Who was James Turner?

James Turner (1890–1930) was born in Port Glasgow, Renfrewshire, Scotland and died in Collingwood, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 3 generations of this lineage.

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James Francis Turner 1890–1930

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 30 Jul 1890 · Port Glasgow, Renfrewshire, Scotland

Died 11 Oct 1930 · Collingwood, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada

Father William Francis Turner

Mother Annie D Lambie

Siblings Marion Gibson Turner

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Francis Turner

Annie D Lambie

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of James Francis Turner began in 1890 in Port Glasgow, Renfrewshire, Scotland. James Francis Turner passed away in 1930 in Collingwood, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

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1890

Birth of James Francis Turner in Port Glasgow, Renfrewshire, Scotland

Birth

1930

Death of James Francis Turner in Collingwood, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Turner

This ancestor line traces from Mauchline, Ayrshire, Scotland (1800) to Port Glasgow, Renfrewshire, Scotland (1890) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Turner (1890–1930) was born in Port Glasgow, Renfrewshire, Scotland and died in Collingwood, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. 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 James 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 3 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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