I am looking for information on a Nesbitt that was a scout for the Army during the indian wars in the west.

His name may have been Wesley Nesbitt or Henry Nesbitt. Both were born in Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania in the mid 1840's. Family then went to Pawnee Territory, Nebraska about 1859.

I have found seven of nine brothers. Any links?
Hal Nesbitt
nesbitth@olypen.com

Hi,
My great-grandfather, Robert Nesbitt married Ruth Ann Labar(r). They lived in Pittston, Lucerne County, Pennsylvania until about 1858-59 when they moved to Nebraska. Robert was from County Cork, Ireland, Ruth was probably from Pennsylvnia. The had 13 children; James P. b.abt 1843, served in Civil war, enlisted in Fort Kearney, Nebraska, thought to have married Adelia ______; George, b.1844, enlisted in Little Blue, Nebraska, married Minnie Stuart Powers; Wesley b.abt.1845; Sarah (may have been Sarah Ann) b.abt. 1848, may have married Kennedy Donnell; Margaret J., b.abt.1851; Hugh Jacob, b. January 16, 1854, he married Mary Ann O'Mara; Elizabeth M., b.abt. 1856, is thought to have married Joshua Gibbels; Henry W., b. abt 1857; Osborn G., b.abt. 1859 in Nebraska, known to have a daughter.William Herbert, b.abt 1864, Nebraska, married Mary Caldonia Mantooth. Alice A., b. about 1864 in Nebraska, thought to have married a man named Tribitt, had a daughter named Pearl; Charles Andrew., August 13, 1865 in Nebrska, married Mary Orabells Miller (Mueller) Pointer; Polk, b.?, married (1)___?, (2)Delia Conley.

I hope some of this helps. Did your family come from Ireland orignally? That might be a link.
Good luck, Hal

Are there other Nesbitts that had ancestors that had lived in Pawnee City, Nebraska?
My gggrandfather, Renwick Nesbitt, son of John & Jane Nesbitt moved there in 1883.

John Nesbitt was from Ballibay. Came to Illinois in 1846.

I came across your posting, and I was wondering if it is perhaps you could help me. My great grandfather's name was Max Nesbitt, and my grandfather and his brothers always say that their dad was in the French-Indian War. Of course, Max was born in the 1880's, but I do know that his parents names were Ernest Nesbitt and Molly (O'Neill) Nesbitt. Any information you might have would be appreciative.

Hi, Becky:
Sorry, but the name Max or Ernest do not seem to show up in my line. The first record of my Nesbitt is Robert in about 1840 in Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Family legand indicates he was born in County Cork, Ireland. Early census records indicate he was born in New Jersey (about 1813). Sorry I could'nt be of more help.
Hal

My GGGgrandfather, Michael Nesbitt, and his wife Ellen arrived in New York 31 Mar 1845. Michael was born in Ballybay, Co Monaghan, Ireland. Michael and Ellen were in Reading Pennsylvania about 2 years; in Galena Illinois about 1848 and recorded in 1850 census in Hanover Illinois.
The following arrived on the same ship:
Michl Nesbit, age 28
Ellen Nesbit, age 20
John Nesbit, age 24
Jane Nesbit, age 20
Eliza Nesbitt, age 16
Margt Nesbitt, age 20
I am working on the 'assumption' that: John is a brother to Michael; either Jane or Margaret is wife to John; Eliza is a sister to Michael; Jane and Margaret could be twin sisters to Michael.

There was also a John Nesbitt family that settled in Hanover Illinois. This John was also born in Ballybay, about 20 years before my Michael.
Could we have a connection?
Karlene Nesbitt White
karlie@aeroinc.net

My Nesbitt family went to Nebraska in about 1859, from Pennsylvania. Robert, my gggrandfather was said to have been born in Ireland. Early census records, however indicate that he was born in New Jersey. Don't know anymore details.
Hal Nesbitt
nesbitth@olypen.com

John is my gggrandfather. The Bessie Nesbit below is my grandmother. I e-mailed with someone who was related to Michael and we couldn't find the connection although there must be one. I have an obituary on Michael. I recently met someone that is also related to the Savanna Nesbitts.

JOHN1 NESBITT was born May 24, 1817 in in the Towland of Monenton Parish of Auglinamullan County, Monahan, Ireland, and died 1897 in Pawnee City, Nebraska. He married JANE MOFFETT January 17, 1845 in Derryvalley Presbyterian Church registery said: house of John MOFFETT of Crievag, daughter of JOHN MOFFETT 3RD. She was born December 15, 1822 in Ballibay, Crievagh County, Monaghan, Ireland, and died 1890 in Pawnee City, Nebraska.

Notes for JOHN NESBITT:
John NESBITT was born in the Town land of Moninton Parish of Auglinamullan County, Monaghan, Ireland. He wrote the following: "Emigrated to the U.S. of America, March 2, 1841, landed at Galena, June 8, 1841. Commenced work on a farm for Wm Rogers and from there to Charles Moore (Hanover, IL). Stayed with him until November 1, 1844 and then started for Ireland by way of Galena, chicago, buffalo, Albany, and New York. From there to Liverpool then to Belfast and Portedown to Monaghan and to Ballibay, my native town.

