Looking for information on Samuel Nesbit (my g,g,g,g,grandfather). I can trace my family back to James Nesbit born 1785 died 1874 married to Hannah Journey 1808 in Kentucky - moved to Posey County Indiana circa 1817. James is the son of Samuel Nesbit born 1754 died 1814 near Cynthiana, Kentucky. Samuel was married to Mary Berry. I have no information on where Samuel was born or who his parents were. I was always told that our family went back to the Nesbit clan near Duns, Scotland but I've not been able to make that link. Anyone out there who can assist?

I don't know if this is the same Samuel, but I do know my 5 gg, John Nesbitt, born, Dec 1753, Ireland, and died 11 May 1841, Dickson County, TN, had an Uncle Samuel, mentioned on page 729 of South Carolina Roster. It states:
Nisbett, Samuel
From 16 May to 27 August 1779, he served under Captain Andrew Berry. In addition, he served as a lieutenant from 2 June to 14 Septmeber on foot fromm 15 February to 15 May 1780 under Captain John Berry and Col. Roebuck. At sometime he was a captain in the militia under Col. Roebuck.
(Nisbett, Robert; S4617); A.S. 5480: X3234: X3661.
I found another source that this family of Nesbitts was from County Down, and I believe it was verified by DNA from present-day male Nesbitt descendants.
You could check the source numbers from the DAR, and see if your Samuel shows up somewhere in there.
John's brother was Robert Nesbitt, Jr., and it is the source that states his uncle was Samuel, under whom he had served.

Karen Alexander

Thank you Karen! This could be a good lead. My Samuel's wife's maiden name was Berry. Her father's name was John, he died in 1771 but there are two other John Berrys listed in his will - not sure if they were his grandsons or nephews but one could be the Capt John Berry you mention. I appreciate the info!

I hope it is of help. My Nesbitts lived in Spartenburg, South Carolina, and then went into TN. I will look through my information on them and see if there is anything else that may be of help.