Person:William Turple (1)

RESEARCH DONE 20 APRIL 2001 AT THE NOVA SCOTIA PUBLIC ARCHIVES AND RECORDS Occasional's Letter MG9 Vol 78 pg. 97

October 28th 1916 "James was a son of William Turpel, the first schoolmaster who taught the children of the German settlers in the north suburbs. The minute book of the little German church was kept by him. The record book is one of the most precious treasures of St. George's church. It is a very interesting link between the St. George's of to-day and the first struggles of the infant congregation in their log church. William Turpel, the schoolmaster was born in Germany. James, his son, who was employed in the Dockyard, married a Miss Ring, a daughter of the lighthouse-keeper at Sambro Island. His son, James married Elizabeth Stevens of Musquodoboit Harbor, and his son, James Jeremiah married Miss Jane Ling of New Glasgow. Mrs. James J. Turpel resides at 96 North Albert St. Halifax, N.S. and furnished some this family history."

In 1891, the Very Rev. Francis Partridge, D.D., Dean of Fredericton Cathedral N.B. who preached a centennial commemoration sermon, commemorating the opening of St. George's church, received the following letter from a descendant in the fourth generation of the first schoolmaster of the "Old Dutch Church".

HALIFAX, N.S. July 20th, 1901 To the Very Rev. F. Partridge, D.D.

 Sir, July 19th being the centennial commemoration of the opening of St. George's church, the undersigned, being present at the service, heard you give the history of the church.  In it you mentioned the name of William Turpel, schoolmaster of the church and as James J. Turpel, being the fourth generation, and Maria N. Turpel the fifth generation, direct from William Turpel, still worshipping in St. George's church, Maria N. Turpel being the daughter of the late Jacob George Turpel, of the parish of St. James, Jeddore.
             Yours,
              JAMES J. TURPEL.

William Turpel, the schoolmaster, had land on Kent street (Old Kent Street) which was what is now the north end of Maitland street. In 1818 he sold this property for 500 pounds to Francis Robinson. The land was formerly known as George Eyes land. In the transfer of this property many names of old north-end families appear, such as Merkel, McRae, Moody, Munro, Brown, Collupy, Pace, Rhodes, Matthers.

1. ↑ Halifax, St. Paul church records.

   Born 9th of May baptized May 27th 1778, William, son of Philip and Mary Turpel. Abode Halifax,
   From the records during the rectorship of Reverened John Breynton. Copied 21st of February 1965.

2.   Deeds - Nova Scotia
   Film 17891 1818 BK 43 Page 517, 14 Mar 1818.

   Deed - Reg 12:00 14 March 1818 of William and Frances Turple
   The Indenture made the 4th day of March 1818, between William Turpel of the town of Halifax, N.S. carpenter and Frances his wife and Francis Robinson, Halifax, farmer of the other part. sum 500 pounds. Commonly called George Eyes lot by Kent Street.
   
   This Indenture made this fourth day of March in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred an eighteen Between William Turpel of the Town and County of Halifax in the Province of Nova Scotia, carpenter and Frances his wife of the one part. And Francis Robinson of the county of Halifax and Province of Nova Scotia on the other part. Witnesseth that the said William Turpel and Francis his wife for and in consideration of the sum of Five hundred pounds lawful Money of the Premise and deliny of these presents, the receipt and payment whereof is hereby acknowledged, Hath granted bargained sold aliened released and confirmed, And by these presents Doth grant bargain sell alien and release and confirm unto to the said Francis Robinson his heirs and assigns. All that certain lot, piece and parcel of land situate lying and being in the North Suburbs of the Town of Halifax, bieng part and parcel of One of the lots of land, Commonly Called George Eyes. Bounded on the North of a lot of land belonging to John Welner, on the East by lands belonging to Darcy Pace, on the South by lands belonging to James Mikel, on the West by Kent Street so called, measuring in front of Kent Street fifty four feet more or less and in depth one hundred feet more or less, together, with all and singular the Houses, outhouses, barns, stables buildings, waters course easements commodities privileges, herediaments, and appurtenances thereof or thereunto in any wise appertaining or belonging with all the right tithe interest claim property and demand of them the said William Turpel and Frances his wife which they now have or may have hereafter in, to and upon the lands and premises above grantee. To have and to Hold the lands and premises above granted with all and singular to him Francis Robinson his heirs and assigns in manner and form following, that is to say that the said William Turpel is and now stands seized of a good and sufficient estate of inheritance and that he the said William Turpel hath good right full power and lawful authority to grant sell and convey the said lands and premises in manner and form as the same is herein and hereby granted Witness whereof the parties to those present have hereunto set and subscribe their hands. William Turpel Frances Turple
   
