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Elijah Henry Turner 1772–1859 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Oct 1772

Birth Location: Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 12 Aug 1859

Death Location: Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: Henry Turner

Mother: Nancy Kimbrough

Spouse(s): Edith Sarratt

Children(s): Lawrence Turner, Matilda Turner, Silva Turner, Nancy Turner, Arrney Turner, Elijah Jr., Sarah Turner, Mathias Turner, Ross Turner, Phillip Turner, John Turner, Ollie Webb, Minerva Turner, Jefferson Turner

In 1772, Elijah Henry Turner entered the world in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America, born to Henry H Turner And Nancy Kimbrough. Elijah Henry Turner married Edith Edy Jane Sarratt, and had children including Arrney Turner, Elijah Turner Jr, Jefferson Turner, John Turner, Lawrence Luther Allen Turner, Mathias David Turner, Matilda Turner, Minerva Turner, Nancy Turner, Ollie Webb, Phillip Vandorn Turner, Ross B Turner, Sarah Sally A Turner, Silva J Turner. Elijah Henry Turner passed away in 1859 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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  • In 1772, Elijah Henry Turner entered the world in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America, born to Henry H Turner And Nancy Kimbrough.
  • Elijah Henry Turner married Edith Edy Jane Sarratt, and had children including Arrney Turner, Elijah Turner Jr, Jefferson Turner, John Turner, Lawrence Luther Allen Turner, Mathias David Turner, Matilda Turner, Minerva Turner, Nancy Turner, Ollie Webb, Phillip Vandorn Turner, Ross B Turner, Sarah Sally A Turner, Silva J Turner.
  • Elijah Henry Turner passed away in 1859 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Elijah Turner's Ancestors

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Elijah Turner
1772–1859
Birth Place: Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Henry H Turner
1721–1809
Culpeper, Culpeper Co, Va
Nancy Kimbrough
1739–1843
Culpepper, Virginia
Grandparents
John (Turner) Sr.
1700–1764
Frederick, Virginia, United States
Sarah (Elizabeth) Williams
1710–1778
Virginia, United States
Thomas Kimbrough
1712–1777
of NC
Elleanaugh
1713–1777
Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Turner
1677–1757
Martha Street
1663–1752
Edward Sr.
1684–1746
Mary Pugh
1688–1750
John Colonist
1640–1715
Margaret Buckley
1670–1720
Thomas V
1691–1767
Sarah Davenport
1696–1782
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Turner
1641–1705
Mary Tomlin
1645–1705
John Kimbrough
1618–1716
Elizabeth Bradley
1622–1650
Benjamin Buckley
1640–1716
Mary Winston
1651–1680
John Graves
1670–1747
Rebeccah (Dickens?)
1665–1747
DAVIS Rev
1661–1734
Ann Woodruff
1670–1735

