter (this is Jane A)
- Carry A. M. Nesbitt Youngest Daughter
- Samuel James Nesbitt Son
- David B. Nesbitt Son
James Nesbitt probate 1875, he mentioned: [10]
- Carolina Nesbitt (wife)
- Niles Nesbitt
- Frances E x William Mcclintock
- Anna Nesbitt
- Carrie H M Nesbitt
- Samuel James Nesbitt
- David B Nesbitt
- Langdon C Nesbitt
- Byarderun Nesbitt Jane A married tp William D Dickey
Children
- Jane A Nesbitt 1824–1881 Jane Ann Dickey mentioned in probate 1875 married to William D Dickey
- Langdon Cheves Nesbit (1826-1908) note mothers name is given as Caroline no doubt an error based on birth date
- Niles Nesbitt (1828-1897) mentioned in probate 1875.
- William Lowndes Nesbitt 1830–1852
- Adeline Medora (Nesbitt) Tucker (abt.1833-abt.1907)
- Nancy Narcissa (Nesbitt) Anderson (1839-1910)
(Note: only 4 children are mentioned in 1840 census 3 sons and 1 daughter)
- Frances Elizabeth Nesbitt born 1846–1909 McClintock mentioned in probate 1875.
- Anna Angeline Nesbitt born 1849–1888 Anna mentioned in probate 1875
- Deveaux 2 years older than Samuel 1850 or Byodiview Nesbitt 1851–1907
- Samuel James Nesbitt 1855–1922 3 years older than David in census 1852 mentioned in probate 1875.
- David Brewton Nesbitt (1855-1943) mentioned in probate 1875.
- Caroline Carrie A M Nesbitt 1862–1885 Youngest Daughter mentioned in probate 1875.
- claimed to have been the father of Nimrod Nesbitt (abt.1825-1900) with a slave. More work is needed. Y DNA testing would give us the needed proof.
Research Notes
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There is no documentation or source that backs up the assumption he was born in Laurens County as claimed on Find a Grave. There is no James Nesbitt found listed in the census for Laurens, South Carolina.
James Madison Nesbitt is another branch James Madison Nesbitt (abt.1808-1861) .
Speculative fathers have no proof/source documentation for any- some say Samuel Nesbitt (1766-1824) and Jonathan Nesbitt (1736-aft.1832). Find a grave that claims he is the son of Samuel Alexander Nesbitt with no documentation. There is also a generation between Jonathan and this James on Find A Grave. Middle name Madison is unsourced. Another possibility is James Nesbitt (1768-1838) but this also has issues.
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there are 2 James Nesbitt not sure which may be him both seem to have parents living with them
1830 Census James Noshett [James Nesbett] [James Nesbitt] [11]
- Home in 1830: , Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1
- Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 3
- Free White Persons - Males - 60 thru 69: 1
- Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
- Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1
- Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1
- Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59: 1
- Slaves - Females - 24 thru 35: 1
- Slaves - Females - 36 thru 54: 1
- Free White Persons - Under 20: 4
- Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 3
- Total Free White Persons: 9
- Total Slaves: 2
- Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 11
1830 Census James Nisbett Junior [12]
- Home in 1830: , Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2
- Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
- Free White Persons - Males - 90 thru 99: 1
- Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
- Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 2
- Slaves - Males - 24 thru 35: 1
- Slaves - Females - 10 thru 23: 1
- Free White Persons - Under 20: 3
- Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 3
- Total Free White Persons: 7
- Total Slaves: 2
- Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 9
Sources
- ↑ born or lived Laurens County= claimed no documentation seems to be assumed from FAG at Laurens County, probably because of older undocumented research as to his parents, that keeps getting spread from person to person
- ↑ Bond date 16 Jul 1823 Rutherford, North Carolina, USA James Nesbitt and Narcissa Bird - Marriage Bond North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records, 1741-2011
- ↑ p 3 National Register of Historic Places – Nomination form - PDF - submitted in 1979
- ↑ abstract 1840 Census, Spartanburg South Carolina, James Nesbitt : accessed not done.
- ↑ - Abstract 1850 CENSUS Spartanburg South Carolina USA from image - USA The Original Source of US Census image is (Records of the Bureau of the Census, National Archives, Washington, D.C.) NARA National Archives and Records Administration - (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 Sex Age Occupation Birth Place Jas Nesbitt M 50 Farmer Caroline Nesbitt F 27 Langdon Nesbitt M 23 Farmer Niles Nesbitt M 21 William Nesbitt M 19 Farmer Adeline Nesbitt F 16 Narcissa Nesbitt F 12 Frances Nesbitt F 5 Angeline Nesbitt F 2 F M Tucker M 22 Doctor - ↑ - Abstract 1860 CENSUS Spartanburg South Carolina USA from image - USA The Original Source of US Census image is (Records of the Bureau of the Census, National Archives, Washington, D.C.) NARA National Archives and Records Administration - (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 Sex Age Occupation Birth Place Jas Nesbitt M 60 Farmer South Carolina Caroline Nesbitt F 37 South Carolina Francis E Nesbitt F 14 South Carolina Ann Nesbitt F 11 South Carolina Beyton B Nesbitt F 9 South Carolina Saml J Nesbitt M 6 South Carolina David B Nesbitt M 3 South Carolina - ↑ - Abstract 1870 CENSUS Spartanburg South Carolina USA from image - USA The Original Source of US Census image is (Records of the Bureau of the Census, National Archives, Washington, D.C.) NARA National Archives and Records Administration - (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 Sex Age Occupation Birth Place James Nesbitt M 72 Farmer South Carolina Caroline Nesbitt F 47 Keeping House South Carolina Deveaux Nesbitt M 17 At School South Carolina James Nesbitt M 15 At Home South Carolina David Nesbitt M 12 At School South Carolina Carrie Nesbitt F 8 At School South Carolina Frank Hills M 12 Domestic Servt South Carolina - ↑
Memorial:
Find a Grave (has image)
Find A Grave: Memorial #41587083 (accessed 2 May 2024)
Memorial page for James Nesbitt (13 Mar 1800-24 Mar 1875), citing Magnolia Cemetery, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA. - ↑ Will Books, Vol E-F, 1858-1887 Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA- South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1670-1980
- ↑ probate 1875 South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Book B page 252
- ↑ abstract 1830 Census, Spartanburg South Carolina, James Nesbett : accessed not done.
- ↑ abstract 1830 Census, Spartanburg South Carolina, James Nisbett : accessed not done.
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Wish we had advanced Y DNA testing for James male NN line and another male NN line from Jonathan so we could confirm what people say.
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