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John Turner Horner Sr., Doctor +DNA 1829–1911

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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 3 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees

Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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C Reliability

Reliability Score: C

Basic — based on the source tree

Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

Verification checklist

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3 researchers on YourRoots have John +DNA in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 3 independent trees

Born 22 Sep 1829 · Decatur, Perry County, Tennessee, USA

Died 26 Jun 1911 · Cassville, Barry County, Missouri, United States of America

Father Spencer Horner

Mother Permelia Turner

Spouse Susannah Susan Boen Horner

Children Mary Eleanor Horner

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Researchers connected through John +DNA 1829–1911

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Immediate Family

Parents

Spencer Horner

Permelia Turner

Spouse(s)

Susannah Susan Boen Horner

Susannah Horner

Children

Mary Eleanor Horner

Biography

The story of John Turner Horner Sr., Doctor +DNA began in 1829 in Decatur, Perry County, Tennessee, USA. John Turner Horner Sr., Doctor +DNA married susannah susan boen horner, and had children including mary eleanor horner. John Turner Horner Sr., Doctor +DNA passed away in 1911 in Cassville, Barry County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Life Timeline

1829

Birth of John Turner Horner Sr., Doctor +DNA in Decatur, Perry County, Tennessee, USA

Birth

1911

Death of John Turner Horner Sr., Doctor +DNA in Cassville, Barry County, Missouri, United States of America

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John +DNA

This ancestor line traces from Hickman Co, TN (1808) to Decatur, Perry County, Tennessee, USA (1829) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John +DNA (1829–1911) was born in Decatur, Perry County, Tennessee, USA and died in Cassville, Barry County, Missouri, United States of America. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have John 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.
: 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.