Turnbull Clan Genealogy Collection

John Turnbull, Shepherd

M, #7802, b. 1824, d. 31 January 1910

Last Edited	1 June 2025
References	William Rule b1283, Scotland - Kenneth James Turnbull, Australia, Wally Turnbull, USA, Albert Turnbull, England, Marie Turnbull, (Coromandel Tree Australia), Dr Andrew Turnbull FL, Fiona Turnbull USA, Dr. Peter Turnbull, Germany, Turnbull's of Mexico, Brian Turnbull, Canada.

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Parents

Father	John Turnbull (b. 1797, d. 1833)
Mother	Agnes Telfer (b. 9 September 1797)

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Birth	John Turnbull, Shepherd, was born in 1824 in Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland.
Marriage	He married Margaret Elliot about 1843. John Turnbull, Shepherd, was, age ~19, Margaret Elliot was, age ~18.¹
Death	He died on 31 January 1910 at age ~86 in Weens, Roxburghshire, Scotland.

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Occupation	About 1843 John Turnbull, Shepherd, was a Shepherd on Templehall.
Occupation	About 1904 John Turnbull, Shepherd, was a Shepherd in Weens, Roxburghshire, Scotland.¹
Num Child	He had Two sons. Four daughters. children.
Anecdote	"RULEWATER AND ITS PEOPLE" P 291 - 2 JOHN TURNBULL John Turnbull, who belongs to the Border community of shepherds . was for thirty-seven years with Henry Elliot, senior and junior; five years with Mr. Bell at Town 0' Rule; and three years with Mr. Balfour at Westerhouses. John. Turnbull married Margaret Elliot from Newcastleton, who predeceased him, and by whom he had two sons and four daughters. Weens East Lodge becoming vacant about the time he thought of retiring from active employment, he applied for it, and has lived there for many years. Like all true shepherds, he is thoroughly respectable, and a great favourite of the author. Althought upwards of eighty, he is never idle. He looks after the stock in the fields around Iveens, for which service he is allowed to keep a few Cheviot ewes. His daughter Janet, who acts as laundrymaid at Weens, keeps house for him and attends to his comforts in every way. John Turnbull's grandfather was Thomas Turnbull, at one time shepherd on Templehall. He had a son John, also a shepherd, who married Agnes, daughter of Robert Telfer, shepherd, and they had with other children the above-named John. The family are connected with the Turnbulls of Hartshaugh and Swanshiel through John Turnbull, late tenant of Wilton Burn, who at one time drove the coach between Hawick and Carlisle.
Anecdote (fam)	, in Weens, Roxburghshire, Scotland. DEATH OF AN OLD BORDER SHEPHERD Mr. John Turnbull, who has passed the evening of his days at the East Lodge, Weens, and has for many years looked after the parks on the estate, passed away after a short illness at the ripe age of 85 years. His grandfather was shepherd at Templehall, Rulewater, and his oldest son was John, who married Agnes, daughter of Robert Telfer, shepherd, and with several other bairns, they had the above named John, born at Hawick in 1824. He married Margaret Elliot, from Newcastleton, who predeceased him seventeen years ago. Wnen quite a young man, in the forties, old Henry Elliot took a fancy to him. He was then tenant of Gatehousecote, and afterwards at Westerhouses with him and his son, Henry Elliot, junior, he remained thirty-eight years, until they both died at Greenriver. For three years he was with Mr. Balfour at Westerhouses, and for five years with Bell Brothers, butchers, and tenants of Town O'Rule. Latterly he took charge of Weens Grass Parks and made himself useful until he was compelled to stay indoors with a cold, from w1:1ichhe did not recover. He was a man of unblemished character and of the true Border type--strictly honest. It may be truly said of him that he was faithful unto death and now reaps his reward. He has two sons, John, in the United States, and Thomas, a carpenter, in British Columbia, who learned his trade with Mr. Inglis of Jedburgh. Both sons are married, with families. He has a daughter married to Mr. Robson, coal merchant, Hawick. His youngest daughter has kept house for him since her mother's death. Mr. Turnbull's cousin, the late John T~rnbull, tenant of Wiltonburn, at one time drove the Hawick and Carlisle coach. John comes of the Swanshiel people, who can trace their pedigree to the days of Queen Elizabeth. -1910²

