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Record #3280
Name :
: James TURRELL (1885 - 1960)


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Date of Birth
: 18 Oct 1885

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Date of Death
: 5 Feb 1960
Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland, Middlesex, Enfield
Abode (2) : Place of Death / BurialUnited States of America, Ohio, Toledo
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 6 Oct 1900
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Tunisian

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Agency
: Barnardos
NotesA birth registration was found for James Turrell; Year of Registration: 1885; Quarter of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec; District: St George Hanover Square; County: London, Middlesex; Volume: 1a; Page: 484.

In 1891, James Turrell, 5 years of age, is residing at 23 Osmond Road, Tottenham, Middlesex, England. Other family members include: his father, James Turrell, 61; Arthur Turrell, 3; and his mother, Mary Ann Turrell, 46. (Source: 1891 Census of England; Class: RG12; Piece: 1073; Folio 77; Page 42; GSU roll: 6096183.)

James Turrell, 11, arrived in Quebec, Canada, with a group of 101 boys en route to Toronto, Canada.

Sent by Edmonton Union, placed with Christopher Poole, farmer, Strathburn, Ekfrid Twp, Middlesex, Ontario

March 16 1902

Age 16, comfortably settled, employed at general farm work, good health, attends Presbytarian Church, excellent character,
Terms-$75, three year agreement. Turrell is giving good satisfaction. He is a stead, reliable boy and thoroughly satisfied with his situation.

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In October, 1917, James Turrell enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces (Service No. 71790 AC). He declared that he was residing in Glencoe, Ontario, Canada; that he was born in Enfield, Middlesex, England; that he was a member of the Presbyterian faith; that he was a machinist; that his next of kin was his brother, Arthur Turrell, who was serving in the United States Armed Forces, c/o Quarter-Master, Camp Sherman, Chillicothe, Ohio. He was described as 5 foot 3-1/2 inches in height; ruddy complexion; brown eyes; and dark hair.

On October 24, 1919, James Turrell entered the United States through Detroit, Michigan. He declared that he was 29 years of age; that he was a machinist; that he was residing in Glencoe, Ontario, Canada; that he had no relatives residing in Canada; that he paid for the crossing himself; that he had $80 with him; that he was going to stay with a friend J. D. Brown, 144 Calumet, Detroit, Michigan; that he planned to stay permanently; and that he was born in Enfield, Middlesex, England. He was described as 5 foot 4 inches in height; ruddy complexion; brown hair; and brown eyes.

In 1930, James Turrell, 41, auto machinist was residing at 10 Southard Avenue, Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, with his wife, Helen A. Turrell, 35. They had been married for 7 years; he stated he was born in Canada; that he had immigrated to the United States in 1919; and that both his parents were from Scotland.

James Turrell died at his home at the age of 69 years, on February 5, 1960, in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio. Death Certificate Number 14039. 
ContributorsCreated : 2008-03-05 19:59:23 / From original database

Last Updated : 2011-04-02 09:09:48 /

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IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
3279 TURRELL, Arthur1888ENG, MDX, London Apr 1900 : Cambroman CAN Barnardos  
23608 TURRELL, Arthur1907ENG,     May 1924 : Demosthenes AUS Barnardos  
9557 TURRELL, Elizabeth Leah1903ENG,    , Dartford Mar 1913 : Corinthian CAN Barnardos  
3280 TURRELL, James1885ENG, MDX, Enfield Oct 1900 : Tunisian CAN Barnardos