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Father | Donald Matheson (b. 1809) |
Mother | Catherine Graham (b. 1805) |
Birth | Mary Jane Matheson was born in 1848 in Nova Scotia, Canada.1 |
Witness | Mary Jane Matheson resided with Donald Matheson and Catherine Graham in Grand River, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1881.1 |
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Son | Donald Matheson+ (b. 1809) |
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Marriage | William Ross married Christina MacLeod.1 |
Daughter | Flora Charlotte Ross+ (b. 4 March 1855, d. 17 January 1926) |
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Marriage | Christina MacLeod married William Ross.1 |
Daughter | Flora Charlotte Ross+ (b. 4 March 1855, d. 17 January 1926) |
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Father | Benjamin Soule (b. about 1745) |
Mother | Dorcas Ward (b. about 1748) |
Birth | Howard Soule was born on 12 October 1777 in Westerio, Albany, New York, United States.1 |
Marriage | He married Mary Hagaman about 1803.2 |
Death | He died on 28 February 1817 at age 39 in Tableytown, Canada.1 |
Son | Howland B. Soule+ (b. 28 May 1815, d. 20 March 1869) |
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Marriage | Mary Hagaman married Howard Soule about 1803.1 |
Son | Howland B. Soule+ (b. 28 May 1815, d. 20 March 1869) |
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Birth | Benjamin Soule was born about 1745 in Crumb Elbow, Dutchess, New York, United States.1 |
Marriage | He married Dorcas Ward about 1770 in New York, New York, United States. Benjamin Soule was, age ~25, Dorcas Ward was, age ~22.1 |
Son | Howard Soule+ (b. 12 October 1777, d. 28 February 1817) |
Daughter | Elizabeth Soule (b. 1780) |
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Birth | Dorcas Ward was born about 1748 in New York, New York, United States.1 |
Marriage | She married Benjamin Soule about 1770 in New York, New York, United States. Dorcas Ward was, age ~22, Benjamin Soule was, age ~25.1 |
Son | Howard Soule+ (b. 12 October 1777, d. 28 February 1817) |
Daughter | Elizabeth Soule (b. 1780) |
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Father | Benjamin Soule (b. about 1745) |
Mother | Dorcas Ward (b. about 1748) |
Birth | Elizabeth Soule was born in 1780. |
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Father | Robert Turnbull |
Birth | John Turnbull was born on 30 April 1782 in Wilton Parish, Roxburghshire, Scotland.1,2,3,4,5 |
Baptism | He was baptized on 30 April 1782 in Southdean, Roxburgh, Scotland.6 |
Marriage | He married Beatrix Scoon on 15 December 1826 in Roberton, Selkirk, Scotland. John Turnbull was, age 44, Beatrix Scoon was, age 33.1,7 |
Death | He died on 2 February 1870 at age 87 in La Prairie, Marshall, Illinois, United States.1 |
Burial | He was buried after 2 February 1870 at United Presbyterian Cemetery in La Prairie, Marshall, Illinois, United States.1 |
Residence | John Turnbull lived in Roberton, Roxburghshire, Scotland, in 1841.4 |
Immigration | He immigrated in 1851 to Geneva, New York, United States.1 |
Residence | He lived Relation to Head of House: Head in Roberton, Roxburghshire, Scotland, in 1851.2 |
Residence (F) | He and Beatrix Scoon resided at 777 Todshawhaugh in Roberton, Roxburghshire, Scotland, in 1851.8 |
Residence | He lived in La Prairie, Marshall, Illinois, United States, in 1854.1 |
Residence | He lived in La Prairie, Marshall, Illinois, USA, on 22 June 1860.5,9 |
Anecdote | JOHN TURNBULL, a native of Roxboroughshire, Scotland, was born April 30, 1782, and died February 02, 1870. He married BEATRICE SCOON TURNBULL one of the family of Scoons of Todshawhill, Scotland, who was born March 08, 1793, and died January 30, 1866. To them were born: JOHN TURNBULL, who died in Scotland at the age of sixteen or seventeen years, ROBERT TURNBULL (1827) and JEANNETTE TURNBULL (1830). The family immigrated to the New World from Todshawhaugh in 1851. Many Scottish families came from the district of Roxburgh about this same time, partly to escape the Church of England and establish the Church of Scotland (Presbyterian), but mainly because they felt there were greater opportunities to better themselves in the New World. They landing in New York City, after which they located at Geneva, New York where they remained for three years. In 1854 they came to Illinois, settling on the southeast part of La Prairie Township. For a long period John was engaged in farming here and passed away at the venerable age of eighty-eight years. John and Bernice are buried in the La Prairie United Presbyterian Cemetery.1 |
