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Benjamin Turner1 (M)
b. after 1824
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     Benjamin Turner was born after 1824.1 He was the son of Benjamin W. Turner and Martha Ann Denham.1

Citations

  1. [S330] Ancestry World Tree. Ancestry.com, http://www.ancestry.com, GEDCOM 656, accessed 1998.

Benjamin Turner1 (M)
b. 1820, d. 1844
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     Benjamin Turner was born in 1820.1 He was the son of Talton Turner and Sarah Earickson.1 Benjamin died in 1844 at age 24 years at Missouri.1 He was buried at in Glasgow, Howard County, Missouri.1

Citations

  1. [S604] Elizabeth Prather Ellsberry, compiler, Cemetery Records of Howard County Missouri, volume 4 (Chillicothe, Missouri: privately printed, no date), page 47. Son of Talton and Sarah S., 1820 - 1844.

Benjamin D. Turner1 (M)
b. 23 October 1841, d. 26 October 1862
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     Benjamin D. Turner was born on 23 October 1841 at Missouri.1,4 He was the son of Andrew Turner and Mary Harris.2,3 Benjamin died on 26 October 1862 at age 21 years and 3 days at Missouri.1 He was buried at Saling Township, Audrain County, Missouri.1
     

The seventh United States census was taken in 1850. Benjamin was enumerated as "Benjamin Turner", in the household of Andrew Turner at Audrain County, Missouri. His given age was 8 and his given place of birth was Missouri. He attended school.2

The eighth United States census was taken in 1860. Benjamin was enumerated as "B. D. Turner", in the household of Mary Turner at Audrain County, Missouri. His given age was 18 and his given place of birth was Missouri. He was a farm hand, and he attended school.3

Citations

  1. [S432] Audrain County Area Genealogical Society, "Mt. Pisgah Cemetery, Saling Township", interment list, page 14. Audrain County Area Genealogical Society, Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri.
  2. [S20] Andrew Turner household, 1850 U. S. Census, Audrain County, Missouri, population schedule, District 4, page 186, dwelling 462, family 465, National Archives micropublication M432, roll 391.
  3. [S28] Mary Turner household, 1860 U. S. Census, Audrain County, Missouri, population schedule, Sturgeon Post Office, Saling Township, page 4, dwelling 25, family 25, National Archives micropublication M653, roll 606.
  4. [S20] 1850 U. S. Census, Audrain County, Missouri, population schedule, District 4, page 186, dwelling 462, family 465.

Benjamin Franklin Turner1 (M)
b. 17 December 1830, d. 11 February 1907
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     Benjamin Franklin Turner was born on 17 December 1830 at Boone County, Missouri.3,1,4 He was the son of Thomas Turner and Margaret Abigale Denham.2 Benjamin Franklin Turner married Nancy Cowan Dysert, daughter of Madison Dysert and Mariah Cowen, on 24 January 1859 at Centralia, Boone County, Missouri.3 Benjamin died on 11 February 1907 at age 76 years, 1 month and 25 days.5,1
     

Benjamin Franklin Turner was named as an heir in the estate of Thomas Turner on 14 May 1853 at Boone County, Missouri.6

Benjamin Franklin Turner was named as an heir in the estate of John William Turner on 2 April 1855 at Boone County, Missouri.7

The eighth United States census was taken in 1860. Benjamin was enumerated as "Benjm Turner", head of a household at Audrain County, Missouri. His given age was 29 and his given place of birth was Missouri. He was a farmer. The value of his real estate was $2,000 and the value of his personal estate was $800. Also enumerated in his household were Nancy Cowan Turner and Thomas M. Turner.8

The ninth United States census was taken in 1870. Benjamin was enumerated as "Benjamin Turner", head of a household at Audrain County, Missouri. His given age was 39 and his given place of birth was Missouri. He was a farmer. Also enumerated in his household were Nancy Cowan Turner, Thomas M. Turner, Gilmore C. Turner, Annie Turner, Margaret D. Turner, Zelica F. Turner and Mary Turner.9

The tenth United States census was taken in 1880. Benjamin was enumerated as "Benj Turner", head of a household at Saling Township, Audrain County, Missouri. His given age was 50 and his given place of birth was Missouri. He was a farmer. Enumerated with him was his wife, Nancy Cowan Turner. Also enumerated in his household were Thomas M. Turner, Gilmore C. Turner, Annie Turner, Margaret D. Turner, Zelica F. Turner, Mary Turner and Charles S. Turner.10

