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I (Marty Grant) don't know how (or if) I'm related to the Amos Turner family, but I am very interested in him though.
Special thanks to Claude Medlin, Patti Hanna-Thompson, Chuck Harrell, Kay Perricelli, Saundra Pryor, Jack Williams and Suzanne Bigelow for data shared on this family.
Amos Turner was born prior to 1755, but where I don't know. Perhaps in SC. I don't know who his parents were, or if he was born in the area he later lived in, or if he came in from elsewhere. Amos Turner resided in the area of old Marion District, SC that later became Florence County (in 1888) in Cains and Pee Dee Township.
Amos Turner was married before 1790, but so far, I haven't found a name for his wife.
I didn't find any land records (so far) for Amos Turner, but it seems that he lived on or near Cain Branch (of Lynches River) in what later became Pee Dee Township, possibly near the present community of Hannah. This is based on his neighbors (as listed in the 1800 census) who were land owners and owned property in that area. I can't be more precise than that without additional research.
Amos Turner was listed on the 1790 census. He was listed in Prince Frederick Parish of Georgetown District. There were other Turners listed there also, including: Benjamin Turner, Benjamin Turner, Drury Turner, John Turner and Reuben Turner. The 1790 census was alphabetical, so we can't determine who a person's neighbors were, nor where they lived exactly. Of the above, Amos and one of the Benjamin Turner's were known to live in the same general area. John and Reuben lived on Catfish Creek, and I don't know about the rest (so far).
1790 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1790 Georgetown District, Prince Frederick Parish, SC pg 52 Amos Turner 1-2-5-0-0 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 16 and Up (before 1774) Amos TURNER (bef 1755) 2 Male(s) under 16 (1774/1790) Son? (1774/84) Son? (1774/90) --> gone by 1800 5 Female(s) any age (before 1790) Wife? (1755/74) Daughter? (1774/84) Daughter? (1784/90) Francis TURNER (1789/90) daughter Daughter? (Bef 1790) --> gone by 1800
Marion District was formed in 1798 from Georgetown District, and it included portions of Prince Frederick and Prince George Parish (I don't know exactly where the parish boundary line ran). The Turner's were found in Marion District from then on. They lived in the region of between the Great Pee Dee River and Lynches River (all of which became Florence County in 1888).
Amos Turner was listed on the 1800 census in Marion District, SC. He was listed between Ann Gorman and William Stone (who owned land on Cain Branch of Lynches River). There were no Turner families nearby.
1800 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1800 Marion District, SC pg 457/801 Amos Turner 30101-12110 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 45 & up (before 1755) Amos TURNER (bef 1755) 1 Male(s) 16-25 (1774-1784) Son? (1774/84) --> gone by 1810 3 Male(s) 0-9 (1790-1800) Thomas TURNER (1788/89) son John TURNER (1795/96) son Son? (1794/1800) 1 Female(s) 26-44 (1755-1774) Wife? (1755/74) --> gone by 1810 1 Female(s) 16-25 (1774-1784) Daughter? (1774/84) --> gone by 1810 2 Female(s) 10-15 (1784-1790) Daughter? (1784/90) --> gone by 1810 Francis TURNER (1789/90) daughter 1 Female(s) 0-9 (1790-1800) Mary Cecelia TURNER (1799/1800) daughter
Amos Turner was listed on the 1809 Voter list in Marion District, SC.
Apparently Amos Turner's wife died before 1810. There was no female old enough to be Mrs. Turner with him on the 1810 census.
Amos Turner was listed on the 1810 census in Marion District, SC. Unfortunately, this census was alphabetical, so we can't determine who his neighbors were, nor where he lived exactly.