Son | John Turnbull (b. about 1814, d. about 1820) |
Son | Robert Turnbull+ (b. 10 December 1827, d. 31 July 1907) |
Daughter | Jeannette Turnbull+ (b. 18 March 1830, d. 30 August 1873) |
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Father | Robert Scoon |
Mother | Janet White |
Birth | Beatrix Scoon was born on 8 March 1793 in Todshawhill, Scotland. |
Christening | She was christened on 29 April 1793 in Roberton, Selkirkshire, Scotland.1 |
Marriage | She married John Turnbull on 15 December 1826 in Roberton, Selkirk, Scotland. Beatrix Scoon was, age 33, John Turnbull was, age 44.2,3 |
Death | She died on 30 January 1896 at age 102. |
Burial | She was buried after 30 January 1896 at United Presbyterian Cemetery in La Prairie, Marshall, Illinois, United States.2 |
Residence | Beatrix Scoon lived Relation to Head of House: Wife in Roberton, Roxburghshire, Scotland, in 1851.4 |
Residence (F) | She and John Turnbull resided at 777 Todshawhaugh in Roberton, Roxburghshire, Scotland, in 1851.5 |
Residence | She lived in La Prairie, La Prairie, Marshall, Illinois, USA, in 1860.6 |
Son | John Turnbull (b. about 1814, d. about 1820) |
Son | Robert Turnbull+ (b. 10 December 1827, d. 31 July 1907) |
Daughter | Jeannette Turnbull+ (b. 18 March 1830, d. 30 August 1873) |
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Father | John Turnbull (b. 30 April 1782, d. 2 February 1870) |
Mother | Beatrix Scoon (b. 8 March 1793, d. 30 January 1896) |
Birth | John Turnbull was born about 1814 in Scotland.1 |
Death | He died about 1820 at age ~6 in Scotland.1 |
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Father | John Turnbull (b. 30 April 1782, d. 2 February 1870) |
Mother | Beatrix Scoon (b. 8 March 1793, d. 30 January 1896) |
Birth | Robert Turnbull was born on 10 December 1827 in Hobkirk, Roxburghshire, Scotland.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 |
Baptism | He was baptized on 13 January 1828 in Hobkirk, Roxburgh, Scotland.3 |
Marriage | He married Mary Smith on 26 February 1858. Robert Turnbull was, age 30, Mary Smith was, age ~28.1 |
Death | He died on 31 July 1907 at age 79 in La Prairie, Marshall, Illinois, United States.1 |
Burial | He was buried after 31 July 1907 at United Presbyterian Cemetery in La Prairie, Marshall, Illinois, United States.1 |
Witness | Robert Turnbull witnessed the immigration of John Turnbull in 1851 in Geneva, New York, United States.1 |
Residence | Robert Turnbull lived Relation to Head of House: Son in Roberton, Roxburghshire, Scotland, in 1851.9,5 |
Witness | He resided with John Turnbull and Beatrix Scoon at 777 Todshawhaugh in Roberton, Roxburghshire, Scotland, in 1851.10 |
Residence | Robert Turnbull lived Occupation: Farmer in La Prairie, La Prairie, Marshall, Illinois, USA, in 1860.8 |
Residence | He lived in Marshall, Illinois, USA, on 1 July 1863.7 |
Residence | He lived in La Prairie, Marshall, Illinois, USA, on 20 June 1870.11 |
Img-Family | He was photographed about 1880 in La Prairie, Marshall, Illinois, United States. with family1 |
Residence | He lived in La Prairie, Marshall, Illinois, United States, in 1880.12,4 |
Residence | He lived in La Prairie, Marshall, Illinois, United States, in 1900.13 |
