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William Turton 1645–1715

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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5 researchers on YourRoots have William Turton 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 5 independent trees

Born 16 Nov 1645 · Morton, Derbyshire, England
Died 3 Oct 1715 · Morton, Derbyshire, England
Father Henry Turton (1608–1673)
Mother Lydia Doane
Children Elizabeth Turton

Researchers connected through William Turton 1645–1715

and 4 more tree owners connected with William Turton 1645–1715

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

William Turton was born in 1645 in Morton, Derbyshire, England, the child of henry turton and lydia doane. William Turton had children including elizabeth turton. William Turton passed away in 1715 in Morton, Derbyshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1645
Birth of William Turton in Morton, Derbyshire, England
Birth
1715
Death of William Turton in Morton, Derbyshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Turton

This ancestor line traces from Woolley, Derbyshire, England (1608) to Morton, Derbyshire, England (1645) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Turton (1645–1715) was born in Morton, Derbyshire, England and died in Morton, Derbyshire, England. 5 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, 5 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 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.

William Turton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Turton PTP
1645–1715
Morton, Derbyshire, England
Parents
Henry Turton PTP
1608–1673
Wooley Moor, Morton, Derbyshire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
George Turton PTP
1584–1657
Mosborough, Yorkshire, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Turton's Descendants

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William Turton PTP 1645–1715
  1. 1. Elizabeth Turton PTP 1688–1711 m. Paul Foley PTP 1684–1739