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George Henry (Maj) Turner 1731–1804

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have George Turner in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 3 Jun 1731 · Culpepper, VA, The American Colonies
Died 16 Mar 1804 · Cowpens, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Father Thomas Turner Jr
Mother Mary Bryant (1711–1801)
Spouse Nancy Anderson (1751–1831)
Children Samuel Turner

Researchers connected through George Turner 1731–1804

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Biography

In 1731, George Henry (Maj) Turner entered the world in Culpepper, VA, The American Colonies, born to thomas turner jr and mary bryant. George Henry (Maj) Turner married nancy ann anderson, and had children including samuel turner. George Henry (Maj) Turner passed away in 1804 in Cowpens, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA.

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Life Timeline

1731
Birth of George Henry (Maj) Turner in Culpepper, VA, The American Colonies
Birth
1753
George Henry (Maj) Turner was married in Culpeper County, Virginia, USA
Marriage
1771
George Henry (Maj) Turner was married in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Marriage
1804
Death of George Henry (Maj) Turner in Cowpens, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Turner

This ancestor line traces from Reculver, Kent, England (1508) to Culpepper, VA, The American Colonies (1731) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

George Turner (1731–1804) was born in Culpepper, VA, The American Colonies and died in Cowpens, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have George 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 8 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

George Turner's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
George Henry (Maj) Turner PTP
1731–1804
Culpepper, VA, The American Colonies
Parents
Unknown
Mary Bryant PTP
1711–1801
Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

George Turner's Descendants

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George Henry (Maj) Turner PTP 1731–1804 m. Nancy Ann Anderson PTP 1751–1831