Anecdote | ROBERT TURNBULL, Sr. was born in Roxburghshire, Scotland, on the December, 1827. His parents were BEATRICE SCOON TURNBULL, who were also natives of Scotland. Robert Turnbull was reared to manhood in his native country, educated in the common schools until his sixteenth year, at which time he entered into an apprenticeship to the carpenter's trade. His term of indenture extended to the time when he attained his majority, during which period he was given his board and at the end of that time was paid five pounds sterling or about twenty-five dollars. In addition to house carpentering he learned the trade of cabinet-making, everything in that day being done by hand. After serving his term he continued with his old employer as a journeyman and acted in that capacity for two years at a salary of four dollars per week. He did his duty faithfully and cheerfully and was thus in the line of promotion, but the New World with its business opportunities and advantages seemed to him to offer a better field of labor and in the company of his parents and his sister he crossed the Atlantic to New York City in 1851. The emigration from Roxburghshire, Scotland, to America, probably involved sailing to Liverpool, were they procured items for their journey, booked passage on a vessel to the New Land, and encountered every form of scoundrel loitering at the port of debarkation. The voyage would have taken approximately 27-30 days. On arrival Robert worked at the carpenter's trade for three years in Geneva, NY and five months in Canada. His preference was for the United States and, believing his chances to be much better in the republic, he returned to New York. In 1854 the family chose to move to central! Illinois and probably took passage to Chicago via the N.Y. & E.R.R. At Chicago they may have taken the Chicago & Burlington RR. to a station near La Prairie, and were met by friends/relatives who them via wagon to their final destination. A long, rugged journey for the inexperienced immigrants. The family settled in a pleasant and convenient location not far from the village of Speer, in the southeast part of La Prairie Township, where Robert purchased a tract of land (Section 28) as a home for his father and mother. They moved to that farm, but for three years thereafter he continued to work at his carpenter's trade. He decided, however, to make general farming his life occupation and took up the task of improving and clearing the land. For many years this valuable property was recognized as one of the leading farmers and stock-raisers in this part of the State. When he began his farm work he had but a single horse. Soon, however, he purchased a yoke of oxen with which he broke the prairie. He had about one hundred dollars when he came to the New World, which was increased to six hundred dollars by the time he reached Illinois. This sum he invested in land and upon the farm where he lived for ten years, engaging in its cultivation and also making some improvements there. It was while living upon his father's farm that he was married to Mary Smith on February 26, 1858. Mary, born in 1830 a native of Dumfriesshire, Scotland, was a daughter of William and Romina Scott Smith, who came to America in 1840, and settled at "Hardscrabble", Steuben Township, on a farm belonging to a John Hammett. She was also a sister of Thomas, William and Andrew Smith, well-known brothers residing in La Prairie. George Scott, an uncle of Mary Smith, was the first from Scotland to locate in this section of Illinois, locating in the north part of Peoria County near the Marshall County line. Robert and Mary became the parents of six children: Wilhelmina, John, William, Robert, Beatrice, and William. The United Presbyterian Church played an important part in the lives of the newly immigrated Scots, and the first one in La Prairie was organized around 1845, and one of their first Communion Services was held in the barn of George Scott, the uncle of Mary Turnbull mentioned above. For many years there was no stated meeting place for the congregation until a Mr. Currie donated two acres for the purpose of a church and a contract was awarded Robert Turnbull to put up the building, which he completed at a final cost of approximately $1,600.00. The church will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 1994. On October 07, 1859, Robert Turnbull was released from any further allegiance or fidelity to Queen Victoria of Great Britain, and became a citizen of the United States of America, as recorded in the Marshall County Court House and attested by Mr. James Wescott, Clerk of the Circuit Court. His application for citizenship was accompanied by a letter of character reference from a Mr. James Temple, his former