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James Turner (c1818) and Judith Powers of Marion Co, SC and Robeson Co, NC[Commentary] [Children] [Researcher List] [Register Report] [A Note about sources] [How to contact me] [Home] I (Marty Grant) don't know how (or if) I'm related to the James Turner family, but I am very interested in him though. Special thanks to Joyce Braswell and Melanie Kelley for data shared with me on this family. James Turner was born ca 1817/18 (per the 1850 census) or ca 1819/20 (per 1860 and 1870 census ). He was born in Marion District, SC. I'm not sure which section of the county he was born in, but Kirby Township area seems most likely, somewhere on the south or west side of Catfish Creek. This would be somewhere in the general vicinity of Sellers, or between there and Latta. I haven't been able to determine who James Turner's parents were, but I have a few suspects, but no strong evidence linking him to anyone, though it seems quite likely he is a descendant of John Turner and Patience --- of Catfish. Melanie Kelley stated that James and Judith Turner were members of Catfish Creek Baptist Church. James Turner and family were listed as "White" on the 1850 and 1860 census, however, Melanie Kelley, a descendant, tells me there is a strong tradition of "Indian Blood" in this family, so that may, in fact, tie them in with the rest of the Turner families of Catfish. Census takers used the "Free Colored" and "Mulatto" designation to show a person of mixed race, whether they be part Indian, part Black, or of some other origin (darker skinned). A large portion of the Turners of Marion County fell into this category. One of the earliest Turner's in the area was John Turner Sr (c1740-c1804) and his wife Patience. They were listed in this mixed race category, and there are several public records relating to them showing John was half African, and that Patience was one fourth or thereabouts. These same early (and later) Turners alternated between "Free Colored" and "White" on the various early census records and between "Mulatto" and "White" on the later ones. Of special note is that William Turner (c1768), a proven son of old John Turner, was always listed as "White", though he had the same origin as his brothers John Turner Jr and Reuben Turner who both were often listed in the "mixed" category. The fact that James was listed as White, the majority of the time, may tie him in with William Turner (who did have a son his age, apparently). James would have been about 2 years old by the time of the 1820 census, so he should be enumerated in the "under 10" age group (born 1810/20). There were several Marion District Turner households with unknown sons this age, including John Turner (1760/70), Martha Turner (1784/90), and Reuben Turner (c1785). Of these, I'd exclude Reuben as he didn't live in the Catfish Creek area. James would have been about 12 years old by the time of the 1830 census, so he should be enumerated in the 10-14 age group (born 1815/20). There were several Marion District Turner households with apparent sons this age, including Reuben Turner (1760/65), Robert Turner (c1794), and William Turner (c1768). Of these, Reuben and William's apparent sons that age are already accounted for, so that only leaves Robert as a suspect per this census. James would have been about 22 years old by the time of the 1840 census, so he should be enumerated in the 20-29 age group (born 1810/20). Martha Turner (1784/90) had an apparent son this age (already accounted for though), and her was the only Turner household containing an apparent son that age. James Turner married Judith Powers (maiden name per Melanie Kelley, as it was given on death certificate of their son George W. Turner) ca 1840-1843 in Marion Dist, SC. I don't know who Judith's parents were, but in the 1850 census, they were only three houses from Allen Powers, the same age as Judith, so a possible brother, I suppose. James Turner and family were listed on the 1850 census in Marion District, SC. They weren't too far from my ancestor Daniel Turner (about 14 households) and from Martin M. Turner also. They were living somewhere in Kirby Township, I believe.
1850 MARION DIST, SC Page 80B House/Family # 1203/1208 TURNER JAMES 32 M W FARMER MARION 1817/1818 TURNER JUDITH 30 F W MARION 1819/1820 TURNER MARY 6 F W MARION 1843/1844 TURNER SARAH 4 F W MARION 1845/1846 TURNER SUSAN 3 F W MARION 1846/1847 TURNER PHILLIP 2 M W MARION 1847/1848 They seemed to be in the same general area for the 1860 census, though at this time, no other Turners were listed anywhere nearby, except for a 19 year old Lindsay Turner listed 17 houses away.