Married to Jane MOFFETT, oldest daughter of John MOFFETT of Crievagh County, Monaghan on January 10, 1845. She was a member of the Crievagh County, Monaghan on January 10, 1845. I was formerly a member of the 1st Ballibay congregation under the Rev. Wm Gibson. At the present time, I am a member of the Associate congregation of Apple River, afterwards Hanover.

Left Ballibay for America February 10, arrived at New York, March 18, 1845 and started for Galena and arrived there May 2, 1845. I went to work for Charles Moore. Bought a farm at Wappaloo (former name of Hanover), near Hanover, Jo Daviess Co., Illinois.

Moved into it February 10, 1846. Stayed there till I sold out to my son, Renwick J. Nesbitt, March 1, 1883. Moved from there to Pawnee City, Nebraska, March 17, 1883. Arrived at Pawnee City, March 21. Bought a place of Mr. M. A. Rice, March 22, moved into the house April 1 and there we are yet."

Notes for JANE MOFFETT:
She came to America with her husband after her marriage. He having been in America prevous to returning to Ireland for her. They resided on a farm near Hanover, IL. In 1883 they moved to Pwnee, Neb. where part of their children are located. She died January 8, 1889 at Pawnee Neb and is buried in the Old Log Church cemetery beside her husband with a large granite stone marking the gravrd.

Children of JOHN NESBITT and JANE MOFFETT are:
2. i. RENWICK JOSIAH2 NESBITT, b. December 18, 1848, Wapaloo/Hanover, Illinois, Jo Daviess Co.; d. April 28, 1897, Hanover township farm- 1mile east.
ii. AGNES NESBITT.
iii. MARGARET JANE NESBITT.
iv. JOHN D NESBITT.
v. ELLEN NESBITT.
vi. JOSIAH NESBITT.
vii. ELIZABETH NESBITT.
viii. ADDA BELL NESBITT.
ix. THOMAS NESBITT.
x. MARY ESSIE NESBITT.


Generation No. 2

2. RENWICK JOSIAH2 NESBITT (JOHN1) was born December 18, 1848 in Wapaloo/Hanover, Illinois, Jo Daviess Co., and died April 28, 1897 in Hanover township farm- 1mile east. He married ELIZABETH JANE MCKEAGUE September 28, 1876 in lived at Oakville near Mount Caroll until 1883 and moved to farm in Hanover town, daughter of ANDREW MCKEAGUE and BESSIE ANDERSON. She was born May 09, 1856 in log cabin in Zion near Lanark, Carroll Co, Illinois, and died January 14, 1933 in Hanover, Illinois (her home).

Notes for Renwick JOSIAH NESBITT:
Renwick J. Nesbitt was born and died on the same farm, just east of Hanover. In 1871 he and his, brother John moved south of Mt. Craroll, where theylived and farmed for 12 years where he has since resided. In 1876 he was united in marriage to Miss Lizzie (Elizabeth) MCKEAGUE, one of the most highly respected and charming young ladies on Campu Creek (near Savanna). to them were born 3 children, 3 girls and 5 boys, all who survive with brothers and sisters to mourn the loss.
Funeral at UP Church of which he was a devout member and elder. Buried t Log Church.

Children of Renwick NESBITT and ELIZABETH MCKEAGUE are:
i. JOSIAH3 NESBITT, b. February 06, 1878.
3. ii. BESSIE JANE NESBITT, b. August 31, 1879, Chadwick, Carroll County, Ill; d. August 25, 1961, Hanover, Illinois.
iii. JESSE NESBITT, b. November 05, 1881.
iv. FLORENCE NESBITT, b. October 26, 1883.
v. NONA NESBITT, b. December 30, 1885.
vi. JOHN MARSHALL NESBITT, b. October 28, 1890.
vii. ORVILLE NESBITT, b. September 26, 1892.
viii. PAUL NESBITT, b. August 12, 1894.

Thanks so much for this info on John And Jane Moffett Nesbitt. I do believe there is a connection here but think it will take Irish church records to find it. Would the '1st Ballibay congregation' John mentions be Presbyterian?
Michael, Ellen and 4 other Nesbitts arrived 31 Mar 1845. I wonder if they booked passage on the next available ship after hearing John's stories of America?
I would like to correspond directly. My email is
karlie@aeroinc.net
Karlene Nesbitt White

Barb-

I have been tracing my family history and I am related to Renwick Nesbitt from my mother's side.

Renwick is my gggrandfather. His son, Jessie Sherman Nesbitt is my ggrandfather. My grandmother is Florence Anna Nesbitt (b. 3/15/10). Our line stems from Hanover, IL and currently resides in Chicago, Baltimore, and Atlanta.

I'm interested in additional information you may have regarding the Nesbitt line.

Thanks

Ashruf El-Dinary