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Edward James Turner 1714 – 1776 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1714

Birth Location: Westmoreland, Virginia, United States

Death Date: Oct 1776

Death Location: Fauquier, Virginia, United States

Father: Edward Turner

Mother: Sarah Meredith

Spouse(s): Jane Gibson

Children(s): James Turner, Alexander Turner

In 1714, Edward James Turner entered the world in Westmoreland, Virginia, United States, born to Edward Turner and Sarah Meredith. Edward James Turner married Jane Gibson, and had children including James Turner, Alexander Smith Turner. Edward James Turner passed away in 1776 in Fauquier, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1714, Edward James Turner entered the world in Westmoreland, Virginia, United States, born to Edward Turner and Sarah Meredith.
  • Edward James Turner married Jane Gibson, and had children including James Turner, Alexander Smith Turner.
  • Edward James Turner passed away in 1776 in Fauquier, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Turner
1653 – 1719
Birth Location: St Marys, St Mary's, Maryland, United States
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Sarah Meredith
1680 – 1721
Birth Location: Dorchester, Maryland, United States
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Spouses(s)

Jane Gibson
1714 – 1734
Birth Location: Prince William, Virginia, United States
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Children(s)

James Turner
1730 – 1802
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Alexander Turner
1741 – 1821
Birth Location: Overwharton Parish, Stafford County, Virginia, USA
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Edward Turner's Ancestors

Self
Edward Turner
1714 – 1776
Birth Place: Westmoreland, Virginia, United States
Parents
Edward Turner
1653 – 1719
St Marys, St Mary's, Maryland, United States
Sarah Meredith
1680 – 1721
Dorchester, Maryland, United States
Grandparents
William Turner
Elizabeth (Matilda) Druery
1641 –
St Marys, Maryland
John (Alexander) Meredith
1655 – 1703
Wales
Sarah (Ann) Bernard
1653 – 1718
Dorchester County, Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Druery
1620 –
Matilda Robinson
1598 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edward Turner's Descendants

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Edward (James) Turner (1714 – Oct 1776) m. Jane Gibson (1714 – 1734)
  1. 1. James Turner (1730 – 1802) m. Mary (Coleman) Quarles (1781 – 1850) m. Sarah (Ann) WYATT (1740 – 1817) m. Rebecca Hamner (1753 – 1808)
    1. 1. James Turner (1758 – 1828)
    2. 2. Butler (John) Turner (1760 – 1808) m. Nancy Morris (Abt 1765 – BEF 1808)
      1. 1. John (Henry) Turner (1796 – 1860) m. Elizabeth (D) Turner (1 Jul 1801 – 25 Jan 1890)
        1. 1. Jane Turner (1822 – bef 1850)
        2. 2. Nancy (M) Turner (30 Mar 1823 – 09 Aug 1900)
        3. 3. Sarah (Cathryn) Turner (15 Dec 1824 – 20 Feb 1901)
        4. 4. Robert (L) TURNER (abt 1825 – Sep 1881)
        5. 5. Allen (G) Turner (abt 1829 – 21 Nov 1862)
        6. 6. Delaney (Washington) Turner (February 1832 – Nov 9, 1862) m. Amanda (Elizabeth) January (8 June 1838 – 10 January 1912)
        7. 7. Elijah (Porter) Turner (5 Sep 1836 – 24 Nov 1904)
        8. 8. Loma (A) Turner (abt 1844 – 08 Aug 1906)
        9. 9. Richard (H) Turner
      2. 2. Cary ((Carry) C.) TURNER (1799 – )
      3. 3. Sally Turner (Abt. 1803 – )
      4. 4. Butler (Shadrack) TURNER (Abt. 1803 – )
        1. 1. Joseph (Butler) Turner (16 Jan 1844 – 28 Oct 1923)
      5. 5. John (Turner) Butler (7 November 1934 – )
      6. 6. William (Edward) Butler (10 February 1936 – )
    3. 3. William Turner (1768 – 1840)
    4. 4. Edward (C.) Turner (1778 – 11 Dec 1865)
    5. 5. Elizabeth (M.) Turner (1855 – )
    6. 6. Larkin Turner (15 Apr 1770 – 23 Feb 1878) m. Eleanor (Leah) Driscoll (1783 – 18 Feb 1857)
    7. 7. James (Turner) Sr (1730 – 1802)
    8. 8. Susannah Turner (1755 – 6 May 1797)
    9. 9. Mary Turner (1757 – 21 Dec 1775)
    10. 10. William Turner (1766 – 1858)
  2. 2. Alexander (Smith) Turner (25 Jul 1741 – 10 Oct 1821)

Edward Turner's Timeline

7 Records

1714
1714
Birth of Edward James Turner in Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, United States
Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, United States
1714
1714
Birth of Edward James Turner in Westmoreland, Virginia, United States
Westmoreland, Virginia, United States
1715
1715
Age 1
Birth of Edward James Turner in Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, United States
Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, United States
1740
1740
Age 26
Edward James Turner was married in VA
VA
1776
Oct 1776
Age 62
Death of Edward James Turner in Fauquier, Virginia, United States
Fauquier, Virginia, United States
1776
Oct 1776
Age 62
Death of Edward James Turner in Fauquier, Virginia, United States
Fauquier, Virginia, United States
1777
31 Aug 1777
Age 63
Death of Edward James Turner in Fauquier, Virginia, United States
Fauquier, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1715
    Event Place: Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1714
    Event Place: Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1714
    Event Place: Westmoreland, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1740
    Event Place: VA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Aug 1777
    Event Place: Fauquier, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Oct 1776
    Event Place: Fauquier, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Oct 1776
    Event Place: Fauquier, Virginia, United States
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