employer in Hawick, Scotland, dated May 24, 1851, stating: "I hereby certify that Robert Turnbull has been in my service to the Joiner and Cabinet Making Trade for seven and a half years. I have always found him trustworthy and deserving, a good tradesman of sober and industrious habits and good moral character and can recommend him to any Master in any country." Mary Turnbull passed away September 01, 1878, and was laid to rest in the La Prairie United Presbyterian Cemetery. It was said of her that she was devoted to the welfare and happiness of her family and counted no personal sacrifice on her part too great if it would promote the interests of her husband and children. When his companion was taken away, his children young and tender in years, Robert said to his pastor: "I do not see how I can face the world again." But he did face the world, taking up the added duties of mother, caring for the religious and educational interests of his children and seeing them grow to manhood and womanhood. Robert was always an industrious, energetic man and became well known in his farming and stock-raising operations. He made very judicious purchases, buying land which increased in value owing to the rapid settlement of the county as well as to the improvements which he placed upon it. His home farm, which was known as the Calvin Stowell farm, was splendidly improved with all modern accessories and conveniences and everything about the farm indicated the careful supervision and enterprising spirit of the owner. For many years he was engaged in raising and breeding thoroughbred Hereford cattle and owned some very fine animals. He also fed large numbers of cattle. Whatever he undertook, he carried forth to successful completion, manifesting a keen business discernment that enabled him to readily determine the outcome of any business proposition. In politics he was a Republican, having supported the party since becoming a citizen. He frequently attended the conventions and held a number of local offices, to which he was called by the vote of his fellow townsmen, who recognized his worth and ability. He was reared in the faith of the Presbyterian church but later became a member of the Congregational Church. He was an advocate of the cause temperance and in fact was a Mary Turnbull passed away September 01, 1878, and was laid to rest in the La Prairie United Presbyterian Cemetery. It was said of her that she was devoted to the welfare and happiness of her family and counted no personal sacrifice on her part too great if it would promote the interests of her husband and children. When his companion was taken away, his children young and tender in years, Robert said to his pastor: "I do not see how I can face the world again." But he did face the world, taking up the added duties of mother, caring for the religious and educational interests of his children and seeing them grow to manhood and womanhood. Robert was always an industrious, energetic man and became well known in his farming and stock-raising operations. He made very judicious purchases, buying land which increased in value owing to the rapid settlement of the county as well as to the improvements which he placed upon it. His home farm, which was known as the Calvin Stowell farm, was splendidly improved with all modern accessories and conveniences and everything about the farm indicated the careful supervision and enterprising spirit of the owner. For many years he was engaged in raising and breeding thoroughbred Hereford cattle and owned some very fine animals. He also fed large numbers of cattle. Whatever he undertook, he carried forth to successful completion, manifesting a keen business discernment that enabled him to readily determine the outcome of any business proposition. In politics he was a Republican, having supported the party since becoming a citizen. He frequently attended the conventions and held a number of local offices, to which he was called by the vote of his fellow townsmen, who recognized his worth and ability. He was reared in the faith of the Presbyterian Church but later became a member of the Congregational Church. He was an advocate of the cause temperance and in