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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
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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/
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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
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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! :D
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! ;D
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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James death
12 Sep 1910 Toronto, York, Ontario
parents listed as on marriage record
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JDYD-1YW
Burial record
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11542-14522-54?cc=1627831
Relative's Name Miss E M Fullerton
Address 569 Spadina
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There is an Elizabeth Emerson St Mary's, Perth, Canada West 1861 age 34 Storekeeper
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQ7G-Q3Z
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Can you give us any info on Caleb the son who went to Australia? I'm a little confused because a son Caleb was born to Caleb and Elizabeth and died aged 12 months in 1828, the same year as Caleb senior in Everton
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Hi
Yeah I was confused when I found a Caleb aged 12 months buried with Caleb (dr) senior and his 9 year old brother Michael. I can only assume that this child is actually Wellington their youngest son whom I can not find anywhere. Caleb that came to Australia was born 1821/22 in Dublin Ireland he married his first wife in Mary Framm 1848 in Victoria she died and he remarried to his second wife Caroline Shingler they had 7 children plus a daughter from his first marriage. I come through his son called Caleb. Caleb Snr was a draper before moving to the goldfields in Central Victoria where he worked as a puddler and succumbed to Coloniel fever in 1850. His wife married and had three more children. I have managed to track Caleb Dr who was a surgeon in the Royal Navy but as I said have no parents for him I know where his wife Elizabeth McKie came from and is buried in Wigtownshire Scotland I got the information about dr Caleb of the marriage certificate and Elizabeth's will
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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
Well thank you Willsey Iam pretty sure that is my missing Elizabeth as her older brother Alexander went to Canada in the late 1850's