Who was Lydia Turner?

Lydia Turner (1652–1714) was born in Scituate and died in Scituate. 12 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Lydia Turner 1652–1714

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Reliability Score: B

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 12 independent trees, with linked records

Born 24 Jan 1652 · Scituate

Died 20 Jun 1714 · Scituate

Father John Turner Elder

Mother Mary Brewster

Siblings Amos Turner, Benjamin Turner, Elisha Turner, Ezekiel Turner, Grace Turner, Isaac Turner, John Turner, Jonathan Turner, Joseph Turner, Mary Turner, Ruth Turner

Records

North America, Family Histories

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Turner Elder

Mary Brewster

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1652, Lydia Turner entered the world in Scituate, born to john turner elder and mary brewster. Lydia Turner passed away in 1714 in Scituate.

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Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1652

Birth of Lydia Turner in Scituate

Birth

1714

Death of Lydia Turner in Scituate

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Turner

This ancestor line traces from Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1620) to Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1652) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Lydia Turner (1652–1714) was born in Scituate and died in Scituate. 12 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, 12 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia 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.
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