Turnbull Clan Genealogy Collection

Jane Turnbull

F, #68851, b. 6 August 1796, d. 2 May 1880

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	Captain Robert Turnbull (b. 3 March 1772, d. 16 June 1828)
Mother	Anne Thompson (b. 1777, d. 1830)

BMDB Events

Birth	Jane Turnbull was born on 6 August 1796 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹
Marriage	She married Dennis Emery on 8 December 1817 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. Jane Turnbull was, age 21, Dennis Emery was, age 26.^1,2
Death	She died on 2 May 1880 at age 83 in Maine, United States.¹

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Living (fam)

Jane Turnbull was living in New Hampshire, United States.¹

Family: Dennis Emery (b. 14 April 1791, d. 19 June 1873)

Citations

[S899] John F Turnbul, History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia (Agincourt, Ontario, Canada: Agincourt The Book Society of Canada Limited, 1960). Hereinafter cited as History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia.
[S2132] FamilySearch, online https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XL5V-PTP, Nova Scotia Marriages, 1711-1909. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
Name Dennis Emmery Spouse's Name Jane Turnbull Event Date 08 Dec 1817 Event Place Trinity Anglican, Digby, Digby, Nova Scotia

George Turnbull

M, #68852, b. 31 May 1774, d. 1815

Last Edited	4 February 2021
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	William Turnbull (b. 1 January 1732, d. 1796)
Mother	Elizabeth ("Bessie") Brown (b. 1736, d. 1820)

BMDB Events

Birth	George Turnbull was born on 31 May 1774 in Bedrule, Roxburghshire, Scotland.¹
Baptism	He was baptized on 26 June 1774 in Bedrule, Roxburghshire, Scotland.²
Marriage	He married Isabella Baxter on 28 February 1799 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. George Turnbull was, age 24, Isabella Baxter was, age ~20.^2,3
Death	He died in 1815 at age ~41 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.^2,4

Other Life Events

Witness	George Turnbull witnessed the immigration of William Turnbull on 11 July 1786.²
Witness	George Turnbull was a witness.

Family: Isabella Baxter (b. 1779, d. 1846)

Son	William Baxter Turnbull+ (b. 20 December 1799, d. 18 July 1845)
Daughter	Margaret Turnbull (b. 1802, d. 1869)
Daughter	Elizabeth Turnbull+ (b. 1805, d. 1895)
Son	Robert Turnbull+ (b. 1807, d. 1844)
Son	George Turnbull+ (b. 1807, d. 1862)

Citations

[S2132] FamilySearch, online https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XY9Y-BBH, Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
Name: George Turnbull Event Type: Christening Event Date: 26 Jun 1774 Event Place: Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland Event Place (Original): Associate Congregation or Free Church, Jedburgh, Roxburgh, S Sex: Male Birth Date: 31 May 1774 Father's Name: William Turnbull Mother's Name: Bettie Brown
[S899] John F Turnbul, History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia (Agincourt, Ontario, Canada: Agincourt The Book Society of Canada Limited, 1960). Hereinafter cited as History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia.
[S2132] FamilySearch, online https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XL5V-VP5, Nova Scotia Marriages, 1711-1909. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
Name: George Turnbull Event Type: Marriage Event Date: 28 Feb 1799 Event Place: Digby, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada Event Place (Original): Trinity Anglican, Digby, Digby, Nova Scotia Sex: Male Spouse's Name: Isabella Baxter Spouse's Sex: Female
[S2132] FamilySearch, online https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVGJ-7SC3, Find A Grave Index. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
Name: George Turnbull Event Type: Burial Event Date: 1815 Event Place: Digby, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada Event Place (Original): Digby, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada Photograph Included: N Death Date: 10 Dec 1815 Cemetery: Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery Note: Contains Biography Affiliate Record Identifier: 125205672 Affiliate Image Identifier: 125205672

Clarissa Purdy Betts

F, #68853, b. about 1811, d. 1849

Last Edited

25 May 2017

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Parents

Father	Hiram Betts
Mother	Elizabeth (Betsy) Craig(e)

BMDB Events

Birth	Clarissa Purdy Betts was born about 1811.
Marriage	She married Robert Turnbull on 1 December 1832 in Nova Scotia, Canada. Clarissa Purdy Betts was, age ~21, Robert Turnbull was, age ~25.¹
Death	She died in 1849 at age ~38 in Panama. Clarissa Betts was massacured at the Isthmus of panama on her way to California as a Missionary.¹

