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John Watson Turnbull 1870–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Mar 1870

Birth Location: Midshiels, Wilton District, Roxburgh Co., Scotland

Death Date: 09 Jul 1961

Death Location: St Marys, Perth, Ontario, Canada

Father: James Turnbull

Mother: Alison Watson

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Moore

Children(s): Alexander Turnbull, Alice Turnbull, Marion Turnbull, Isabella Turnbull

The story of John Watson Turnbull began in 1870 in Midshiels, Wilton District, Roxburgh Co., Scotland. In 1871, John Watson Turnbull resided in Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland. John Watson Turnbull married Elizabeth Shand Moore, and had children including Alexander Douglas Turnbull, Alice Elizabeth Turnbull, Isabella Turnbull, Marion Turnbull. John Watson Turnbull passed away in 1961 in St Marys, Perth, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of John Watson Turnbull began in 1870 in Midshiels, Wilton District, Roxburgh Co., Scotland.
  • In 1871, John Watson Turnbull resided in Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland.
  • John Watson Turnbull married Elizabeth Shand Moore, and had children including Alexander Douglas Turnbull, Alice Elizabeth Turnbull, Isabella Turnbull, Marion Turnbull.
  • John Watson Turnbull passed away in 1961 in St Marys, Perth, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Turnbull
1840–1905
Birth Location: St Boswells, Roxburghshire, , Scotland #gh
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Alison Watson
1845–1918
Birth Location: Oxnam, Roxburghshire, , Scotland
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Moore
1873–1953
Birth Location: St Marys, Perth, Ontario, Canada
EM

Children(s)

Alexander Turnbull
1903–1993
Birth Location: St Marys, Perth, Ontario, Canada
AT
Alice Turnbull
1901–1913
Birth Location: St Marys, Perth, Ontario, Canada
AT
Marion Turnbull
1896–
Birth Location: Ontario, Canada
MT
Isabella Turnbull
1895–
Birth Location: Ontario, Canada
IT

John Turnbull's Ancestors

Self
John Turnbull
1870–1961
Birth Place: Midshiels, Wilton District, Roxburgh Co., Scotland
Parents
James Turnbull
1840–1905
St Boswells, Roxburghshire, , Scotland #gh
Alison (Alice) Watson
1845–1918
Oxnam, Roxburghshire, , Scotland
Grandparents
Andrew Watson
1800–1867
Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Ellen Watson
1814–1879
Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Sargent-Major Watson
1777–1838
Anne Duncan
1773–1839
John Wark
1775–1852
Margaret Wark
1791–1849
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James TBC
1748–1810
Margaret Malcom
–1785
Andrew Duncan
1735–
Private
1738–
John Wark
1742–1826
Isobel Elliot
1760–1825
Andrew Stevenson
1753–

John Turnbull's Descendants

1.
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John (Watson) Turnbull (16 Mar 1870–09 Jul 1961) m. Elizabeth (Shand) Moore (23 Jul 1873–03 Dec 1953)
  1. 1. Alexander (Douglas) Turnbull 1903–1993 m. Elsie (Grant) Willard 1903–1997
  2. 2. Alice (Elizabeth) Turnbull 1901–1913
  3. 3. Marion Turnbull 1896–
  4. 4. Isabella Turnbull 1895–

