Hello to all RootsChat Members,
'Happy New Year' to everyone. May we all have endless results and success in researching our Family Histories. First of all I must thank everyone who has replied to my post, time has just got away from me over the past few months, but hopefully I can get back into my research.
Thank you for your suggestions and if I come across anything that may be of assistance to others I will certainly pass it on.
Hello to Monica, thank you for your reply.
There is an IGI entry (actual extract) for a Thomas Turnbull born on 28 Aug 1788 in Hawick to parents George (the name of Thomas's first son) and Betty Wilson (Elizabeth is the name of Thomas's second daughter) which might be worth considering. This couple also had a further 11 children all in Hawick.
Monica
Just thought I would let you know that I have been considering for quite awhile, the possibility that this could be the 'Thomas' I am looking for, the time frame seems about right, and yes the names are very similar.
At the link below, I have also previously posted a topic entitled:
Is This'TURNBULL' Family On Your Family Tree? With the hope of making contact with any possible descendants
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,68197.0.htmlAs a point of interest, in mid-June 2005 while searching the Wills & Testaments on the website 'Scotlands People', I came across 2 listings for
[1] TURNBULL, Jean (Mrs) 24/02/1848
alias Veitch / Widow of Thomas Turnbull / Residing at Lanton. (Type ?) Jedburgh Sheriff Office. SC62/44/15
[2] TURNBULL, Jean (Mrs) 02/03/1848
alias Veitch / Residing at Lanton / Widow of Thomas Turnbull Merchant at Hawick.
Testament Dative, Jedburgh Sheriff Court. SC62/44/14So we now know that 'Thomas' had died prior to 1848.I have yet to access these Wills/Testaments, as we are currently trying to work out the best way for us in sending payment over the Internet.
Once again thank you everyone.
Its time I signed off, as it is nearly 1.00am here in Australia, and still quite warm. Currently we are having extremely hot days. I do not think it will cool down very much overnight.
We are currently watching a Daniel O'Donnell video, performing live in concert in Dundee, Scotland. The music is thoroughly enjoyable. A fantastic and energetic performer.
Jeanette H.