Family: Margaret Elliot (b. say 1825, d. 1892)

Son	John Turnbull (b. about 1845)
Son	Thomas Turnbull (b. about 1847)
Daughter	Janet Turnbull (b. say 1850)

Citations

[S2] TURNBULL, S.J. (deceased), File #T-0020 ABBR TURNBULL, S.J
[S1777] Biography, School book of John Turnbul

John Turnbull

M, #7804, b. 1797, d. 1833

Last Edited	1 June 2025
References	William Rule b1283, Scotland - Kenneth James Turnbull, Australia, Wally Turnbull, USA, Albert Turnbull, England, Marie Turnbull, (Coromandel Tree Australia), Dr Andrew Turnbull FL, Fiona Turnbull USA, Dr. Peter Turnbull, Germany, Turnbull's of Mexico, Brian Turnbull, Canada.

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Parents

Father

Thomas Turnbull

BMDB Events

Birth	John Turnbull was born in 1797 in Roxburgshire, Scotland.^1,2
Marriage	He married Agnes Telfer on 1 June 1823 in Wilton, Roxburgh, Scotland. John Turnbull was, age ~26, Agnes Telfer was, age 25.^1,3
Death	He died in 1833 at age ~36 in Monaghan, Ontario, Canada.

Family: Agnes Telfer (b. 9 September 1797)

Son	John Turnbull, Shepherd+ (b. 1824, d. 31 January 1910)

Citations

[S2] TURNBULL, S.J. (deceased), File #T-0020 ABBR TURNBULL, S.J
[S1777] Biography, School book of John Turnbul
[S4522] Ancestry.com, Scotland, Select Marriages, 1561-1910, Scotland, Marriages, 1561-1910. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.

Agnes Telfer

F, #7805, b. 9 September 1797

Last Edited

1 June 2025

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Parents

Father	Robert Telfer
Mother	Mary Scott

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Death	Agnes Telfer died in Scotland.
Birth	She was born on 9 September 1797 in Roxburgshire, Scotland.¹
Baptism	She was baptized on 24 December 1797 in Ashkirk, Roxburgh, Scotland.¹
Marriage	She married John Turnbull on 1 June 1823 in Wilton, Roxburgh, Scotland. Agnes Telfer was, age 25, John Turnbull was, age ~26.^2,3

Family: John Turnbull (b. 1797, d. 1833)

Son	John Turnbull, Shepherd+ (b. 1824, d. 31 January 1910)

Citations

[S3873] Ancestry.com, Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950, Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.
[S2] TURNBULL, S.J. (deceased), File #T-0020 ABBR TURNBULL, S.J
[S4522] Ancestry.com, Scotland, Select Marriages, 1561-1910, Scotland, Marriages, 1561-1910. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.

Robert Telfer

M, #7806

Last Edited

25 May 2017

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Family: Mary Scott

Daughter

Agnes Telfer+ (b. 9 September 1797)

Margaret Elliot

F, #7808, b. say 1825, d. 1892

Last Edited

25 May 2017

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Birth	Margaret Elliot was born say 1825 in Newcastleton, Roxburghshire, Scotland.¹
Marriage	She married John Turnbull, Shepherd, about 1843. Margaret Elliot was, age ~18, John Turnbull, Shepherd, was, age ~19.¹
Death	She died in 1892 at age ~67 in Roxburghshire, Scotland.

