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William B TURNER 1877–1920

Public Tree Person

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William TURNER in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 15 APR 1877 · Monroe County, Kentucky
Died 16 JUN 1920 · Monroe County, Kentucky
Spouse Melvina Dickerson
Children John G Turner

Researchers connected through William TURNER 1877–1920

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Biography

The story of William B TURNER began in 1877 in Monroe County, Kentucky. William B TURNER married melvina dickerson, and had children including john g turner. William B TURNER passed away in 1920 in Monroe County, Kentucky.

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1877
Birth of William B TURNER in Monroe County, Kentucky
Birth
1895
William B TURNER was married in Monroe County, Kentucky
Marriage
1918
William B TURNER was married in Monroe County Kentucky
Marriage
1920
Death of William B TURNER in Monroe County, Kentucky
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Frequently Asked Questions

William TURNER (1877–1920) was born in Monroe County, Kentucky and died in Monroe County, Kentucky. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 1 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.

William TURNER's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William B TURNER PTP
1877–1920
Monroe County, Kentucky
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Grandparents
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William TURNER's Descendants

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William B TURNER PTP 1877–1920