John James Nesbitt (1803 - 1882)

Born 1803 in London, England, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 26 Jun 1882 at about age 79 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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Biography

John James Nesbitt was born London, England In the Parish of Shadwell.^[1]

Emigrated to America with his father's friend Mr. Gould, arriving in New York City in March or early April 1817. He couldn't find work in New York City for 3 months (he was 14 yrs old), so he departed for Quebec City on Captain Flint's vessel arriving June 17, 1817. His father's trade was as a shipwright so he was indentured to Mr. John Gouldies prominent shipbuilder in Quebec. He was to young and weak to work in the ship yards so he became a servant in Mr. Gouldies home, during his first 2 years. He grew to 6'4" and 300 lbs was a big man. In 1830 he started his own ship building commerce, located on the St. Charles River, just off rue Prine Edouard, in lowertown Quebec. His residence on rue Prince Edouard was most impressive, very large and constructed of grey stone and was situated just opposite his shipyard. Mr. and Mrs. John J. Nesbitt eventually opened their home as a temporary stopping place to help parents that had traveled to the area and had to be hospitalized. Later their home became an Irish Orphanage. John James was a Captain in the Ninth Battalion of Quebec Militia. Confirmation of his rank, as Captain, is dated the 11th day of August 1847 and signed by Lord Elgin of Kincardine. December 24th 1824 he left the Anglican religion and became a Catholic a little over a month before his marriage to Mary Cannon. She died at the birth of her 8th child on 9/17/1840. John re-married Catherine Slevin May 10, 1841 daughter of Surgeon Dr. John Slevin and Elizabeth Murphy. Mary Cannon had 8 children and Catherine Slevin had 9 both died at the birth of their last children. He died 26 June 1882 age 80 years and 2 months. ^[2]

Children

Mary Cannon 1798–1840

• Mary Ann Nesbitt 1826–1900 Demoiselle, daughter of John James Nesbitt & Mary Cannon, married Edouard Slevin on 3 Janv 1844 in Québec, Quebec City, Québec, Canada.^[3]
• John Phillip Nesbitt 1828–1888 John Philip Nesbitt born 4 Dec 1828 Quebec, Capitale-Nationale Region, Quebec, Canada died 25 Jun 1888 California, United States of America buried Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery Colma, San Mateo County, California, United States of America Find A Grave: Memorial #107255844
• Helen Hélène, child of John James Nesbett & Mary Connon, was baptised on 28 Déc 1830 in Quebec City, Québec, Canada.^[4]–1855
• James Martin Nesbitt was baptised on 18 Nov 1832 in Quebec City, Québec, Canada.^[5]–1888
• Sophia Jane Sophie, daughter of John James Nesbitt & Marie Cannon, was born on 3 Janv 1835 and baptised on 3 Janv 1835 in Quebec City, Québec, Canada.^[6] Sophie died in about 1836 and was buried on 22 Sept 1836 in Quebec City, Québec, Canada.^[7]
• William Henry Nesbitt ^[8]–1897
• Mathilda Martha Nesbitt 1840–1840 Mathilde, child of John Nesbitt & Mary Cannon, was baptised on 15 Juin 1840 in Quebec City, Québec, Canada.^[9] Mathilde died in about 1840 and was buried on 24 Août 1840 in Quebec City, Québec, Canada.^[10]

Catherine Slevin 1818–1890

• Edward Hector Nesbitt 1842–1914
• George Alphonse , child of John James Nesbitt & Catherine Slevin, was baptised on 11 Sept 1843 in Quebec City, Québec, Canada.^[11]–1913
• Thomas Thaddeus Kelly Nesbitt Thomas, child of John James Nesbitt & Catherine Slevin, was born on 5 Févr and baptised on 9 Févr 1845 in Quebec City, Québec, Canada.^[12]–1910
• Catherine Maria Nesbitt 1847–1902
• Charles Theodore Nesbitt Charles, child of Johnn James Nesbett & Dame Catherine Slerin, was baptised on 2 Juil 1848 in Quebec City, Québec, Canada.^[13]–1849
• Andrew Hedley Nesbitt 1850–1924
• Joseph Alfred Nesbitt 1851–1931
• Edmund Nesbitt Edmund Thedore Nesbitt 1854–1916
• Helen Agnes Nesbitt 1856–1928