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Anecdote (fam)

, in Weens, Roxburghshire, Scotland. DEATH OF AN OLD BORDER SHEPHERD
Mr. John Turnbull, who has passed the evening of his days at the East Lodge, Weens, and has for many years looked after the parks on the estate, passed away after a short illness at the ripe age of 85 years.
His grandfather was shepherd at Templehall, Rulewater, and his oldest son was John, who married Agnes, daughter of Robert Telfer, shepherd, and with several other bairns, they had the above named John, born at Hawick in 1824. He married Margaret Elliot, from Newcastleton, who predeceased him seventeen years ago. Wnen quite a young man, in the forties, old Henry Elliot took a fancy to him. He was then tenant of Gatehousecote, and afterwards at Westerhouses with him and his son, Henry Elliot, junior, he remained thirty-eight years, until they both died at Greenriver. For three years he was with Mr. Balfour at Westerhouses, and for five years with Bell Brothers, butchers, and tenants of Town O'Rule. Latterly he took charge of Weens Grass Parks and made himself useful until he was compelled to stay indoors with a cold, from w1:1ichhe did not recover. He was a man of unblemished character and of the true Border type--strictly honest. It may be truly said of him that he was faithful unto death and now reaps his reward. He has two sons, John, in the United States, and Thomas, a carpenter, in British Columbia, who learned his trade with Mr. Inglis of Jedburgh. Both sons are married, with families. He has a daughter married to Mr. Robson, coal merchant, Hawick. His youngest daughter has kept house for him since her mother's death. Mr. Turnbull's cousin, the late John T~rnbull, tenant of Wiltonburn, at one time drove the Hawick and Carlisle coach. John comes of the Swanshiel people, who can trace their pedigree to the days of Queen Elizabeth. -1910²

Family: John Turnbull, Shepherd, (b. 1824, d. 31 January 1910)

Son	John Turnbull (b. about 1845)
Son	Thomas Turnbull (b. about 1847)
Daughter	Janet Turnbull (b. say 1850)

Citations

[S2] TURNBULL, S.J. (deceased), File #T-0020 ABBR TURNBULL, S.J
[S1777] Biography, School book of John Turnbul

Janet Turnbull

F, #7809, b. say 1850

Last Edited	25 May 2017
References	William Rule b1283, Scotland - Kenneth James Turnbull, Australia, Wally Turnbull, USA, Albert Turnbull, England, Marie Turnbull, (Coromandel Tree Australia), Dr Andrew Turnbull FL, Fiona Turnbull USA, Dr. Peter Turnbull, Germany, Turnbull's of Mexico, Brian Turnbull, Canada.

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Parents

Father	John Turnbull, Shepherd (b. 1824, d. 31 January 1910)
Mother	Margaret Elliot (b. say 1825, d. 1892)

BMDB Events

Birth

Janet Turnbull was born say 1850 in Roxburghshire, Scotland.

Walter Turnbull

M, #7810, b. about 1620

Last Edited

25 May 2017

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Birth

Walter Turnbull was born about 1620.¹

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Occupation

About 1643 Walter Turnbull was a Portioner in Nether Ancrum, Roxburghshire, Scotland.

Family:

Son	William Turnbull
Son	Walter Turnbull+ (b. about 1675)

Citations

[S2] TURNBULL, S.J. (deceased), File #T-0020 ABBR TURNBULL, S.J

Walter Turnbull

M, #7811, b. about 1675

Last Edited

25 May 2017

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Parents

Father

Walter Turnbull (b. about 1620)

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Birth

Walter Turnbull was born about 1675.¹

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Occupation

About 1707 Walter Turnbull was a Portioner in Ancrum, Roxburghshire, Scotland.¹

Family:

Son	Walter Turnbull+ (b. about 1707, d. 24 March 1797)
Daughter	Ann Turnbull (b. 22 October 1710)

Citations

[S2] TURNBULL, S.J. (deceased), File #T-0020 ABBR TURNBULL, S.J

William Turnbull

M, #7812

Last Edited

25 May 2017

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Parents

Father

Walter Turnbull (b. about 1620)

Walter Turnbull

M, #7813, b. about 1707, d. 24 March 1797

Last Edited

25 May 2017

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Parents

Father

Walter Turnbull (b. about 1675)

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Birth	Walter Turnbull was born about 1707.¹
Marriage	He married Betty Dun about 1740. Walter Turnbull was, age ~33, Betty Dun was, age ~22.¹
Death	He died on 24 March 1797 at age ~90.