Family: Robert Turnbull (b. 1807, d. 1844)

Daughter	Miram Turnbull (b. 1833, d. 1844)
Son	Henry Turnbull (b. about 1834, d. about 1834)
Daughter	Elizabeth (Betsy) Turnbull (b. about 1836)
Daughter	Isabella Turnbull (b. about 1838)
Daughter	Eliza Emerson Turnbull (b. 1840)
Daughter	Frances Henrietta Turnbull+ (b. 20 March 1842, d. 24 October 1916)
Son	John Baxter Turnbull (b. 1843)

Citations

[S899] John F Turnbul, History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia (Agincourt, Ontario, Canada: Agincourt The Book Society of Canada Limited, 1960). Hereinafter cited as History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia.

Captain Robert Turnbull

M, #68854, b. 3 March 1772, d. 16 June 1828

Last Edited	9 October 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	William Turnbull (b. 1 January 1732, d. 1796)
Mother	Elizabeth ("Bessie") Brown (b. 1736, d. 1820)

BMDB Events

Birth	Captain Robert Turnbull was born on 3 March 1772 in Bedrule, Roxburghshire, Scotland.
Baptism	He was baptized on 12 April 1772 at Associate Congregation Or Free Church, Jedburgh, in Bedrule, Roxburghshire, Scotland.^1,2
Marriage	He married Anne Thompson on 29 July 1796 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. Captain Robert Turnbull was, age 24, Anne Thompson was, age ~19.^1,3
Burial	He was buried in 1828 at Holy Trinity Chruchyard (Anglican Cemetery) in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹
Death	He died on 16 June 1828 at age 56 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.^1,4

Other Life Events

Witness	Captain Robert Turnbull witnessed the immigration of William Turnbull on 11 July 1786.¹
Anecdote	Captain of Artillary Co, #14 Batallion, it is was also thought that Robert was a crew member on the ship "Lily" when the family emigrated, and in 1789 commanded the "Mary Ann" a packet sailing between Annapolis and Didby. The "Mary Anne" also brought a company of crofters from Scotland in 1789.¹
Anecdote	In 1801 Robert, George, and William Turnbull are included in the Botsford Grant at Digby -- receiving 225 acres together.

Family: Anne Thompson (b. 1777, d. 1830)

Daughter	Jannet Turnbull
Daughter	Jane Turnbull (b. 6 August 1796, d. 2 May 1880)
Daughter	Elizabeth Turnbull+ (b. 1800, d. 1845)
Son	William Thompson Turnbull+ (b. 1802, d. 1 June 1871)
Son	Alexander (Sandy) Turnbull+ (b. 1805, d. 1872)
Son	George Thompson Turnbull+ (b. 1808, d. 1867)
Son	John Turnbull+ (b. 30 December 1810, d. 20 November 1902)
Daughter	Helen Turnbull+ (b. 1813, d. 1849)
Daughter	Mary Ann Turnbull (b. 1816, d. 1849)
Son	Dennis Turnbull (b. 1818, d. 1821)
Daughter	Margaret Turnbull (b. 1820, d. 1836)

Citations

[S899] John F Turnbul, History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia (Agincourt, Ontario, Canada: Agincourt The Book Society of Canada Limited, 1960). Hereinafter cited as History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia.
[S2132] FamilySearch, online https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XTBT-3J8, Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
Name Robert Turnbull Gender Male Christening Date 12 Apr 1772 Christening Place , BEDRULE, ROXBURGH, SCOTLAND Father's Name William Turnbull
[S2132] FamilySearch, online https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XL5V-G2Q, Nova Scotia Marriages, 1711-1909. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
Name Robert Turnbull Spouse's Name Anne Thomson Event Date 29 Jul 1796 Event Place Trinity Anglican, Digby, Digby, Nova Scotia
[S2132] FamilySearch, online https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVGJ-7SCW, Find A Grave Index. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
Name Robert Turnbull Event Type Burial Event Date 1828 Event PlaceDigby, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada Photograph Included N Birth Date 12 Apr 1772 Death Date 16 Jun 1828 Affiliate Record Identifier 125205703 Cemetery Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery

