Who was George Turner?

George Turner (1821–1883) was born in Jefferson, Alabama, USA and died in St Clair, Alabama, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have George in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 15 generations of this lineage.

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George W Turner 1821–1883

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 8 Jun 1821 · Jefferson, Alabama, USA

Died 25 Nov 1883 · St Clair, Alabama, USA

Father John Turner

Mother Catherine Harrison

Siblings Casper Turner, Charity Turner, John P Turner, John Turner, Margaret Turner, Samuel W Turner

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Turner

Catherine Harrison

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of George W Turner began in 1821 in Jefferson, Alabama, USA. George W Turner passed away in 1883 in St Clair, Alabama, USA.

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Life Timeline

1821

Birth of George W Turner in Jefferson, Alabama, USA

Birth

1883

Death of George W Turner in St Clair, Alabama, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from George Turner

This ancestor line traces from Saxtead, Suffolk, England (1398) to Jefferson, Alabama, USA (1821) across 15 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: George Turner (1821–1883) was born in Jefferson, Alabama, USA and died in St Clair, Alabama, 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 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 15 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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