From Alan Turnbull, USA:
My great grandfather, William Turnbull, (born around 1813) emigrated in 1834, sailing from Berwick to Canada, accompanied by his wife, Ann Davy, of Wooler, and his slightly older brother, Thomas.
William is said to have been born in
Yetholm,
Roxburghshire, and in US census records he reports his birthplace as “Scotland”, while Thomas claimed Chillingham, England.
Both boys attended school together, perhaps in Chillingham, or somewhere nearby. Some of their school exercise books have survived, and doodles on the inside cover show several place names, Chillingham being the most prominent. I am trying to establish who the brothers’ parents were. The trio did not stay in Canada, but moved on, ending up in Illinois. William died in 1859.
I’m aware of one ship that sailed from Berwick to Quebec in 1834 -The Good Czar, but I have not found a passenger list.
About the Davy family of Wooler, I know quite a lot, but the Turnbulls have been elusive.
Are you related to this family ?
Do you know which ship, William sailed on ?
If you do, please tell us in the comments below.
