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NISBET of Kilsyth

 

From extractions by Ken STEWART from the Parish Registers of Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland for the years 1672 to about 1766. My thanks also to others who have contributed their family data. They are mentioned in Kilsyth trees with their email addresses ....

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ABBREVIATIONS USED

OPR-KS - the Kilsyth Parish Registers of Scotland usually transcribed by me "KS" from films of the originals

KPR-KS - the Kilsyth Parish Registers of Scotland confirmed by careful second transcripts of the original films of the originals

IGI reg - from parish register films from the International Genealogical Index of the Latter Day Saints. Usually a reliable source. “Family Search” is not necessarily an “IGI reg” source

IGI - from non-recognised sources in the International Genealogical Index of the Latter Day Saints. Not necessarily a reliable source

Place names follow the standard Chapman Codes, eg Stirling = Sti etc.

Person's names are as found in the original records, so expect many spelling variations.

b. = born,          bp. = baptised, m. = married,    d. = died,          bd. = buried.

occ: = occupation / biographical notes.   wit: = witnesses to events.

"c" before year date to show an estimated year

"cc" before year date to show I have used the spouse's date data as a rough guide

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FROM A SET OF NOTES EXTRACTED FROM THE IGI - with PATRON sources

 

VOLUME 2.  1672 - 1721    MY EXTRACTIONS (K. STEWART)

There seems to be just the one family there.

 

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(1) John NISBIT b. c1660 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. and ??? in Inchterf  m. c1690s Sct.

 

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Agnes NISBIT (twin) bp. 4 Feb 1694 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John NISBIT in Inchterph, wit: William HAY & John RONALD, Vol 2, page 56b, KPR-KS)

John & Agnes twins baptised to John NESBIT in Inchterph. Witnesses: sam? HAY & John RONALD on February 4th, 1694. (page 56b, OPR-KS)

 

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John NISBIT (twin) bp. 4 Feb 1694 Inchterf, Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John NISBIT in Inchterph, wit: William HAY & John RONALD, Vol 2, page 56b, KPR) likely m. 28 Dec 1718 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.   m/to Isobel GRAHAM

John & Agnes twins baptised to John NESBIT in Inchterph. Witnesses: William HAY & John RONALD on February 4th, 1694. (page 56b, OPR-KS)

 

John NISBET and Isobel GRAHAM both of this parish proclaimed December 8th, 1718. Married December 28th, 1718 (page 155b, OPR-KS)

 

3.

James NISBIT bp. 3 Jan 1697 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John NISBIT in the Fort, wit: William HAY in Netherinch and John RONALD, Vol 2, page 72b, KPR)

James baptised to John NESBIT in Inchterph. Witnesses: William HAY in Nether Inch & John RONALD on January 3rd, 1697. (page 72b, OPR-KS)

 

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Alexander NISBIT bp. 28 Aug 1698 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John NISBIT in Inchterf, wit: Robert BOOK and John WHITLAW, Vol 2, page 79b, KPR) proc. 18 May 1744 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (in Burnhouse of this parish, Vol 4, page 26, in KPR-KS).   m/to

Agnes KIRKWOOD b. cc1698 (d/o Robert KIRKWOOD of Waterhead in Easter Lenzie)

Alexander baptised to John NESBIT in Inchterph. Witnesses: Robert BUSH? & John WHITLE? August 28th, 1698. (page 79b, OPR-KS)

 

 

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(1) Alexander GRAHAM bp. 26 Dec 1654 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John GRAHAM, Vol 1, page 113a, OPR-KS) m. 29 Dec 1692 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (Vol 2, page 53b, KPR-KS).   m/to

Issobell HENDERSON bp. 16 Feb 1669 Kirkintilloch, Sti, Sct. (d/o John HENDERSON in Ancestry)

Also Alexander baptised to Jon GRAHAM in this paroch. Jon ADAMS & Jon GRAHAM witnesses. December 26th, 1654. (Vol 1, page 113a OPR-KS).