fact was a champion of all those interests which tend to uplift humanity and benefit the race. He was humble and unobtrusive, but firm in what he thought was right, found to be faithful in all positions of trust committed to him and at the time of his death was President of the State Bank of Speer, which has operated 'without interruption' since April 1902, and presently has assets totaling $33 million. In 1874, with President Ulysses S. Grant leading the nation through the problems following the recent Civil War with great and grevious political corruption, the farmers of La Prairie Center were looking at their wooden structures and saw a need for fire protection. The La Prairie Town Hall was completed in 1867 and the township officers were Supervisor Calvin Stowell, Town Clerk Robert Turnbull, and Justices of the Peace John Morris and Edwin S. Jones. Town Collector Absolom Akeright turned over $210.54 to the Town Board in 1874. The social center of the Township was the Town Hall, so it was fitting the first annual meeting of the new insurance company be held in the La Prairie Town Hall. The need was great where a fire, driven by strong prairie winds, could sweep through a farmstead in minutes. The men worked fast all through the spring in spite of muddy roads and rains holding back the planting season, but by June 04, 1874, the La Prairie Township Mutual Fire Insurance Company was organized with the following directors: Amos F. Leigh, Wm. Atwood, Amasa Garrett, James Smith, Henry Marshall, George Scholes, Richard Davidson, Robert Turnbull, and Jesse W. Hurd. Robert Turnbull continued to serve on the Board until 1903. The La Prairie County Mutual Fire Insurance Company continues to operate profitably to this day with approximately $300 million insurance in force. He died in La Prairie on July 31, 1907, and is buried in the La Prairie United Presbyterian Cemetery, beside his wife, son, and daughter. At the time of his death the following item appeared in the newspaper in Hawick, Scotland on August 16, 1907: DEATH OF HAWICK MAN IN AMERICA Tidings have just come from La Prairie Centre, State of Illinois, in North America, that our old and highly respected friend, Robert Turnbull, has just passed away in his 80th year. His parents emigrated to the New World in 1850, from Todshawhaugh, taking to the land and ultimately settling down on an estate of his own, and enjoying considerable success, always occupying an enviable position amongst his neighbours, and for a number of years held office in Church and State, always reflecting honour on his country and ancient family name. A visitor lately to Hobkirk Parish Churchyard observed the oldest legible tombstone erected to the memory of one of Mr. Turnbull's ancestors, bearing the date of 1622. Mr. Turnbull's mother was one of the family of Scoons of Todshawhaugh. Our deceased Borderer occasionally returned to the "scenes of his infancy", always enjoying the company and hospitality of his old friends, of whome a few yet remain, he having served apprenticeship with the late respected townsman, Mr. James Temple, cabinetmaker.1 |
Daughter | Wilhelmina Turnbull+ (b. 5 December 1858, d. 11 June 1936) |
Son | John Turnbull+ (b. 7 November 1860, d. 11 July 1929) |
Son | William Turnbull (b. 1862, d. 1866) |
Son | Robert "Robie" Turnbull, Jr.+ (b. 18 July 1864, d. 18 August 1955) |
Daughter | Beatrice "Beatie" Turnbull (b. 14 August 1866, d. 10 February 1905) |
Son | William Turnbull+ (b. 28 September 1868, d. 30 July 1944) |
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Father | John Turnbull (b. 30 April 1782, d. 2 February 1870) |
Mother | Beatrix Scoon (b. 8 March 1793, d. 30 January 1896) |
Burial | Jeannette Turnbull was buried in Sparland, Marshall County, Illinois, United States of America.1 |
Birth | She was born on 18 March 1830 in Roxburghshire, Scotland.2 |
Marriage | She married Robert Pringle in 1852. Jeannette Turnbull was, age ~22, Robert Pringle was, age ~31.2 |
Death | She died on 30 August 1873 at age 43 in La Prairie, Marshall, Illinois, United States.2 |
Witness | Jeannette Turnbull witnessed the immigration of John Turnbull in 1851 in Geneva, New York, United States.2 |
