Who was Elias Turner?

Elias Turner (1821–1885) was born in Cane Creek, Perry, Tennessee, USA and died in Mulberry, Franklin, Arkansas, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elias T Turner 1821–1885

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 10 Sep 1821 · Cane Creek, Perry, Tennessee, USA

Died 11 Mar 1885 · Mulberry, Franklin, Arkansas, USA

Father John B Turner

Mother Isabel Bishop

Siblings Betsy Turner, Delana Turner, Henry B Turner, Joseph Thrasher Turner, Permelia Turner, Phoebe Elizabeth Turner, Susan A Turner, Susie Turner, William R Turner

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Immediate Family

Parents

John B Turner

Isabel Bishop

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Children

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Biography

The story of Elias T Turner began in 1821 in Cane Creek, Perry, Tennessee, USA. Elias T Turner passed away in 1885 in Mulberry, Franklin, Arkansas, USA.

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1821

Birth of Elias T Turner in Cane Creek, Perry, Tennessee, USA

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1885

Death of Elias T Turner in Mulberry, Franklin, Arkansas, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Elias Turner

This ancestor line traces from Kentucky, USA (1785) to Cane Creek, Perry, Tennessee, USA (1821) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elias Turner (1821–1885) was born in Cane Creek, Perry, Tennessee, USA and died in Mulberry, Franklin, Arkansas, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Elias in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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