Alexander GRAHAM and Issobell HENDERSON booked. December 29th. 1692. (Vol 2, page 53b, KPR-KS)

(Ancestors of Ken F STEWART < kjstew@iinet.net.au >)

 

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Janet or James GRAHAM bp. 2 Sep 1694 Craigtown, Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (c/o Alexander GRAHAM in Taigstown. Wit George & John GRAHAM. Vol 2, Page 60b, KPR-KS)

Janet or James baptised to Alexander GRAHAM in Taigstown, Wit: George & John GRAHAM. September 2nd, 1694. (Vol 2, page 60b, KPR-KS)

 

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William GRAHAM bp. 10 Feb 1695 Kilsyth, Sti. (s/o Alexander GRAHAM weaver in Brea) Wit: William STRATHERN & John CLEELAND Vol 2, Page 62b, KPR-KS)

William baptised to Alexander GRAHAM weiver in Brae. Wit: William STRATHERN & John CLELAND. February 10th, 1695. (page 62b, OPR-KS)

 

3.

Margaret GRAHAM bp. 6 Feb 1698 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Alexander GRAHAM in Auchinrivoch? Wit: Alexander MARSHALL & Robert GRAHAM in Vol 2, Page 76d, KPR-KS)

Also Margaret baptised to Alexander GRAHAM in Arki…. Wit: Alexander MARSHALL & George GRAHAM. February 6th, 1698. (Vol 2, page 76b, KPR-KS)

 

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Isabell GRAHAM bp. 25 Mar 1699 Craigtown, Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Alexander GRAHAM in Craigtown. Wit: Robert DAVIDSON & John RONALD. (Vol 2, page 81b, KPR-KS) & Isobel HENDERSON (in Ancestry).   m/to John NISBET (above)

Isabell baptised to Alexander GRAHAM in Craigtown. Witnesses Robert DAVIDSON and John RONALD. March 25th, 1699 (Vol 2, page 81b, KPR-KS).

(Ancestors of Ken F STEWART < kjstew@iinet.net.au >)

 

 

 

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(2) John NISBIT likely bp. 4 Feb 1694 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John NISBIT in Inchterf, wit: William HAY & John RONALD, Vol 2, page 56b, KPR) proc 8 Dec 1718 & m. 28 Dec 1718 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (proc again 18 Dec, both parishoners in Vol 2, page 155a, KPR-KS) occ: younger in Colziumbae 1818 to 1830, in Burnhouse 1831 to 1841.   m/to

Isabell GRAHAM bp. 25 Mar 1699 Craigtown, Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o Alexander GRAHAM in Craigtown. Wit: Robert DAVIDSON & John RONALD. (Vol 2, page 81b, KPR-KS)

John & Agnes twins baptised to John NESBIT in Inchterph. Witnesses: sam? HAY & John RONALD on February 4th, 1694. (Vol 2, page 56b, OPR-KS)

Isabell baptised to Alexander GRAHAM in Craigtown. Witnesses Robert DAVIDSON and John RONALD. March 25th, 1699 (Vol 2, page 81b, KPR-KS).

John NISBET and Isobel GRAHAM both of this parish proclaimed December 8th, 1718. Married December 28th, 1718 (Vol 2, page 155b, OPR-KS)

(Ancestors of Ken F STEWART < kjstew@iinet.net.au >)

 

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John NISBIT bp. 10 Apr 1720 Kilsyth, Sti. (s/o John NISBIT & Isobel GRAHAME in Colzium-bae, wit: John NISBET & Michael HENRY thr. Vol 2, Page 162b, KPR-KS)

Baptised John, lawful son to John NISBET yor & Isobel GRAHAME in Colzium-bae, wit: John NISBET & Michael HENRY there. April 10th, 1720. (Vol 2, page 162b, KPR-KS)

 

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John NISBET bp. 9 Aug 1724 Kilsyth, Sti. (s/o John NISBET & Isobel GRAHAME in Colzium-bae, wit: John LECKIE & Walter SMITH there. Vol 3, Page 13a, KPR-KS)

The same day, John baptised to John NISBET yor & Isobel GRAHAME in Colzium-bae, wit: John LECKIE & Walter SMITH there. August 9th, 1724. (Vol 3, page 13a, KPR-KS)

 

3.