   
   note: Frances wife of Willaim Turple was the daughter of the above Francis Robinson.

   read at the Public Archives, Nova Scotia 21 April 2001

3. ↑ Probate Records - Nova Scotia
   N.S. film 19360, 1862.

   The last Will and Testament of William Turple of Halifax, Carpenter
   In the Name of God - Amen I William Turple being weak in body but of sound and disposing mind and memory and impressed with the uncertainly of life do make this my last Will and Testament ~ hereby revoking any and all former wills by me made. In the first place - I desire to commit my soul to my God who gave it and my body to the earth in joyful hope of a glorious resurrection. I direct and devise all my just debts general expenses and expenses of administration of my Estate to be paid out of the personal property of which I may die possessed.
   I give devise and bequeath unto my beloved Children Amanda, wife of John Gumb, Pamelia, William, Stephen, Edward and Nelson and to their heirs and assigns, share and share alike. All my Real Estate consisting of two tenements and premises situate on the East side of Street on the City of Halifax, subject to a Mortgage thereunto James W. Johnston Esquire. I also devise and bequeath to my son John Turple of Shubenaeadie, Farmer, the sum of Ten Pounds, Halifax currency, to be paid to him free of all charge and expense by my children above named to whom I have devised my real estate share and share alike to be paid by each. I also devise and bequeath unto my said children, Amanda, Pamelia, William, Stephen, Edward and Nelson, all the personal property (except money) debts, accounts and notes of hand of which I may die possessed, after payment by my Executors, hereinafter named. Of all my just debts Funeral and other expenses as above expressed from and out of the said personal property debts accounts and Notes provided that my said children shall have the option to reserve to themselves the said personal property (except money as aforesaid) and advance money to pay my said debts and other expenses as aforesaid.
   To my daughter Pamelia, above mentioned, I devise and bequeath all the money of which I may die possessed.
   And last I direct and desire that in the event of any of my children, herein before mentioned, departing this life before my death the share of my personal and real estate herein devised to the deceased shall be divided equally among the survivors of those to whom I have devised my Real and personal estate.
   And I do hereby nominate and appoint my friends John Scheffer of Halifax, baker and Edward Scheffer of Windsor Road near the four mile house, Farmer Executors of this my last will and Testament.
   WILLIAM X TURPLE his mark
   Signed sealed Published and declared as the last will and testament of the said William Turple who signed, sealed and published and declared the same to be his last will and testament in presence of us who have subscribed our names as witnesses thereunto in his presence this seventeenth day of April 1861.
   
   
   Proved Tesday the 20th day of may A.D. 1862

4.   Deeds - Nova Scotia
   16 Jun 1814.

   16 June 1814 - Deed No. 107 John Turple and others to Christopher Richard
   This Indenture made this Sixteenth Day of June In the Year of Our Lord One thousand Eight Hundred and Fournteen Between John Turpel, Able Turpel, William Turpel, Thomas Turpel, Jacob Shaffroth and Frances his wife, John Turpel and mary Turpel all of Halifax in the County of Halifax and Province of Nova Scotia of the one part and Christopher Reichard of New Dublin in the county of Luneburg and Provience aforesaid Farmer of the other part. Witnesseth that the said John Turpel, Able Turpel, Willaim Turpel, thomas Turpel, Jacob Shaffroth and Frances his wife, John Turpel ...in consideration of of thirty pounds lawful money of the Province aforesaid...

   This deed contains the names of the siblings and others of William Turple, including John Turple, Abel Turpel, Thomas Turpel Jacob Shaffroth and Frances his wife, John Turpel, and Mary Turpel all of Halifax.