1860 MARION DIST, SC Page 23 House/Family # 332/ 333 -- MARION Twp TURNER JAMES 40 M W FARMER 200 SC 1819/1820 TURNER JUDEA 37 F W SC 1822/1823 TURNER MARY A 17 F W SC 1842/1843 TURNER JOSEPH 15 M W SC 1844/1845 TURNER MARTHA 12 F W SC 1847/1848 TURNER PHILLIP 11 M W SC 1848/1849 TURNER REBECCA A 10 F W SC 1849/1850 TURNER ANDERSON J 7 M W SC 1852/1853 TURNER BENJAMIN 6 M W SC 1853/1854 TURNER GEORGE 5 M W SC 1854/1855 TURNER VIRGINIA 3 F W SC 1856/1857 TURNER EASTER 1 F W SC 1858/1859 Some of the names and ages in the 1860 census disagree with those in 1850, suggesting that one of the two records is in error. I don't know what role the James Turner family took during the Civil War. The family may have already moved to Robeson Co, NC by that time. Melanie Kelley informed me that they moved there before 1870. I checked and found James and family on the 1870 census in Robeson Co, NC in Thompsons Township. They were about 15 households from Robert Turner (c1825), probably closely related, and about the same distance from Catherine (Turner) Parker, daughter of William Turner (1768).
1870 ROBESON CO, NC Page 179 House/Family # 55/ 55--THOMPSON Twp LUMBERTON P.O. TURNER JAMES 50 M W FARMING 500 300 NC 1819/1820 TURNER JUDA 48 F W KEEPING HOUSE NC 1821/1822 TURNER BECEY A 20 F W NC 1849/1850 TURNER ANDREW 18 M W FARMING NC 1851/1852 TURNER GEORGE 13 M W NC 1856/1857 TURNER EASTER 10 F W NC 1859/1860 TURNER SARAH 8 F W NC 1861/1862 TURNER VIRGINIA 11 F W NC 1858/1859 TURNER JOHN C 2 M W NC 1867/1868 KIRBY HESEKIAH 27 F W FARMING SC 1842/1843 KIRBY CHINSEY 20 F W KEEPING HOUSE NC 1849/1850 Apparently James died between 1870 and 1879, for on 5 Oct 1879 Judith married Elijah Bass. (Thanks to both Melanie and Joyce for this data). Elijah Bass was listed on the 1880 census in Robeson Co, NC in Thompson Township aged 70 years old. His wife "Judith" was age 50 and "John C. Turner" was with them age 11. ChildrenJames and Judith Turner had about 12 children. I say "about" because some of these listed below as separate children may be one instead, or some listed as one might be two (read each one and you'll see what I mean). Thanks to Melanie Kelley and Joyce Braswell for filling in information on the descendants of these children. George Washington Turner (1856) Mary Ann Turner was born ca 1843/44 in Marion District, SC, presumably in Kirby Township (now Dillon County). She was home with her parents for the 1850 and 1860 census. She married James L. Lee in Robeson Co, NC on 11 Jan 1866. Thanks to Joyce Braswell for additional data on this family (as listed below in the register report). James Hampton Turner was born ca 1844/45 in Marion District, SC, presumably in Kirby Township (now Dillon County). He was not listed on the 1850 census, but a "Sarah" was listed, about his age, who was not listed in 1860 (see Sarah's entry below). "Joseph" was listed with the family in 1860. According to Joyce Braswell and Melanie Kelley, this person was actually "James Hampton Turner". I don't know why he was listed wrong both on 1850 and 1860 census. In any event, he married Eunice Parker on 2 Feb 1877 in Robeson Co, NC. Thanks to Joyce Braswell for additional data on this family (as listed below in the register report). Susan Martha Turner was born ca 1846/47 in Marion District, SC, presumably in Kirby Township (now Dillon County). She was listed in the 1850 census with her parents as "Susan" age 3, and in 1860 there was a "Martha" age 12 (who wasn't listed in 1850). I think they are one and the same, but could be wrong about that as "Martha Susan" or "Susan Martha" is not a common name combination. Martha married Malcolm Wilkerson on 20 Oct 1869 in Robeson Co, NC. Thanks to Joyce Braswell for additional data on this family (as listed below in the register report). Phillip J. Turner was born ca 1847/48 in Marion District, SC, presumably in Kirby Township (now Dillon County). He was home with his parents for the 1850 and 1860 census. He married Sarah M. Lane on 28 Dec 1867 in Robeson Co, NC. I don't know if she is connected to my Marion County Lanes or not. Apparently Sarah died before 1870, for Phillip was listed on the 1870 census in Marion Co, SC with Enos Tart, and neither had wife or children.
