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Peter Turner 1887–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Mar 1887

Birth Location: Johnson's Bayou, Cameron, Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 26 January 1955

Death Location: High Island, Galveston County, Texas, United States of America

Father: John Turner

Mother: Amelia Luke

Spouse(s): Ellen Falke

Children(s): Marvin Turner, Wanda Turner, Lee Turner, Lena Turner, Dorthy Turner, Oscar Turner

In 1887, Peter Turner entered the world in Johnson's Bayou, Cameron, Louisiana, USA, born to John Franklin Turner And Amelia Emeline Luke. In 1900, Peter Turner resided in Justice Precinct 8, Galveston, Texas, USA. In 1917, Peter Turner resided in Galveston County, Texas, USA. Peter Turner married Ellen Falke, and had children including Dorthy Eloise Turner, Lee Overton Leova Turner, Lena Turner, Marvin Turner, Oscar Peter Turner, Wanda Joyce Turner. Peter Turner passed away in 1955 in High Island, Galveston County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1887, Peter Turner entered the world in Johnson's Bayou, Cameron, Louisiana, USA, born to John Franklin Turner And Amelia Emeline Luke.
  • In 1900, Peter Turner resided in Justice Precinct 8, Galveston, Texas, USA.
  • In 1917, Peter Turner resided in Galveston County, Texas, USA.
  • Peter Turner married Ellen Falke, and had children including Dorthy Eloise Turner, Lee Overton Leova Turner, Lena Turner, Marvin Turner, Oscar Peter Turner, Wanda Joyce Turner.
  • Peter Turner passed away in 1955 in High Island, Galveston County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Turner
1847–1907
Birth Location: Germany
JT
Amelia Luke
1851–1886
Birth Location: Cameron, Cameron, Louisiana, USA
AL

Spouses(s)

Ellen Falke
1892–1978
Birth Location: Stowell, Chambers, Texas, USA
EF

Children(s)

Marvin Turner
1923–1988
Birth Location: USA
MT
Wanda Turner
1930–2020
Birth Location: High Island, Galveston County, Texas, United States of America
WT
Lee Turner
1918–1999
Birth Location: High Island, Galveston, Texas, USA
LT
Lena Turner
1920–1999
Birth Location: High Island, Galveston, Texas, USA
LT
Dorthy Turner
1914–1996
Birth Location: High Island, Texas
DT
Oscar Turner
1916–1993
Birth Location: High Island, Galveston, Texas, USA
OT

Peter Turner's Ancestors

Self
Peter Turner
1887–1955
Birth Place: Johnson's Bayou, Cameron, Louisiana, USA
Parents
John Franklin Turner
1847–1907
Germany
Amelia (Emeline) Luke
1851–1886
Cameron, Cameron, Louisiana, USA
Grandparents
Joseph Luke
1820–1876
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Peter Turner's Descendants

1.
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Peter Turner (6 Mar 1887–26 January 1955) m. Ellen Falke (10 March 1892–25 October 1978)
  1. 1. Marvin Turner 1923–1988 m. Mildred (Inze) Willard 1918–1995
    1. 1. Courtland (Palmer Allen) Jr 1943–1998
    2. 2. Wanda (Ruth) Turner 1949–2002
  2. 2. Wanda (Joyce) Turner 1930–2020 m. Billy (Guinn Gilbert) Sr. 1926–2005 m. Horace (Lester “Curley”) Fitts 1928–1984
  3. 3. Lee (Overton Leova) Turner 1918–1999 m. Lela (Beatrice) Matthews 1918–2010
  4. 4. Lena Turner 1920–1999 m. Lela (Beatrice) Turner 1918–2010
  5. 5. Dorthy (Eloise) Turner 1914–1996 m. Henry (Thomas) Kirkpatrick 1910–1992
    1. 1. Terry (Eugene) Kirkpatrick 1937–1969 m. Jo (Ann) Collins 1939–2020
    2. 2. Henry (Harlan) Kirkpatrick 1934–2016 m. Myrna (Loy) Wood 1936–2019
  6. 6. Oscar (Peter) Turner 1916–1993 m. Anna (Belle) Turner 1921– m. Mary (A) Turner 1920–
    1. 1. Oscar (Wayne) Turner 1939–2021

Peter Turner's Timeline

8 Records

1887
6 Mar 1887
Birth of Peter Turner in Johnson's Bayou, Cameron, Louisiana, USA
Johnson's Bayou, Cameron, Louisiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 13
Peter Turner resided here in Justice Precinct 8, Galveston, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 8, Galveston, Texas, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 30
Peter Turner resided here in Galveston County, Texas, USA
Galveston County, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 33
Peter Turner resided here in High Island, Galveston, Texas, USA
High Island, Galveston, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
Peter Turner resided here in Precinct 8, Galveston, Texas, USA
Precinct 8, Galveston, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
Peter Turner resided here in Port Bolivar, Galveston, Texas
Port Bolivar, Galveston, Texas
1940
1940
Age 53
Peter Turner resided here in Justice Precinct 8, Galveston, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 8, Galveston, Texas, USA
1955
26 January 1955
Age 68
Death of Peter Turner in Anahuac, Chambers, Texas, USA
Anahuac, Chambers, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Mar 1887
    Event Place: Johnson's Bayou, Cameron, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Galveston, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04039; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 84-68
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: High Island, Galveston, Texas; Roll: T625_1806; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 68
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 8, Galveston, Texas; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 2342069
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Galveston County
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 8, Galveston, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Galveston, Texas; Roll: 1637; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 1241637

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Galveston County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Galveston County

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: High Island, Galveston, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: High Island, Galveston, Texas; Roll: T625_1806; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 68

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 8, Galveston, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 8, Galveston, Texas; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 2342069

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Port Bolivar, Galveston, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Galveston, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04039; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 84-68

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 8, Galveston, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Galveston, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04039; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 84-68

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: High Island, Galveston, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: High Island, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 January 1955
    Event Place: Anahuac, Chambers, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: High Island, Galveston County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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