Turnbull Clan Genealogy Collection
Deborah Turnbull
F, #5776, b. about 1883
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Parents
| Father | George Turnbull, Mining Engineer (b. about 1844) |
| Mother | Mary Summerbell Carey (b. about 1841, d. about 1922) |
BMDB Events
| Birth | Deborah Turnbull was born about 1883.1 |
Citations
- [S2] TURNBULL, S.J. (deceased), Turnbull File T-0053 ABBR TURNBULL, S.J
Reginald Turnbull
M, #5777, b. about 1886, d. 8 June 1970
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Parents
| Father | George Turnbull, Mining Engineer (b. about 1844) |
| Mother | Mary Summerbell Carey (b. about 1841, d. about 1922) |
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| Birth | Reginald Turnbull was born about 1886.1 |
| Death | He died on 8 June 1970 at age ~84.2 |
| Burial | He was buried after 8 June 1970 in Karrakatta, Nedlands City, Western Australia, Australia.2 |
Family: Annie Grant Marjory Turnbull (b. 13 October 1893, d. 24 February 1968)
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William Joseph Sidebottom1,2,3
M, #5778, b. about 1872, d. 9 August 1934
| Last Edited | 13 August 2025 |
| References | Recently Changed |
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BMDB Events
| Birth | William Joseph Sidebottom was born about 1872 in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. |
| Marriage | He married Annie Turnbull in 1894 in West Wallsend, New South Wales. William Joseph Sidebottom was, age ~22, Annie Turnbull was, age ~17. West Wallsend, NSW4,5,1 |
| Death | He died on 9 August 1934 at age ~62 in Fremantle City, Western Australia, Australia. |
Other Life Events
| Occupation | On 4 April 1894 William Joseph Sidebottom was a Miner in Barnsly, New South Wales, Australia.4 |
Family: Annie Turnbull (b. about 1877, d. 3 February 1965)
| Daughter | Olive Sidebottom (b. about 1894) |
| Son | Thomas George Sidebottom (b. about 1897, d. 13 February 1967) |
| Daughter | Deborah Kathleen Sidebottom (b. 1 June 1900, d. 16 May 1970) |
| Son | Angus William Sidebottom (b. about 1901, d. 1 October 1969) |
Citations
- [S29650] Ancestry.com, Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950, Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950; Lehi, UT; Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950
- [S29648] Ancestry.com, Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922, The New South Wales Pioneers Index: Federation Series 1889-1918
- [S29649] Ancestry.com, Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985, Western Australia Indexes to Vital Records 1906-1980
- [S2] TURNBULL, S.J. (deceased), Turnbull File T-0053 ABBR TURNBULL, S.J
- [S3] BMD New South Wales, Australia, online, M1894-07087. Hereinafter cited as BMD NSW Australia.
Olive Sidebottom
F, #5779, b. about 1894
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Parents
| Father | William Joseph Sidebottom (b. about 1872, d. 9 August 1934) |
| Mother | Annie Turnbull (b. about 1877, d. 3 February 1965) |
BMDB Events
| Birth | Olive Sidebottom was born about 1894.1,2 |
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Alice Wemyss
F, #5780, b. 1906, d. 1994
| Last Edited | 25 May 2017 |
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Parents
| Father | Sir Rosslyn Wemyss |
| Mother | Victoria Morier (b. 1864, d. 1945) |
BMDB Events
| Marriage | Alice Wemyss married Cunnack. |
| Birth | She was born in 1906. |
| Death | She died in 1994 at age ~88. |
Family: Cunnack
Ethel Turnbull Stewart
F, #5781, b. 3 January 1884, d. 13 April 1940
| Last Edited | 25 May 2017 |
| References | Jhone Turnbull b.1579 Scotland - Iver Orstavik, Norway |
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Parents
| Father | Charles Gideon Stewart (b. about 1856, d. 16 May 1916) |
| Mother | Annie Macarthur Turnbull (b. 6 April 1854, d. 12 December 1911) |
BMDB Events
| Birth | Ethel Turnbull Stewart was born on 3 January 1884 in Hay, New South Wales, Australia.1,2 |
| Marriage | She married Harold Dowling McFarland about 1920. Vic., AUS1,3 |
| Death | She died on 13 April 1940 at age 56.1 |
Family: Harold Dowling McFarland
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Thomas George Sidebottom
M, #5782, b. about 1897, d. 13 February 1967
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Parents
| Father | William Joseph Sidebottom (b. about 1872, d. 9 August 1934) |
| Mother | Annie Turnbull (b. about 1877, d. 3 February 1965) |
BMDB Events
| Birth | Thomas George Sidebottom was born about 1897 in West Wallsend, Lake Macquarie City, New South Wales, Australia.1 |
| Death | He died on 13 February 1967 at age ~70 in Swan, Western Australia, Australia. |
Citations
- [S3] BMD New South Wales, Australia, online, B1896-26499. Hereinafter cited as BMD NSW Australia.
