1. John Throburn's grave stone in Kirk Braddan Church, Douglas, Isle of Man, Plot 68, John's son also named John died on the Isle of Man, his grave stone names his parents John Thorburn & Agnes Stewart Duff.
2. Death registrations for Wigtownshire, John Thorburn's death certificate states he died in 1858 age 84..
3. Death registrations for Wigtownshire, Kirkinner Schedule 2, John Thorburn, died 11th Jan 1858 1.20 pm at Cairnfield, Kirkinner, Wigtownshire of old age & infermity, age 84, Blacksmith, married. Buried in Churchyard of Wigtown. Informant was James Thorburn, son who signed. Mother & father not known.
4. Marriage certificate of John Thorburn & Agnes Stewart Duff, Old Parish Registers, New Register House, Edinburgh, Scotland.
5. Death Registrations for Wigtownshire, Schedule 18.
6. Old Cumnock Parish Record.
7. Monumental Inscription of Agnes Stewart Duff from Wigtown Old Kirkyard.
8. Monumental Inscription of Agnes Stewart Duff from Wigtown Old Kirkyard.
9. Baptism records for Wigtownshire from Newton Stewart Library.
10. Surname index to christenings Old Parish Records, Micro fiche page 6025740.
11. 1841 Onchan sensus Isle of Man., William shown age 30 a builder, living with wife Susan and children William & Agnes at 2/1 Victoria Place.
12. Baptism certificate of William Thorburn 1807, Record located at Newton Stewart Library.
13. William Thorburn's grave stone in Kirk Braddan Church, Douglas, Isle of Man., Monumental Inscription, Kirk Braddan Church, Douglas, Isle of Man, Plot 69., In loving memory of William Thorburn of Douglas, builder who died 29th Jan 1847 in the 40th year of his age, also Susan Anna Corlett, wife of the above who died 16th Oct 1895 aged 79 years, also the following children of the above, Susan Anna died 30th April 1845 aged 3days, John Clarke died 2nd Aug 1845 aged 4 years, Elizabeth Mary died 20 Aug 1847 aged months, William Stewart died 16th Aug 1857 aged 18 years, Agnes Stewart died 18th June 1901 aged 59 years.
14. 1841 Onchan sensus Isle of Man., Susan shown age 20 living with husband William and 2 children William & Agnes at 2/1 Victoria Place..
15. 1851 Onchan census Isle of Man, Susan shown age 32 a widow, lodging house keeper, living with her children William & Agnes at 10 Victoria Place.
16. 1861 Douglas census Isle of Man, Susan shown with surname 'Corlett' as she had remarried to Thomas Corlett. Also living with her are her children Agnes Thorburn & William Corlett 6m at 12/6/6 Victoria Street.
17. 1841 Onchan sensus Isle of Man..
18. William Thorburn's grave stone in Kirk Braddan Church, Douglas, Isle of Man..
19. Baptism records for Wigtownshire from Newton Stewart Library, OPR Fiche 6025740.
20. Record from Manx Museum Isle of Man.
21. William Thorburn's grave stone in Kirk Braddan Church, Douglas, Isle of Man..
22. William Thorburn's grave stone in Kirk Braddan Church, Douglas, Isle of Man..
23. William Thorburn's grave stone in Kirk Braddan Church, Douglas, Isle of Man..
24. William Thorburn's grave stone in Kirk Braddan Church, Douglas, Isle of Man..
25. William Thorburn's grave stone in Kirk Braddan Church, Douglas, Isle of Man..
26. William Thorburn's grave stone in Kirk Braddan Church, Douglas, Isle of Man..
27. William Thorburn's grave stone in Kirk Braddan Church, Douglas, Isle of Man..
28. William Thorburn's grave stone in Kirk Braddan Church, Douglas, Isle of Man..
29. William Thorburn's grave stone in Kirk Braddan Church, Douglas, Isle of Man..
30. William Thorburn's grave stone in Kirk Braddan Church, Douglas, Isle of Man..
31. Baptism certificate of John Thorburn 1809, Record at Newton Srewart Library researched by Doreen Heaton.
32. Baptism certificate of John Thorburn 1809.
33. Obituary in Manx Sun Newspaper, 13th October 1837, Died on North Quay, aged 28, John Thorburn, Mason formerly of Wigton, Cumberland. (Wigton should have been Wigtown, a common mistake highlighted in Pigot's directory for Wigtownshire 1837).
