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William Turner[1, 2, 3, 4]

Male 1773 - 1813  (40 years)


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  • Name William Turner 
    • Other Children of William Turner and Nancy LeGrand are Winifred, William, Hampton, John, Nancy and Anthony. They are named in Documents related to their support after the death of their Father, William Turner. William's Wife, Nancy, later married Dabney Wade.
    Born 1773  Halifax County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 21 Dec 1813  Maury County Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I547450959  My Reynolds Line
    Last Modified 13 Mar 2018 

    Father Capt. James Turner, Jr.,   b. Abt 1742, Spotsylvania Co., Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Aug 1809, Maury, Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 67 years) 
    Mother Winifred Wyatt,   b. 1742, Lunenburg County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   bur. Bef Jun 1799, Halifax Co., Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 57 years) 
    Married 17 Feb 1763  Halifax County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F518495284  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mary Nancy LeGrand,   b. 9 Oct 1778, Lunenburg Co., Virginia (Halifax today) Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Oct 1864, Forsyth, GA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years) 
    Married 9 Oct 1798  Halifax County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. William S. Turner,   b. Abt 1792, Halifax County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown, Maury Co., Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location
    +2. Doctor James LeGrand Turner, M.D.,   b. 9 Sep 1799, Halifax County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Dec 1870, Alum Creek, Bastrop, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years)
     3. Wade Hampton Turner,   b. Abt 1802, Halifax County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown, Near Memphis, Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location
     4. John Turner,   b. 1808, Halifax County, Virginia or Tenn. Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     5. Winifred Turner,   b. Abt 1808, Halifax County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     6. Nancy Turner,   b. Abt 1810, Maury Co., Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    +7. Elizabeth Patience "Betsy" Turner,   b. Abt 1812, Halifax Co., Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Aft 1880, Halifax County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 69 years)
    Last Modified 13 Oct 2019 
    Family ID F518495280  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Documents
    Marriage
    Marriage
    MarriageLic Wm Turner+Nancy LeGrand.jpg
    William Turner, Husband of Nancy LeGrand, shown in the Halifaxc Co., Voters for Elections of Burgesses 1764-69
    William Turner, Husband of Nancy LeGrand, shown in the Halifaxc Co., Voters for Elections of Burgesses 1764-69
    Halifax Co Voters for Elections of Burgesses 1764-69 Pg 10-11.jpg
    Turner Genealogy The Times Dispatch Jun 16, 1912
    Turner Genealogy The Times Dispatch Jun 16, 1912
    TurnerGenealogy TheTimesDispatch Jun16,1912.jpg
    Marriage License
William George 'Buck' Carter
Elizabeth P. Turner
    Marriage License William George 'Buck' Carter Elizabeth P. Turner
    Marriage Lic Wm. Carter + Betsy Turner.jpg