Other Life Events

Occupation

Walter Turnbull was a Portioner in Ancrum, Roxburghshire, Scotland.

Family: Betty Dun (b. about 1718, d. about 1788)

Daughter	Isabel Turnbull (b. 13 February 1742/43, d. 2 October 1798)
Son	Walter Turnbull+ (b. 22 November 1743, d. 4 October 1822)
Daughter	Janet Turnbull (b. 8 November 1745, d. about 1748)
Son	John Turnbull (b. 15 November 1747, d. about 1780)
Daughter	Agnes Turnbull (b. about 1754)

Citations

[S2] TURNBULL, S.J. (deceased), File #T-0020 ABBR TURNBULL, S.J

Lena Harvey

F, #7814

Last Edited	24 February 2023
References	Jhone Turnbull b.1579 Scotland - Iver Orstavik, Norway

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Marriage

Lena Harvey married Robert Paterson Turnbull in 1913 in Victoria, Australia.^1,2

Family: Robert Paterson Turnbull (b. 1870, d. 23 August 1949)

Daughter	Rhoda Ann Turnbull+ (b. 23 January 1915)
Daughter	Marjory Turnbull+ (b. 8 August 1918)
Son	Robert Alexander Turnbull (b. 25 February 1924)

Citations

[S2] TURNBULL, S.J. (deceased), T0036 p14 ABBR TURNBULL, S.J
[S6] BMD Victoria, Australia, online, M1913-02223. Hereinafter cited as BMD Victoria, Australia. ABBR Vic. BMD
https://online.justice.vic.gov.au/bdm/indexsearch.doj

Ann Turnbull

F, #7815, b. 22 October 1710

Last Edited

25 May 2017

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Parents

Father

Walter Turnbull (b. about 1675)

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Birth

Ann Turnbull was born on 22 October 1710.¹

Citations

[S2] TURNBULL, S.J. (deceased), File #T-0020 ABBR TURNBULL, S.J

Betty Dun

F, #7816, b. about 1718, d. about 1788

Last Edited

25 May 2017

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Birth	Betty Dun was born about 1718.¹
Marriage	She married Walter Turnbull about 1740. Betty Dun was, age ~22, Walter Turnbull was, age ~33.¹
Death	She died about 1788 at age ~70.¹

Family: Walter Turnbull (b. about 1707, d. 24 March 1797)

Daughter	Isabel Turnbull (b. 13 February 1742/43, d. 2 October 1798)
Son	Walter Turnbull+ (b. 22 November 1743, d. 4 October 1822)
Daughter	Janet Turnbull (b. 8 November 1745, d. about 1748)
Son	John Turnbull (b. 15 November 1747, d. about 1780)
Daughter	Agnes Turnbull (b. about 1754)

Citations

[S2] TURNBULL, S.J. (deceased), File #T-0020 ABBR TURNBULL, S.J

Isabel Turnbull

F, #7817, b. 13 February 1742/43, d. 2 October 1798

Last Edited

25 May 2017

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Parents

Father	Walter Turnbull (b. about 1707, d. 24 March 1797)
Mother	Betty Dun (b. about 1718, d. about 1788)

BMDB Events

Birth	Isabel Turnbull was born on 13 February 1742/43.¹
Death	She died on 2 October 1798 at age 55.¹