34. John Throburn's grave stone in Kirk Braddan Church, Douglas, Isle of Man, Underneath interred the remains of John Thorburn, mason of Douglas, native of Wigtownshire, son of John Thorburn and Agnes Stewart his wife. Living the life he died in the faith of Christian the 11th of October 1837 in the 28th year of his age. His wife and two children with many friends are left behind to deplore their loss, but to rejoice in his gain. His brother William placed this memorial of his affection over his brothers body.
35. John Throburn's grave stone in Kirk Braddan Church, Douglas, Isle of Man, Monumental Inscription of Kirk Braddan Church, Douglas Isle of Man. Plot 68, Underneath interred the remains of John Thorburn, Mason of Douglas, native of Wigtownshire, son of John Thorburn and Agnes Stewart his wife. Living the life he died in the 28th year of his age. His wife and two children with many friends are left behind to deplore their loss but to rejoice in his gain. His brother William placed this memorial of his affection over his brother's body.
36. John Thorburn's baptism recoerd from Newton Stewart Library..
37. 1851 Mochrum census, District 2, page 17, taken 31st March, James Thorburn, Shown as head, married to Janet, age 38, mason, born Kirkinner, Wigtownshire.
38. William Henry Thorburn's baptism certificate, Parish register of Patrick, Isle of Man, 17th June 1838, William Henry illegitimate of Margaret Callin & James Thorburn.
39. Isle of Man Court Summons, Ecclesiastical Courts - St Patrick, Peel. Presentments - Chapter Court, They present Margaret Callin, Elinor Quilliam & Catherine Quirk for fornication, illegitimate children born.
The Presentee, Margaret Callin affiliated her child on James Thorburn of Douglas who was duly summonsed but did not appear.
By virtue of the Reverend F.B.Hartwell, vicar general, authority, I have left charge for James Thorburn of Douglas as defendant to appear at a chapter Court to be holden in Peel on the 22th instant of this month by 11'Oclock in forenoon when called to answer the suit of Margaret Callin this 14th November 1838.
Christopher Karran - Scrivener of Braddan.
40. 1871 Mochrum census, district 2, page 5, taken 3rd April.
41. LDS Church Records CD, extract from Old Parish Record shows James born 1813, Kirkinner, Wigtownshire with parents John Thorburn & Margaret McAvoy.
42. 1871 Mochrum census, district 2, page 5, taken 3rd April, James Thorburn, Shown as head, age 57, mason, born Kirkinner, Wigtownshire, married.
(Wife Janet, son John & daughter Isabella also at same address).
43. 1881 Mochrum census, parish 892, district 2, page 11., James Thorburn, wife, Janet shown as head of house, widow, age 64, Annuitant.
44. Death Certificate of James Thorburn, Died 9.30 pm 13th March 1872 at Port William, Mochrum Parish, Wigtownshire of Phthisis (consumption). Parents John Thorburn & Margaret McAvoy both deceased.
45. William Henry Thorburn's baptism certificate, Parish register of Patrick Isle of Man, 17th June 1838 William Henry illegitimate of Margaret Callin & James Thorburn.
46. Isle of Man Court Summons, Peel Chapter Court November 1838..
47. William Henry Thorburn's baptism certificate, shows James & Margaret as his parents, James met Margaret whilst on the Isle of Man in 1837/38 which resulted in the birth of William Henry Thorburn.
48. International Genealogical Index, March 1992, Wigtown, Page 1786.
49. Scottish Church Records CD LDS Family History Center.
50. Marriage certificate of William Henry Thorburn & Eliza Kinnish, States William Henry's father, James was a stonemason.
51. Isle of Man Court Summons, Ecclesiastical Courts - Patrick Isle of Man, Presentments - Chapter Court.
52. Death Certificate of James Thorburn.
53. LDS Church Records CD, Source Batch N.o - C118992 Frame 197.
54. Scottish Church Records CD LDS Family History Center.
55. Scottish Church Records CD LDS Family History Center.
56. 1881 death registrations for Wigtownshire, Susan Thorburn, Died 24th Sept 1881 at Port William age 35. Father James Thorburn, mason, deceased, Mother Janet Thorburn (McComb). Cause - Post partum haemorrage, one hour and a half.
