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Sir William (Merton) Turnbull 1621–1695 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: August 1621

Birth Location: Hawick, Roxburghshire, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom

Death Date: 16 August 1695

Death Location: Minto, Scotland, United Kingdom

Father: James Trumbill

Mother: Malis Ewing

Spouse(s): Janet Merton

Children(s): Andrew Turnbull, Janet Turnbull, Joanna Turnbull, John Jr., Andrew Turnbull, Andrew Turnbull, Marion Turnbull, Issobel Turnbull, Stein Turnbull, Christian Turnbull, James Turnbull, Christian Turnbull

In 1621, Sir William (Merton) Turnbull entered the world in Hawick, Roxburghshire, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom, born to James Trumbill And Malis Malie Howie Ewing. Sir William (Merton) Turnbull married Janet Merton, and had children including Andrew Andro Turnbull, Andrew Turnbull, Christian Turnbull, Issobel Turnbull, James Turnbull, Janet Turnbull, Joanna Turnbull, John Turnbull Jr, Marion Turnboll Turnbull, Stein Steven Turnbull. Sir William (Merton) Turnbull passed away in 1695 in Minto, Scotland, United Kingdom.

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Biography

  • In 1621, Sir William (Merton) Turnbull entered the world in Hawick, Roxburghshire, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom, born to James Trumbill And Malis Malie Howie Ewing.
  • Sir William (Merton) Turnbull married Janet Merton, and had children including Andrew Andro Turnbull, Andrew Turnbull, Christian Turnbull, Issobel Turnbull, James Turnbull, Janet Turnbull, Joanna Turnbull, John Turnbull Jr, Marion Turnboll Turnbull, Stein Steven Turnbull.
  • Sir William (Merton) Turnbull passed away in 1695 in Minto, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Sir Turnbull's Ancestors

Self
Sir Turnbull
1621–1695
Birth Place: Hawick, Roxburghshire, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom
Parents
James Trumbill
1595–1619
Melrose, Roxburghshire, Scotland.
Malis (Malie Howie) Ewing
1600–1660
Kelso, Roxburghshire, , Scotland
Grandparents
Sir (Hector) Turnbull
1572–1619
Bedrule Castle, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Agnes (Tod) Smaile
1577–
Kelso, , Roxburgh, Scotland
Walter (Turnbull of Bedrule) sir
1563–1623
Bedrule Castle, Bedrule, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Janet (Jenet Rae) (?Roy)
1580–1640
Roxburghshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Sir Jedburgh
1520–1606
Lady Ferniehirst
1530–1611
Sir Jedburgh
1520–1606
Lady Ferniehirst
1530–1611
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sir Bedrule
1453–1522
Dame Creich
1504–1546
John, Sir
1495–1559
Lady Maitland
1510–1566
George Bedrule
1453–1522
Dame Creich
1504–1546

Sir Turnbull's Descendants

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Sir (William (Merton)) Turnbull (August 1621–16 August 1695) m. Janet Merton (1620–)
  1. 1. Andrew ((Andro)) Turnbull 1655–1712 m. Marion Laidlaw 1660– m. Elizabeth Schlaiter 1655–1713
    1. 1. Nichol Turnbull 1680–1756 m. Janet Johnstone 1677–1754
      1. 1. William (James) Turnbull 1719–1780 m. Mary Mein 1719–1760 m. Margaret (Elspeth) Johnstone 1710–1780
        1. 1. Adam Turnbull 1739–1830 m. Elizabeth Taylor 1747–1779 m. Ann Ridley 1764–
        2. 2. Mary Turnbull 1756–
        3. 3. Elizabeth (Turnbull) (Twin) 1743–1819
        4. 4. Thomas ((twin?)) Turnbull 1743–
        5. 5. James Turnbull 1749–
        6. 6. William Turnbull 1742–1742
        7. 7. John Turnbull 1748–1787
        8. 8. Frances Turnbull 1752–
        9. 9. Jean Turnbull 1754–
        10. 10. Robert Turnbull 1760–1837
        11. 11. James Turnbull 1740–1749
        12. 12. John Turnbull 1734–1749
        13. 13. Agnes Turnbull 1736–1736
        14. 14. Andrew Turnbull 1739–
        15. 15. Mary Turnbull 1739–
        16. 16. Margaret Turnbull 1742–1742
        17. 17. George Turnbull 1746–1817
        18. 18. Agnes Turnbull 1748–
        19. 19. Sarah Turnbull 1743–
      2. 2. Robert Turnbull 1718–
      3. 3. George Turnbull 1730–
      4. 4. Margaret (Johnston) TURNBULL 1723–
      5. 5. John Turnbull 1716–
      6. 6. James (William Turnbull,) Sr. 1714–1780
      7. 7. (Dr.) (ANDREW) TURNBULL 1720–1792
      8. 8. Ann Turnbull 1723–
      9. 9. William Turnbull 1711–1780
    2. 2. Agnes Turnbull 1689–
    3. 3. Andrew Turnbull 1703–
    4. 4. Andrew Turnbull 1681–1713
    5. 5. Elizabeth Turnbull 1708–
    6. 6. James Turnbull 1713–
    7. 7. James Turnbull 1686–
    8. 8. Jennett Turnbull 1698–
    9. 9. John Turnbull 1682–1713
    10. 10. John Turnbull 1680–
    11. 11. John Turnbull 1707–
    12. 12. Margaret Turnbull 1704–
    13. 13. Marion Turnbull 1711–
  2. 2. Janet Turnbull 1662–1781
  3. 3. Joanna Turnbull 1667–1701
  4. 4. John (Turnbull,) Jr. 1660–1725
  5. 5. Andrew Turnbull 1655–1713
  6. 6. Andrew Turnbull 1670–1712
  7. 7. Marion (Turnboll) Turnbull 1645–1658
  8. 8. Issobel Turnbull 1659–
  9. 9. Stein ((Steven)) Turnbull 1657–
  10. 10. Christian Turnbull 1647–
  11. 11. James Turnbull 1652–
  12. 12. Christian Turnbull 1653–

Sir Turnbull's Timeline

6 Records

1621
August 1621
Birth of Sir William (Merton) Turnbull in Hawick, Roxburghshire, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hawick, Roxburghshire, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom
1621
19 Aug 1621
Sir William (Merton) Turnbull was baptized in , Kelso, Roxburgh, Scotland
, Kelso, Roxburgh, Scotland
1645
24 August 1645
Age 24
Sir William (Merton) Turnbull was married in Ashkirk, Roxburghshire, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom
Ashkirk, Roxburghshire, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom
1650
24 May 1650
Age 29
Sir William (Merton) Turnbull was married in Melrose, Roxburghshire Scotland, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom
Melrose, Roxburghshire Scotland, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom
1684
27 Feb 1684
Age 63
Sir William (Merton) Turnbull was married
None
1695
16 August 1695
Age 74
Death of Sir William (Merton) Turnbull in Minto, Scotland, United Kingdom
Minto, Scotland, United Kingdom

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: August 1621
    Event Place: Hawick, Roxburghshire, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 19 Aug 1621
    Event Place: , Kelso, Roxburgh, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 24 August 1645
    Event Place: Ashkirk, Roxburghshire, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 24 May 1650
    Event Place: Melrose, Roxburghshire Scotland, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 27 Feb 1684

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kelso, Roxburgh, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 August 1695
    Event Place: Minto, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

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