Residence | She lived Relation to Head of House: Daughter in Roberton, Roxburghshire, Scotland, in 1851.3 |
Witness | She resided with John Turnbull and Beatrix Scoon at 777 Todshawhaugh in Roberton, Roxburghshire, Scotland, in 1851.4 |
Daughter | Beatrice Pringle+ (b. 19 April 1855, d. 22 March 1877) |
Daughter | Elizabeth Pringle (b. 8 January 1857, d. 5 April 1965) |
Son | John Pringle (b. 10 October 1858, d. 2 December 1920) |
Son | Andrew Pringle (b. 16 December 1860, d. 7 April 1928) |
Daughter | Mary Pringle (b. 8 December 1862, d. 6 April 1952) |
Son | Adam J. Pringle (b. 16 April 1865, d. 4 February 1897) |
Daughter | Jennie Pringle (b. 11 November 1867, d. 4 March 1921) |
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Father | William Smith |
Mother | Romina Scott |
Birth | Mary Smith was born in 1830 in Dumfries-shire, Scotland.1 |
Marriage | She married Robert Turnbull on 26 February 1858. Mary Smith was, age ~28, Robert Turnbull was, age 30.1 |
Death | She died in 1878 at age ~48 in La Prairie, Marshall, Illinois, United States.1 |
Burial | She was buried in 1878 at United Presbyterian Cemetery in La Prairie, Marshall, Illinois, United States.1 |
Residence | Mary Smith lived in La Prairie, La Prairie, Marshall, Illinois, USA, in 1860.2 |
Daughter | Wilhelmina Turnbull+ (b. 5 December 1858, d. 11 June 1936) |
Son | John Turnbull+ (b. 7 November 1860, d. 11 July 1929) |
Son | William Turnbull (b. 1862, d. 1866) |
Son | Robert "Robie" Turnbull, Jr.+ (b. 18 July 1864, d. 18 August 1955) |
Daughter | Beatrice "Beatie" Turnbull (b. 14 August 1866, d. 10 February 1905) |
Son | William Turnbull+ (b. 28 September 1868, d. 30 July 1944) |
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Marriage | William Smith married Romina Scott.1 |
Immigration (fam) | William Smith immigrated in 1840 to Steuben Township, Marshall, Illinois, United States, at Hardscrabble.1 |
Daughter | Mary Smith+ (b. 1830, d. 1878) |
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Marriage | Romina Scott married William Smith.1 |
Immigration (fam) | Romina Scott immigrated in 1840 to Steuben Township, Marshall, Illinois, United States, at Hardscrabble.1 |
Daughter | Mary Smith+ (b. 1830, d. 1878) |
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Father | Robert Turnbull (b. 10 December 1827, d. 31 July 1907) |
Mother | Mary Smith (b. 1830, d. 1878) |
Burial | Wilhelmina Turnbull was buried in Skokie, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America.3,4 |
Birth | She was born on 5 December 1858 in La Prairie Center, Marshall, Illinois, United States.7 |
Marriage | She married Robert Waugh Hall about 1885. Wilhelmina Turnbull was, age ~27, Robert Waugh Hall was, age ~29.7 |
Death | She died on 11 June 1936 at age 77 in Glencoe, Illinois, United States.7 |
Residence | Wilhelmina Turnbull lived Marital Status: M; Occupation: Housewife in Glencoe, Cook, Illinois.4 |
Witness | She lived with Robert Turnbull in 1851 in Roberton, Roxburghshire, Scotland.8,9 |
Residence | She lived in La Prairie, La Prairie, Marshall, Illinois, USA, in 1860.6 |
Residence | She lived Occupation: Housekeeper; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter in La Prairie, Marshall, Illinois, USA, in 1880.5 |
Residence | She lived Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife in Chicago Ward 34, Cook, Illinois, USA, in 1900.1 |
Residence | She lived Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife in New Trier, Cook, Illinois, USA, in 1910.2 |
Anecdote | WILHELMINA TURNBULL HALL, first child and first daughter of ROBERT and MARY SMITH TURNBULL, was born at La Prairie Center on December 05, 1858, and died on June 11, 1936, at Glencoe, Illinois. "Minnie" married Robert Waugh Hall circa 1885. Mr. Hall, a silk buyer and department manager for wholesale house Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co. of Chicago, Illinois, was born July 1856, in Scotland to William (Photo #9) and Mary Hall of Roxboroughshire, Scotland. Robert Waugh Hall died February 26, 1942. They had five children. At the time of Wilhelmina's death, her son Ewart Hall composed the following tribute to his mother that seemed to capture the feelings of all who knew her: "There