Anne Thompson

F, #68855, b. 1777, d. 1830

Last Edited

29 November 2021

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Birth	Anne Thompson was born in 1777 at Annapolis Royal in Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹
Marriage	She married Captain Robert Turnbull on 29 July 1796 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. Anne Thompson was, age ~19, Captain Robert Turnbull was, age 24.^1,2
Death	She died in 1830 at age ~53 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹

Family: Captain Robert Turnbull (b. 3 March 1772, d. 16 June 1828)

Daughter	Jannet Turnbull
Daughter	Jane Turnbull (b. 6 August 1796, d. 2 May 1880)
Daughter	Elizabeth Turnbull+ (b. 1800, d. 1845)
Son	William Thompson Turnbull+ (b. 1802, d. 1 June 1871)
Son	Alexander (Sandy) Turnbull+ (b. 1805, d. 1872)
Son	George Thompson Turnbull+ (b. 1808, d. 1867)
Son	John Turnbull+ (b. 30 December 1810, d. 20 November 1902)
Daughter	Helen Turnbull+ (b. 1813, d. 1849)
Daughter	Mary Ann Turnbull (b. 1816, d. 1849)
Son	Dennis Turnbull (b. 1818, d. 1821)
Daughter	Margaret Turnbull (b. 1820, d. 1836)

Citations

[S899] John F Turnbul, History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia (Agincourt, Ontario, Canada: Agincourt The Book Society of Canada Limited, 1960). Hereinafter cited as History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia.
[S2132] FamilySearch, online https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XL5V-G2Q, Nova Scotia Marriages, 1711-1909. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
Name Robert Turnbull Spouse's Name Anne Thomson Event Date 29 Jul 1796 Event Place Trinity Anglican, Digby, Digby, Nova Scotia

William Turnbull

M, #68856, b. 1 January 1732, d. 1796

Last Edited	23 October 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	George Turnbull (b. 1 January 1700, d. June 1750)
Mother	Bessie Ramsay (b. 1706)

BMDB Events

Birth	William Turnbull was born on 1 January 1732 in Bedrule, Roxburghshire, Scotland.
Baptism	He was baptized on 9 June 1732 in Bedrule, Roxburghshire, Scotland.^1,2
Marriage	He married Elizabeth ("Bessie") Brown on 8 December 1770 in Bedrule, Roxburghshire, Scotland. William Turnbull was, age 38, Elizabeth ("Bessie") Brown was, age ~34. Gave in their names to be proclaimed in order to marraige, William Turnbull and Elizabeth Brown, both of this parish (Bedrule) and they mortified to the poor.^1,3
Death	He died in 1796 at age ~64 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹

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Occupation

About 1752 William Turnbull was a cooper in Newton, Roxburghshire, Scotland.¹

Immigration

He immigrated on 11 July 1786. Probably as a result of the famines of the 1780's in Scotland, William Turnbull, together with his wife and three sons decided to emigrate.
In 1786, they took passage on the brig "Lily" to Halifax, arriving on 11th July, accompanied by Mrs. Turnbull's sister, Helen Brown, (1734-1807).. A fellow passenger was the Rev. James MacGregor, the first minister in Pictou County.
William Turnbull and his family were the first settlers of Bay View, four miles from Digby, on the west side of Digby Gut, the narrows connecting the Bay of Fundy with Annapolis Basin. They built their first log house on the corner where the Lighthouse Road now joins the shore Road, on land presently occupied by the Rev. L.R. Atkinson.C. 1960.
John F. turnbull¹

Family: Elizabeth ("Bessie") Brown (b. 1736, d. 1820)

Son	Captain Robert Turnbull+ (b. 3 March 1772, d. 16 June 1828)
Son	George Turnbull+ (b. 31 May 1774, d. 1815)
Son	William Turnbull+ (b. 1776, d. 1 January 1870)

Citations

[S899] John F Turnbul, History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia (Agincourt, Ontario, Canada: Agincourt The Book Society of Canada Limited, 1960). Hereinafter cited as History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia.
[S2132] FamilySearch, online https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQHQ-1T1. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
NameWilliam TurnbullSexMaleChristening Date9 Jun 1732Christening PlaceBedrule, Roxburghshire, ScotlandChristening Place (Original)Bedrule, Roxburgh, ScotlandFather's NameGeorge TurnbullFather's SexMaleEvent TypeChristening
[S2132] FamilySearch, online https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XYQL-2MP, Scotland Marriages, 1561-1910. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
Name William Turnbull Spouse's Name Elisabeth Brown Event Date 08 Dec 1770 Event Place Bedrule,Roxburgh,Scotland