57. International Genealogical Index, March 1992, Wigtownshire, page 1790.
58. Surname index to christenings Old Parish Records, Page 6025740 micro fiche.
59. Fred Lamond, Florida USA.
60. 1851 Mochrum census, District 2, page 17, taken 31st March.
61. Scottish Church Records CD LDS Family History Center.
62. 1881 Scottish census for Wigtownshire, Grace Thorburn, Shown age 34, living with McCall family in Mochrum workin as domestic servant, Cook.
63. Surname index to christenings Old Parish Records, Micro fiche page 6025740.
64. Scottish Church Records CD LDS Family History Center.
65. Surname index to christenings Old Parish Records, Micro fiche page 6025740.
66. Scottish Church Records CD LDS Family History Center.
67. Surname index to christenings Old Parish Records, Micro fiche page 6025740.
68. Scottish Church Records CD LDS Family History Center.
69. Surname index to christenings Old Parish Records, Micro fiche page 6025740.
70. Civil Registration of Births for Mochrum Parish..
71. International Genealogical Index, March 1992, Wigtown, Page 1786.
72. 1991 Mochrum census, District 10, Page 5., Isabella Hill Thorburn, Shown as married to William Hawthorn. A Janet Hawthorn also shown living with William & Isabella as William's mother in law, age 73, widow, born Stranraer. Believe this to be Janet Thorburn, James's wife, possible the surname should be Thorburn.
73. 1881 Scottish census for Wigtownshire, Isabella Thorburn, Shown age 23, living with Cliphan family in Port William working as Housemaid.
74. 1841 Onchan sensus Isle of Man., David shown age 20 living with his half brother William and family at 2/1 Victoria Place.
75. Registration of births for Wigtownshire from Newton Stewart Library.
76. 1881 Mochrum census parish 892, page 11, David Thorburn, Shown as age 63, married, head of house, mason, born Kirkinner, Wigtownshire.
(his wife Grace not shown, but grandson John shown age 17, born Troqueer, Kirkcudbrightshire.).
77. International Genealogical Index, March 1992, Isle of Man, Page 6390, David Thorburn & Grace Campbell, Married 10 October 1844 at Kirk Braddan Church.
78. Marriage certificate of David Thorburn & Grace Campbell, Parish Register of Braddan, David Thorburn Bachelor and Grace Campbell Spinster of this Parish were married in this church by licence this 10th day of October 1844 by me. Robert Brown Vicar. This marriage was solemnized between us in the presence of David Thorburn, Grace Thorburn, John Armour, W.Thorburn, James Corran.
79. Death Registrations for Wigtownshire, Schedule 18, Margaret's D.O.B calculated from her age stated at death.
80. Death Registrations for Wigtownshire, Schedule 18, Margaret Thorburn, Died 5th May 1868, single, age 18, 3.30 pm at Torhousemuir, Wigtownshire, Father David Thorburn, mother Grace Thorburn m.s Campbell. Cause of death not known, not seen by Dr Snowdon till after death. David Thorburn (Father) signed but not present.
81. International Genealogical Index, March 1992,Dumfries, Page 4268.
82. 1841 Patrick census Isle of Man, William shown age 3, living with g/parents John & Ann Callin plus William & Jane Callin.
83. 1851 Patrick census Isle of Man, Foxdale, William shown age 12, living with his Aunty Jane Leece (nee Callin) and her husband James Leece.
84. William Henry Thorburn's baptism certificate.
85. William Henry Thorburn's death certificate.
86. Marriage certificate of William Henry Thorburn & Eliza Kinnish.
87. International Genealogical Index, March 1992, Isle of Man, Page 6390.
88. 1861 Douglas census Isle of Man, William Henry Thorburn, Shown in census as a Joiner (carpenter).
89. William Henry Thorburn's baptism certificate.
90. 1871Chelsea census London.
91. 1861 Douglas census Isle of Man.
92. 1851 Patrick census Isle of Man.
93. William Henry Thorburn's death certificate.
94. 1861 Douglas census Isle of Man.
95. Baptism records for Douglas, Research by Janet Narasimham 1974.
96. Birth Certificate of Fredrick Charles Thorburn, 1872, Chelsea North West District in the County of Middlesex..
97. Marriage certificate of Fredrick Charles Thorburn & Annie Elizabeth Legge.
98. Birth Certificate of Albert Edward Thorburn.
99. Baptism records from St Andrews the Less Church, Cambridge.
100. Baptism records from St Andrews the Less Church, Cambridge.