1810 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)
1810 Marion District, SC pg 79 Amos Turner 12101-11000 Analysis: 1 Male(s) 45 and up (bef 1765) Amos TURNER (bef 1755) --> dead by 1814 1 Male(s) 16-25 (1784-1794) Thomas TURNER (1788/89) son 2 Male(s) 10-15 (1794-1800) John TURNER (1795/96) son Son? (1794/1800) 1 Male(s) 0-9 (1800-1810) Benjamin W. TURNER (1806/07) son 1 Female(s) 10-15 (1794-1800) Penny TURNER (1794/1800) daughter 1 Female(s) 0-9 (1800-1810) Elizabeth Jane TURNER (1804/10) daughter
On 27 Jan 1810, Amos Turner was one of the purchasers in the estate sale of William Smith Sr (who was just a few houses from him on the 1800 census). (Marion Co, SC Sales Book A-181 as published in the Pee Dee Queue).
Amos Turner was listed on the 1811 Marion tax list, and charged with 19 cents tax.
Amos Turner died between 1811 and 7 Sep 1813. For on that latter date, Archibald Cox was listed as administrator of the Estate of Amos Turner. (Marion Dist, SC Minutes of the Ordinary 1810-1825 as published in the Pee Dee Queue).
On 4 Oct 1813 an Estate Sale was ordered for the Estate of Amos Turner. (Marion Dist, SC Minutes of the Ordinary 1810-1825 as published in the Pee Dee Queue).
On 25 Oct 1813 the estate returns were given for his estate. (Marion Dist, SC Minutes of the Ordinary 1810-1825 as published in the Pee Dee Queue).
The 1814 Marion tax list showed the Amos Turner Estate listed, and charged with 81 cents tax.
On 2 Jun 1817 and 5 Jan 1818 the estate was mentioned, with Archibald Cox, administrator. (Marion Dist, SC Minutes of the Ordinary 1810-1825 as published in the Pee Dee Queue).
On 1 Oct 1821 Archibald Cox was ordered to make a return of the estate of Amos Turner (a record of the estate) at the instance (request / demand) of John Smith, one of the heirs. (Marion Dist, SC Minutes of the Ordinary 1810-1825 as published in the Pee Dee Queue).
On 3 Dec 1821 Archibald Cox's administration of the estate was ordered set aside and nullified, due to his failure to appear after proper notice. (Marion Dist, SC Minutes of the Ordinary 1810-1825 as published in the Pee Dee Queue).
Unfortunately, the above records only name one heir (John Smith), but fortunately, another record was found naming more heirs. In the Marion County Equity rolls (Marion County South Carolina Extracts from Equity Rolls by Lucille Utley) in Roll # 45 a case is found naming numerous heirs (this is from Ms. Utley's extract, the notes given are hers):
John Smith and others vs. Archibald Cox, adm of Amos Turner. Filed 9 Jul 1831. John Smith and Francis Smith his wife, Penny Turner, Thomas Turner, John Turner, Elizabeth Jane Turner, Benjamin W. Turner, Thomas Evant and Mary Evant his wife. Note: Mary had married first Benjamin Exum. Bill for account. Amos Turner died 1813 leaving considerable estate and heirs at law; Francis Turner, Penny Turner, Thomas Turner, John Turner, Elizabeth Jane Turner, Benjamin W. Turner, Mary Turner and Charlotte Turner, children of Amos Turner. Francis Turner has married John Smith; Mary Turner has married Thomas Evant (note: probably Avant). Separate answer of Archibald Cox shows that James Turner one of the children of intestate died intestate since since the death of Amos Turner and two of the complainants John Turner and Thomas Turner left the country about 10 years ago. 11 Oct 1823. Philip Bartel under oath 10 Feby 1832 states that he was present at sale of estate of Amos Turner and saw Benjamin Axum "who had married Mary Turner now Mary Avant one of the complainants soon after he had purchased a gun for $20.00... ."
The above record (besides naming the children) also tells us that Archibald Cox was apparently reinstated as administrator. Special thanks to Ms. Lucille Utley for publishing these records. (The equity records consist of numerous gold mines of information!)
Amos Turner and his wife had nine proven children, all proven by the 1831 equity records mentioned above.