Dennis Emery

M, #68857, b. 14 April 1791, d. 19 June 1873

Last Edited

25 May 2017

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Birth	Dennis Emery was born on 14 April 1791 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹
Marriage	He married Jane Turnbull on 8 December 1817 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. Dennis Emery was, age 26, Jane Turnbull was, age 21.^1,2
Death	He died on 19 June 1873 at age 82 in Belfast, Maine, United States.¹

Other Life Events

Living (fam)	Dennis Emery was living in New Hampshire, United States.¹
Note	He. Chilren listed for this couple: Ann, Lydia, Robert, Keziah, Elizabeth, John, Harriet, Ralph, and isabella.¹

Family: Jane Turnbull (b. 6 August 1796, d. 2 May 1880)

Citations

[S899] John F Turnbul, History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia (Agincourt, Ontario, Canada: Agincourt The Book Society of Canada Limited, 1960). Hereinafter cited as History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia.
[S2132] FamilySearch, online https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XL5V-PTP, Nova Scotia Marriages, 1711-1909. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
Name Dennis Emmery Spouse's Name Jane Turnbull Event Date 08 Dec 1817 Event Place Trinity Anglican, Digby, Digby, Nova Scotia

Elizabeth Turnbull

F, #68858, b. 1800, d. 1845

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	Captain Robert Turnbull (b. 3 March 1772, d. 16 June 1828)
Mother	Anne Thompson (b. 1777, d. 1830)

BMDB Events

Birth	Elizabeth Turnbull was born in 1800 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹
Marriage	She married John Watson Wright on 9 November 1825 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. Elizabeth Turnbull was, age ~25, John Watson Wright was, age 26.¹
Death	She died in 1845 at age ~45 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹

Family: John Watson Wright (b. 17 June 1799, d. 1870)

Daughter	Anne Wright+ (b. 1826)
Son	Capt. James Wright
Son	William Wright
Son	Robert Wright (b. 1829, d. 1830)
Son	George Wright
Daughter	Janet E. (Janie) Wright (b. 1832, d. 1918)

Citations

[S899] John F Turnbul, History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia (Agincourt, Ontario, Canada: Agincourt The Book Society of Canada Limited, 1960). Hereinafter cited as History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia.

John Watson Wright

M, #68859, b. 17 June 1799, d. 1870

Last Edited

25 May 2017

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Father

Wright

BMDB Events

Birth	John Watson Wright was born on 17 June 1799 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹
Marriage	He married Elizabeth Turnbull on 9 November 1825 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. John Watson Wright was, age 26, Elizabeth Turnbull was, age ~25.¹
Marriage	He married Sophia after 1845 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹
Death	He died in 1870 at age ~71 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹

Family 1: Elizabeth Turnbull (b. 1800, d. 1845)

Daughter	Anne Wright+ (b. 1826)
Son	Capt. James Wright
Son	William Wright
Son	Robert Wright (b. 1829, d. 1830)
Son	George Wright
Daughter	Janet E. (Janie) Wright (b. 1832, d. 1918)

Family 2: Sophia (b. 1828, d. 1906)

Citations

[S899] John F Turnbul, History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia (Agincourt, Ontario, Canada: Agincourt The Book Society of Canada Limited, 1960). Hereinafter cited as History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia.

Sophia

F, #68860, b. 1828, d. 1906

Last Edited

25 May 2017

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Birth	Sophia was born in 1828 in Nova Scotia, Canada.¹
Marriage	She married John Watson Wright after 1845 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹
Death	She died in 1906 at age ~78 in Nova Scotia, Canada.¹

Family: John Watson Wright (b. 17 June 1799, d. 1870)

Citations

[S899] John F Turnbul, History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia (Agincourt, Ontario, Canada: Agincourt The Book Society of Canada Limited, 1960). Hereinafter cited as History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia.