The twelfth United States census was taken in 1900. Benjamin was enumerated as "B. F. Turner", head of a household at Saling Township, Audrain County, Missouri. His given age was 69, and he was said to have been born in Missouri in December 1830. He had been married for 41 years, and was a farmer on a farm he owned. Enumerated with him was his wife, Nancy Cowan Turner. Also enumerated in his household were Thomas M. Turner, Charles S. Turner and Phil Herndon.11

Click on the icon to read a transcription of a county history biographical sketch written about Benjamin Franklin Turner.12

Children of Benjamin Franklin Turner and Nancy Cowan Dysert
Thomas M. Turner b. Nov 18598,9,10,11
Gilmore C. Turner+ b. May 1861, d. 9 Mar 19439,10
Annie Turner b. c 18639,10
Margaret D. Turner b. 24 Aug 1864, d. 17 Jul 18819,10
Zelica F. Turner b. bt 1866 - 1867, d. 23 May 18959,10
Mary Turner b. bt 1868 - 18699,10
Lizzie H. Turner b. 1873, d. 28 Sep 187413
Charles S. Turner+ b. Jun 1875, d. 193510,11

Citations

  1. [S376] Madison County, Kentucky. USGenWeb Project, http:/www.usgenweb.com, Judy Wright, transcriber, "Thomas Turner Bible Record".
  2. [S485] Audrain County Historical Society, compiler, History of Audrain County, Missouri an Update 1936-1986 (Mexico, Missouri: Audrain County Historical Society, 1986).
  3. [S485] Audrain County Historical Society, History of Audrain County, Missouri an Update 1936-1986, page 907.
  4. [S51] B. F. Turner household, 1900 U. S. Census, Audrain County, Missouri, population schedule, Saling Township, ED 8, page 6A, dwelling 113, family 114, National Archives micropublication T623, roll 837. His given birth date was December 1830, and his given place of birth was Missouri.
  5. [S330] Missouri. Ancestry.com, http://www.ancestry.com, "5558 Deaths Reported in and Chronological Index to Selected Articles from the Columbia Missouri Herald, 5 Jan 1871 - 31 Dec 1891, Volume 1". Subscription database, 1998..
  6. [S356] Mrs. E. E. Evans and Mrs. J. Frank Thompson, compilers, Wills and Administration of Boone County 1821-1870 (Columbia, Missouri: Privately printed, 1933), page 54. Thomas Turner, probate file no. 1196.
  7. [S356] Mrs. E. E. Evans and Mrs. J. Frank Thompson, Wills and Administration of Boone County, page 58.
  8. [S28] "Benjm Turner" household, 1860 U. S. Census, Audrain County, Missouri, population schedule, Sturgeon Post Office, Saling Township, page 18, dwelling 115, family 115, National Archives micropublication M653, roll 606.
  9. [S237] Benjamin Turner household, 1870 U. S. Census, Audrain County, Missouri, population schedule, Sturgeon Post Office, Saling Township, page 624A, dwelling 191, family 176, National Archives micropublication M593, roll 756.
  10. [S42] "Benj Turner" household, 1880 U. S. Census, Audrain County, Missouri, population schedule, Saling Township, ED 7, page 169B, dwelling 155, family 165, National Archives micropublication T9, roll 672.
  11. [S51] 1900 U. S. Census, Audrain County, Missouri, population schedule, Saling Township, ED 8, page 6A, dwelling 113, family 114.
  12. [S360] O. P. Williams, History of Audrain County, Missouri (St Louis: National Historical Company, 1884), page 207.
  13. [S432] Audrain County Area Genealogical Society, "Mt. Pisgah Cemetery, Saling Township", interment list, page 19. Audrain County Area Genealogical Society, Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri.