Elizabeth Jane Turner (1804/10)
Thomas Turner was born before 1810 in the area that was then Marion District (became Marion County in 1868, and finally Florence County in 1888).
Thomas is a proven child of Amos Turner (Equity Roll # 45, 9 Jul 1831). He "left the country" prior to 9 Jul 1831 (per Equity Roll # 45). I didn't find him on any census records, so I don't know anything else about him. For the 1810 census, Amos Turner had three sons otherwise unidentified, one born ca 1784/90, and two born ca 1794/1800. One of these three is probably Thomas Turner.
Although he was listed as out of the country (in 1831), that doesn't literally mean he went to Canada, or Mexico, or South America or something like that (though it could mean that), but probably just means he left Marion County, and probably South Carolina for another state. "Thomas Turner" is a fairly common name, so tracking him will be difficult.
Kay Perricelli informed me that some notes she has from Diana Stevens mentions a Thomas Turner age 61 and born SC, listed in the 1850 Pike Co, AL census as being this same Thomas. His "missing" brother John was in the same county, so this seems a strong possibility that this is the right Thomas. That Thomas was born ca 1788/89 in SC. I'll try to find additional information on Thomas Turner of Pike Co, AL. His wife (also per Kay) was Francis Rodgers, whom he married in 1817 in Darlington District, SC. For now, pending proof to the contrary, I'm considering this Thomas Turner of Pike Co, AL to be the same one.
Special thanks to Saundra Pryor and Kay Perricelli for data on John Turner of Pike Co, AL.
Francis Turner was born ca 1789/90 (per the 1850 census) in the area that was then Georgetown District, SC, but became Marion District in 1798 (and Marion County in 1868, and finally Florence County in 1888).
Francis is a proven child of Amos Turner (Equity Roll # 45, 9 Jul 1831). She married John Smith (same source) sometime between ca 1815 and 1821. Francis Turner had a child out of wedlock around 1816, this child was James Dura Turner. He was a son of the same John Smith that his mother later married, but he retained the Turner name (as was the law, unless he put in a name change request to the court). (Thanks to Claude Medlin for the information about John Smith being James D. Turner's father).
The 1820 census shows several John Smith households, so I don't know which of them was this particular family (this census was alphabetical, so you can't tell where anyone lived). I think I've narrowed it down to the last John Smith listed (page 66). His household was "10010-00110" consisting of one male age 26-44 (born 1775/94) (John himself); one female 26-44 (1775/94) (Francis), one female 16-25 (1794/1804) (sister? sister-in-law?), and one male under 10 (born 1810/20) (James D. Turner). None of the other households fit this well.
As in 1820, the 1830 census shows several John Smith families. The one on page 45 seems a likely choice, and fits well with what we know about this family, and matches the 1820 household as well. This family was "0001001-0000101", consisting of a male age 40-49 (c1780/90=John Smith), a female same age (c1780/90=Francis), a female 20-29 (c1800/10=the sister, sister-in-law from 1820); and a male age 15-19 (c1810/15=James D. Turner).
The 1840 again shows several John Smith's in Marion District. Of the several choices, the very first one in the list seems to be the right one (page 168), family of "0000101-0100011". This consists of a male 40-49 (c1790/1800=John Smith); female age 40-49 (c1790/1800=Francis), female 30-39 (c1800/10=sister, sister-in-law from 1820, 1830); male 20-29 (c1810/20=James D. Turner) and a new entry, a female age 5-9 (1830/35=Unknown). Thomas Avant was just two houses away (their brother-in-law), so I'm sure this is the right household.
John Smith died between 1840 and 1850. The 1850 census showed Francis living with her son James D. Turner.
1850 MARION DIST, SC Page 22B House/Family # 334/ 337 TURNER JAMES D 35 M W FARMER 1000 MARION 1814/1815 TURNER CHARLOTTE 37 F W MARION 1812/1813 TURNER ALICE 2 F W MARION 1847/1848 TURNER JOSEPH 1 M W MARION 1848/1849 SMITH FRANCIS 60 F W MARION 1789/1790
Francis Turner Smith died in 1856, per Claude Medlin. It doesn't seem like she had any other children beside James Dura Turner.
