> I am searching for the family of Alexander Nisbet, born May 17, 1808 in > Hutton, Berwick.... Alexander's father I believe was William Nisbet born March 1, 1772 in Hutton, mother Elizabeth Moffat. Thank you. Charlotte > cgranewall@home.com Charlotte, I can't help you with your Alexander Nisbet, b. 1808, but I want to let you know that I am searching for information onWelam (William) Nisbeth, b. 1596. He emigrated to Sweden in 1627 to serve as an officer in the Swedish army during the Thirty Years War. Several of his descendants through the years carry the name Alexander Nisbeth, including one of my ancestors. Here is what a translation of the Swedish records have to say about him: "Originating in Scotland where it derived its name from the property of Nisbeth in the county of Berwick and where in 1296 James and John Nisbeth carried the name. In that country it has since branched out to the houses of Nisbeth, Dean, Craigintinie, Dirliton, Grenholm, Rochell and Carfin." "Welam Nisbeth, ... born 1596 in Scotland, descendant of the house of Rochell, arrived in Sweden in 1627, second lieutenant in the Life Guards, captain etc. major, lieutenant colonel 1657, died 1660 at Kunggården, buried in Old Upsala Church were his coat of arms and flag with inscription were placed. Married first to Christina Gray...." If, in your travels back in time, you encounter old Welam (William), would you please let me know? Many thanks. Best regards, Jeanne Nelson -- ABSOLUTELY FAMILY! http://absolutely.anthill.com/ FAMILY NEWSLETTER NEWS http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~bruce/FamNewsNews.htm