Elijah Turner's Descendants

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Elijah (Henry) Turner (30 Oct 1772–12 Aug 1859) m. Edith ('Edy' Jane) Sarratt (1 Aug 1779–4 Dec 1844)
  1. 1. Lawrence ("Luther" Allen) Turner 1801–1861 m. Levina ("Biny") Petty 1810–1894
    1. 1. Stephen (Clanton) Turner 1836–1885
    2. 2. Elizabeth (A) Turner 1839–1870
    3. 3. Emily (J) Turner 1837–1856
    4. 4. Thomas (P) Turner 1841–1864
    5. 5. Felix (Littlejohn) Turner 1846–1928
    6. 6. Charles (Patrick) Turner 1828–1897
    7. 7. Mary Turner 1831–1899
    8. 8. Elijah ((4)) Turner 1833–1855
    9. 9. James (Calvin) Turner 1829–1865 m. Nancy (Christmas Smith) Nance 1841–1924
      1. 1. Clarence (Bobo) Turner 1857–1934
      2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth) Turner 1859–1862
      3. 3. James (B.) Turner 1861–1862
    10. 10. Alvina Turner 1848–1868
    11. 11. George (Summy) Turner 1849–1893
    12. 12. William (Norris) Turner 1852–1922
    13. 13. Calvin (C) Turner 1856–
    14. 14. James (Calvin) Turner 1840–1862
    15. 15. Calvin Turner 1829–1865 m. Cathrine ((Kate)) McKinney 1829–1901
      1. 1. Mary (Ann) Turner 1852–1906
      2. 2. James (Marion) Turner 1856–1926 m. Sarah (Ellen) Redwine 1857–1888 m. Gloria (Selena) Shelton 1862–1930
        1. 1. Arthur (Burl) Turner 1884–1946 m. Ellen Turner 1891–1964
        2. 2. Joseph (Mims) Turner 1882–1967
        3. 3. Dee (Witt) Turner 1888–1949
        4. 4. Maggie (Dell) Turner 1880–1945
        5. 5. John (Carl) Turner 1895–1967
        6. 6. Ruth (Edna) Turner 1900–1973
        7. 7. Selana (Gloria) Turner 1904–1985
        8. 8. Maud Turner 1890–1984
        9. 9. James (Haskew) Turner 1892–1975
        10. 10. Allen (Knox) Turner 1897–1979
      3. 3. Thomas (Lee) Turner 1864–1926
      4. 4. Sarah (Elizabeth) Turner 1853–1921
      5. 5. William (Henry) Turner 1858–1930
      6. 6. Martha (E) Turner 1863–1930
      7. 7. Nancy (Jane (Nannie)) Turner 1856–1916 m. John (Caleb) Ledford 1835–1930
        1. 1. Drucilla Ledford 1861–1889
        2. 2. Mary (Frances "Minnie" Ledford) (Moore) 1878–1978 m. William Moore 1885– m. John (R.) Morris 1872–1905
        3. 3. William (L) Ledford 1860–1922
        4. 4. James (Sherman) Ledford 1865–1910
        5. 5. Susan (Jane Ledford) (Carr) 1866–1946
        6. 6. Rachel Ledford 1869–
        7. 7. Martha (Belle Ledford) (Brock)(Young) 1871–1950
        8. 8. Nancy Ledford 1874–1960
        9. 9. John (B) Ledford 1876–
        10. 10. Ida (Ledford) (Cates) 1885–1943
    16. 16. Elijah Turner 1833–1859
    17. 17. Coleman (L) Turner 1841–1862
  2. 2. Matilda Turner 1805–1880
  3. 3. Silva (J.) Turner 1804–1870
  4. 4. Nancy Turner 1809–1890
  5. 5. Arrney Turner 1811–1845
  6. 6. Elijah (Turner) Jr. 1822–1879 m. Lucinda Humphries 1824–1898 m. Lucinda Humphries 1824–1898
    1. 1. Benjamin (Franklin) Turner 1848–1918
    2. 2. Sarah (Cordelia) Turner 1851–1944
    3. 3. James (Columbus "Lum") Turner 1855–1930 m. Julia (B) Rippy 1858–1948
      1. 1. Mary (A.) Turner 1882–1916
      2. 2. Charlie (Franklin) Turner 1893–1970
      3. 3. Elijah (Garland) Turner 1894–1948
      4. 4. James (Wheeler) Turner 1884–1949
      5. 5. Margaret (A Turner) Wade 1889–1973
      6. 6. Minnie (Ola) Turner 1887–1978
      7. 7. Ben (Tillman) Turner 1896–1982
      8. 8. Odis ("Odie") Turner 1899–