Mary A. Stokoe
F, #5783
| Last Edited | 25 May 2017 |
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| Marriage | Mary A. Stokoe married David Turnbull on 1 May 1894. West Wallsend, NSW1,2 |
Family: David Turnbull (b. about 1872)
| Son | George Turnbull (b. about 1896) |
| Daughter | Dorothy Turnbull (b. about 1898, d. about 1898) |
| Daughter | Dora Turnbull (b. about 1899) |
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George Turnbull
M, #5784, b. about 1896
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Parents
| Father | David Turnbull (b. about 1872) |
| Mother | Mary A. Stokoe |
BMDB Events
| Birth | George Turnbull was born about 1896 in West Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia.1,2 |
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Dorothy Turnbull
F, #5785, b. about 1898, d. about 1898
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Parents
| Father | David Turnbull (b. about 1872) |
| Mother | Mary A. Stokoe |
BMDB Events
| Birth | Dorothy Turnbull was born about 1898 in West Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia.1 |
| Death | She died about 1898 at age ~0 in West Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia.2 |
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Dora Turnbull
F, #5786, b. about 1899
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Parents
| Father | David Turnbull (b. about 1872) |
| Mother | Mary A. Stokoe |
BMDB Events
| Birth | Dora Turnbull was born about 1899 in West Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia.1 |
Citations
- [S3] BMD New South Wales, Australia, online, B1899-35546. Hereinafter cited as BMD NSW Australia.
Alexander Turnbull
M, #5787, b. about 1750
| Last Edited | 25 May 2017 |
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| Marriage | Alexander Turnbull married Janet Laurie.1 |
| Birth | He was born about 1750 in Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.1 |
Family: Janet Laurie (b. about 1752)
| Son | Thomas Turnbull (b. 16 January 1780) |
| Son | James Turnbull (b. 20 October 1781) |
| Daughter | Janet Turnbull+ (b. 14 August 1783) |
| Daughter | Jean Turnbull (b. 3 March 1789) |
| Daughter | Mary Turnbull (b. 10 October 1791) |
| Son | Alexander Turnbull (b. 3 January 1795) |
| Daughter | Isobel Turnbull (b. 22 December 1796) |
| Son | John Turnbull (b. 26 June 1798) |
| Daughter | Margaret Turnbull (b. 30 August 1801) |
| Son | George Turnbull (b. 8 September 1804) |
Citations
- [S2] TURNBULL, S.J. (deceased), Turnbull File T-0054 ABBR TURNBULL, S.J
Janet Laurie
F, #5788, b. about 1752
| Last Edited | 17 August 2021 |
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| Marriage | Janet Laurie married Alexander Turnbull.1 |
| Birth | She was born about 1752 in Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.1 |
Family: Alexander Turnbull (b. about 1750)
| Son | Thomas Turnbull (b. 16 January 1780) |
| Son | James Turnbull (b. 20 October 1781) |
| Daughter | Janet Turnbull+ (b. 14 August 1783) |
| Daughter | Jean Turnbull (b. 3 March 1789) |
| Daughter | Mary Turnbull (b. 10 October 1791) |
| Son | Alexander Turnbull (b. 3 January 1795) |
| Daughter | Isobel Turnbull (b. 22 December 1796) |
| Son | John Turnbull (b. 26 June 1798) |
| Daughter | Margaret Turnbull (b. 30 August 1801) |
| Son | George Turnbull (b. 8 September 1804) |
Citations
- [S2] TURNBULL, S.J. (deceased), Turnbull File T-0054 ABBR TURNBULL, S.J
Thomas Turnbull
M, #5789, b. 16 January 1780
| Last Edited | 25 May 2017 |