are certain sterling characters who advance through the years with a firm and unfaltering tread. Prosperity has no power to divert them from the path of stern, self-appointed duty and adversity leaves them unchanged in character. The joys of life do not weaken the fiber of their souls, nor do the sorrows of life warp their spirits. They are sustained by a sovereignty more potent than that of time and they are governed by an authority far above current opinion. Through sunshine and shadow they go straight forward. James, in the Scripture, speaks of people who are swayed by their doubts as the surge of the sea is driven by the wind and tossed. This could never be said of Mrs. Hall. If she had doubts they were stilled and overwhelmed by her faith. Such souls live quietly, dauntlessly, dutifully. They are stabilized by a keen sense of right and wrong and by their belief in the justice of God. And when night falls, like the voyagers who sailed uncharted seas, these courageous spirits steer an undeviating course into the unknown. They are sustained by the knowledge that beyond the sunset they shall discover that new and better continent of the soul. "Thus Mrs. Hall has lived amongst us. And she has calmly gone on into the life that lies beyond. She belongs to that strong-minded, strong-hearted company who know no fear and who unhesitatingly follow the faith of duty as conscience directs. In her sincere modesty she would disclaim emphatically any credit for herself. But as we think of her today we cannot but allude to those traits of her strong character which must ever remain a credit to any life. It becomes a lesson for the living. Mrs. Hall never permitted herself the weakness of self-pity, nor was her conduct ever governed by the hope of praise or by the fear of disapproval. Self-discipline and self-judgment were as natural to her as the air she breathed. Her life was rich in generosity and in deeds of kindness. Old friends who had suffered reverses of fortune were never forgotten. She was not content until she had done everything within her power to relieve their need. Throughout her whole life she was ceaselessly engaged in works of practical assistance to the needy. And in all this she utterly effaced herself. Her reward was the sense of good work well done and the satisfaction of making someone happy. Her industry knew no bounds, and to quote one who knew her best, 'Her hands were never idle.' And a son has declared: 'She could forgive anything but laziness.' Furthermore, he continued: 'She has always been a pal to her children, and was never too busy to give to us and to our friends her time and her energy' "And now her efficient work is done and her rest is won. She has proven a true and loving wife, a worthy mother, a faithful sister, a loyal friend, and a consistent Christian. Her life here has been a fitting introduction to her life there, and faith assures us that God has endless work without weariness, and endless joy without grief, for such a strong, wise and valiant soul." |
Son | William Turnbull Hall (b. November 1885, d. 8 June 1956) |
Son | Robert Turnbull Hall, Sr.+ (b. 7 January 1888, d. 14 January 1954) |
Daughter | Mary Turnbull Hall+ (b. February 1890, d. 1930) |
Son | Ewart Hall (b. 12 August 1892, d. 18 February 1968) |
Son | Walter Turnbull Hall (b. 4 November 1896, d. 13 January 1990) |
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Father | William Hall (b. about 1825, d. 17 December 1910) |
Mother | Mary Murray (d. 30 July 1857) |
Burial | Robert Waugh Hall was buried in Skokie, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America.1 |
Birth | He was born in July 1856 in Roxburghshire, Scotland.2 |
Marriage | He married Wilhelmina Turnbull about 1885. Robert Waugh Hall was, age ~29, Wilhelmina Turnbull was, age ~27.2 |
Death | He died on 26 February 1942 at age 85. |
Residence | Robert Waugh Hall lived Occupation: Salesman-Soap; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head in Chicago Ward 34, Cook, Illinois, USA, in 1900.3 |
Residence | He lived Occupation: Gilk Buyer; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head in New Trier, Cook, Illinois, USA, in 1910.4 |