Charlotte Turner was born ca 1789/90 (per the 1850 census) in the area that was then Georgetown District, SC, but became Marion District in 1798 (and Marion County in 1868, and finally Florence County in 1888).
Charlotte is a proven child of Amos Turner (Equity Roll # 45, 9 Jul 1831). She was married to Archibald Cox (administrator of her father's estate). They were married prior to ca 1810.
Archibald Cox was listed on the 1810 census in Marion District (don't have enumerations yet).
He was listed on the 1820 census ("120001-51010").
He was listed on the 1830 census (page 9 "11100001-00141001")
He was listed on the 1840 census (page 143 "100100001-00012001").
Archibald Cox died before 1850. Charlotte Cox was listed on the 1850 census in Marion District, with several children, and apparently several grandchildren as well. (I've listed some of these grandchildren as her children, so as not to lose track of them, pending identification of their parents). My guess is that these grandchildren are children of Penny Cox, but I have no proof of that so far. Two of the boys (James and John) may be children of Archibald Cox Jr who had sons by these names (and were nowhere to be found in the 1850 census). In 1850 Charlotte was listed just a few houses from her sister Mary Turner Avant and just a few from her sister Francis Turner Smith.
Charlotte Turner Cox wasn't found on the 1860 census, so I suspect she had died by then, or perhaps had remarried. Some of their children were found in 1860 and later census records in Pee Dee township.
John Turner was born ca 1794/1800) in the area that was then Marion District (became Marion County in 1868, and finally Florence County in 1888).
John is a proven child of Amos Turner (Equity Roll # 45, 9 Jul 1831). He "left the country" prior to 9 Jul 1831 (per Equity Roll # 45). I didn't find him on any census records, so I don't know anything else about him. For the 1810 census, Amos Turner had three sons otherwise unidentified, one born ca 1784/90, and two born ca 1794/1800. One of these three is probably John Turner.
John was not listed on the 1820 census.
Although he was listed as out of the country (in 1831), that doesn't literally mean he went to Canada, or Mexico, or South America or something like that (though it could mean that), but probably just means he left Marion County, and probably South Carolina for another state. "John Turner" is a fairly common name, so tracking him will be difficult.
Kay Perricelli informed me that some notes she has from Diana Stevens mentions a John Turner age 54 and born SC, listed in the 1850 Pike Co, AL census as being this same John. His "missing" brother Thomas was in the same county, so this seems a strong possibility that this is the right John. That John was born ca 1795/96 in SC. I'll try to find additional information on John Turner of Pike Co, AL. His wife (also per Kay) was Mary Trawick, also from SC.
I have previously been in contact with Saundra Pryor who is a descendant of this John Turner of Pike Co, AL. Based on his age (of Pike Co, AL) and the age of John of Marion, I think it is a perfect fit. Saundra Pryor informed me that John had a son named "Amos" so that seems to be another strong point in favor of this being the same John.
For now, pending proof to the contrary, I'm considering this John Turner of Pike Co, AL to be the same one.
Special thanks to Saundra Pryor and Kay Perricelli for data on John Turner of Pike Co, AL.
Penny Turner was born ca 1794/1800 in the area that was then Marion District (became Marion County in 1868, and finally Florence County in 1888).
Penny is a proven child of Amos Turner (Equity Roll # 45, 9 Jul 1831). She was unmarried as of 9 Jul 1831 (per Equity Roll # 45). I don't know who (or if) she married after that. I have no other record of her.
Mary Cecelia Turner was born ca 1799/1800 (per the 1850 census) in the area that was then Marion District (became Marion County in 1868, and finally Florence County in 1888).
Mary is a proven child of Amos Turner (Equity Roll # 45, 9 Jul 1831). Mary was married twice, first to Benjamin Exum, and second to Thomas G. Avant (both proven by the Equity roll).