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Parents
| Father | Alexander Turnbull (b. about 1750) |
| Mother | Janet Laurie (b. about 1752) |
BMDB Events
| Birth | Thomas Turnbull was born on 16 January 1780 in Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.1 |
Citations
- [S2] TURNBULL, S.J. (deceased), Turnbull File T-0054 ABBR TURNBULL, S.J
James Turnbull
M, #5790, b. 20 October 1781
| Last Edited | 25 May 2017 |
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Parents
| Father | Alexander Turnbull (b. about 1750) |
| Mother | Janet Laurie (b. about 1752) |
BMDB Events
| Birth | James Turnbull was born on 20 October 1781 in Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.1 |
Citations
- [S2] TURNBULL, S.J. (deceased), Turnbull File T-0054 ABBR TURNBULL, S.J
Janet Turnbull
F, #5791, b. 14 August 1783
| Last Edited | 25 May 2017 |
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Parents
| Father | Alexander Turnbull (b. about 1750) |
| Mother | Janet Laurie (b. about 1752) |
BMDB Events
| Birth | Janet Turnbull was born on 14 August 1783 in Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. birth also recorded as 26 Aug 1783 by S. J. Turnbull.1 |
| Marriage | She married James McCrone about 1803 in Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.1,2 |
Family: James McCrone
| Son | John McCrone (b. 12 March 1803) |
| Daughter | Janet McCrone+ (b. 31 March 1804) |
| Daughter | Susan McCrone (b. 7 January 1812) |
Citations
- [S2] TURNBULL, S.J. (deceased), Turnbull File T-0054 ABBR TURNBULL, S.J
- [S658] Kate Press, "E-Mail from Kate Press," e-mail message from email address (Australia) to Brian Turnbull, October 2005. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Kate Press." I found my name on your web site and see we have a connectin by the Turnbull family. My g.g.grandmothe was Margaret Murray Baird born at Euchanbridge, Scotland. She emigrated to Australia and lived at Willowgrove/Tanjl/Moe. Nearby lived a Turnbull/Hunteror cousin at Trafalgar. As yet I haven't found the exact connection to this family but according to my mother they are related. I would love to share research Kate nee Shine Press, IRVINE IRVIN I'm researching both sides of the border of Emgland and Scotland William Irvine (gardener) b. 1770 Fetteresso, Kincardine, Scotland and his wife, Agnes Thompson b. 1778 Kerrimuir, Forfarshire, Scotland married c1805-7 at ?. Their first child, Mary Ann, was born c1801 in the Parish of Netherwitton Northumberland. William (a gardener) was employed by the Earl of Swinburne at Capheaton Hall, Capheaton (Parish of Kirkwhelpington), Northumberland in about 1805. The following children were born at Capheaton, NBL. John b. c1806, George b. c1808, William b. c1809, Eleanor b. c1810, Charles b. 1812, Robert b. 1814, Elizabeth 1815, Emily b. c1817, James b. 1819 - all christened in the Parish of Kirkwhelpington NBL). Later the family moved to Bon Church on the Isle of Wight. IRVINE IRVIN George Irvine b. 1808, son of William Irvine and Agnes Thompson, married Isabella Rogerson 5 Sep.1840. Isabella Rogerson (dau of Thomas Rogerson) waS born in 1814 at. Wooler, NBL William and Isabella had children William b. 1841 (married Jane Cripps), Thomas b. 1843 (married Margaret Baird), John b. 1844 , Agnes b. 1846 (married John Jolliffe) Isabella b. 1848 (married George Wood), Mary Jane b. 1850 (married Uriah Sadler). Thomas, Iasabella and Mary Jane emigrated to Victoria, Australia. MACRONE or MACRON Thomas MaCrone b. c1750 Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, Scotland married Janet Tait, b. c1750 Sanquhar, Dmfs Scotland. Their son James MaCrone, born c1780 at Sanquhar, Dmfs. married Janet Turnbull, born 14 Aug 1783 at Sanquhar Dmfs. Janet Turnbull was the dau of Alexander Turnbull b. c1750 Sanquhar and Janet Laurie b. c1750 Sanquhar. Children of James Macrone and Janet Tait were, Susan Macrone b. 7 Jan 1812, John Macrone 12 Mar 1803, Janet Macrone b. 31 Mar 1804 and bpt. 1 April 1804. BAIRD: James Baird b. 1785 in the parish of Sanquhar, Dunfriesshire Scotland, was the son of John Baird b. c1755 and Margaret Black of Glengenning or Glengenny, of Sanquhar, DFS Scotland. James married Janet Macrone (b. 1804 Sanquhar) in 1829 and lived at Euchanbridge, Sanquhar, DFS. Scotland. Issue: Jessie b. 1829-30 Isobel b. 1830, John b. 1832, Maria b. 1834, Margaret b. 1836, Susan b. 1838, James b. 1843, Andrew b. 1845, and George b. 1848. Isobel b. 1830 m. William Brodie John b. 1832 emigrated to Victoria, Australia and married Susan Ingoe, no issue. Maria b. 1834 emigrated to Melbourne, Victoria, Austalia and married John Flin. Margaret b. 1836 emigrated to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and married Thomas Irvine; Susan b. 1838 emigrated to Canada and married Thomas Scott. James b. 1843 married (1) Jessie McKenzie (2) Agnes Hyslop (3) Loretta Pettit Andrew b. 1845 married Mararet Rowat George b. 1848 married M. Hill AUSTIN: Edward Austin b. c1820, son of Thomas Austin and (unknown spouse) arrived Melbourne, Victoria Australia in 1857. Travelling with Edward was John Austin b. c1840. The exact relationship between the two males is not verified but they are thought to have been father and son. Before emigrating Edward was a farmer in the townland of Grangeclare West, Parish of Kilmeague, Co. Kildare. Ireland. The family were Protestant, well educated and could read and write.
Olive Turnbull Stewart
F, #5792, b. 9 March 1885
| Last Edited | 25 May 2017 |
| References | Jhone Turnbull b.1579 Scotland - Iver Orstavik, Norway |
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Parents
| Father | Charles Gideon Stewart (b. about 1856, d. 16 May 1916) |
| Mother | Annie Macarthur Turnbull (b. 6 April 1854, d. 12 December 1911) |
BMDB Events
| Marriage | Olive Turnbull Stewart married Harold North.1 |
| Death | She died.1 |
| Birth | She was born on 9 March 1885 in Hay, New South Wales, Australia.2 |
Family: Harold North
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Isobel Turnbull
F, #5793, b. 22 December 1796
| Last Edited | 25 May 2017 |
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Parents
| Father | Alexander Turnbull (b. about 1750) |
| Mother | Janet Laurie (b. about 1752) |
BMDB Events
| Birth | Isobel Turnbull was born on 22 December 1796 in Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.1 |
Citations
- [S2] TURNBULL, S.J. (deceased), Turnbull File T-0054 ABBR TURNBULL, S.J
Jean Turnbull
F, #5794, b. 3 March 1789
| Last Edited | 25 May 2017 |
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Parents
| Father | Alexander Turnbull (b. about 1750) |
| Mother | Janet Laurie (b. about 1752) |
BMDB Events
| Birth | Jean Turnbull was born on 3 March 1789 in Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.1 |
Citations
- [S2] TURNBULL, S.J. (deceased), Turnbull File T-0054 ABBR TURNBULL, S.J
Mary Turnbull
F, #5795, b. 10 October 1791
| Last Edited | 25 May 2017 |
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Parents
