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Janet Nisbet 1526–1566

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Janet Nisbet in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 6 Feb 1526 · Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
Died 6 Jun 1566 · Bemershyde, Berwickshire, Scotland
Father Adam Ii Nisbet Ii
Mother Lady Elisabeth Hay Lady Of Errol Baroness Of Saltoun
Siblings Adam Nesbit, Christianec Nisbet, Elizabeth Nisbet, Henry Nisbet Lord Provost Of Edinburgh 1597, Marioune Nisbet, William Nisbet

Researchers connected through Janet Nisbet 1526–1566

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
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Biography

In 1526, Janet Nisbet entered the world in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, born to adam ii nisbet ii and lady elisabeth hay lady of errol baroness of saltoun. Janet Nisbet passed away in 1566 in Bemershyde, Berwickshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1526
Birth of Janet Nisbet in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
Birth
1566
Death of Janet Nisbet in Bemershyde, Berwickshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Janet Nisbet

This ancestor line traces from Perthshire, Scotland (1475) to Perth, Perthshire, Scotland (1526) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Janet Nisbet (1526–1566) was born in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland and died in Bemershyde, Berwickshire, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Janet in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Janet Nisbet's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Janet Nisbet PTP
1526–1566
Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
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Janet Nisbet's Descendants

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Janet Nisbet PTP 1526–1566