Caleb emerson

[pollyperka]

Its been several years trying to chase the origins of Caleb Emerson born c1794 died 1828 in Everton Liverpool England. Caleb married Elisabeth McKie is Scotland in Jan 1818 and had the first child Michael late Dec 1818 in Scotland he and his wife had several more children in Scotland, Ireland and presumably in England where they were christened. Caleb was a surgeon in the Royal Navy and possibly in Dublin. He is buried in a joint grave with 2 of his sons in the Necropolis Everton. Caleb's son's Caleb came to Australia and Alexander went to Canada his daughter and wife both Elisabeth returned to Scotland after his death in 1828. His wife died in 1856 in Inch Wigtownshire Scotland and his daughter seems to have disappeared. If any one has any info on Dr Caleb it would be great I know of several ships he was on but do not have his parents whom I love to find
kind regard Lynne

[iluleah]

Caleb was a surgeon in the Royal Navy

So have you looked into what Royal Navy records have on him? http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/royal-navy-officers-service-records-1756-1931/

[CaroleW]

he and his wife had several more children in Scotland, Ireland and presumably in England

Baptism for a daughter Elizabeth on 15.1.1826 at St Nicholas Liverpool.  Caleb shown as a surgeon

Also son Wellington on 10.6.1827 at St Nicholas.  Caleb shown as a surgeon in the Royal Navy

[KGarrad]

If any one has any info on Dr Caleb it would be great I know of several ships he was on but do not have his parents whom I love to find
kind regard Lynne

Sorry to be pedantic here?! But I think it's fascinating!

In the UK a surgeon is always referred to as "Mr" rather the "Doctor".

Physicians had to under go University education, in order to gain a degree in medicine.

Surgeons were always apprenticed to a surgeon. Then an examination  by The Surgeons Company (later the Royal College of Surgeons); they were awarded a Diploma rather than a Degree, and were/are unable to call themselves Doctor!

[DavidJP]

Hi,

Caleb was a surgeon in the Royal Navy

So have you looked into what Royal Navy records have on him? http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/royal-navy-officers-service-records-1756-1931/

The records at the National Archives that are perhaps most pertinent to your man are the 'Entry Book of Surgeons & Surgeons' Mates, 1803-1823. Here is a link to them here: http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C513494

Unfortunately they appear to be indexed alphabetically by ship rather than by person. There are also over 700 pages to the record. However they appear to be free to download.

I know of several ships he was on

Where do the names of these ships that you know of come from?, having checked a number of records I haven't turned up anything for him.

As to Caleb's parents one ancestry tree suggests born in Ireland (no date shown) whereas a couple of others suggest born in Wigtownshire, Scotland about 1795. Same trees show Elizabeth as born 1798 in Stranraer, Wigtownshire.

Marriage of Caleb & Elizabeth took place on 12th Jan 1818 in Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland for reference.

I cannot see a baptism for Caleb as yet, but will keep looking.

Hope this all helps.

Kind regards

David

[willsy]

Just looking in the papers, thought it might mention family

Limerick Evening Post 12 December 1828
In Liverpool, Surgeon Caleb Emerson, Royal Navy

Mayo Constitution 18 December 1828
Same wording

Dublin Evening Mail 03 December 1828
In Liverpool, of a few days' illness, aged 35, Caleb Emerson, Esq., M.D. and Surgeon of the Royal Navy 

[iluleah]

Adding this which Carole W has already posted it just has some additional details

Baptism: 10 June 1827 St Nicholas, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Wellington Emerson - [Child] of Caleb Emerson & Elizabeth
    Abode: Hunter Street
    Occupation: Surgeon in the Royal Navy
    Baptised by: Will Goddard Off I Curate
    Register: Baptisms 1827, Entry 965

[willsy]

Could this be Elizabeth

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2CB-76KB

Eliz Emerson Age 36
Father's Name    Calib Emerson
Mother's Name    Eliz McKee

Marries James Fullerton 04 Feb 1863
Event Place    Perth, Ontario, Canada
Age    43
Birth Year (Estimated)    1820
Birthplace    Scotland

[willsy]

Death cert. here for an Elizabeth Fullerton born Liverpool

Elizabeth Fullerton
20 Dec 1892 Toronto, York, Ontario

https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JDKW-VJ6