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Doctor James LeGrand Turner, M.D.

Doctor James LeGrand Turner, M.D.[1, 2]

Male 1799 - 1870  (71 years)

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  • Name James LeGrand Turner 
    • James LeGrand Turner was named for his Mother's Father, James LeGrand.
    Prefix Doctor 
    Suffix M.D. 
    Born 9 Sep 1799  Halifax County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 14 Dec 1870  Alum Creek, Bastrop, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Buried Alum Creek Cemetery, Bastrop, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I547450961  My Reynolds Line
    Last Modified 18 Oct 2016 

    Father William Turner,   b. 1773, Halifax County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Dec 1813, Maury County Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 40 years) 
    Mother 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 
    Family ID F518495280  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Juliana/Julia Sessums,   b. 5 Jun 1808, Raleigh, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Oct 1876, Alum Creek, Bastrop, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years) 
    Married 29 May 1824  Lincoln, Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. James Sanford Turner,   b. 2 Sep 1828, Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 May 1864, Yellow Bayou, Louisiana Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 35 years)
    +2. Calvin Washington Turner,   b. 13 Mar 1835, Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Jun 1901, Bastrop, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 66 years)
     3. Ann Elizabeth 'Dollie' Turner,   b. 10 Oct 1850, Bastrop, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Jan 1930, Lampasas, Lampasas County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years)
     4. Juliana Catherine Turner,   b. 7 Jun 1842, Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Dec 1903, San Saba, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 61 years)
     5. John Brown Turner,   b. 25 May 1845, Montgomery, Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Mar 1928, Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years)
     6. Henry Harrison Turner,   b. 24 Aug 1840, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Jun 1921, Harrison County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years)
     7. Wallace Edwin (2) Turner,   b. 1846, Alabama Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Feb 1926, San Saba, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years)
     8. Della Elizabeth Turner,   b. 22 Oct 1826, Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    +9. Harriett LeGrand Turner,   b. 7 Apr 1830, Maury Co., Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown, Bastrop Co., Texas Find all individuals with events at this location
    Last Modified 16 Oct 2016 
    Family ID F518495282  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Documents
    Dr. James Legrand Turner-Death Notice
    Dr. James Legrand Turner-Death Notice
    The Galveston Daily News
    Dec 21, 1870

    Headstones
    Headstone James Legrand Turner 1812
    Headstone James Legrand Turner 1812
    hs14952JamesLegrandTurner.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
      ===
      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.
      ===
      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.

      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.
      Nancy from New Mexico

    2. [S84] Rootsweb, http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=gwenbj&id=I2026859, 2013.
      William TURNER
      Birth: 1773 in Halifax, VA
      Death: 21 DEC 1813 in Maury, TN


    3. [S42] Obituary, James LeGrand Turner.
      died on the 14th reported in newspaper

    4. [S61] United States Census, James LeGrand Turner and Juliana Sessums.
      ===
      Title: 1830 US Census
      Repository:
      Media: Book
      Page: M19_177; p 411
      Text: James L. Turner - one male under 5; one male 20-30 (James) one
      male 50-60; two females 20-30; one female 30-40; one female 50-60
      ===
      Title: 1840 US Census
      Repository:
      Media: Book
      Page: 142; Roll 531
      Text: James L. Turner - one boy under 5; three boys between 5-10; 2
      boys between 10-15; one male between 40_50 (James); one girl under 5;
      two girls between 10-15; one woman between 30-40
      ===
      Title: 1850 US Census
      Repository:
      Media: Census
      Page: Bastrop, Texas; Roll: M432_908; Page: 163; Image: 158; taken
      September 5, 1850; next door to James S. Turner 21
      Text: James L Turner61 NC M.D. born 1789
      Julina Turner42 NC
      Wade H Turner18 TN Farm Hand
      Calvin Turner14 TN
      Mary Turner12 Alabama
      Henry Turner9 TN
      Julina Turner8 female Alabama
      John Turner6 Alabama
      Wallace Turner4 male Alabama
      ===
      Title: 1860 US Census
      Repository:
      Media: Census
      Page: Precinct 7, Bastrop, Texas; Roll: M653_1288; Page: 269; Image:
      61
      Text: James Turner 61, North Carolina M.D.
      Julian Turner 54 North Carolina
      Calvin W.Turner 25 Tennessee Farmer
      John B. Turner 14 Alabama
      Wallie E. Turner 12 Alabama
      Anne E. Turner 8 Texas