      9. 9. Lucinda (Minerva) Turner 1901–1955 m. Vonsie (Lorna) Willis 1900–1970
        1. 1. Irene (Gathern) Willis 1927–1989 m. Defoy (Vernon) Lovelace 1927–1954
        2. 2. Pauline Willis 1925–1960
        3. 3. Georgia (Lulabell) Willis 1937–2021
        4. 4. Arvie (Hubert) Willis 1931–1995 m. Delphia (Mae) Evans 1937–1992
        5. 5. Odessa (V) Willis 1929–2023
    4. 4. Matthias (T) Turner 1857–1940
    5. 5. Charles (Anthony) Turner 1859–1921
    6. 6. John (Marion) Turner 1865–1884
    7. 7. Paola (I.) Turner 1868–1922
    8. 8. Julia Turner 1859–
    9. 9. John (Marion) Turner 1846–1929
    10. 10. Cordelia (Rebecca "Cora") Turner 1863–1932
  7. 7. Sarah ("Sally" A) Turner 1817–1881 m. David (Ross) Ellis 1810–1857
    1. 1. Katherine (Ceremy) Ellis 1834–1898
    2. 2. Romulus (Milton) Ellis 1840–1862
    3. 3. Charles (Heberton) Ellis 1843–1903
    4. 4. Amelia (Elizabeth) Ellis 1850–1883
    5. 5. Lewis (Houston) Ellis 1838–1884
    6. 6. Benjamin (Elijah) Ellis 1855–1928
    7. 7. Josephine ("Polly") Ellis 1854–1911 m. James (Robert) Bell 1852–1936
      1. 1. Wallace (Hasker) Bell 1873–1935
      2. 2. Lillie Bell 1875–1935
      3. 3. Benjamin (Carson) Bell 1880–1963
      4. 4. Charles (Mac) Bell 1887–1980 m. Edna (Earl) Trulove 1894–1977
        1. 1. Lillian (Bell) Parham 1915–2001
        2. 2. Richard (Atkin) Bell 1918–1971
        3. 3. Josephine (Bell) Hare 1919–2007
        4. 4. James (Robert) Bell 1921–2006
        5. 5. Lanora (Bell Yoffee) Crowne 1924–2009
      5. 5. Sally (Bell) James 1885–1942
      6. 6. Lemonia Bell 1890–
      7. 7. Dom Bell 1895–
      8. 8. Arthur (J) Bell 1896–1974
      9. 9. Earl (Lea Bell) Spears 1882–1971
    8. 8. Sarah (Amanda) Ellis 1846–1885
  8. 8. Mathias (David) Turner 1799–1864 m. Anna Rippy 1801–1880
    1. 1. Wm (J) Turner 1822–1879 m. Nellie (Millie) 1834–
      1. 1. James (Jackson) Turner 1852–1930 m. Permelia (Tecora) McFarland 1862–1936
        1. 1. M (Edd) Turner 1887–1953
        2. 2. Bennie (Lee) Turner 1901–1972
        3. 3. Jasper (Corenlius) Turner 1895–1971
        4. 4. Myrtle (Permelia Martha) Turner 1899–1986 m. Benjamin (Davis) Tadlock 1888–1968
        5. 5. Alvin (Charlie) Turner 1904–1966
        6. 6. John (Wylie) Turner 1885–1954
        7. 7. Mac (James Malcolm) Turner 1889–1973
        8. 8. Jones (William) Turner 1891–1959
        9. 9. Sidney (Lewis) Turner 1893–1937
        10. 10. Carrie (Geneva) Turner 1897–1906
        11. 11. Fannie (Frances) Turner 1880–1954
        12. 12. Rhoda (Eva) Turner 1881–1912
        13. 13. Thomas Turner 1883–1896
        14. 14. Wiley Turner 1883–
        15. 15. Jones Turner 1889–
        16. 16. Jasper Turner 1894–
        17. 17. Carrie Turner 1895–
        18. 18. Mertie Turner 1898–
    2. 2. Edward (Albert) Turner 1830–1897
    3. 3. James (K Polk) Turner 1845–
    4. 4. Leonadus (T) Turner 1843–1928
    5. 5. Frances Turner 1841–
    6. 6. William Turner 1839–
    7. 7. Elizabeth (P) Turner 1834–1900
    8. 8. Mathias (Turner) Jr 1834–1880
    9. 9. Charles Turner 1832–1854
    10. 10. Edith (Edy L) Turner 1828–
    11. 11. Drury (Andrew) Turner 1814–1912
    12. 12. Narcissa (Silviry O'Dell) Turner 1824–1906 m. Charles (Bedford) Byars 1824–1897
      1. 1. Peter (Raymond) Byars 1854–1925 m. Juanita (Tallula "Lula") Turner 1858–1908
      2. 2. William (Scott) Byars 1848–1910 m. Salena Camp 1829–1872