1870 MARION CO, SC Page 224B House/Family # 15/ 15--MOODY'S Twp TART ENOS 24 M W FARM LABOR SC 1845/1846 TURNER PHILLIP 21 M W FARM LABOR SC 1848/1849
Thanks to Joyce Braswell for additional data on this family (as listed below in the register report). Joyce also reports that Phillip married (2) Mary Eliza Davis and (3) Helen W. Wilkinson, no marriage dates for those yet. Rebecca A. Turner was born ca 1849/50 in Marion District, SC, presumably in Kirby Township (now Dillon County). She was not listed in 1850, so perhaps born in late 1850. She was with the family for the 1860 and 1870 census. She married Richard R. Moody on 8 Nov 1870 in Robeson Co, NC. Thanks to Joyce Braswell for additional data on this family (as listed below in the register report). Anderson J. Turner was born ca 1852/53 in Marion District, SC, presumably in Kirby Township (now Dillon County). He was home with his parents for the 1860 and 1870 census. He married Angaline Wilkerson on 13 Nov 1873 in Robeson Co, NC. Thanks to Joyce Braswell for additional data on this family (as listed below in the register report). Benjamin Turner was born ca 1853/54 in Marion District, SC, presumably in Kirby Township (now Dillon County). He was home with his parents for the 1860 census, but not with them in 1870. I don't know if he died before then, or was living elsewhere. George Washington Turner was born 19 Jan 1856 (per Melanie Kelley) in Marion District, SC, presumably in Kirby Township (now Dillon County). He was home with his parents for the 1860 and 1870 census. George married first to Sarah M. --- who died ca 1880 (per both Melanie Kelley and Joyce Braswell). He married (2) to Sallie Edwards on 18 Feb 1886 in Robeson Co, NC. Thanks to Joyce Braswell and Melanie Kelley for additional data on this family (as listed below in the register report). Virginia Turner was born ca 1856/57 in Marion District, SC, presumably in Kirby Township (now Dillon County). She was home with his parents for the 1860 and 1870 census. She married William Howell on 28 Dec 1878 in Robeson Co, NC. Thanks to Joyce Braswell for additional data on this family (as listed below in the register report). Easter Turner was born ca 1858/59 in Marion District, SC, presumably in Kirby Township (now Dillon County). She was home with his parents for the 1860 and 1870 census. She married Alexander W. Wilkerson on 29 Dec 1875 in Robeson Co, NC. Thanks to Joyce Braswell for additional data on this family (as listed below in the register report). Sarah Frances Turner was born ca 1861/62 in Marion District, SC, presumably in Kirby Township (now Dillon County). She was with her parents for the 1870 census. She married Harlie Cox on 6 Aug 1879 in Robeson Co, NC. Thanks to Joyce Braswell for additional data on this family (as listed below in the register report). John C. Turner was born ca 1867/68 in Marion County, SC or Robeson Co, NC. He was with his parents for the 1870 census, and with his mother and her new husband for the 1880 census. He married Mary Carter ca 1891 in Robeson Co, NC. Thanks to Joyce Braswell for additional data on this family (as listed below in the register report). Researcher ListPersons researching this family (click here for data on how to get on or off of this list):
Register Report1. James1 Turner, born 1817/18 in Marion Dist, SC (now Dillon Co, SC); died 1870/80 in Robeson Co, NC. He married in 1840/43 in Marion Dist, SC (now Dillon Co, SC) Judith Powers, born 1819/20 in Marion Dist, SC (now Dillon Co, SC); died aft 1880 in Robeson Co, NC.
Children of James Turner and Judith Powers were as follows: + 2 i Mary Ann2 Turner, born 1843/44 in Marion Dist, SC (now Dillon Co, SC). She married James L Lee. + 3 ii James Hampton2 Turner, born 1844/45 in Marion Dist, SC (now Dillon Co, SC); died aft 1900. He married Eunice Parker. + 4 iii Susan Martha2 Turner, born 1846/47 in Marion Dist, SC (now Dillon Co, SC). She married Malcolm Wilkerson. + 5 iv Phillip J2 Turner, born 1847/48 in Marion Dist, SC (now Dillon Co, SC); died aft 1880 in Robeson Co, NC. He married (1) Sarah M Lane; (2) Mary Eliza Davis; (3) Helen W Wilkinson. + 6 v Rebecca A2 Turner, born 1849/50 in Marion Dist, SC (now Dillon Co, SC); died bef 1900 in Robeson Co, NC. She married Richard R Moody. + 7 vi Anderson J2 Turner, born 1852/53 in Marion Dist, SC (now Dillon Co, SC); died aft 1880 in Robeson Co, NC. He married Angaline Wilkerson. 8 vii Benjamin2 Turner, born 1853/54 in Marion Dist, SC (now Dillon Co, SC). + 9 viii George Washington2 Turner, born 19 Jan 1856 in Marion Dist, SC (now Dillon Co, SC); died 17 Apr 1930 in Robeson Co, NC. He married (1) Sarah M (---); (2) Sallie Ann Edwards. + 10 ix Virginia2 Turner, born 1856/57 in Marion Dist, SC (now Dillon Co, SC). She married William Howell. 11 x Easter2 Turner, born 1858/59 in Marion Dist, SC (now Dillon Co, SC); died 2 Oct 1940 in Robeson Co, NC. He married on 29 Dec 1875 in Robeson Co, NC Alexander W Wilkerson, born 1847; died bef 1920. 12 xi Sarah Frances2 Turner, born 1861/62 in Marion Dist, SC (now Dillon Co, SC); died Nov 1917 in Dillon Co, SC. She married on 6 Aug 1879 in Robeson Co, NC Harlie Cox, born 1861 in Robeson Co, NC; died aft 1916. + 13 xii John C2 Turner, born 1867/68 in Marion Co, SC (now Dillon Co, SC); died 1946. He married Mary Carter.