  • Sources 
    1. [S84] Rootsweb, http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=txaggies&id= I9795.
      A settlement of the papers of James T. Sandford, guardian of the heirs of William Turner, deceased
      Rent of the Mills $170
      Rent of the Cleared Land $12
      State of Tennessee, Maury County
      Pursuant to an Order of said Court directed to us James Black and John Miller two of the acting Justices of the Peace of said County to settle the guardianship of James T. Sandford guardian of the heirs of William Turner, deceased we find on settlement due from said heirs to said guardian since his last settlement up to his date the sum of eighteen dollars and a further sum due said guardian from said Hiers on his last settlement the sum of four hundred and seventeen dollars found (? pound) and 1/2 cents making the whole due from said heirs of William Turner, deceased to their guardian James T. Sandford the sum of four hundred and thirty five dollars found (? pound) and 1/2 cents which is due said guardian at this date, all which is submitted to your Worships. July the 22nd 1819 (or 1814) No. 1 paid Nancy Wade for boarding James S. Turner $25.00
      No. 2 paid Nancy Wade for boarding Hampton Turner $25.00 No. 3 paid Nancy Wade for boarding Elizabeth Turner $25.00 No. 4 paid Nancy Wade for boarding and clothing William Turner $25.00 No. 5 paid Nancy Wade for boarding and clothing John Turner $25.00 No. 6 paid Nancy Wade for boarding and clothing Wenford. Turner $25.00 No. 7 paid Nancy Wade for boarding and clothing Nancy Turner $25.00 No. 8 paid Nancy Wade for boarding and clothing Anthony Turner $25.00
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      http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=: 3209958&id=I633006365
      On page 246 of the Maury County Deed Books 1807-1817, book "F" its says:
      "Tripartite made January 14, 1815 between William Yancy, administrator of the estate of William Turner, deceased, of the first part, Dabney Wade and Nancy his wife, formerly Nancy Turner, widow and relict of the said William Turner, of the second part and Anthony I. Turner, of the third part. Nancy Turner and Dabney Wade are indebted to Yancy, the administratior. Make Trust Deed to Anthony I. Turner. Wit: P.R. Booker, John M. Goodloe signed by William Yancy, adm. Estate of William Turner, Dec'd, Dabney Wade and his wife Nancy Wade, A.I. Turner On page 284 of the Maury County Deed Books 1807-1817, book "D" its says: Dabney Wade - Rubin Smith, Guardian for Sarah Wade, recorded 26 June 1827. In July 1822, Smith was solicited by Mrs. Nancy (Turner) Wade, relict of Dabney Wade, deceased to take guardianship for her daughter, Sarah Wade. Jacob Scott was administrator of estate of Levisey Wade, deceased, from whom the Little Legacy was to paid me as guardian in October. Between July and October court the child died and Scott refused to pay saying he did not know to whom the legacy should go. Smith asks court to appoint commission to make settlement.
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      http://genforum.genealogy.com/turner/messages/9403.html
      I don't know anything about the Alsup family except that James LeGrand Turner's 2nd, 3rd, and 4th children married into that line. That usually indicates that the two families were extraordinarily close--in fact they may have made two or more migrations together. Maybe TN to AL, and it sure looks like they moved from AL/MS to TX together.
      I believe that the name Sanford originated from the marriage of James Turner II's sister to a Robert Sanford. I'm pretty sure this couple and their family moved from NC or VA to Maury Co., TN to be near James Turner II and his family.

      http://genforum.genealogy.com/turner/messages/9363.html
      I have what is undoubtedly the same Harriet LeGrand Turner, b. TN 7 Apr 1830, m. J. Alsup. I didn't have her place of death but I'm sure not surprised that it was in Bastrop Co., TX. Harriet was the fourth child of Dr. James LeGrand Turner b. NC 9 Sep 1799 d. 9 Dec 1870 in Alum Creek, Bastrop Co., TX and his wife Julina Sessums b. 5 Jun 1808 in Raleigh, Wake Co., NC. d. 3 Oct 1876 in Alum Creek, Bastrop Co., TX. (Both are buried in unmarked graves in the Alum Creek Cemetery.) Dr. Turner was reputed to be the first M.D. in Bastrop County. It seems likely that Harriet was born in Lauderdale Co., TN inasmuch as her parents are listed as residents there in the 1830 US Census.
      James. L. Turner was the son of William Turner b. 1771 Halifax Co., VA and his wife Nancy LeGrand b. Halifax Co., VA 1771/74. This coupole was married in Halifax Co., VA 4 Oct 1798. I believe this family, along with several relatives, moved to Maury Co., TN about 1808. William died there in 1812/13, and I'm not certain what happened to his wife. The mystery I am trying to solve is whether there were other children besides James LeGrand Turner. I'm certain this couple was alive from the time of James L. 's birth to 1812 and there are no children known to me. Most couples of that day would have had 6 or 8 during that time period of 12 years.
      William was the son of James Turner who was born in what was then Orange Co., VA in about 1842. He was the only son of James Turner b. Spotsylvania Co., VA about 1710 and his wife Kerenhappuch. She was born in the same country in about 1716 to Isaac Norman, Jr. and his wife Frances Courtney. Kerenhappuch became a revolutionary war heroine by virtue of her services as a nurse at the battle of Guilford County Courthouse, NC. in 1781. Her son James was Capt. in the Virginia Militia and he was gravely wounded in the battle. A grandson was also wounded. Kerenhappuch nursed them both as well as other soldiers who were wounded.

