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Melvin Turner 1902–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 May 1902

Birth Location: Neosho, Newton, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 29 Mar 1962

Death Location: Healdsburg, Sonoma County, California, United States of America

Father: William Turner

Mother: Laura Andrew

Spouse(s): Florence Austin

Children(s): William Turner, Jane Turner, Patricia Turner

In 1902, Melvin Turner entered the world in Neosho, Newton, Missouri, USA, born to William Thomas Turner And Laura Catherine Andrew. In 1910, Melvin Turner resided in Prosperity, Jasper, Missouri, USA. In 1920, Melvin Turner resided in Neosho, Newton, Missouri, USA. Melvin Turner married Florence Earle Austin, and had children including Jane Lou Turner, Patricia S Turner, William Robert Turner. Melvin Turner passed away in 1962 in Healdsburg, Sonoma County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1902, Melvin Turner entered the world in Neosho, Newton, Missouri, USA, born to William Thomas Turner And Laura Catherine Andrew.
  • In 1910, Melvin Turner resided in Prosperity, Jasper, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1920, Melvin Turner resided in Neosho, Newton, Missouri, USA.
  • Melvin Turner married Florence Earle Austin, and had children including Jane Lou Turner, Patricia S Turner, William Robert Turner.
  • Melvin Turner passed away in 1962 in Healdsburg, Sonoma County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Turner
1874–
Birth Location: Missouri
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Laura Andrew
1883–1965
Birth Location: Sweet Water, Newton County, Missouri, United States of America
LA

Spouses(s)

Florence Austin
1905–1985
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States of America
FA

Children(s)

William Turner
1925–1973
Birth Location: Clinton, Custer County, Oklahoma, United States of America
WT
Jane Turner
1927–2003
Birth Location: El Reno, Oklahoma
JT
Patricia Turner
1924–
Birth Location: Oklahoma
PT

Melvin Turner's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Turner
1902–1962
Birth Place: Neosho, Newton, Missouri, USA
Parents
William Thomas Turner
1874–
Missouri
Laura (Catherine) Andrew
1883–1965
Sweet Water, Newton County, Missouri, United States of America
Grandparents
John (C) Andrew
1854–
Virginia, USA
Charity (Jane) Tankersly
1858–
Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Melvin Turner's Descendants

1.
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Melvin Turner (19 May 1902–29 Mar 1962) m. Florence (Earle) Austin (23 July 1905–7 November 1985)
  1. 1. William (Robert) Turner 1925–1973
  2. 2. Jane (Lou) Turner 1927–2003
  3. 3. Patricia (S) Turner 1924–

Melvin Turner's Timeline

6 Records

1902
19 May 1902
Birth of Melvin Turner in Neosho, Newton, Missouri, USA
Neosho, Newton, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 8
Melvin Turner resided here in Prosperity, Jasper, Missouri, USA
Prosperity, Jasper, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 18
Melvin Turner resided here in Neosho, Newton, Missouri, USA
Neosho, Newton, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 28
Melvin Turner resided here in Fountain, Fountain, El Paso, Colorado, USA
Fountain, Fountain, El Paso, Colorado, USA
1942
1942
Age 40
Melvin Turner resided here in Winnemucca, Humboldt, Nevada, USA
Winnemucca, Humboldt, Nevada, USA
1962
29 Mar 1962
Age 60
Death of Melvin Turner in Healdsburg, Sonoma, California, USA
Healdsburg, Sonoma, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 May 1902
    Event Place: Neosho, Newton, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Nevada, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 31
    [2] California, Death Index, Place: Sonoma; Date: 29 Mar 1962; Social Security: 556059938
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Neosho, Newton, Missouri; Roll: T625_937; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 147
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Fountain, El Paso, Colorado; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 2339977
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Prosperity, Jasper, Missouri; Roll: T624_791; Page: 10b; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1374804
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Press Democrat; Publication Date: 30 Mar 1962; Publication Place: Santa Rosa, California, USA; ,0.54959965,0.16292024,0.75752574&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Prosperity, Jasper, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Prosperity, Jasper, Missouri; Roll: T624_791; Page: 10b; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1374804

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Neosho, Newton, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Neosho, Newton, Missouri; Roll: T625_937; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 147

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Fountain, Fountain, El Paso, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Fountain, El Paso, Colorado; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 2339977

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Winnemucca, Humboldt, Nevada, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Nevada, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 31

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Healdsburg, Sonoma, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Press Democrat; Publication Date: 30 Mar 1962; Publication Place: Santa Rosa, California, USA; ,0.54959965,0.16292024,0.75752574&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Mar 1962
    Event Place: Healdsburg, Sonoma, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Death Index, Place: Sonoma; Date: 29 Mar 1962; Social Security: 556059938
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Press Democrat; Publication Date: 30 Mar 1962; Publication Place: Santa Rosa, California, USA; ,0.54959965,0.16292024,0.75752574&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Healdsburg, Sonoma County, California, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Press Democrat; Publication Date: 30 Mar 1962; Publication Place: Santa Rosa, California, USA; ,0.54959965,0.16292024,0.75752574&xid=3355
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