William Thompson Turnbull

M, #68861, b. 1802, d. 1 June 1871

Last Edited	9 October 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	Captain Robert Turnbull (b. 3 March 1772, d. 16 June 1828)
Mother	Anne Thompson (b. 1777, d. 1830)

BMDB Events

Birth	William Thompson Turnbull was born in 1802 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹
Marriage	He married Martha Glorina Wright on 3 December 1829 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. William Thompson Turnbull was, age ~27, Martha Glorina Wright was, age ~26.¹
Marriage	He married Elizabeth Harris after 1856 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. 2nd.¹
Death	He died on 1 June 1871 at age ~69 in Hillsburgh, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.^1,2

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Occupation

William Thompson Turnbull was a Farmer.²

Family 1: Martha Glorina Wright (b. 1803, d. 1856)

Daughter	Margaret Ann Turnbull (b. 2 November 1836, d. 1860)
Daughter	Jane Turnbull (b. 1837, d. 1862)
Daughter	Martha Barlow Turnbull (b. 16 October 1838, d. 1854)
Daughter	Matilda Jane Turnbull+ (b. 12 September 1840, d. 1871)
Son	William Alexander Turnbull (b. 1843, d. 1887)
Daughter	Sarah Ceclia Turnbull (b. 16 June 1843, d. 1880)
Daughter	Ellen Sophia Turnbull (b. 4 September 1846, d. 1919)
Son	John Dennis Turnbull (b. 1849, d. 1865)

Family 2: Elizabeth Harris (d. 1916)

Citations

[S899] John F Turnbul, History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia (Agincourt, Ontario, Canada: Agincourt The Book Society of Canada Limited, 1960). Hereinafter cited as History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia.
[S2132] FamilySearch, online https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F2PV-22N, Canada Deaths and Burials, 1664-1955. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
Name William T. Turnbull Gender Male Death Date 01 Jun 1871 Death Place Hillsburgh, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada Age 69 Birth Date 1802 Birthplace Digby Occupation Farmer Marital Status Married Father's Name Robert Turnbull

Martha Glorina Wright

F, #68862, b. 1803, d. 1856

Last Edited

25 May 2017

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Father

Wright

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Birth	Martha Glorina Wright was born in 1803 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹
Marriage	She married William Thompson Turnbull on 3 December 1829 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. Martha Glorina Wright was, age ~26, William Thompson Turnbull was, age ~27.¹
Death	She died in 1856 at age ~53 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹

Family: William Thompson Turnbull (b. 1802, d. 1 June 1871)

Daughter	Margaret Ann Turnbull (b. 2 November 1836, d. 1860)
Daughter	Jane Turnbull (b. 1837, d. 1862)
Daughter	Martha Barlow Turnbull (b. 16 October 1838, d. 1854)
Daughter	Matilda Jane Turnbull+ (b. 12 September 1840, d. 1871)
Son	William Alexander Turnbull (b. 1843, d. 1887)
Daughter	Sarah Ceclia Turnbull (b. 16 June 1843, d. 1880)
Daughter	Ellen Sophia Turnbull (b. 4 September 1846, d. 1919)
Son	John Dennis Turnbull (b. 1849, d. 1865)

Citations

[S899] John F Turnbul, History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia (Agincourt, Ontario, Canada: Agincourt The Book Society of Canada Limited, 1960). Hereinafter cited as History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia.

Elizabeth Harris

F, #68863, d. 1916

Last Edited

25 May 2017

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Marriage	Elizabeth Harris married William Thompson Turnbull after 1856 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. 2nd.¹
Death	She died in 1916 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹

Family: William Thompson Turnbull (b. 1802, d. 1 June 1871)

Citations

[S899] John F Turnbul, History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia (Agincourt, Ontario, Canada: Agincourt The Book Society of Canada Limited, 1960). Hereinafter cited as History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia.

Alexander (Sandy) Turnbull

M, #68864, b. 1805, d. 1872

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	Captain Robert Turnbull (b. 3 March 1772, d. 16 June 1828)
Mother	Anne Thompson (b. 1777, d. 1830)

BMDB Events

Birth	Alexander (Sandy) Turnbull was born in 1805 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹
Marriage	He married Sarah Warrington on 24 April 1834 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. Alexander (Sandy) Turnbull was, age ~29, Sarah Warrington was, age ~29.¹
Death	He died in 1872 at age ~67 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.^1,2

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Living (fam)

Alexander (Sandy) Turnbull was living in 1871 in Hillsburgh, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.³

Family: Sarah Warrington (b. 1805, d. 1901)