| Father | Alexander Turnbull (b. about 1750) |
| Mother | Janet Laurie (b. about 1752) |
BMDB Events
| Birth | Mary Turnbull was born on 10 October 1791 in Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.1 |
Citations
- [S2] TURNBULL, S.J. (deceased), Turnbull File T-0054 ABBR TURNBULL, S.J
Alexander Turnbull
M, #5796, b. 3 January 1795
| Last Edited | 25 May 2017 |
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Parents
| Father | Alexander Turnbull (b. about 1750) |
| Mother | Janet Laurie (b. about 1752) |
BMDB Events
| Birth | Alexander Turnbull was born on 3 January 1795 in Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.1 |
Citations
- [S2] TURNBULL, S.J. (deceased), Turnbull File T-0054 ABBR TURNBULL, S.J
John Turnbull
M, #5797, b. 26 June 1798
| Last Edited | 25 May 2017 |
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Parents
| Father | Alexander Turnbull (b. about 1750) |
| Mother | Janet Laurie (b. about 1752) |
BMDB Events
| Birth | John Turnbull was born on 26 June 1798 in Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.1 |
Citations
- [S2] TURNBULL, S.J. (deceased), Turnbull File T-0054 ABBR TURNBULL, S.J
Margaret Turnbull
F, #5798, b. 30 August 1801
| Last Edited | 25 May 2017 |
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Parents
| Father | Alexander Turnbull (b. about 1750) |
| Mother | Janet Laurie (b. about 1752) |
BMDB Events
| Birth | Margaret Turnbull was born on 30 August 1801 in Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.1 |
Citations
- [S2] TURNBULL, S.J. (deceased), Turnbull File T-0054 ABBR TURNBULL, S.J
George Turnbull
M, #5799, b. 8 September 1804
| Last Edited | 13 August 2021 |
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Parents
| Father | Alexander Turnbull (b. about 1750) |
| Mother | Janet Laurie (b. about 1752) |
BMDB Events
| Birth | George Turnbull was born on 8 September 1804 in Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.1,2 |
Citations
- [S2] TURNBULL, S.J. (deceased), Turnbull File T-0054 ABBR TURNBULL, S.J
- [S2132] FamilySearch, online https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XYM8-8JL, Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch. Name George Turnbull Sex Male Christening Place Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United Kingdom Christening Place (Original) Sanquhar, Dumfries, Scotland Birth Date 8 Sep 1804 Birthplace , Sanquhar, Dumfries, Scotland Father's Name Alexander Turnbull Father's Sex Male Mother's Name Janet Laurie Mother's Sex Female George Turnbull's Parents and Siblings Alexander Turnbull Father Janet Laurie Mother
James McCrone
M, #5800
| Last Edited | 25 May 2017 |
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Parents
| Father | Thomas McCrone (b. about 1750) |
BMDB Events
| Marriage | James McCrone married Janet Turnbull about 1803 in Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.1,2 |
Family: Janet Turnbull (b. 14 August 1783)
| Son | John McCrone (b. 12 March 1803) |
| Daughter | Janet McCrone+ (b. 31 March 1804) |
| Daughter | Susan McCrone (b. 7 January 1812) |
Citations
- [S2] TURNBULL, S.J. (deceased), Turnbull File T-0054 ABBR TURNBULL, S.J