        1. 1. D. (N.) Byers 1869–1937 m. Ida (May) Harris 1873–1932
        2. 2. Daisey Byars 1869–1891
        3. 3. Willie Byars 1869–1891
        4. 4. Clarence (Bailey) Byars 1869–1894
        5. 5. Nanie (Bailey) Byars 1869–1891
        6. 6. Bertha Byars 1869–1891
        7. 7. Charles (Daniel) Byars 1869–1894
        8. 8. Nannie Byars 1874–1972
        9. 9. Bertha (Edith) Byers 1886–1963
        10. 10. Clarence (Bailey) Byars 1895–
      3. 3. Charles (Madison "Maddie") Byars 1856–1925
      4. 4. Francis (Eunice) Byars 1858–1920
      5. 5. Luvina (A) Byars 1862–
      6. 6. Laura (Virginia) Byars 1865–1905
      7. 7. William (B) Byars 1869–1870
      8. 8. Elizabeth (M) Byars 1849–1850
      9. 9. Malcolm ("Mack" Butlow) Byars 1853–1922
      10. 10. James (M) Byars 1857–1870
      11. 11. Artilissa (Victoria) Byars 1860–1912
      12. 12. Susanna (C) Byars 1850–1902
      13. 13. Mary (Dulcinia) Byars 1849–1919
      14. 14. Sarah (Docina) Byars 1846–1919
      15. 15. Dulcina Ruma 1844–
      16. 16. Victoria Byars 1861–1862
  9. 9. Ross (B) Turner 1815–1867
  10. 10. Phillip (Vandorn) Turner 1819–1859
  11. 11. John Turner 1797–1884 m. Susan Hopper 1797–1873
    1. 1. Amelia ((Mellie) Jane) Turner 1846–1925 m. Pierre (Logan) Ellis 1849–1932
      1. 1. Wayne (Clusion) Ellis 1873–1956
      2. 2. Earnest (A) Ellis 1879–1964
      3. 3. Sallie Ellis 1881–1961
      4. 4. Mrytle Ellis 1884–1972
      5. 5. Minnie (Lee) Ellis 1875–1929
      6. 6. Effie (Lola) Ellis 1887–1952
    2. 2. Mary ("Polly") Turner 1828–1910
    3. 3. William Turner 1831–
    4. 4. John (B) Turner 1832– m. Narcissus Roberts 1832–1892
      1. 1. William (Richard) Turner 1860–1922 m. Sarah (Ann) Cowart 1862–1927
        1. 1. Grayson (Andrew) Turner 1892–1969 m. Minnie (Gertrude) Williams 1900–1985
    5. 5. R (A) Turner 1835–
    6. 6. Elizabeth (A. "Betsy") Turner 1839–1922
    7. 7. Nancy Turner 1840–
    8. 8. Charlotte (A. "Lottie") Turner 1843–1878
    9. 9. Rice (H.) Turner 1822–1910
    10. 10. Martha (Elizabeth) Turner 1825–1899
    11. 11. Alfred (R.) Turner 1827–1907
    12. 12. Drayton (V) Turner 1829–1860 m. Sarah ("Sally") Nance 1829–1868
      1. 1. William (Dock Austin) Turner 1855–1925 m. Kinca (Joanna) Hamrick 1862–1939
        1. 1. Charlie (Bates) Turner 1898–1973 m. Lola (Arzie) Strickland 1899–1993
        2. 2. Jatana Turner 1883–1962
        3. 3. Mattie (V) Turner 1885–1955
        4. 4. Cleophus Turner 1886–1942
        5. 5. Francy (Susannah) Turner 1888–1924
        6. 6. Laura (E) Turner 1890–
        7. 7. Stanford Turner 1896–1977
        8. 8. Connie (O) Turner 1895–
        9. 9. James Turner 1893–1973
        10. 10. Thomas Turner 1900–1976
        11. 11. Laurel (Vaughn) Turner 1891–1970
        12. 12. Shuford Turner 1897–
        13. 13. Lula Turner 1902–
        14. 14. Marvin (Marion) Turner 1904–1974
        15. 15. Nancy (S) Turner 1888–
        16. 16. Laura (V) Turner 1890–
        17. 17. Susana Turner 1890–
    13. 13. Cpl. (Phillip Walton Turner) Sr. 1833–1864
    14. 14. July (H.) Turner 1843–
    15. 15. Adelia (S) Turner 1856–1931 m. Berry (Benjamin Sloan) Ledford 1854–1934
      1. 1. Cleophes (E) Ledford 1888–1961 m. Essie (S) Padgett 1889–1979
        1. 1. Florence (Elizabeth) Ledford 1908–1996 m. Riley Allen 1899–1974