Son	Robert James Turnbull+ (b. 11 November 1830, d. 27 March 1900)
Daughter	Mary Elizabeth Turnbull+ (b. 25 July 1831, d. 22 January 1909)
Son	John Wright Turnbull+ (b. 1 July 1834, d. 1889)
Son	James Emery Turnbull+ (b. 26 April 1835, d. 1915)
Son	Adrain Turnbull (b. 1838, d. 1863)
Daughter	Rachel Amelia Turnbull+ (b. 1841, d. 1936)
Son	Robert George Turnbull (b. 1845, d. 1868)
Daughter	Elizabeth Perthenis Turnbull (b. 1847, d. 1863)

Citations

[S899] John F Turnbul, History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia (Agincourt, Ontario, Canada: Agincourt The Book Society of Canada Limited, 1960). Hereinafter cited as History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia.
[S2132] FamilySearch, online, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KMLV-Q96. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
[S2132] FamilySearch, online, 1871 Census Canada(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4D7-273. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.

Sarah Warrington

F, #68865, b. 1805, d. 1901

Last Edited

25 May 2017

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Parents

Father

Warrington

BMDB Events

Birth	Sarah Warrington was born in 1805 in Mount Pleasant, Nova Scotia, Canada.^1,2
Marriage	She married Alexander (Sandy) Turnbull on 24 April 1834 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. Sarah Warrington was, age ~29, Alexander (Sandy) Turnbull was, age ~29.¹
Death	She died in 1901 at age ~96 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹

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Living (fam)

Sarah Warrington was living in 1871 in Hillsburgh, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.²

Family: Alexander (Sandy) Turnbull (b. 1805, d. 1872)

Son	Robert James Turnbull+ (b. 11 November 1830, d. 27 March 1900)
Daughter	Mary Elizabeth Turnbull+ (b. 25 July 1831, d. 22 January 1909)
Son	John Wright Turnbull+ (b. 1 July 1834, d. 1889)
Son	James Emery Turnbull+ (b. 26 April 1835, d. 1915)
Son	Adrain Turnbull (b. 1838, d. 1863)
Daughter	Rachel Amelia Turnbull+ (b. 1841, d. 1936)
Son	Robert George Turnbull (b. 1845, d. 1868)
Daughter	Elizabeth Perthenis Turnbull (b. 1847, d. 1863)

Citations

[S899] John F Turnbul, History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia (Agincourt, Ontario, Canada: Agincourt The Book Society of Canada Limited, 1960). Hereinafter cited as History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia.
[S2132] FamilySearch, online, 1871 Census Canada(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4D7-273. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.

George Thompson Turnbull

M, #68866, b. 1808, d. 1867

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	Captain Robert Turnbull (b. 3 March 1772, d. 16 June 1828)
Mother	Anne Thompson (b. 1777, d. 1830)

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Birth	George Thompson Turnbull was born in 1808 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹
Marriage	He married Harriet Elmina Fanning in 1837 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. George Thompson Turnbull was, age ~29, Harriet Elmina Fanning was, age ~22.¹
Death	He died in 1867 at age ~59 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹

Family: Harriet Elmina Fanning (b. 28 November 1815, d. 30 December 1900)

Son	Ross Fanning Turnbull+ (b. 1838, d. 1869)
Son	Robert D. Turnbull (b. 1840, d. 1863)
Son	George Henry Turnbull+ (b. 1842, d. 1894)
Daughter	Alice Turnbull+ (b. 1845, d. 1884)
Son	David Augustus Turnbull+ (b. 1848, d. 1934)
Son	John Otis Turnbull+ (b. 1850, d. 1935)
Son	Charles Edward Turnbull+ (b. 1852, d. 1940)
Daughter	Sarah Amelia Turnbull (b. 1855, d. 1898)
Daughter	Harriet Anne Turnbull (b. 1859)

Citations

[S899] John F Turnbul, History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia (Agincourt, Ontario, Canada: Agincourt The Book Society of Canada Limited, 1960). Hereinafter cited as History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia.