John Turnbull's Timeline

14 Records

1870
16 Mar 1870
Birth of John Watson Turnbull in Midshiels, Wilton District, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Midshiels, Wilton District, Roxburghshire, Scotland
1870
16 Mar 1870
Birth of John Watson Turnbull in Midshiels, Wilton District, Roxburgh Co., Scotland
Midshiels, Wilton District, Roxburgh Co., Scotland
1871
1871
Age 1
John Watson Turnbull resided here in Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland
1891
1891
Age 21
John Watson Turnbull resided here in South, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
South, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
1891
1891
Age 21
John Watson Turnbull resided here in Waterloo South, Ontario, Canada
Waterloo South, Ontario, Canada
1900
Bet. 1900–1908
Age 30
John Watson Turnbull was employed in Saskatchewan, Canada
Saskatchewan, Canada
1900
Bet. 1900–1908
Age 30
John Watson Turnbull was employed in Saskatchewan, storeowner and lumber business.
Saskatchewan, storeowner and lumber business.
1911
1911
Age 41
John Watson Turnbull resided here in Waterloo South, Ontario
Waterloo South, Ontario
1911
1911
Age 41
John Watson Turnbull resided here in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
1920
1920
Age 50
John Watson Turnbull was employed in Owned an Orchard in Bloomington, CA. near Riverside.
Owned an Orchard in Bloomington, CA. near Riverside.
1920
1920
Age 50
John Watson Turnbull was employed
None
1920
1920
Age 50
John Watson Turnbull resided here in Rialto, San Bernardino, California
Rialto, San Bernardino, California
1920
1920
Age 50
John Watson Turnbull resided here in Rialto, San Bernardino, California, USA
Rialto, San Bernardino, California, USA
1961
09 Jul 1961
Age 91
Death of John Watson Turnbull in St Marys, Perth, Ontario, Canada
St Marys, Perth, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1870
    Event Place: Midshiels, Wilton District, Roxburghshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., Database online.
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1920; Census Place: Rialto, San Bernardino, California; Roll: T625_129; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 183; Image: 538.
    [3] 1901 England Census, Database online. Class: RG13; Piece: 4845; Folio: 142; Page: 3.
    [4] Public Member Trees
    [5] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [6] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [7] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [8] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [9] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [10] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [11] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [12] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [13] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [14] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [15] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [16] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [17] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [18] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [19] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [20] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [21] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [22] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [23] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [24] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [25] Ancestry Family Trees
    [26] Ancestry Family Trees
    [27] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1825-1960, Database online.
    [28] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1825-1960, Database online.
    [29] 1920 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1920; Census Place: Rialto, San Bernardino, California; Roll: T625_129; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 183; Image: 538.
    [30] 1901 England Census, Database online. Class: RG13; Piece: 4845; Folio: 142; Page: 3.
    [31] 1901 England Census, Database online. Class: RG13; Piece: 4845; Folio: 142; Page: 3.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1870
    Event Place: Midshiels, Wilton District, Roxburgh Co., Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., Database online.
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1920; Census Place: Rialto, San Bernardino, California; Roll: T625_129; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 183; Image: 538.
    [4] 1901 England Census, Database online. Class: RG13; Piece: 4845; Folio: 142; Page: 3.
    [5] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [6] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [7] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [8] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [9] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [10] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [11] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [12] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [13] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [14] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 10 Jun 1871
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 10 Jun 1871
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: South, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., Database online.
    [2] 1901 England Census, Database online. Class: RG13; Piece: 4845; Folio: 142; Page: 3.
    [3] Public Member Trees
    [4] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [5] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [6] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [7] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [8] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [9] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [10] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [11] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [12] Ancestry Family Trees
    [13] Ancestry Family Trees
    [14] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1825-1960, Database online.
    [15] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1825-1960, Database online.
    [16] 1901 England Census, Database online. Class: RG13; Piece: 4845; Folio: 142; Page: 3.
    [17] 1901 England Census, Database online. Class: RG13; Piece: 4845; Folio: 142; Page: 3.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Waterloo South, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., Database online.
    [3] 1901 England Census, Database online. Class: RG13; Piece: 4845; Folio: 142; Page: 3.
    [4] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [5] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: Bet. 1900–1908
    Event Place: Saskatchewan, Canada
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: Bet. 1900–1908
    Event Place: Saskatchewan, storeowner and lumber business.
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Apr 1908
    Event Place: Port Huron, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., Database online.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Apr 1908
    Event Place: Port Huron, St Clair, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [2] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1825-1960, Database online.
    [3] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1825-1960, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Waterloo South, Ontario
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: Moved back to CA, USA and stayed until 1920, when they moved back to Ontario.
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [2] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1917
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [2] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [4] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [5] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [6] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Jan 1917
    Event Place: Port Huron, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Jan 1917
    Event Place: Port Huron, St Clair, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [2] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [4] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [5] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [6] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Owned an Orchard in Bloomington, CA. near Riverside.
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1920
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [2] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [4] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [5] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [6] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Rialto, San Bernardino, California
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., Database online.
    [2] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [4] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Rialto, San Bernardino, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [2] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [4] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [5] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1825-1960, Database online.
    [6] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1825-1960, Database online.
    [7] 1901 England Census, Database online. Class: RG13; Piece: 4845; Folio: 142; Page: 3.
    [8] 1901 England Census, Database online. Class: RG13; Piece: 4845; Folio: 142; Page: 3.

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: United States of America
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [3] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [4] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Liverpool, England and Queenstown, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [2] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [4] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [5] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [6] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 26
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 09 Jul 1961
    Event Place: St Marys, Perth, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees
    [2] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [3] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [4] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [5] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [6] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [7] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [8] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [9] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [10] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [11] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [12] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [13] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [14] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [15] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [16] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [17] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [18] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [19] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [20] Ancestry Family Trees
    [21] Ancestry Family Trees
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