Citations

[S2] TURNBULL, S.J. (deceased), File #T-0020 ABBR TURNBULL, S.J

Walter Turnbull

M, #7818, b. 22 November 1743, d. 4 October 1822

Last Edited

25 May 2017

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Parents

Father	Walter Turnbull (b. about 1707, d. 24 March 1797)
Mother	Betty Dun (b. about 1718, d. about 1788)

BMDB Events

Birth	Walter Turnbull was born on 22 November 1743.¹
Marriage	He married Elizabeth Borthwick about 1770. Walter Turnbull was, age ~27, Elizabeth Borthwick was, age ~20.¹
Death	He died on 4 October 1822 at age 78.¹

Other Life Events

Occupation

Walter Turnbull was a Portioner of Chesterhall in Ancrum, Roxburghshire, Scotland.¹

Family: Elizabeth Borthwick (b. about 1750, d. 16 October 1827)

Daughter	Margaret Turnbull (b. 2 June 1771)
Son	Walter Turnbull (b. 6 November 1774)
Son	James Turnbull+ (b. about 1781)
Daughter	Mary Turnbull (b. 6 January 1781, d. about 1812)

Citations

[S2] TURNBULL, S.J. (deceased), File #T-0020 ABBR TURNBULL, S.J

Janet Turnbull

F, #7819, b. 8 November 1745, d. about 1748

Last Edited

25 May 2017

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Parents

Father	Walter Turnbull (b. about 1707, d. 24 March 1797)
Mother	Betty Dun (b. about 1718, d. about 1788)

BMDB Events

Birth	Janet Turnbull was born on 8 November 1745.¹
Death	She died about 1748 at age ~3.¹

Citations

[S2] TURNBULL, S.J. (deceased), File #T-0020 ABBR TURNBULL, S.J

John Turnbull

M, #7820, b. 15 November 1747, d. about 1780

Last Edited

25 May 2017

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Parents

Father	Walter Turnbull (b. about 1707, d. 24 March 1797)
Mother	Betty Dun (b. about 1718, d. about 1788)

BMDB Events

Birth	John Turnbull was born on 15 November 1747.¹
Death	He died about 1780 at age ~33.¹

Citations

[S2] TURNBULL, S.J. (deceased), File #T-0020 ABBR TURNBULL, S.J

James Turnbull

M, #7821, b. 23 November 1766, d. 10 November 1844

Last Edited

15 August 2023

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Parents

Father	George Turnbull (b. 1736, d. 1817)
Mother	Helen Young (b. 1739)

BMDB Events

Birth	James Turnbull was born on 23 November 1766 in Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland.^1,2,3
Marriage	He married Helen Rutherford on 4 February 1787 in Cavers, Roxburghshire, Scotland. James Turnbull was, age 20, Helen Rutherford was, age ~26.¹
Death	He died on 10 November 1844 at age 77 at Honeyburn in Roxburghshire, Scotland.⁴

Other Life Events

Residence (F)	James Turnbull and Helen Rutherford resided about 1800 tenant in Bewcastle, Cumbria, a Tenant of Broomhall near Ancrum Bridge. Later at Rewcastle.⁴
Residence	He lived in 1834 in Bedrule, Roxburghshire, Scotland. a widower⁵
Anecdote	SEE. O'Valiant Hearts, page 89. John N. Butz c1989.

Family: Helen Rutherford (b. 1761, d. 11 March 1821)

Son	John Turnbull+ (b. 4 January 1788, d. 18 August 1857)
Son	James Turnbull (b. 1789)
Daughter	Elizabeth Rutherford Turnbull (b. 8 September 1791, d. 21 September 1862)
Daughter	Betty Turnbull (b. 4 August 1793)
Daughter	Helen Turnbull (b. about 1795)
Daughter	Isabella Turnbull (b. 1798, d. 31 July 1861)
Daughter	Agnes Turnbull (b. 1799)