Benjamin W. Turner1 (M)
b. circa 1800, d. 18 February 1871
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     Benjamin W. Turner was born circa 1800 at Kentucky.3,4 He was the son of Thomas Turner and Nelly Dill.2 Benjamin W. Turner married first Martha Ann Denham on 9 August 1823 at Madison County, Kentucky.5 Benjamin W. Turner married second Martha Schuyler on 30 December 1845 at Boone County, Missouri. William Warren Tucker married the couple.6 Benjamin died on 18 February 1871 at Boone County, Missouri.2
     

Benjamin Turner was named as an heir in the will of Thomas Turner on 18 May 1815 at Madison County, Kentucky.7

Benjamin and Martha Ann Denham obtained a marriage bond on 5 August 1823 at Madison County, Kentucky. William B. Woodruff signed the bond as surety with Benjamin.8

Benjamin appeared on the tax list of 1825 at Boone County, Missouri, as "Benjamin Turner".9

The fifth United States Census was taken in 1830. Benjamin was enumerated as "Benjamin Turner", head of a household at Boone County, Missouri. His household consisted of 2 males under 5 years of age, one male of 30 and under 40 years, one female of 5 and under 10 years, and one female of 20 and under 30 years.10

At the age of at an unknown age , Benjamin was widowed 1841 when his wife Martha died at Audrain County, Missouri.11

The seventh United States census was taken in 1850. Benjamin was enumerated as "Benjamin Turner", head of a household at Boone County, Missouri. His given age was 50 and his given place of birth was Kentucky. He was a carpenter and the value of his real estate was $1,500. Also enumerated in his household were Martha Turner, Albert E. Turner, Samuel Denham Turner, Archibald Turner and Mary A. Turner.3

The eighth United States census was taken in 1860. Benjamin was enumerated as "Benjamin W. Turner", head of a household at Boone County, Missouri. His given age was 60 and his given place of birth was Kentucky. Also enumerated in his household were Martha Turner, Mary A. Turner, Ashton G. Turner, Whorton E. Turner, Warner T. Turner and Eliza H. Turner.4

Children of Benjamin W. Turner and Martha Ann Denham
Benjamin Turner b. a 182411
David William Turner+ b. 18 Dec 1832, d. 5 Oct 189012
Albert E. Turner+ b. 22 Jun 1834, d. 25 Nov 19103
Samuel Denham Turner+ b. c 1837, d. 15 Jul 18773
Archibald Turner b. c 1838, d. 14 Mar 18773

Children of Benjamin W. Turner and Martha Schuyler
Mary A. Turner b. c 18493,4
Ashton G. Turner b. 9 Feb 1850, d. 18 Jan 19244
Whorton E. Turner b. c 18524
Warner T. Turner b. c 18544
Eliza H. Turner b. c 18574

Citations

  1. [S339] Benjamin W. Turner household, 1860 U. S. Census, Boone County, Missouri, population schedule, Rocky Fork Township, sheet 39, dwelling 281, family 274, National Archives micropublication M432, roll 608. His name was recorded as Benjamin W. Turner.
  2. [S379] Virginia Darcey Slaughter, "The Turner Family, Discovering the Father of Thomas Turner, John Turner and Philip Turner of Rowan Co., North Carolina and Madison Co., Kentucky", 1992, page 140. Copy held by Cheryl Freeman, Dallas, TX.
  3. [S21] Benjamin Turner household, 1850 U. S. Census, Boone County, Missouri, population schedule, District 8, page 371B, dwelling 628, family 628, National Archives micropublication M432, roll 392.
  4. [S339] 1860 U. S. Census, Boone County, Missouri, population schedule, Rocky Fork Township, sheet 39, dwelling 281, family 274.
  5. [S462] Kentucky Historical Society, compiler, Kentucky Marriage Records, Part I, from the Register of the Kentucky Historical Society (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1983), page 525.
  6. [S85] Boone County Courthouse, Columbia, Missouri Marriage Records, Volume A, 1821-1841: page 326. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
  7. [S972] Darcey Slaughter, message to Turner Message Board at Rootsweb, 30 Jan 2000. Citing Madison County, Kentucky, Will Book C, page 254-255.
  8. [S364] Virginia Darcey Slaughter, "Turner Family Group Sheets", compiled Jul 1997 (Columbia, Missouri).
  9. [S435] Lois Stanley, George F. Wilson and Maryhelen Wilson, compilers, Missouri Taxpayers 1819-1826 (Greenville, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1979), page 6, citing Boone County combined index land and property 1821 & 1825.
  10. [S11] Benjamin Turner household, 1830 U. S. Census, Boone County, Missouri, population schedule, Rocky Fork Township, page 102, National Archives micropublication M19, roll 73.
  11. [S330] Ancestry World Tree. Ancestry.com, http://www.ancestry.com, GEDCOM 656, accessed 1998.
  12. [S403] Ancestral File; http://www.familysearch.org, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, (Online: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., (1999-2003). Information in Ancestral File should be verified with other sources whenever possible.


           

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