Harriet Elmina Fanning

F, #68867, b. 28 November 1815, d. 30 December 1900

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Father

Fanning

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Birth	Harriet Elmina Fanning was born on 28 November 1815 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹
Marriage	She married George Thompson Turnbull in 1837 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. Harriet Elmina Fanning was, age ~22, George Thompson Turnbull was, age ~29.¹
Death	She died on 30 December 1900 at age 85 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹

Family: George Thompson Turnbull (b. 1808, d. 1867)

Son	Ross Fanning Turnbull+ (b. 1838, d. 1869)
Son	Robert D. Turnbull (b. 1840, d. 1863)
Son	George Henry Turnbull+ (b. 1842, d. 1894)
Daughter	Alice Turnbull+ (b. 1845, d. 1884)
Son	David Augustus Turnbull+ (b. 1848, d. 1934)
Son	John Otis Turnbull+ (b. 1850, d. 1935)
Son	Charles Edward Turnbull+ (b. 1852, d. 1940)
Daughter	Sarah Amelia Turnbull (b. 1855, d. 1898)
Daughter	Harriet Anne Turnbull (b. 1859)

Citations

[S899] John F Turnbul, History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia (Agincourt, Ontario, Canada: Agincourt The Book Society of Canada Limited, 1960). Hereinafter cited as History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia.

Col. David Fanning

M, #68868

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Marriage

Col. David Fanning married.¹

Family:

Son

Fanning+

Citations

[S899] John F Turnbul, History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia (Agincourt, Ontario, Canada: Agincourt The Book Society of Canada Limited, 1960). Hereinafter cited as History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia.

John Turnbull

M, #68869, b. 30 December 1810, d. 20 November 1902

Last Edited	10 August 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. Recently Changed

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Father	Captain Robert Turnbull (b. 3 March 1772, d. 16 June 1828)
Mother	Anne Thompson (b. 1777, d. 1830)

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Birth	John Turnbull was born on 30 December 1810 in Maclellans Brook, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada.^1,2
Marriage	He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Hamilton circa 1829 in Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada. John Turnbull was, age ~19, Elizabeth 'Betsy' Hamilton was, age ~26.
Marriage	He married Elizabeth Ann Nichols in 1844 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. John Turnbull was, age ~34, Elizabeth Ann Nichols was, age ~22.¹
Marriage	He married Mary ("Polly") Morehouse on 5 May 1863 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. John Turnbull was, age 52, Mary ("Polly") Morehouse was, age 38.¹
Death	He died on 20 November 1902 at age 91 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia Canada.^1,2

Other Life Events

Residence	John Turnbull lived Occupation: Farmer; Religion: Presbyterian; Marital Status: Married in Digby, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1881.³
Residence	He lived Occupation: Farmer; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head; Religion: Free Church in Culloden, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1891.⁴
Residence	He lived Occupation: Servante; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Father; Religion: Church of England in Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1901.⁵

Family 1: Elizabeth 'Betsy' Hamilton (b. 23 September 1803, d. 3 June 1884)

Son	Robert P Turnbull (b. 14 December 1828, d. 1916)
Daughter	Annie Elizabeth Turnbull (b. August 1838, d. 31 May 1897)
Daughter	Elizabeth Turnbull (b. August 1838, d. 31 May 1897)
Son	James Donnely Turnbull+ (b. December 1842, d. 10 June 1916)
Son	Stillman Lippencott Turnbull+ (b. March 1844, d. 5 January 1915)
Son	William G. Turnbull+ (b. 15 February 1851, d. 9 June 1922)
Daughter	Mary E. Turnbull (b. 1852, d. November 1921)

Family 2: Elizabeth Ann Nichols (b. 1822, d. 1861)

Son	James Donnely Turnbull (b. 22 September 1844, d. 10 June 1916)
Daughter	Anna Jane Turnbull (b. 1845, d. 1861)
Son	William Wallace Turnbull (b. 1850)

Family 3: Mary ("Polly") Morehouse (b. 17 December 1824, d. 1 November 1899)

Son	George Dykeman Turnbull, T, Md, Cm+ (b. 17 July 1864, d. 7 April 1906)

Citations

[S899] John F Turnbul, History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia (Agincourt, Ontario, Canada: Agincourt The Book Society of Canada Limited, 1960). Hereinafter cited as History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia.
[S29872] Ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1972, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 013501-016800
[S29644] Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Digby, Digby, Nova Scotia; Roll: C_13172; Page: 18; Family No: 107
[S29640] Ancestry.com, 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Culloden, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada; Roll: T-6312; Family No: 91
[S29642] Ancestry.com, 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Nova Scotia; Page: 30; Family No: 335

