NISBET

Sir Alexander (son of Alexander Nisbet). b. 1790 or 1791; L.R.C.S. Edinb. 1812; M.D. Edinb. 1818; M.R.C.P. London 1859; entered naval medical service 1812 and served during the whole of the American war 1812–4, for which awarded a medal 1850; inspector general of hospitals and fleets 30 June 1855, retired 1861; granted good service pension June 1865; knighted at Windsor Castle 26 June 1873; honorary physician to the queen 1873 to death. d. Arley lodge, Lee, Kent 22 June 1874.