        2. 2. Everette (Leroy) Ledford 1916–1988
        3. 3. Clarence (Pervis) Ledford 1922–1996
        4. 4. Gertrude Ledford 1913–1996
        5. 5. Elenora Ledford 1925–2013
        6. 6. Dollie (L) Ledford 1929–2015
        7. 7. Billie (Gene) Ledford 1931–1988
        8. 8. Edith (Emaline) Ledford 1918–1991
        9. 9. Floyd (Dixon) Ledford 1910–1977
      2. 2. William (Drayton Lovette) Ledford 1878–1951
      3. 3. Minnie (F) Ledford 1881–1953
      4. 4. Gaither (Lee) Ledford 1886–1964 m. Buena Mayberry 1890–1931 m. Virginia (Lee) Proctor 1911–2004
        1. 1. Evia (Ledford -) Grigg 1908–1929
        2. 2. J (D) Ledford 1910–1971
        3. 3. Lee (Gaither) Ledford 1920–1996
        4. 4. Bonnie (May) Ledford 1915–2002
        5. 5. Guy Ledford 1913–1987
        6. 6. Odes (William Ledford) Sr 1925–1988 m. Annie (Mae) Earwood 1926–1992
        7. 7. Blanche Elmore 1930–2021
        8. 8. Oather Ledford 1927–2019
        9. 9. Ongel Ledford 1921–1924
      5. 5. Jessie (B. Kemp) Ledford 1891–1969
      6. 6. Mary (Jane) Ledford 1896–1931
      7. 7. Welley (John Logan) Ledford 1873–1952
      8. 8. Rufus (Edgar Edward) Ledford 1877–1956
      9. 9. Jesse (Guy) Ledford 1894–1973
  12. 12. Ollie Webb 1809–1890
  13. 13. Minerva Turner 1828–1870
  14. 14. Jefferson Turner 1838–1862 m. Hortensia Ellis 1842–1906
    1. 1. Juanita (Tallula "Lula") Turner 1858–1908 m. Peter (Raymond) Byars 1854–1925
      1. 1. Curtis (Newman) Byars 1901–1977
      2. 2. Mamie (Ruth Mamie) Byars 1885–1942
      3. 3. Passie (Lurisey) Byars 1877–1965
      4. 4. Peter (Raymond Bedford) Byers 1879–1879
      5. 5. China (Parola) Byars 1880–1956
      6. 6. Cleo (Patra) Byars 1883–1972
      7. 7. Charles (Edgar) Byars 1888–1959
      8. 8. Victoria (Hortensia) Byars 1890–1970
      9. 9. Raymond (Bedford) Byers 1895–1971
      10. 10. Luther (Graham) Byers 1897–1980
      11. 11. Gertrude Byers 1903–1979
      12. 12. China (Parola) Byars 1871–1934
      13. 13. Martha (Sue "Mattie") Byers 1893–1984 m. Claude (Monroe) Mullinax 1892–1970
        1. 1. Inez (Mattie) Mullinax 1916–1985
        2. 2. Virginia (Mullinax) Nicholson 1920–2001 m. Francis (Marion) Fowler 1925–1989
        3. 3. Bobby (Byars) Mullinax 1929–2007
        4. 4. Billy ("Bill" Charles) Mullinax 1932–2012
        5. 5. Claude (Mullinax) Jr 1925–2000
        6. 6. Ramoth Mullinax 1917–2008

Elijah Turner's Timeline

4 Records

1772
30 Oct 1772
Birth of Elijah Henry Turner in Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
1772
30 Oct 1772
Birth of Elijah Henry Turner in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America
Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America
1859
12 Aug 1859
Age 87
Death of Elijah Henry Turner in Union, Union, South Carolina, United States
Union, Union, South Carolina, United States
1859
12 Aug 1859
Age 87
Death of Elijah Henry Turner in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America
Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1772
    Event Place: Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1772
    Event Place: Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Aug 1859
    Event Place: Union, Union, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Aug 1859
    Event Place: Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America

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