Son | William Turnbull Hall (b. November 1885, d. 8 June 1956) |
Son | Robert Turnbull Hall, Sr.+ (b. 7 January 1888, d. 14 January 1954) |
Daughter | Mary Turnbull Hall+ (b. February 1890, d. 1930) |
Son | Ewart Hall (b. 12 August 1892, d. 18 February 1968) |
Son | Walter Turnbull Hall (b. 4 November 1896, d. 13 January 1990) |
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Birth | William Hall was born about 1825 in Roberton, Roxburghshire, Scotland.1 |
Marriage | He married Mary Murray on 19 December 1845 in Roberton, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Proclamation of Banns between William Hall, agricultural laboror and Mary Murray both vending in this parish... married at Arhkirk by the Rev. Laurence MacKenzie Dec 19th 18452,1 |
Death | He died on 17 December 1910 at age ~85 in Hawick, Scotland.3 |
Witness | William Hall lived with Robert Turnbull in 1851 in Roberton, Roxburghshire, Scotland.4,5 |
Son | William Hall (b. about 1846) |
Son | Thomas Hall (b. about 1847) |
Son | James Murray Hall (b. 3 July 1848, d. 1894) |
Son | John Hall (b. about 1849) |
Daughter | Janet White Hall+ (b. February 1854, d. 19 April 1908) |
Son | Robert Waugh Hall+ (b. July 1856, d. 26 February 1942) |
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Marriage | Mary Murray married William Hall on 19 December 1845 in Roberton, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Proclamation of Banns between William Hall, agricultural laboror and Mary Murray both vending in this parish... married at Arhkirk by the Rev. Laurence MacKenzie Dec 19th 18451,2 |
Death | She died on 30 July 1857 in Hawick, Scotland.3 |
Son | William Hall (b. about 1846) |
Son | Thomas Hall (b. about 1847) |
Son | James Murray Hall (b. 3 July 1848, d. 1894) |
Son | John Hall (b. about 1849) |
Daughter | Janet White Hall+ (b. February 1854, d. 19 April 1908) |
Son | Robert Waugh Hall+ (b. July 1856, d. 26 February 1942) |
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Father | William Hall (b. about 1825, d. 17 December 1910) |
Mother | Mary Murray (d. 30 July 1857) |
Birth | Janet White Hall was born in February 1854 in Roberton, Roxburghshire, Scotland.1,2 |
Marriage | She married William B. Scoon on 1 February 1881. Janet White Hall was, age ~27, William B. Scoon was, age ~33.3,2 |
Death | She died on 19 April 1908 at age 54 in Marshall, Illinois, United States.2 |
Burial | She was buried in Sparland, Marshall, Illinois, United States.2 |
Witness | Janet White Hall lived with Robert Turnbull in 1851 in Roberton, Roxburghshire, Scotland.1,4 |
Immigration | She immigrated on 12 January 1880 to New York, New York, United States.2 |
Anecdote | Janet W. Hall, married William Scoon, who was born in Roxburghshire, Scotland and farmed in La Prairie Township, and they had four children: Charles R. Scoon, twins Mary Scoon Calder and Willie Scoon, and Alice Scoon Herridge. |
Son | Charles Robert Scoon (b. 25 January 1884) |
Daughter | Mary Margaret Scoon (b. 5 August 1887) |
Son | William Ora "Willie" Scoon (b. 5 August 1887) |
Daughter | Alice Blair Scoon (b. 15 August 1890) |
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Father | Robert Scoon (b. 25 February 1812, d. 13 December 1885) |
Mother | Mary Nichol (b. 1812, d. 1880) |
Birth | William B. Scoon was born in 1848 in Scotland.1 |
Marriage | He married Janet White Hall on 1 February 1881. William B. Scoon was, age ~33, Janet White Hall was, age ~27.2,3 |
Son | Charles Robert Scoon (b. 25 January 1884) |
Daughter | Mary Margaret Scoon (b. 5 August 1887) |
Son | William Ora "Willie" Scoon (b. 5 August 1887) |
Daughter | Alice Blair Scoon (b. 15 August 1890) |
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Father | William B. Scoon (b. 1848) |
Mother | Janet White Hall (b. February 1854, d. 19 April 1908) |
Birth | Charles Robert Scoon was born on 25 January 1884 in La Prairie, Marshall, Illinois, United States.1,2 |
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Father | William B. Scoon (b. 1848) |
Mother | Janet White Hall (b. February 1854, d. 19 April 1908) |
Marriage | Mary Margaret Scoon married Calder.1 |
Birth | She was born on 5 August 1887 in La Prairie, Marshall, Illinois, United States.2,3 |