was born at Knocknashane, Lurgan on 25th May 1894 to William Nesbitt, Weaver and Mary Ann Nesbitt nee Baxter. His Staff Record card has 26th May 1894 on it. His parents were married on 28th April 1882 at Moira Presbyterian Church.
In 1901 John (6) is living in house 6 Knocknashane, Lurgan with his parents and 6 siblings; Margaret (18), James (17), William (15), Mary (12), Sarah (9) and Annie (4).
On 9th May 1910 John joined Northern Bank at Head Office. His address is recorded as Randalstown. Transfers followed to Carrickfergus (1911 - Junior), Head Office (1912) and Coleraine (1914 - Accountant & Cashier).
Northern Bank, Head Office, Victoria Street, Belfast
Northern Bank, Coleraine branch
The bank Staff Record card records John as taking sick leave between 6th January 1911 to 6th April 1911.
In the 2nd April 1911 Irish Census, John is living in house 6 Knocknashane, Lurgan with his parents and 5 siblings; Margaret, Mary, Sarah and Annie. Sarah Baxter is recorded as a visitor and Frances John McIlwaine is recorded as a grandson. John's occupation is recorded as a Linen Veiner Mechanic.
The 1924 Northern Bank Centenary Volume records John as applying for enlistment but was rejected on the grounds of him having defective vision.
In 1922 John married Nina Burrows, Cork.
Transfers continued to Crumlin Road (1922 - Cashier), Head Office (1923), Donegall Square (1923 - Cashier), Limavady (1931 - Cashier), Downpatrick (1933 - Sub Manager) and Boyle (1940 - Manager).
Northern Bank, Donegall Square branch
Northern Bank, Downpatrick branch
Whilst in Limavady, John joined the Limavady Recreation Club and participated in their annual Whist Drive ('Belfast Telegraph', 29th October 1931).
The 'Londonderry Sentinel' of 30th September 1950 reported on the marriage of Charles Patrick Nesbitt, only son of Mr and Mrs John Nesbitt, Northern Bank House, Newcastle to Miss Audrey Kerr Davin SRN. Miss Wanda Nesbitt, sister of the groom was one of the bridesmaids in attendance.
The 'Northern Whig' of 30th March 1951 reported on the engagement of Miss Wanda Mora Cecilia Nesbitt to Mr Stanley Kenneth Lockhart of Lisburn.
John retired from the bank on pension on 31st March 1955.
The 'Belfast Telegraph'' of 26th August 1976 published an obituary of Major Stanley Kenneth Lockhart and mentioned his widow, Wanda and children, Gordon and Julie.
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