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Elmer Earnest “Slim” Turner 1903–1989 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Dec 1903

Birth Location: Izard County, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 7 Nov 1989

Death Location: New Prospect, Rusk County, Texas, United States of America

Father: William Turner

Mother: Ida Kankey

Spouse(s): Lillie Hopper

Children(s):

In 1903, Elmer Earnest “Slim” Turner entered the world in Izard County, Arkansas, USA, born to William Marvin Turner And Ida Belle Kankey. In 1910, Elmer Earnest “Slim” Turner resided in Union, Izard, Arkansas, USA. In 1920, Elmer Earnest “Slim” Turner resided in New Hope, Izard, Arkansas, USA. Elmer Earnest “Slim” Turner married Lillie Mae Hopper, and had children including Thelma Lee Turner. Elmer Earnest “Slim” Turner passed away in 1989 in New Prospect, Rusk County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1903, Elmer Earnest “Slim” Turner entered the world in Izard County, Arkansas, USA, born to William Marvin Turner And Ida Belle Kankey.
  • In 1910, Elmer Earnest “Slim” Turner resided in Union, Izard, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1920, Elmer Earnest “Slim” Turner resided in New Hope, Izard, Arkansas, USA.
  • Elmer Earnest “Slim” Turner married Lillie Mae Hopper, and had children including Thelma Lee Turner.
  • Elmer Earnest “Slim” Turner passed away in 1989 in New Prospect, Rusk County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Turner
1878–1931
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
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Ida Kankey
1880–1971
Birth Location: 4 Sep 1880
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Spouses(s)

Lillie Hopper
1910–1989
Birth Location: Guion, Izard, Arkansas, USA
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Children(s)

Elmer Turner's Ancestors

Self
Elmer Turner
1903–1989
Birth Place: Izard County, Arkansas, USA
Parents
William Marvin Turner
1878–1931
Arkansas, USA
Ida (Belle) Kankey
1880–1971
4 Sep 1880
Grandparents
Thomas (William) Kankey
1853–1929
Bullitt County, Kentucky, USA
Mahala (Francis) Brinsfield
1864–1949
Arkansas, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Sr.
1799–1907
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elmer Turner's Timeline

7 Records

1903
21 Dec 1903
Birth of Elmer Earnest “Slim” Turner in Izard County, Arkansas, USA
Izard County, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 7
Elmer Earnest “Slim” Turner resided here in Union, Izard, Arkansas, USA
Union, Izard, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 17
Elmer Earnest “Slim” Turner resided here in New Hope, Izard, Arkansas, USA
New Hope, Izard, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 27
Elmer Earnest “Slim” Turner resided here in Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA
Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 32
Elmer Earnest “Slim” Turner resided here in Sh, Rusk, Texas
Sh, Rusk, Texas
1940
1940
Age 37
Elmer Earnest “Slim” Turner resided here in Justice Precinct No1, Rusk, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct No1, Rusk, Texas, USA
1989
7 Nov 1989
Age 86
Death of Elmer Earnest “Slim” Turner in Longview, Gregg County, Texas, USA
Longview, Gregg County, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Dec 1903
    Event Place: Izard County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rusk, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04130; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 201-6
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 703-18-6917; Issue State: Railroad Board (Issued Through); Issue Date: 1951-1963
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: New Hope, Izard, Arkansas; Roll: T625_65; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 53
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Henderson, Rusk, Texas; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2342121
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Union, Izard, Arkansas; Roll: T624_53; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0056; FHL microfilm: 1374066
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, The National Archives at Atlanta; Morrow, Georgia; Records of the Railroad Retirement Board, 1934 - 1987; Record Group Number: 184

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Union, Izard, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Union, Izard, Arkansas; Roll: T624_53; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0056; FHL microfilm: 1374066

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: New Hope, Izard, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: New Hope, Izard, Arkansas; Roll: T625_65; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 53

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Henderson, Rusk, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Henderson, Rusk, Texas; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2342121

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Rusk, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rusk, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04130; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 201-6

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Justice Precinct No1, Rusk, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rusk, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04130; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 201-6

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 7 Nov 1989
    Event Place: New Prospect, Rusk County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Elmer Earnest “Slim” Turner 7 Nov 1989

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Nov 1989
    Event Place: Longview, Gregg County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 703-18-6917; Issue State: Railroad Board (Issued Through); Issue Date: 1951-1963
    [2] Texas Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, The National Archives at Atlanta; Morrow, Georgia; Records of the Railroad Retirement Board, 1934 - 1987; Record Group Number: 184

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: New Prospect, Rusk County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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