- [S658] Kate Press, "E-Mail from Kate Press," e-mail message from email address (Australia) to Brian Turnbull, October 2005. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Kate Press." I found my name on your web site and see we have a connectin by the Turnbull family. My g.g.grandmothe was Margaret Murray Baird born at Euchanbridge, Scotland. She emigrated to Australia and lived at Willowgrove/Tanjl/Moe. Nearby lived a Turnbull/Hunteror cousin at Trafalgar. As yet I haven't found the exact connection to this family but according to my mother they are related. I would love to share research Kate nee Shine Press, IRVINE IRVIN I'm researching both sides of the border of Emgland and Scotland William Irvine (gardener) b. 1770 Fetteresso, Kincardine, Scotland and his wife, Agnes Thompson b. 1778 Kerrimuir, Forfarshire, Scotland married c1805-7 at ?. Their first child, Mary Ann, was born c1801 in the Parish of Netherwitton Northumberland. William (a gardener) was employed by the Earl of Swinburne at Capheaton Hall, Capheaton (Parish of Kirkwhelpington), Northumberland in about 1805. The following children were born at Capheaton, NBL. John b. c1806, George b. c1808, William b. c1809, Eleanor b. c1810, Charles b. 1812, Robert b. 1814, Elizabeth 1815, Emily b. c1817, James b. 1819 - all christened in the Parish of Kirkwhelpington NBL). Later the family moved to Bon Church on the Isle of Wight. IRVINE IRVIN George Irvine b. 1808, son of William Irvine and Agnes Thompson, married Isabella Rogerson 5 Sep.1840. Isabella Rogerson (dau of Thomas Rogerson) waS born in 1814 at. Wooler, NBL William and Isabella had children William b. 1841 (married Jane Cripps), Thomas b. 1843 (married Margaret Baird), John b. 1844 , Agnes b. 1846 (married John Jolliffe) Isabella b. 1848 (married George Wood), Mary Jane b. 1850 (married Uriah Sadler). Thomas, Iasabella and Mary Jane emigrated to Victoria, Australia. MACRONE or MACRON Thomas MaCrone b. c1750 Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, Scotland married Janet Tait, b. c1750 Sanquhar, Dmfs Scotland. Their son James MaCrone, born c1780 at Sanquhar, Dmfs. married Janet Turnbull, born 14 Aug 1783 at Sanquhar Dmfs. Janet Turnbull was the dau of Alexander Turnbull b. c1750 Sanquhar and Janet Laurie b. c1750 Sanquhar. Children of James Macrone and Janet Tait were, Susan Macrone b. 7 Jan 1812, John Macrone 12 Mar 1803, Janet Macrone b. 31 Mar 1804 and bpt. 1 April 1804. BAIRD: James Baird b. 1785 in the parish of Sanquhar, Dunfriesshire Scotland, was the son of John Baird b. c1755 and Margaret Black of Glengenning or Glengenny, of Sanquhar, DFS Scotland. James married Janet Macrone (b. 1804 Sanquhar) in 1829 and lived at Euchanbridge, Sanquhar, DFS. Scotland. Issue: Jessie b. 1829-30 Isobel b. 1830, John b. 1832, Maria b. 1834, Margaret b. 1836, Susan b. 1838, James b. 1843, Andrew b. 1845, and George b. 1848. Isobel b. 1830 m. William Brodie John b. 1832 emigrated to Victoria, Australia and married Susan Ingoe, no issue. Maria b. 1834 emigrated to Melbourne, Victoria, Austalia and married John Flin. Margaret b. 1836 emigrated to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and married Thomas Irvine; Susan b. 1838 emigrated to Canada and married Thomas Scott. James b. 1843 married (1) Jessie McKenzie (2) Agnes Hyslop (3) Loretta Pettit Andrew b. 1845 married Mararet Rowat George b. 1848 married M. Hill AUSTIN: Edward Austin b. c1820, son of Thomas Austin and (unknown spouse) arrived Melbourne, Victoria Australia in 1857. Travelling with Edward was John Austin b. c1840. The exact relationship between the two males is not verified but they are thought to have been father and son. Before emigrating Edward was a farmer in the townland of Grangeclare West, Parish of Kilmeague, Co. Kildare. Ireland. The family were Protestant, well educated and could read and write.