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Sterling Turner 1861–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Mar 1861

Birth Location: Bell, Kentucky

Death Date: 31 Jan 1948

Death Location: United States

Father: Benjamin Turner

Mother: Cynthia Turner

Spouse(s): Martha Rose

Children(s): Nelson Turner, Vestina Turner, Benjamin Turner, Frank Turner, Cynthia Turner, Rosa Turner, Data Turner, Mattie Turner, Argill Turner

The story of Sterling Turner began in 1861 in Bell, Kentucky. In 1870, Sterling Turner resided in District 3, Josh Bell, Kentucky, United States. In 1880, Sterling Turner resided in Yellow Creek, Bell, Kentucky, USA. Sterling Turner married Martha Rose, and had children including Argill M Turner, Benjamin F Turner, Cynthia Turner, Data Turner, Frank Turner, Mattie Turner, Nelson Turner, Rosa Turner, Vestina Turner. Sterling Turner passed away in 1948 in United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Sterling Turner began in 1861 in Bell, Kentucky.
  • In 1870, Sterling Turner resided in District 3, Josh Bell, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1880, Sterling Turner resided in Yellow Creek, Bell, Kentucky, USA.
  • Sterling Turner married Martha Rose, and had children including Argill M Turner, Benjamin F Turner, Cynthia Turner, Data Turner, Frank Turner, Mattie Turner, Nelson Turner, Rosa Turner, Vestina Turner.
  • Sterling Turner passed away in 1948 in United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Turner
1826–1909
Birth Location: Knox, Buchanan, Virginia, United States
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Cynthia Turner
1838–1918
Birth Location: Hancock County TN
CT

Spouses(s)

Martha Rose
1864–1924
Birth Location: Whitley County, KY
MR

Children(s)

Nelson Turner
1881–
Birth Location: Kentucky
NT
Vestina Turner
1884–
Birth Location: Kentucky
VT
Benjamin Turner
1886–
Birth Location: Kentucky
BT
Frank Turner
1888–
Birth Location: Kentucky
FT
Cynthia Turner
1892–
Birth Location: Tennessee
CT
Rosa Turner
1896–
Birth Location: Tennessee
RT
Data Turner
1898–
Birth Location: Tennessee
DT
Mattie Turner
1905–
Birth Location: Tennessee
MT
Argill Turner
1908–
Birth Location: Tennessee
AT

Sterling Turner's Ancestors

Self
Sterling Turner
1861–1948
Birth Place: Bell, Kentucky
Parents
Benjamin Franklin Turner
1826–1909
Knox, Buchanan, Virginia, United States
Cynthia Turner
1838–1918
Hancock County TN
Grandparents
JOHN (TURNER) 3
1786–1881
Knox, Buchanan, Virginia
ELIZABETH ("BETTIE") MARSEE\MASSEY
1795–1869
Yellow Creek, Knox Co., KY
Great-Grandparents
John Junior
1755–1825
Mary Cloud
1760–1844
Joseph Marsee?
1775–1814
Sarah Longden
1771–1833
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Turner
1700–1764
Elizabeth
1720–
Joseph Cloud
1710–1779
Nancy Moore
1721–1825
Joseph Massey
1745–

Sterling Turner's Descendants

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Sterling Turner (22 Mar 1861–31 Jan 1948) m. Martha Rose (3 Feb 1864–4 May 1924)
  1. 1. Nelson Turner 1881–
  2. 2. Vestina Turner 1884–
  3. 3. Benjamin (F) Turner 1886–
  4. 4. Frank Turner 1888–
  5. 5. Cynthia Turner 1892–
  6. 6. Rosa Turner 1896–
  7. 7. Data Turner 1898–
  8. 8. Mattie Turner 1905–
  9. 9. Argill (M) Turner 1908–

Sterling Turner's Timeline

9 Records

1861
22 Mar 1861
Birth of Sterling Turner in Bell, Kentucky
Bell, Kentucky
1870
1870
Age 9
Sterling Turner resided here in District 3, Josh Bell, Kentucky, United States
District 3, Josh Bell, Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 19
Sterling Turner resided here in Yellow Creek, Bell, Kentucky, USA
Yellow Creek, Bell, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 39
Sterling Turner resided here in Civil District 7, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 7, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 49
Sterling Turner resided here in Civil District 4, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 4, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 59
Sterling Turner resided here in Civil District 4, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 4, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 69
Sterling Turner resided here in District 4, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
District 4, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
1948
29 Jan 1948
Age 87
Death of Sterling Turner in Tazewell, Claiborne, Tennessee
Tazewell, Claiborne, Tennessee
1948
31 Jan 1948
Age 87
Burial of Sterling Turner in United States
United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Mar 1861
    Event Place: Bell, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 5
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 4, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1732; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 26; Image: 180
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: 2237; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0006; Image: 415.0; FHL microfilm: 2341971
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Yellow Creek, Bell, Kentucky; Roll: 403; Family History Film: 1254403; Page: 423B; Enumeration District: 008; Image: 0049
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 3, Josh Bell, Kentucky; Roll: M593_477; Page: 230B; Image: 464; Family History Library Film: 545976
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 7, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: 1561; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 1241561
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 4, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1493; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1375506

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 3, Josh Bell, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 3, Josh Bell, Kentucky; Roll: M593_477; Page: 230B; Image: 464; Family History Library Film: 545976

    Genealogy Event 3
    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; Family History Film: 1254403; Page: 423B; Enumeration District: 008; Image: 0049

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 7, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 7, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: 1561; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 1241561

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 4, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 4, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1493; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1375506

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 4, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 4, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1732; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 26; Image: 180

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 4, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: 2237; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0006; Image: 415.0; FHL microfilm: 2341971

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Tozewell, Claiborne, Tennessee
    Record Source: Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Jan 1948
    Event Place: Tazewell, Claiborne, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 5
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 31 Jan 1948
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
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