Jean NISBET bp. 6 Nov 1726 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o John NISBET & Isobel GRAHAME younger in Colziumbae, wit: John NISBET elder & John LECKIE there. Vol 3, Page 28b, KPR-KS)

Jean baptised to John NISBET younger in Colzium-bae & Isobel GRAHAME, wit: John NISBET elder & John LECKIE there. November 6th, 1726. (Vol 3, page 28b, KPR-KS)

 

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William NEISBET bp. 16 Mar 1729 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John NEISBET & Isobel GRAHAME in Colziumbae, wit: John NEISBET & James HENRY. Vol 3, Page 43b, KPR-KS)

William baptised to John NISBET in Colziumbae and Isabel GRAHAME, wit: John NEISBET & James HENRY. March 16th, 1729 (Vol 3, page 43b, KPR-KS)

 

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James NISBET bp. 9 May 1731 Kilsyth, Sti. (s/o John NISBET & Isobel GRAHAME in Burnhouse, wit: Henry URE & William GILLIES. Vol 3, Page 57b, KPR-KS)

James baptised to John NEISBET and Isabel GRAHAME in Burnhouse, wit: Henry URE & William GILLIES. May 9th, 1731. (Vol 3, page 57b, KPR-KS)

 

6.

Janet NISBET bp. 18 Jan 1734 Kilsyth, Sti. (d/o John NISBET & Isobel GRAHAME in Burnhouse, wit: Henry URE & Robert SHAW. Vol 3, Page 75a, KPR-KS) proc. 28 May 1762 and m. 2 Jul 1762 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (OPR-KS).   m/to George GILLIES

The same day Janet baptised to John NISBATT and Isabel GRAHAM in Burnhouse, wit: Henry URE & Robert SHAW there. January 18th, 1734. (Vol 3, page 75a, KPR-KS)

(Ancestors of Ken F STEWART < kjstew@iinet.net.au >)

 

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Henry NISBET (twin) bp. 23 Jan 1737 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John NISBET & Isobel GRAHAME in Burnhouse of Taigstown, wit: Henry URE & Robert SHAW in Vol 3, Page 92b, OPR-KS)

Robert and Henry twins baptised to John NISBET and Isobel GRAHAM in Burnhouse of Taigstown, wit: Henry URE & Robert SHAW. January 23rd, 1737 (page 92b, OPR-KS)

 

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Robert NISBET (twin) bp. 23 Jan 1737 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John NISBET & Isobel GRAHAME in Burnhouse of Taigstown, wit: Henry URE & Robert SHAW in Vol 3. Page 92b, OPR-KS)

Robert and Henry twins baptised to John NISBET and Isobel GRAHAM in Burnhouse of Taigstown, wit: Henry URE & Robert SHAW. January 23rd, 1737 (page 92b, OPR-KS)

 

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William NISBET bp. 11 Jan 1739 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John NISBETE & Isobel GRAHAM in Burnhouse, wit: Henry URE & John MARSHALL in Townhead, Vol 4, Page 8a, KPR-KS)

William baptised to John NISBITE and Isobel GRAHAM in Burnhouse of Taigstown, wit: Henry URE & John MARSHALL in Townhead. January 11th, 1739. (Vol 4, page 8a, KPR-KS)

 

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George NISBET bp. 24 May 1741 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John NISBET & Isobel GRAHAM in Burnhouse, wit: Henry URE & William ADAM, Vol 4, page 16, KPR-KS) likely m. 20 Aug 1771 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (George mason in Burnhouse & Jean in Kilsyth, in Vol 5, page 140 KPR-KS).   m/to Jean GILLIES b. cc1741 Kilsyth

George baptised to John NISBIT in Burnhouse and Isobel GRAHAM. Wit: Henry URE & William ADAM. May 24th, 1741. (Vol 4, page 16a, KPR-KS)