Census

Sources

1. ↑ John James Nesbitt Baptism 4 Sep 1803 St Paul, Shadwell Tower Hamlets, Middlesex, England Parents John and Ann Nesbitt London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Church of England Parish Registers, 1538-1812; Reference Number: P93/PAU3/004
2. ↑ John James Nesbitt Burial 1882 Quebec, St-Roch Institut Généalogique Drouin; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Drouin Collection; Author: Gabriel Drouin, comp. Burial 29 June 1882 John James Nesbitt constructor married to Catherine Slevin died 26 this month age 80 years and 2 months
3. ↑ Marriage: "Quebec, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1968"
   Institut Généalogique Drouin; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Drouin Collection; Author: Gabriel Drouin, Comp. Demoiselle Mary Anne Nesbitt marriage to Edouard Slevin on 3 Janv 1844 in Québec, Quebec City, Québec, Canada.
4. ↑ Baptism: "Quebec, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1968"
   Institut Généalogique Drouin; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Drouin Collection; Author: Gabriel Drouin, Comp.
   Hélène Nesbett baptism on 28 Déc 1830, child of John James Nesbett & Mary Connon, in Quebec City, Québec, Canada.
5. ↑ Baptism of child James Martin Nesbitt: "Quebec, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1968"
   Institut Généalogique Drouin; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Drouin Collection; Author: Gabriel Drouin, Comp.
   Mary Cannon's Spouse John James Nesbitt child James Martin Nesbitt baptism on 18 Nov 1832 in Quebec City, Québec, Canada.
6. ↑ Baptism: "Quebec, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1968"
   Institut Généalogique Drouin; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Drouin Collection; Author: Gabriel Drouin, Comp.
   Sophie Nesbitt baptism on 3 Janv 1835 (born 3 Janv 1835), daughter of John James Nesbitt & Marie Cannon, in Quebec City, Québec, Canada.
7. ↑ Burial: "Quebec, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1968"
   Institut Généalogique Drouin; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Drouin Collection; Author: Gabriel Drouin, Comp.
   Sophie Nesbitt burial (died in about 1836) on 22 Sept 1836 in Quebec City, Québec, Canada.
8. ↑ Marriage of child William Henry Nesbitt: "Quebec, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1968"
   Institut Généalogique Drouin; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Drouin Collection; Author: Gabriel Drouin, Comp.
   Mary Cannon's Spouse John James Nesbitt child William Henry Nesbitt marriage to Lucie Allard on 4 Mars 1867 in Québec, Quebec City, Québec, Canada.
9. ↑ Baptism: "Quebec, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1968"
   Institut Généalogique Drouin; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Drouin Collection; Author: Gabriel Drouin, Comp.
   Mathilde Marthe Nesbitt baptism on 15 Juin 1840, child of John Nesbitt & Mary Cannon, in Quebec City, Québec, Canada.
10. ↑ Burial: "Quebec, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1968"
    Institut Généalogique Drouin; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Drouin Collection; Author: Gabriel Drouin, Comp.
    Mathilde Marthe Nesbitt burial (died in about 1840) on 24 Août 1840 in Quebec City, Québec, Canada.
11. ↑ Baptism: "Quebec, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1968"
    Institut Généalogique Drouin; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Drouin Collection; Author: Gabriel Drouin, Comp.
    George Alphonse Nesbitt baptism on 11 Sept 1843, child of John James Nesbitt & Catherine Slevin, in Quebec City, Québec, Canada.
12. ↑ Baptism: "Quebec, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1968"
    Institut Généalogique Drouin; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Drouin Collection; Author: Gabriel Drouin, Comp.
    Thomas Nesbitt baptism on 9 Févr 1845 (born 5 Févr), child of John James Nesbitt & Catherine Slevin, in Quebec City, Québec, Canada.
13. ↑ Baptism: "Quebec, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1968"
    Institut Généalogique Drouin; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Drouin Collection; Author: Gabriel Drouin, Comp.
    Charles Theodore Nesbett baptism on 2 Juil 1848, child of Johnn James Nesbett & Dame Catherine Slerin, in Quebec City, Québec, Canada.