Elizabeth Ann Nichols

F, #68870, b. 1822, d. 1861

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25 May 2017

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Birth	Elizabeth Ann Nichols was born in 1822 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹
Marriage	She married John Turnbull in 1844 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. Elizabeth Ann Nichols was, age ~22, John Turnbull was, age ~34.¹
Death	She died in 1861 at age ~39 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹

Family: John Turnbull (b. 30 December 1810, d. 20 November 1902)

Son	James Donnely Turnbull (b. 22 September 1844, d. 10 June 1916)
Daughter	Anna Jane Turnbull (b. 1845, d. 1861)
Son	William Wallace Turnbull (b. 1850)

Citations

[S899] John F Turnbul, History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia (Agincourt, Ontario, Canada: Agincourt The Book Society of Canada Limited, 1960). Hereinafter cited as History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia.

Mary ("Polly") Morehouse

F, #68871, b. 17 December 1824, d. 1 November 1899

Last Edited	10 August 2025
References	Recently Changed

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Birth	Mary ("Polly") Morehouse was born on 17 December 1824 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹
Marriage	She married John Turnbull on 5 May 1863 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. Mary ("Polly") Morehouse was, age 38, John Turnbull was, age 52.¹
Death	She died on 1 November 1899 at age 74 in Yarmouth, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹

Other Life Events

Residence	Mary ("Polly") Morehouse lived Religion: Church of England; Marital Status: Married in Digby, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1881.²
Residence	She lived Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife; Religion: Church of England in Culloden, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1891.³

Family: John Turnbull (b. 30 December 1810, d. 20 November 1902)

Son	George Dykeman Turnbull, T, Md, Cm+ (b. 17 July 1864, d. 7 April 1906)

Citations

[S899] John F Turnbul, History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia (Agincourt, Ontario, Canada: Agincourt The Book Society of Canada Limited, 1960). Hereinafter cited as History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia.
[S29644] Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Digby, Digby, Nova Scotia; Roll: C_13172; Page: 18; Family No: 107
[S29640] Ancestry.com, 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Culloden, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada; Roll: T-6312; Family No: 91

Helen Turnbull

F, #68872, b. 1813, d. 1849

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	Captain Robert Turnbull (b. 3 March 1772, d. 16 June 1828)
Mother	Anne Thompson (b. 1777, d. 1830)

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Birth	Helen Turnbull was born in 1813 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹
Marriage	She married James Warrington on 13 November 1834 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. Helen Turnbull was, age ~21, James Warrington was, age ~24.¹
Death	She died in 1849 at age ~36 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹

Family: James Warrington (b. about 1810)

Son	John Warrington (b. about 1835)

Citations

[S899] John F Turnbul, History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia (Agincourt, Ontario, Canada: Agincourt The Book Society of Canada Limited, 1960). Hereinafter cited as History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia.

James Warrington

M, #68873, b. about 1810

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Father

Warrington

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Birth	James Warrington was born about 1810 in Mount Pleasant, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹
Marriage	He married Helen Turnbull on 13 November 1834 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. James Warrington was, age ~24, Helen Turnbull was, age ~21.¹

Family: Helen Turnbull (b. 1813, d. 1849)

Son	John Warrington (b. about 1835)

Citations

[S899] John F Turnbul, History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia (Agincourt, Ontario, Canada: Agincourt The Book Society of Canada Limited, 1960). Hereinafter cited as History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia.

Mary Ann Turnbull

F, #68874, b. 1816, d. 1849

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	Captain Robert Turnbull (b. 3 March 1772, d. 16 June 1828)
Mother	Anne Thompson (b. 1777, d. 1830)

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Birth	Mary Ann Turnbull was born in 1816 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹
Marriage	She married James Dilkes Letteney about 1841.¹
Death	She died in 1849 at age ~33 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹

Family: James Dilkes Letteney

Citations

[S899] John F Turnbul, History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia (Agincourt, Ontario, Canada: Agincourt The Book Society of Canada Limited, 1960). Hereinafter cited as History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia.

James Dilkes Letteney

M, #68875

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Marriage

James Dilkes Letteney married Mary Ann Turnbull about 1841.¹

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Anecdote

About 1850 He remarried

Family: Mary Ann Turnbull (b. 1816, d. 1849)

Citations

[S899] John F Turnbul, History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia (Agincourt, Ontario, Canada: Agincourt The Book Society of Canada Limited, 1960). Hereinafter cited as History of the Turnbull Family of Digby, Nova Scotia.