Robert Nisbet (1795 - bef. 1841)

Husband of Isabella (Oliver) Nisbet — married 1818 in Inveresk, Edinburghshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Descendants

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Biography

Robert was born in 1795. In 1818 he was a gardner .

Robert Nisbet gardener married 25 Jun 1818 Inveresk in Musselburgh, Midlothian, Scotland to Isabella daughter of the late Joseph Oliver gardener in Haddington both residing this parish. ^[1][2][3] Isabella Nisbet. She appears to be the daughter of Joseph Oliver and Janet Somerville.

The census of 1851 shows that Isabella Nisbet was a widow, it's possible Robert died before this date.

Children

• Robert Dickson Nisbet (1818-1874) baptized 08 Nov 1818 at Inveresk and Musselburgh^{[4] [5] [6]}
• Jean Nisbet (1820-) baptized 02 Apr 1820 at Inveresk and Musselburgh ^[7]
• John Nisbet (1823-1890) no birth reference John Nisbet died age 67 (son of Robert Nisbet and Isabella Oliver) husband of Janet Garlick ^[8]
• Joseph Nisbet (abt.1824-) baptized 18 Apr 1824 at Duddingston –^[9][10]
• Richard Nisbet (abt.1829-1902) ^[11] He married 19 Aug 1859 to Elizabeth Jackson^[12] died 9 Jan 1902 married Elizabeth Jackson ^[13]
• Catherine
• Janet
• Isabella (Nisbet) Probert (abt.1837-1909) died 13 Feb 1909^[14] married 1 Oct 1858 Philip Probert ^[15]

Census

1851 Census Ladywell Corstorphine Midlothian Scotland

1861 Corstorphine Midlothian Scotland

Research Notes

Isabella Nisbet pauper widow of Robert Nisbet sailor died 5 Nov 1863 age 71 daughter of Thomas Oliver sailor and Janet Somerville^[16] fathers name is no doubt an error.

This seems to be another family!! Who is Catherine if this is correct? 1841 census the original should be checked to be sure transcript is correct.

In the 1841 Census of Scotland Nisbet in Ratho Village, Ratho, Midlothian.^[17]

In the 1841 census index scotlandspeople in Ratho, Midlothian, Scotland.
Nisbet Richard 1841 M 9 698/A 3/ 19 Ratho Midlothian
Nisbet Isabella 1841 F 2 698/A 3/ 19 Ratho Midlothian
Nisbet Catharin 1841 F 40 698/A 3/ 19 Ratho Midlothian
Nisbet Janet 1841 F 5 698/A 3/ 19 Ratho Midlothian
Nisbet Robert 1841 M 20 698/A 3/ 19 Ratho Midlothian
Nisbet Catharine 1841 F 6 698/A 3/ 19 Ratho Midlothian
Nisbet John 1841 M 15 698/A 3/ 19 Ratho Midlothian ^[18]

Note Isabella Chalmers is living with John Nisbet (1823-1890) in 1871

OPR Marriage Record 667/30 203 - Kirkliston - shows Jane Nisbit marriage to Andrew Cunningham 21/06/1839. Is this Jean / Jane Nisbet born 1820, daughter of Robert Nisbet / Isabella Oliver?

