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Major Lee Turner 1886–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Jan 1886

Birth Location: Rockwood, Roane Co TN

Death Date: 6 Oct 1940

Death Location: Rockwood, Roane County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Samuel Turner

Mother: Carrie Thurman

Spouse(s): Josephine Turner

Children(s): Lee Turner, Sam Turner, Fred Turner, Litton Turner

The story of Major Lee Turner began in 1886 in Rockwood, Roane Co TN. In 1900, Major Lee Turner resided in Civil District 9, Rhea, Tennessee, USA. In 1910, Major Lee Turner resided in Civil District 3, Rhea, Tennessee, USA. Major Lee Turner married Josephine Josie Millard Turner, and had children including Fred Thomas Turner, Lee Wesley Turner, Litton E Turner, Sam Woodrow Turner. Major Lee Turner passed away in 1940 in Rockwood, Roane County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Major Lee Turner began in 1886 in Rockwood, Roane Co TN.
  • In 1900, Major Lee Turner resided in Civil District 9, Rhea, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1910, Major Lee Turner resided in Civil District 3, Rhea, Tennessee, USA.
  • Major Lee Turner married Josephine Josie Millard Turner, and had children including Fred Thomas Turner, Lee Wesley Turner, Litton E Turner, Sam Woodrow Turner.
  • Major Lee Turner passed away in 1940 in Rockwood, Roane County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Turner
1864–1920
Birth Location: Cumberland County, Tennessee, USA
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Carrie Thurman
1863–1935
Birth Location: Rhea County, Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)

Josephine Turner
1882–1974
Birth Location: Lon Bark, Bledsoe, Tennessee, United States
JT

Children(s)

Lee Turner
1905–1930
Birth Location: Rhea County, Tennessee, USA
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Sam Turner
1912–1980
Birth Location: Evansville, Tenn.
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Fred Turner
1909–2010
Birth Location: Evensville, Rhea County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Litton Turner
1910–1978
Birth Location: Rhea County, Tennessee, United States of America
LT

Major Turner's Ancestors

Self
Major Turner
1886–1940
Birth Place: Rockwood, Roane Co TN
Parents
Samuel Lee Turner
1864–1920
Cumberland County, Tennessee, USA
Carrie (Adeline) Thurman
1863–1935
Rhea County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Moses (S) Turner
1846–1897
Meigs County, Tennessee, USA
Mary (Jane) Corvin
1849–1902
Meigs County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Solomon Turner
1827–1893
Sarah Crabtree
1823–1859
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Major Turner's Descendants

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Major (Lee) Turner (17 Jan 1886–6 Oct 1940) m. Josephine ("Josie" Millard) Turner (24 Sep 1882–Aug 1974)
  1. 1. Lee (Wesley) Turner 1905–1930
  2. 2. Sam (Woodrow) Turner 1912–1980 m. Clara (E) Hall 1911–1996
  3. 3. Fred (Thomas) Turner 1909–2010 m. Betty (Jean) Stemen 1920–2015
  4. 4. Litton (E) Turner 1910–1978

Major Turner's Timeline

9 Records

1886
17 Jan 1886
Birth of Major Lee Turner in Rockwood, Roane Co TN
Rockwood, Roane Co TN
1900
1900
Age 14
Major Lee Turner resided here in Civil District 9, Rhea, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 9, Rhea, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 24
Major Lee Turner resided here in Civil District 3, Rhea, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 3, Rhea, Tennessee, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 31
Major Lee Turner resided here in Sebastian County, Arkansas, USA
Sebastian County, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 34
Major Lee Turner resided here in Civil District 2, Rhea, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 2, Rhea, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 44
Major Lee Turner resided here in District 5, District 5, Roane, Tennessee, USA
District 5, District 5, Roane, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 49
Major Lee Turner resided here in Rockwood, Roane, Tennessee
Rockwood, Roane, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 54
Major Lee Turner resided here in 5th Dist, Rockwood, Roane, Tennessee, USA
5th Dist, Rockwood, Roane, Tennessee, USA
1940
6 Oct 1940
Age 54
Death of Major Lee Turner in Knoxville, Knox Co TN
Knoxville, Knox Co TN

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Jan 1886
    Event Place: Rockwood, Roane Co TN
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Sebastian County
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 9, Rhea, Tennessee; Roll: 1593; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0083
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Knoxville Journal; Publication Date: 7 Oct 1940; Publication Place: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; ,0.5056849,0.13139895,0.8020526&xid=3355
    [11] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 9, Rhea, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 9, Rhea, Tennessee; Roll: 1593; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0083

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 3, Rhea, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Sebastian County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Sebastian County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 2, Rhea, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 5, District 5, Roane, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rockwood, Roane, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: 5th Dist, Rockwood, Roane, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Brushy Mountain
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Knoxville Journal; Publication Date: 7 Oct 1940; Publication Place: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; ,0.5056849,0.13139895,0.8020526&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rockwood, Roane, Tennessee
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Oct 1940
    Event Place: Knoxville, Knox Co TN
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Knoxville Journal; Publication Date: 7 Oct 1940; Publication Place: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; ,0.5056849,0.13139895,0.8020526&xid=3355
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rockwood, Roane County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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