Citations

[S2] TURNBULL, S.J. (deceased), File #T-0020 ABBR TURNBULL, S.J
[S723] Marie Turnbull, "E-Mail from Marie Turnbull," e-mail message from email address (Australia) to Brian Turnbull, 2006, who died at Honeyburn 10/11/1844 age 92 yrs. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Marie Turnbull."
[S2132] FamilySearch, online https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XYQ4-4Q8. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
NameJames TurnbullSexMaleChristening PlaceJedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland, United KingdomChristening Place (Original)Associate Congregation or Free Church, Jedburgh, Roxburgh, SBirth Date23 Nov 1766BirthplaceAssociate Congregation Or Free Church, Jedburgh, Roxburgh, SFather's NameGeorge TurnbullFather's SexMaleMother's Name Hellene YoungMother's SexFemaleEvent TypeChristening
[S723] Marie Turnbull, "E-Mail from Marie Turnbull," e-mail message from email address (Australia) to Brian Turnbull, 2006. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Marie Turnbull."
[S2128] Jeff Scott, "E-Mail from Jeff Scott," e-mail message from email address () to Brian Turnbull, 2017, According to a letter which has been transcribed and posted here: http://roxboroscottletters.blogspot.ca/search/label/letter%20008, he was also a resident of Bedrule Manse in 1834. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Jeff Scott."

Agnes Turnbull

F, #7822, b. about 1754

Last Edited

25 May 2017

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Parents

Father	Walter Turnbull (b. about 1707, d. 24 March 1797)
Mother	Betty Dun (b. about 1718, d. about 1788)

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Birth

Agnes Turnbull was born about 1754.¹

Citations

[S2] TURNBULL, S.J. (deceased), File #T-0020 ABBR TURNBULL, S.J

Elizabeth Borthwick

F, #7823, b. about 1750, d. 16 October 1827

Last Edited

25 May 2017

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Birth	Elizabeth Borthwick was born about 1750.¹
Marriage	She married Walter Turnbull about 1770. Elizabeth Borthwick was, age ~20, Walter Turnbull was, age ~27.¹
Death	She died on 16 October 1827 at age ~77.¹

Family: Walter Turnbull (b. 22 November 1743, d. 4 October 1822)

Daughter	Margaret Turnbull (b. 2 June 1771)
Son	Walter Turnbull (b. 6 November 1774)
Son	James Turnbull+ (b. about 1781)
Daughter	Mary Turnbull (b. 6 January 1781, d. about 1812)

Citations

[S2] TURNBULL, S.J. (deceased), File #T-0020 ABBR TURNBULL, S.J

Margaret Turnbull

F, #7824, b. 2 June 1771

Last Edited

25 May 2017

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Parents

Father	Walter Turnbull (b. 22 November 1743, d. 4 October 1822)
Mother	Elizabeth Borthwick (b. about 1750, d. 16 October 1827)

BMDB Events

Birth

Margaret Turnbull was born on 2 June 1771.¹

Citations

[S2] TURNBULL, S.J. (deceased), File #T-0020 ABBR TURNBULL, S.J

Rhoda Ann Turnbull

F, #7825, b. 23 January 1915

Last Edited	24 February 2023
References	Jhone Turnbull b.1579 Scotland - Iver Orstavik, Norway

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Parents

Father	Robert Paterson Turnbull (b. 1870, d. 23 August 1949)
Mother	Lena Harvey

BMDB Events

Birth	Rhoda Ann Turnbull was born on 23 January 1915 in Corowa, New South Wales, Australia.^1,2
Marriage	She married James Gordon Paton on 29 April 1937 in Albury, New South Wales, Australia. Albury, NSW^1,3

Family: James Gordon Paton

Son	Mac Paton (d. about 1945)

Citations

[S2] TURNBULL, S.J. (deceased), T0036 p14 ABBR TURNBULL, S.J
[S3] BMD New South Wales, Australia, online, B1915-12496. Hereinafter cited as BMD NSW Australia.
[S3] BMD New South Wales, Australia, online, M1937-09435. Hereinafter cited as BMD NSW Australia.