Generation 2
2. Mary Ann2 Turner (James1), born 1843/44 in Marion Dist, SC (now Dillon Co, SC). She married on 11 Jan 1866 in Robeson Co, NC James L Lee, born 1835.
Children of Mary Ann Turner and James L Lee were as follows: 14 i Bryant3 Lee, born in Robeson Co, NC. 15 ii Ora3 Lee, born 1871 in Robeson Co, NC. 16 iii Lawrence3 Lee, born 1877 in Robeson Co, NC. 17 iv Ernest3 Lee, born Jan 1880 in Robeson Co, NC.
3. James Hampton2 Turner (James1), born 1844/45 in Marion Dist, SC (now Dillon Co, SC); died aft 1900. He married on 2 Feb 1877 in Robeson Co, NC Eunice Parker, born 1 Mar 1857 in Marion Dist, SC; died 24 Mar 1924 in Robeson Co, NC, daughter of Alva Parker and Catherine Turner.
Children of James Hampton Turner and Eunice Parker were as follows: 18 i Erastus3 Turner, born 1876/77 in Robeson Co, NC. 19 ii Egmond H3 Turner, born 1878 in Robeson Co, NC; died 17 Jul 1954 in Robeson Co, NC. 20 iii John C3 Turner, born 31 Dec 1883 in Robeson Co, NC; died 4 Dec 1956 in Robeson Co, NC. 21 iv Eliza3 Turner, born Dec 1884 in Robeson Co, NC. 22 v Sandy T3 Turner, born Oct 1886 in Robeson Co, NC. 23 vi Molly3 Turner, born Aug 1888 in Robeson Co, NC. 24 vii Lyde3 Turner, born 19 Aug 1889 in Robeson Co, NC; died 4 Dec 1968 in Robeson Co, NC. 25 viii Harrison3 Turner, born Jun 1892 in Robeson Co, NC; died 11 Apr 1970 in Robeson Co, NC. 26 ix Francie3 Turner, born Apr 1894 in Robeson Co, NC. 27 x Morgan3 Turner, born 22 Feb 1896 in Robeson Co, NC; died Jun 1964.
4. Susan Martha2 Turner (James1), born 1846/47 in Marion Dist, SC (now Dillon Co, SC). She married on 20 Oct 1869 in Robeson Co, NC Malcolm Wilkerson, born 1834 in Robeson Co, NC.
Children of Susan Martha Turner and Malcolm Wilkerson were as follows: 28 i Neill3 Wilkerson, born 1873 in Robeson Co, NC. 29 ii Ava P3 Wilkerson, born 1876 in Robeson Co, NC. 30 iii Sarah J3 Wilkerson, born 1877 in Robeson Co, NC. 31 iv Archie3 Wilkerson, born 1878 in Robeson Co, NC. 32 v Edgar3 Wilkerson, born 16 Oct 1879 in Robeson Co, NC; died 25 Jun 1955 in Robeson Co, NC. 33 vi Bessie3 Wilkerson. 34 vii Roxie3 Wilkerson.
5. Phillip J2 Turner (James1), born 1847/48 in Marion Dist, SC (now Dillon Co, SC); died aft 1880 in Robeson Co, NC. He married (1) on 28 Dec 1867 in Robeson Co, NC Sarah M Lane, died 1867/70 in Marion Co, SC; (2) in Robeson Co, NC Mary Eliza Davis; (3) in 1870/79 in Robeson Co, NC Helen W Wilkinson, born 1860/61 in Robeson Co, NC.
Children of Phillip J Turner and Helen W Wilkinson were as follows: 35 i Willie E3 Turner, born 1878/79 in Robeson Co, NC.
