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Trying to find relatives of an Albert Turnbull from the darwen area whom had a daughter May Turnbull died in 1981. Not sure on family members so any information would be greatly apreciated.
Claire Darby/Duxbury

Do you know where he died?

All I know is that Albert Turnbull was in the army but didnt die in the army. His daughter married a Philip Longton. Whom had a daughter called Carol whom was my mum sadly passed away bless her heart.

when was your mum born? perhaps we can work back from that?

My mum was born 17/1/49 sadly pasted 2 years ago, Her mum may was born 1908 died in 1981, but have no idea whom her mum was cos the census only gives area of birth but I need maiden name of May Turnbull. Also I only know That May had a brother called Albert Turnbull and a sister called Harriet Turnbull, Harriet pasted away 4 years ago. I know Harriet and May where born after 1901 census not sure when albert The brother was born But there Dad was in the war, but didnt die in the war, he was a prison of war but census only gives information for deaths. Thankyou for all responses, greatly appreciated.

I don't understand, Claire. You say you need the maiden name of May Turnbull but you say she had a brother Albert Turnbull and a sister Harriet Turnbull. So surely May's maiden name was Turnbull?

Sorry its not my gran May Turnbull its May Turnbulls mum's maiden name my great gran that I'm looking for I'm after and her dads Albert Turnbull's parents.

Claire

Free BMD has the birth of May Turnbull Sep. quarter 1908, Blackburn which covers Darwen. (8e 467)

You really should buy the birth certificate. It will give you mother's maiden name.

Order it from General Register Office using volume and page numbers (The numbers in brackets) and never pay more than 7 pounds.

Births Jun 1908 (>99%)
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Turnbull May Gateshead 10a 1203

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Births Sep 1908 (>99%)
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Turnbull May Blackburn 8e 467

hmmm

Births Jun 1911 (>99%)
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Turnbull Harriet Blackburn 8e 389

Thankyou very much appreciated, It would be so much easier if the genes reunited gave more information before having to order birth certificates. you have been a great help.

Ive got my gran's may turnbull's birth certifcate now and my great gran was called Mary Clarkson but im still no nearer to finding anything out about the turnbulls

From FreeBMD:
Mary Clarkson married Albert Turnbull, March quarter 1906, Preston. (8e 915)

Fancy buying another certificate? It will give you father's names.

Albert turnbull 1881 census age 10 darwen, Richard St, cant find on 1891 census or 1901 census. any help to solve greatly appreciated

Been a long time since I have been on here and everything has all changed. Anyways I found a Military Record for Albert Turnbull born 1881 Soldier Number 8704, but have to pay more money to view record. Has anyone got full access to the more updated records for the Military that could possible get all the information for me.

British Army Service Records 1760-1915 Transcription

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First name(s): Albert
Last name: TURNBULL
Calculated year of birth: 1881
Parish of birth: Blacksnape
Town of birth: Darwen
County of birth: Lancashire
Age at attestation: 17 years 6 months
Attestation date: 28 June 1898
Attestation corps: 3RD BN EAST LANC RGT
Attestation soldier number: 8704
Discharge rank:
Discharge corps: East Lancashire Regiment - 30th & 59th Foot
Discharge soldier number:
The National Archives reference: WO96

Record shows attestation to a Militia Unit (like a reserve force).

Residing at the time at 4 Richards Street, Darwen. Currently working for a Peter Walkden in Darwen. He is a Driver.
5ft 41/2 inches tall, weight 112 lbs Chest minimum 311/2 in, max 331/2 in.
Fresh complexion, grey eyes, brown hair. CofE
Scars on abdomen and both knees and back of right arm

Certified fit for Militia on 29.6.1898 at Burnley following medical examination previous day.

Attested to Militia 28.6.98 as a Private for 48 days until 14.8.98 and then joined the East LAncs 15.8.98

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First name(s): Albert
Last name: TURNBULL
Calculated year of birth: 1880
Parish of birth: Darwen
Town of birth: Darwen
County of birth: Lancashire
Age at attestation: 18 years
Attestation date: 15 August 1898
Attestation corps: East Lancashire Regiment
Attestation soldier number: 5718
Discharge rank:
Discharge corps:
Discharge soldier number:
The National Archives reference: WO97

Now aged 18. 5ft 51/4 in tall and 117lbs. Chest 321/2 to 341/2. An extra scar top of right shoulder.
Attested as Private 15.8.98, posted to East Lancs Regt Depot that date and then 18.10.98.
Posted 1.11.01 and then on 7.4.04 and 5 days later extended his service to complete 8 years with the colours
Appointed Lance Corporal 13.4.05 and reverted to Private 18.10.05
Granted 2nd good conduct badge 1.4.04
Transferred as a Private to the Army Reserve on 14.8.06 at termination of first period of engagement
Then served 4 years until 14.8.1910 completing 12 years to final discharge date

Military History Sheet says
Home service from 15.8.98 to 27.6.00
South Africa 28.6.00 to 24.11.02
Home 25.11.02 to 14.8.10

Awarded Queens South Africa Medal and Kings Medal and Clasps Cape Colony Orange Free State south Africa 1901 and 1902

Passes Class of instruction for Mounted infantry 7.9.03
Obtained 3rd class Certificate of Education 9.05
NOK listed as Brothers James and William of Mount Pleasant Street, Darwen

Thank you for the information greatly appreciated. Are these records interconnected with each other, all about one person?