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William Creighton Nesbitt 1767–1839 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Apr 1767

Birth Location: Hibernia, York, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 18 Apr 1839

Death Location: Monroe Township, Adams County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: Robert Nesbit

Mother: Mary Crayton

Spouse(s): Mary Sanderson

Children(s): Julia Nesbitt, Robert Nesbitt, William Nesbit, Alexander Nesbitt, John Nesbitt, William Nesbitt, mary nesbit, John Nesbit, Elizabeth Nesbit, Martha Nesbitt

William Creighton Nesbitt was born in 1767 in Hibernia, York, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of Robert Nesbit And Mary Crayton. In 1793, William Creighton Nesbitt resided in Warrington, York, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1800, William Creighton Nesbitt resided in Warrington, York, Pennsylvania. William Creighton Nesbitt married Mary Sanderson, and had children including Alexander Sanderson Nesbitt, Elizabeth Nesbit, John Creighton Nesbit, John Nesbitt, Julia Ann Nesbitt, Martha Ann Nesbitt, Mary Ann Nesbit, Robert Nesbitt, William Jay Nesbit, William Nesbitt. William Creighton Nesbitt passed away in 1839 in Monroe Township, Adams County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • William Creighton Nesbitt was born in 1767 in Hibernia, York, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of Robert Nesbit And Mary Crayton.
  • In 1793, William Creighton Nesbitt resided in Warrington, York, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1800, William Creighton Nesbitt resided in Warrington, York, Pennsylvania.
  • William Creighton Nesbitt married Mary Sanderson, and had children including Alexander Sanderson Nesbitt, Elizabeth Nesbit, John Creighton Nesbit, John Nesbitt, Julia Ann Nesbitt, Martha Ann Nesbitt, Mary Ann Nesbit, Robert Nesbitt, William Jay Nesbit, William Nesbitt.
  • William Creighton Nesbitt passed away in 1839 in Monroe Township, Adams County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Nesbitt's Ancestors

Self
William Nesbitt
1767–1839
Birth Place: Hibernia, York, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Robert Nesbit
1717–1801
Springton Manor, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Mary Crayton
1724–1767
Crichton, Midlothian, , Scotland
Grandparents
James Nisbet
1690–
Berwick, Scotland
Nisbet
1700–
Springton Manor, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Alexander Nesbit
1670–1728
Elizabeth Gledson
1672–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Nesbitt's Descendants

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William (Creighton) Nesbitt (16 Apr 1767–18 Apr 1839) m. Mary Sanderson (1766–19 Sep 1828)
  1. 1. Julia (Ann) Nesbitt 1811–
  2. 2. Robert Nesbitt 1808–
  3. 3. William (Jay) Nesbit 1800–1877
  4. 4. Alexander (Sanderson) Nesbitt 1798–1859
  5. 5. John Nesbitt 1795–1853 m. Catharine Nesbitt 1803–1896
    1. 1. Elias Nesbitt 1824–1854
    2. 2. Jane (Eliza) Ogden 1827–1896
  6. 6. William Nesbitt 1777–1828
  7. 7. mary (ann) nesbit 1804–1872
  8. 8. John (Creighton) Nesbit 1804–1883 m. Julia Heyward –1881
    1. 1. John (Creighton Nesbit) Jr 1839–1915 m. Sarah (J) Nesbit 1848–
      1. 1. Arthur E. 1876–
      2. 2. Russel H. 1885–
    2. 2. Joseph (Bowers) Nesbit 1843–1916
    3. 3. William Nesbit 1846–
    4. 4. Lewis Nesbit 1837–
  9. 9. Elizabeth Nesbit 1796–1874
  10. 10. Martha (Ann) Nesbitt 1802–1875 m. William Boatman 1795–1858
    1. 1. Martha (A) Boatman 1844–1886 m. Jacob Sanders 1840–1920
      1. 1. Bertie Sanders 1877–
      2. 2. William (D) Sanders 1865–1943 m. Anna (C.) Sanders 1865–1934
        1. 1. Wilbur Sanders 1900–
        2. 2. Ona (Edney) Walker 1890–1912
      3. 3. Minnie Sanders 1868–1908 m. W (G) Moberly 1856–1950
      4. 4. Alberta (Igo) Sanders 1876–1908
      5. 5. Clara (Theta) Sanders 1885–1909
      6. 6. Sanders 1869–1947 m. Newton Whisler 1865–1929
        1. 1. Glenn Whisler 1912–1930
        2. 2. Paul Whisler 1909–1974 m. Margaret Whisler 1912–1985
        3. 3. Roy Whisler 1906–1974 m. Esther Whisler 1907–1972
        4. 4. Ivan Whisler 1901–1966 m. Vera Pratt 1903–1987
        5. 5. Nellie Ross 1899–1972 m. JAMES (D.) ROSS 1898–1967
        6. 6. Grace Wilkin 1898–1987 m. Orin (L) Wilkin 1895–1949
        7. 7. Elmer Whisler 1897–1980 m. Ella (M) Whisler 1901–1987
        8. 8. Bessie Whisler 1894–1986 m. James Shaw 1896–1983
        9. 9. Elsie Ferguson 1903–1988 m. Luther Ferguson 1902–1978

William Nesbitt's Timeline

6 Records

1767
16 Apr 1767
Birth of William Creighton Nesbitt in Hibernia, York, Pennsylvania, USA
Hibernia, York, Pennsylvania, USA
1793
1793
Age 26
William Creighton Nesbitt resided here in Warrington, York, Pennsylvania, USA
Warrington, York, Pennsylvania, USA
1800
1800
Age 33
William Creighton Nesbitt resided here in Warrington, York, Pennsylvania
Warrington, York, Pennsylvania
1830
1830
Age 63
William Creighton Nesbitt resided here in Meigs, Adams, Ohio, USA
Meigs, Adams, Ohio, USA
1839
18 Apr 1839
Age 72
Death of William Creighton Nesbitt in Monroe, Adams, Ohio, USA
Monroe, Adams, Ohio, USA
1839
18 Apr 1839
Age 72
Death of William Creighton Nesbitt in Adams, Ohio, United States
Adams, Ohio, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Apr 1767
    Event Place: Hibernia, York, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Births
    [2] OneWorldTree
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1793
    Event Place: Warrington, York, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Septennial Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Warrington, York, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Warrington, York, Pennsylvania; Roll: 44; Page: 1400,1401; Image: 213; Family History Library Film: 363347

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Nov 1801
    Record Source: York County, Pennsylvania Wills

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 30 Jan 1802
    Record Source: York County, Pennsylvania Wills

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Meigs, Adams, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Meigs, Adams, Ohio; Series: M19; Roll: 126; Page: 40; Family History Library Film: 0337937

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: York, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: York County, Pennsylvania Wills

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1839
    Event Place: Monroe, Adams, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] OneWorldTree
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1839
    Event Place: Adams, Ohio, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Monroe Township, Adams County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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