6. Rebecca A2 Turner (James1), born 1849/50 in Marion Dist, SC (now Dillon Co, SC); died bef 1900 in Robeson Co, NC. She married on 8 Nov 1870 in Robeson Co, NC Richard R Moody, born Jun 1845 in SC.
Children of Rebecca A Turner and Richard R Moody were as follows: 36 i Tom3 Moody, born 10 Aug 1874 in Robeson Co, NC; died 9 May 1961 in Robeson Co, NC. 37 ii Robert3 Moody, born in Robeson Co, NC. 38 iii ?3 Moody, born in Robeson Co, NC. She married in Robeson Co, NC John Green. 39 iv ?3 Moody, born in Robeson Co, NC. She married in Robeson Co, NC Ivey Pruitt.
7. Anderson J2 Turner (James1), born 1852/53 in Marion Dist, SC (now Dillon Co, SC); died aft 1880 in Robeson Co, NC. He married on 13 Nov 1873 in Robeson Co, NC Angaline Wilkerson, born 1858/59 in Robeson Co, NC; died aft 1880 in Robeson Co, NC.
Children of Anderson J Turner and Angaline Wilkerson were as follows: 40 i Rosa J3 Turner, born 1873/74 in Robeson Co, NC. 41 ii Junius3 Turner, born 1876/77 in Robeson Co, NC. 42 iii James P3 Turner, born 1878/79 in Robeson Co, NC.
9. George Washington2 Turner (James1), born 19 Jan 1856 in Marion Dist, SC (now Dillon Co, SC); died 17 Apr 1930 in Robeson Co, NC. He married (1) in 1870/79 in Robeson Co, NC Sarah M (---), born 1856/57 in Robeson Co, NC; died 1880/86 in Robeson Co, NC; (2) on 18 Feb 1886 in Fairmont, Robeson Co, NC Sallie Ann Edwards, born Oct 1859 in Robeson Co, NC; died 6 Jul 1939 in Robeson Co, NC, daughter of Carey Edwards and Mary Ann Miller.
Children of George Washington Turner and Sarah M (---) were as follows: 43 i David W3 Turner, born 1879 in Robeson Co, NC.
Children of George Washington Turner and Sallie Ann Edwards were as follows: 44 i Volie Oscar3 Turner, born Aug 1885 in Robeson Co, NC. 45 ii Claude L3 Turner, born 9 May 1888 in Robeson Co, NC; died 6 Oct 1973 in Robeson Co, NC. 46 iii Annie Blanche3 Turner, born Jul 1890 in Robeson Co, NC; died 1961. 47 iv Jim3 Turner, born Sep 1892 in Robeson Co, NC. 48 v Madge3 Turner, born 7 Feb 1895 in Robeson Co, NC; died 6 Feb 1987 in Robeson Co, NC. 49 vi Georgia Ella3 Turner, born Mar 1896 in Robeson Co, NC. 50 vii Judith Mae3 Turner, born 27 Aug 1899 in Robeson Co, NC; died 23 Oct 1971 in Robeson Co, NC. 51 viii Worth3 Turner, born 1902 in Robeson Co, NC.
10. Virginia2 Turner (James1), born 1856/57 in Marion Dist, SC (now Dillon Co, SC). She married on 28 Dec 1878 in Robeson Co, NC William Howell.
Children of Virginia Turner and William Howell were as follows: 52 i James3 Howell, born Sep 1879 in Robeson Co, NC.
13. John C2 Turner (James1), born 1867/68 in Marion Co, SC (now Dillon Co, SC); died 1946. He married abt 1891 in Robeson Co, NC Mary Carter, born 15 Aug 1871; died 23 Aug 1977.
Children of John C Turner and Mary Carter were as follows: 53 i Roy3 Turner, born Aug 1894 in Robeson Co, NC. 54 ii Cora3 Turner, born Nov 1896 in Robeson Co, NC. 55 iii Mack Ray3 Turner, born 28 Dec 1898 in Robeson Co, NC; died 5 Mar 1986. 56 iv Grady3 Turner, born 1903 in Robeson Co, NC; died 8 Feb 1941. 57 v Martin3 Turner, born 24 Aug 1905 in Robeson Co, NC; died 4 Dec 1923. 58 vi Bertha Cleo3 Turner, born 31 May 1907 in Robeson Co, NC; died 9 Aug 1986. 59 vii Daisy3 Turner, born 6 Jun 1910 in Robeson Co, NC; died 13 Jul 1997 in Robeson Co, NC. Last Updated January 16, 2006 Turner Page (Main) | Turner Families | What's New? Home | Surnames | Christian Pages | Search this Site | Contact Me
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