Who was George Turner?

George Turner (1817–1886) was born in Jefferson, Alabama, USA and died in Good Hope, Leake, Mississippi, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have George in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 14 generations of this lineage.

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George Washington Turner 1817–1886

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 7 Aug 1817 · Jefferson, Alabama, USA

Died 28 Nov 1886 · Good Hope, Leake, Mississippi, USA

Father Samuel B Turner Sr

Mother Nancy Chiles

Siblings Barney B Turner, Darby Turner, Henry Turner, James A Turner, John Montgomery Turner, Lewis B Turner, Lourinda S Turner, Mary Turner, Samuel M Turner, Samuel M Turner Jr, Sarah Sally Turner, William Sumner Turner

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Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel B Turner Sr

Nancy Chiles

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Children

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Biography

The story of George Washington Turner began in 1817 in Jefferson, Alabama, USA. George Washington Turner passed away in 1886 in Good Hope, Leake, Mississippi, USA.

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Birth of George Washington Turner in Jefferson, Alabama, USA

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1886

Death of George Washington Turner in Good Hope, Leake, Mississippi, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from George Turner

This ancestor line traces from Saxtead, Suffolk, England (1398) to Jefferson, Alabama, United States (1817) across 14 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: George Turner (1817–1886) was born in Jefferson, Alabama, USA and died in Good Hope, Leake, Mississippi, USA. 3 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, 3 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 14 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.