Kilsyth Burials Grave #456   Geo NISBET & Jean GILLIES   -7--

 

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Patrick NAISBET bp. 11 Nov 1744 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o John NISBETE & Isobel GRAHAM in Burnhouse, wit: John & Patrick Rankine in Vol 4, page 28, KPR-KS)

Patrick baptised to John NAISBIT in Burnhouse and Isobel GRAHAME Wit: (as above) John and Patrick Rankine. Nov 11th, 1744. (Vol 4, page 28a, KPR-KS)

 

 

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(3) John NISBIT bp. c1694 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. proc 1 Jan 1719 & m. 29 Jan 1719 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (Both parishoners in Vol 2, page 155b, KPR-KS).   m/to

Jean KINCAID bp. c1694

 

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James NISBET b. c1730 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. proc 21 Jul 1753 & m. 14 Aug 1753 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (James weaver in Rochhill,Isabell in Denny Parish. M. at Falkirk in Vol 4, page 67 KPR-KS).   m/to

Isabell NIELL b. cc1730 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct.

 

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John NISBIT bp. 13 Mar 1757 Kilsyth, Sti. (s/o James NISBIT weaver in Rochhill & Isabell NIEL, wit: Henry & Peter Marshall both Rochhill in Vol 4, Page 85, KPR-KS)

 

 

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Volume 4 - Later Marriages

 

126

1762

proc 16 Oct

William

NISBETH

Mary

BROWN

both in this parish

127

1763

proc 12 Aug

m.30 Aug

John

NISBETH

Janet

THORBURN

in this parish, in Denny Parish

 

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James NISBET b. c1780 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. m. 12 Mar 1803 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (James of Kilsyth & Janet of Kirkintilloch, 2 sabbaths in Vol 6, page 132, KPR-KS).   m/to

Janet WHYTE b. cc1780 Kirkintilloch, Sti, Sct.

 

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John NISBET bp. 10 Jul 1804 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (s/o James NISBET & Janet WHYTE, in Vol 6, Page 46b, KPR-KS)

 

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Christian NISBET bp. 9 Feb 1806 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James NISBET & Janet WHYTE, in Vol 6, Page 46b, KPR-KS)

 

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Janet NISBET b. 4 Jul 1808 & bp. 17 Jul 1808 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James NISBET & Janet WHYTE, in Vol 6, Page 55a, KPR-KS)

 

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William NISBET b. 6 Jun 1810 & bp. 1 Jul and 2 Jul 1808 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (recorded twice) (s/o James NISBET & Janet WHYTE, mason, in Vol 6, Page 67b, KPR-KS)

 

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Ann NISBET b. 29 Jul 1812 & bp. 9 Aug 1812 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James NISBET & Janet WHYTE, in Vol 6, Page 80a, KPR-KS)

 

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Elizabeth NISBET b. 17 Feb 1818 & bp. 27 Feb 1818 Kilsyth, Sti, Sct. (d/o James NISBET & Janet WHYTE in Meadowhead, in Vol 6, Page 116b, KPR-KS)

 

 

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Volume 6 – maybe a later family Marriages

135

George

NISBET

Isobel

JARVIE

1805

11

Aug

Both of Kilsyth, 2 sabbaths

Volume 7 - Later Marriages

1831

7

Aug

John NISBET & Janet MILLAR both of Kilsyth - irregular

234a

1836

19

Nov

William NISBET of Kilsyth & Marshal BURNS of Denny - 3 sabbaths.

239a

 

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Kilsyth Burials Grave #463     1820   Jas BAIRD, wife Eliz MOFFAT;  1854;  Robt BAIRD  15 February 1878  67 yr, Robina Robertson WRIGHT  19 May 1902, 20 yr;  Robert W.  17 November 1908  79 yr,  wife Janet B.  3 February 1908, 69 yr;  lda Christina NESBET  22 December 1924, 44 yr (wife of Wm BROWN)