Sources

1. ↑ Banns/marriages Index Scotlands People Old Parish Registers Inveresk and Musselburgh Midlothian 25 Jun 1818 at Inveresk and Musselburgh Robert Nisbet and Isabella Oliver - 689/130 336 - Inveresk and Musselburgh
2. ↑ Marriage 25 Jun 1818 Inveresk with Musselburgh, Midlothian, Scotland Robert Nisbet to Isabella Oliver FHL Film Number103115, 1067757, 0103114
3. ↑ Banns /Marriages abstract Old Parish Records 25 Jun 1818 Inveresk with Musselburgh, Midlothian, Scotland Robert Nisbet gardener to Isabella daughter of the late Joseph Oliver gardener in Haddington both residing this parish Proclaimation of Banns 21st June married 25 June 1818 cautioner for the woman Thomas Oliver
4. ↑ Baptism Index Scotlands People Old Parish Registers Inveresk and Musselburgh Midlothian 1818 Robert Dickson Nisbet baptized 08 Nov 1818 at Inveresk and Musselburgh child of Robert Nisbet and Isabella Oliver - 689/100 357 - Inveresk and Musselburgh
5. ↑ Baptism abstract Old Parish Records 8 Nov 1818 Robert Dickson Nisbet son of Robert Nisbet and Isabella Oliver Old Parish Registers, index 684/ 70 40 Inveresk and Musselburgh
6. ↑ Death Abstract Statutory (Civil) Records Scotland Tradeston Lanark 12 May 1874 Robert Dickson Nisbet 53 (son of Robert Nisbet and Isabella Oliver) husband of Mary Ann Leal
7. ↑ Baptism Index Scotlands People Old Parish Registers Inveresk and Musselburgh Midlothian 1820 Jean Nisbet baptized 02 Apr 1820 at Inveresk and Musselburgh child of Robert Nisbet and Isabella Oliver - 689/160 23 - Inveresk and Musselburgh
8. ↑ Death Abstract Statutory (Civil) Records Scotland Ratho Midlothian 1890 John Nisbet 67 (son of Robert Nisbet and Isabella Oliver) husband of Janet Garlick
9. ↑ Baptism Index Scotlands People Old Parish Registers Duddingston Midlothian 1824 Joseph Nisbet baptized 18 Apr 1824 at Duddingston child of Robert Nisbet and Isabella Oliver - 684/70 40 - Duddingston
10. ↑ Baptism abstract Old Parish Records 18 Apr 1824 Joseph Nisbet son of Robert Nisbet and Isabella Oliver , OPR index 684/ 70 40 Duddingston
11. ↑ Death Abstract Statutory (Civil) Records Scotland Langholm Dumfries 1902 Richard Nisbet 67 (son of Robert Nisbet and Isabella __) husband of Elizabeth Jackson
12. ↑ Marriage abstract Richard Nisbet labourer single age 30 (son of Robert Nisbet gardener deceased) married 19 Aug 1859 to Elizabeth Jackson spinster age 20 (daughter of Jackson and Isabella Olson) Abstract Statutory (civil) registers of marriages in Scotland. Ewes 825/ 1 Dumfries
13. ↑ Deaths abstract Statutory Records Scotland Parish of Langholm Dunfries Richard Nisbet lab widower of Elizabeth Jackson died 9 Jan 1902 Albert Place Langholm age 67 son of Robert Nisbet gardener deceased and Isabella _____ deceased reported by son Robert Nisbet
14. ↑ Death abstract Statutory (Civil) Records Scotland Cramond Midlothian Isabella Probert 72 widow of Philip Probert Iron worker died 13 Feb 1909 daughter of Robert Nisbet garderer deceased and mothers name unknown reported by Isabella Petrie daughter
15. ↑ Marriage abstract Statutory (Civil) Records Scotland Corstorphine, Midlothian 1 Oct 1858 Philip Probert 23 Puddler Iron ---factory son of Philip Probert chainmaker and Sarah Brown and Isabella Nisbet 21 daughter of Robert Nisbet garderer deceased and Isabella Oliver witness Richard Nisbet
16. ↑ Deaths Corstorphine Isabella Nisbet pauper widow of Robert Nisbet sailot died 5 Nov 1863 age 71 daughter of Thomas Oliver sailor and Janet Somerville both deceased reported by inspector of the poor
17. ↑ 1841 Census: "1841 Scotland Census"
    Parish: Ratho; ED: 3; Page: 19; Line: 1330; Year: 1841
    
    Isabella Nisbet (2) in Ratho Village, Ratho, Midlothian. Born in Midlothian, Scotland.

    6 Jun 1841: Ratho Village, Ratho, Midlothian

    Name	Sex	Age	Occupation	Birth Place
    Robert Nisbet	M	20	Tailor	Midlothian, Scotland
    John Nisbet	M	15	Ag Lab	Midlothian, Scotland
    Richard Nisbet	M	9		Midlothian, Scotland
    Catharine Nisbet	F	6		Midlothian, Scotland
    Janet Nisbet	F	5		Midlothian, Scotland
    Isabella Nisbet	F	2		Midlothian, Scotland
    Catharine Nisbet	F	40		Midlothian, Scotland
    Anthony Hall	M	35		England

18. ↑ 1841 Census: "Scotland Census, 1841"
    National Records of Scotland, Ref: 698/A 3/ 19
    Nisbet in Ratho registration district in Midlothian, Scotland.