      http://genforum.genealogy.com/turner/messages/9360.html
      Hello W.B.,
      I have a Harriet LeGrand Turner (b.1830 Maury Co. Tn. - d. Bastrop Co. Texas ) who in my family was said to be a descendant of James Turner (b. 1710 Va. - d. 1780 Halifax Co., Va.) Harriet married James Sanford Alsup Sr. I don't know if this helps you, but if you have information regarding the existance of Harriet LeGrand as the daughter of James Turner, Or any other Turner I would appreciate knowing-as I need further information on my Turner line.

    2. [S32] Find-A-Grave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=TUR&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=45&GScntry=4&GSsr=5801&GRid=54107363&.
      William Turner
      Birth: 1773, Halifax County, Virginia
      Death: Dec. 21, 1813, Maury County, TN
      Parents:
      James Turner (1741 - 1809)
      Children:
      William Turner (1794 - ____)
      Burial:
      Turner Family Cemetery
      Maury County Tennessee
      Find A Grave Memorial# 54107363
      +++++++++++
      William TURNER
      Father James TURNER b: ABT 1742, Spotsylvania, VA
      Mother: WYATT b: ABT 1742
      Marriage 1 Nancy LEGRAND b: ABT 1778, m. 02 OCT 1798 in Halifax, VA
      Children
      James Legrand TURNER b: 09 SEP 1799, Richmond, NC
      Anthony I. TURNER b: 12 OCT 1812 in Maury, TN
      Hampton TURNER b: ABT 1800 in Maury, TN
      Elizabeth TURNER b: ABT 1802 in Maury, TN [Elizabeth Turner was born in Halifax, VA and stayed there; married George Turner Carter-mfe]
      John TURNER b: ABT 1806 in Maury, TN
      Winifred TURNER b: ABT 1808 in Maury, TN
      Nancy TURNER b: ABT 1810 in Maury, TN
      William TURNER Jr. b: ABT 1804 in Maury, TN


    3. [S122] Genealogy. com, http://genforum.genealogy.com/turner/messages/3387.html.
      William Turner(son of James Turner) married Nancy LeGrand in Halifax Co., VA in 1798. (Nancy was the granddaughter of the Huguenot immigrant Pierre LeGrand of Manakintowne, VA.) They had at least one child, a son James LeGrand Turner, who was born in 1799 in Richmond Co., NC. By 1807 this family was in Maury Co., TN?. William and Nancy were both believed to be dead by 1814. James LeGrand Turner married 1st to a Miss Kitchens (no children), and married 2nd to Julina Sessums in TN on Christmas Day, 1824. They had 15 children who were born in TN, AL, and TX. James LeGrand Turner became a Medical Doctor at some point in his life, and he died in Bastrop County, TX in 1870. Did he have siblings? Where did his marriages occur? Did the first wife die in childbirth? Who were Julina Sessums parents? If you can add or subtract anything to/from this please contact me.

    4. [S48] Ancestry Link.
      Source Citation for Circuit Court Minute Book 1834-1837 Maury County, Tennessee

      Citation Information
      Transcript page 4 - 20 Nov. 1834 Thornton Chandler and his wife Winneford,William S. Turner, Nancy Miller, Anthony I. Turner by his guardianThornton Chandler, versus in equity, Winneford Sandford, admr. - a former order revived.Detail4

      Source Information
      Title Circuit Court Minute Book 1834-1837 Maury County, Tennessee Author Jill Garrett Note Jill Garrett, Circuit Court Minute Book 1834-1837 Maury County,Tennessee.