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Rev. Preston Turner 1840–1905 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: April 1, 1840

Birth Location: Tennessee, USA

Death Date: July 20, 1905

Death Location: Colmar, Bell County, Kentucky, USA

Father: William line)

Mother: Margaret Hoskins

Spouse(s): Dorcas Partin, Elizabeth Vaughn

Children(s): George Turner, James Turner, Sarah Turner, Rosa Turner, William Turner, Cordelia Turner, Craig Turner

The story of Rev. Preston Turner began in 1840 in Tennessee, USA. In 1850, Rev. Preston Turner resided in Knox, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, Rev. Preston Turner resided in Yellow Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA. Rev. Preston Turner married Dorcas B Partin, Elizabeth Eliza Polly Vaughn, and had children including Cordelia Cordia Turner, Craig Gillous C G Turner, George Ward General Turner, James Preston Turner, Rosa B Turner, Sarah A Turner, William E Turner. Rev. Preston Turner passed away in 1905 in Colmar, Bell County, Kentucky, USA.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
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Biography

  • The story of Rev. Preston Turner began in 1840 in Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1850, Rev. Preston Turner resided in Knox, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, Rev. Preston Turner resided in Yellow Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA.
  • Rev. Preston Turner married Dorcas B Partin, Elizabeth Eliza Polly Vaughn, and had children including Cordelia Cordia Turner, Craig Gillous C G Turner, George Ward General Turner, James Preston Turner, Rosa B Turner, Sarah A Turner, William E Turner.
  • Rev. Preston Turner passed away in 1905 in Colmar, Bell County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William line)
1818–1855
Birth Location: –
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Margaret Hoskins
1814–1910
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
MH

Spouses(s)

Dorcas Partin
1844–1909
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
DP
Elizabeth Vaughn
1834–1918
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
EV

Children(s)

George Turner
1878–1901
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
GT
James Turner
1881–1947
Birth Location: Bell County, Kentucky, USA
JT
Sarah Turner
1876–
Birth Location: Bell County, Kentucky, USA
ST
Rosa Turner
1884–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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William Turner
1887–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
WT
Cordelia Turner
1871–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
CT
Craig Turner
1873–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
CT

Rev. Turner's Ancestors

Self
Rev. Turner
1840–1905
Birth Place: Tennessee, USA
Parents
William "Bill" Turner (DNA line)
1818–1855
Margaret ("Peggy") Hoskins
1814–1910
Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Joseph ("Joe" Turner , 4GG, Double cousin line (His brother John married Mary's sister Elizabeth), DNA) Confirmed
1790–1860
Virginia, USA
Mary ("Polly" Marsee , 4GG, Double cousin line (Her sister Elizabeth married Joseph's brother John), DNA) Confirmed
1800–1870
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Sgt. Confirmed
1748–1825
Mary Confirmed
1760–1844
Joseph Confirmed
1745–1820
Sarah Confirmed
1763–1833
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John 6GG
1727–1794
Jemima 6GG
1726–1787
Joseph 6GG
1710–1779
Nancy 6GG
1721–1823
Lt. Confirmed
1695–1760
Elizabeth 6GG
1699–1773
Robert 6GG
1733–1774
Nancy 6GG
1740–1783

Rev. Turner's Descendants

1.
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Rev. (Preston) Turner (April 1, 1840–July 20, 1905) m. Dorcas (B.) Partin (June 10, 1844–July 15, 1909) m. Elizabeth ("Eliza" "Polly") Vaughn (About 1834–1918)
  1. 1. George (Ward "General") Turner 1878–1901
  2. 2. James (Preston) Turner 1881–1947 m. Emily Quillin 1866–1920
  3. 3. Sarah (A.) Turner 1876–
  4. 4. Rosa (B.) Turner 1884–
  5. 5. William (E.) Turner 1887–
  6. 6. Cordelia ("Cordia") Turner 1871–
  7. 7. Craig (Gillous "C.G.") Turner 1873– m. Deborah Kellems 1871–
    1. 1. Girta (Stella) Turner 1895–
    2. 2. Charles (Ward) Turner 1898–
    3. 3. Rosa (Ethel) Turner 1900–
    4. 4. Floyd (Preston) Turner 1901–
    5. 5. Arthur Turner 1907–
    6. 6. Clifford (G.) Turner 1909–

Rev. Turner's Timeline

7 Records

1840
April 1, 1840
Birth of Rev. Preston Turner in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 10
Rev. Preston Turner resided here in Knox, Kentucky, USA
Knox, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 20
Rev. Preston Turner resided here in Yellow Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA
Yellow Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA
1870
September 3, 1870
Age 30
Rev. Preston Turner resided here in Josh Bell, Kentucky, USA
Josh Bell, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 40
Rev. Preston Turner resided here in Yellow Creek, Bell, Kentucky, USA
Yellow Creek, Bell, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 60
Rev. Preston Turner resided here in Yellow Hill, Bell, Kentucky, USA
Yellow Hill, Bell, Kentucky, USA
1905
July 20, 1905
Age 65
Death of Rev. Preston Turner in Bell County, Kentucky, USA
Bell County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: April 1, 1840
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Yellow Creek, Bell, Kentucky; Roll: 403; Page: 416C; Enumeration District: 008
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 3, Josh Bell, Kentucky; Roll: M593_477; Page: 233A; Family History Library Film: 545976
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Yellow Hill, Bell, Kentucky; Roll: 508; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1240508
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Yellow Creek, Knox, Kentucky; Roll: M653_380; Page: 145; Family History Library Film: 803380
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Knox, Kentucky; Roll: M432_209; Page: 338B; Image: 43
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Knox, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Knox, Kentucky; Roll: M432_209; Page: 338B; Image: 43

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Yellow Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Yellow Creek, Knox, Kentucky; Roll: M653_380; Page: 145; Family History Library Film: 803380

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: September 3, 1870
    Event Place: Josh Bell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 3, Josh Bell, Kentucky; Roll: M593_477; Page: 233A; Family History Library Film: 545976

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Yellow Creek, Bell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Yellow Creek, Bell, Kentucky; Roll: 403; Page: 416C; Enumeration District: 008

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Yellow Hill, Bell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Yellow Hill, Bell, Kentucky; Roll: 508; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1240508

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: July 20, 1905
    Event Place: Bell County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Colmar, Bell County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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