YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

James Nisbet 1649–1684 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 July 1649

Birth Location: Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Death Date: 5 Jun 1684

Death Location: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Father: Walter Neisbet

Mother: Effie Dick

Spouse(s): Jannet Forest

Children(s): Robert Nisbet, Jean Nisbit, Anna Nisbit, Isobell Nisbit, Bethie Nisbit

The story of James Nisbet began in 1649 in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. James Nisbet married Jannet Forest, and had children including Anna Nisbit, Bethie Nisbit, Isobell Nisbit, Jean Nisbit, Marie Nisbet, Robert Nisbet, William Nisbet. James Nisbet passed away in 1684 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Find more search results for James Nisbet
JN

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of James Nisbet began in 1649 in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
  • James Nisbet married Jannet Forest, and had children including Anna Nisbit, Bethie Nisbit, Isobell Nisbit, Jean Nisbit, Marie Nisbet, Robert Nisbet, William Nisbet.
  • James Nisbet passed away in 1684 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Nisbet's Ancestors

Self
James Nisbet
1649–1684
Birth Place: Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Parents
Walter Neisbet
1623–
St Cuthberts, Midlothian, Scotland
Effie Dick
1619–1669
Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Grandparents
Johne Nisbit
1587–
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Agnes Tailyeour
1595–1634
Edinburgh Midlothian Scotland
John Dick
1589–1638
Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Janet Paterson
1590–1640
Dysart, Fife, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
William Hamilton
1869–1592
Mary Hamilton
1565–
Johnne 11GGF
1560–1595
Issobell 11GGM
1560–1595
Andrew Dick
1565–
Katherin\Kete Hending
1567–1621
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Nisbet
1534–1585
Isobell Watson
1541–1603
David 12GGF
1530–
Girsall Haccat
1530–
Patrik 12GGF
1536–

James Nisbet's Descendants

1.
JN
James Nisbet (21 July 1649–5 Jun 1684) m. Jannet Forest (9 November 1652–)
  1. 1. Robert Nisbet 1685–1792 m. Margaret Robertsone 1692–
    1. 1. Robert (Clyde) Nisbet 1712–1792 m. Christian Cowie 1718–1777
      1. 1. Mary Nisbet 1750–1841 m. Andrew Baxter 1751–1864
        1. 1. Robert Baxter 1785–1861 m. Margaret Thomson 1789–1878
        2. 2. Andrew Baxter 1777–1864
        3. 3. Janet Baxter 1783–1872
        4. 4. Christian Baxter 1776–1841
        5. 5. Mary Baxter 1779–
        6. 6. Robert Baxter 1785–1835
        7. 7. Elizabeth (Baxter) 🚼 1786–1786
        8. 8. Alexander Baxter 1787–
        9. 9. Elizabeth (Baxter Brown-Scottish Cousin 5th Aunt) * 1787–1872
        10. 10. Henry Baxter 1791–1823
        11. 11. Janet Baxter 1791–
        12. 12. William Baxter 1793–1823
        13. 13. Elizabeth Baxter 1794–1879
      2. 2. Richard Nisbet 1759–
      3. 3. Elizabeth Nisbet 1756–1841
      4. 4. Margaret Nisbet 1760–
      5. 5. Alexander Nisbet 1752–
      6. 6. Margaret (Alisa) Nisbet 1749–
      7. 7. Robert Nisbet 1754–1754
      8. 8. James Nesbit 1747–1819
  2. 2. Jean Nisbit 1673–
  3. 3. Anna Nisbit 1675–
  4. 4. Isobell Nisbit 1677–
  5. 5. Bethie Nisbit 1679–

James Nisbet's Timeline

2 Records

1649
21 July 1649
Birth of James Nisbet in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1684
5 Jun 1684
Age 35
Death of James Nisbet in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 July 1649
    Event Place: Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Jun 1684
    Event Place: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE