Who was Jonathan Turner?

Jonathan Turner (1646–1724) was born in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Cohasset, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jonathan Turner 1646–1724

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 20 Sep 1646 · Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Died 18 Apr 1724 · Cohasset, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Father John Turner

Mother Ann James

Siblings Anne Turner, Ezekiel Turner, Japhet Turner, Joseph Turner, Sarah Turner

Records

Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and …

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Turner

Ann James

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Jonathan Turner began in 1646 in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. Jonathan Turner passed away in 1724 in Cohasset, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

Life Timeline

1646

Birth of Jonathan Turner in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1724

Death of Jonathan Turner in Cohasset, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Turner

This ancestor line traces from Scrooby, Bassetlaw District, Nottinghamshire, England (1510) to Plymouth, Plymouth Colony, New England (1627) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jonathan Turner (1646–1724) was born in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Cohasset, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan 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 5 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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