Mary married Benjamin Exum prior to 1812, I believe. He was listed on the 1820 census in Marion District ("200001-10100"). The ages there show him to be much older than Mary.
Benjamin Exum died in 1821, as proven by Equity Roll # 6 (Marion County South Carolina Extracts from Equity Rolls by Lucille Utley).
Equity Roll # 6 (Robert Exum vs. T.G. Avant, adm and Mary Exum, extrx of Benjamin Exum, deceased) shows that Robert Exum was a son of Benjamin, and that Benjamin died in 1821 testate (with a Will). Also names Robert's brothers John and Elijah Exum and that they died (prior to 30 Oct 1843) and their sister Mary Elizabeth Exum who married Larry Hyman. Equity Roll # 7 is Larry Hyman and wife vs the same, and gives basically the same information again. Both also state that Mary, widow of Benjamin Exum, married Thomas G. Avant after the death of Benjamin Exum.
I didn't find Thomas Avant or Mary Turner Exum on the 1830 census.
Mary Turner Exum, married Thomas G. Avant before 3 Dec 1833 (per Equity records), so probably between 1830 and 1833.
Thomas P Avant was listed on the 1840 census in Marion District. He was just two houses from his brother-in-law John Smith. The middle initial was either given wrong, or transcribed wrong (this is from a published version). The household contained "001101-0000101".
In 1850 Thomas Avant and Mary were listed near several of her sisters in Marion District. Apparently Mary died prior to 1860, for on the 1860 census "T. G. Avant" had a different wife (Martha) and several young children. He and his 2nd family were listed on the 1860, 1870 and 1880 census in Marion.
Benjamin W. Turner was born ca 1806/07 (per the 1850 census) in the area that was then Marion District (became Marion County in 1868, and finally Florence County in 1888).
Benjamin is a proven child of Amos Turner (Equity Roll # 45, 9 Jul 1831). Benjamin married Cecilia Coleman ca 1830. See Benjamin's own page for additional information on him.
James Turner was born before 1810 in the area that was then Marion District (became Marion County in 1868, and finally Florence County in 1888). He may have been born ca 1794/1800 or perhaps ca 1804/10.
James is a proven child of Amos Turner (Equity Roll # 45, 9 Jul 1831). He died unmarried prior to 9 Jul 1831 (per Equity Roll # 45). I didn't find him on any census records, so I don't know anything else about him. For the 1810 census, Amos Turner had three sons otherwise unidentified, one born ca 1784/90, and two born ca 1794/1800. One of these three is probably James Turner.
Elizabeth Jane Turner was born ca 1804/10 in the area that was then Marion District (became Marion County in 1868, and finally Florence County in 1888).
Elizabeth is a proven child of Amos Turner (Equity Roll # 45, 9 Jul 1831). She was unmarried as of 9 Jul 1831 (per Equity Roll # 45). I don't know who (or if) she married after that. I have no other record of her.
Persons researching this family :
First Generation
1. Amos Turner was born before 1755. He died in 1813 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
Amos married ? before 1790 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). ? was born in 1755/1774. She died in 1800/1810 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
They had the following children.
+ 2 M i. Thomas Turner was born in 1788/1789. He died after 1850.
+ 3 F ii. Frances Turner was born in 1789/1790. She died in 1856.
+ 4 F iii. Charlotte Turner was born in 1789/1790. She died in 1850/1860.
+ 5 M iv. John Turner was born in 1795/1796. He died after 1850.
6 F v. Penny Turner was born in 1794/1800 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
+ 7 F vi. Mary Cecilia Turner was born in 1799/1800. She died in 1850/1857.
+ 8 M vii. Benjamin W Turner was born in 1806/1807. He died on 13 Jun 1879.
9 M viii. James Turner was born in 1804/1810 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). He died before 9 Jul 1831 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
10 F ix. Elizabeth Jane Turner was born in 1804/1810 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
Second Generation
2. Thomas Turner (Amos) was born in 1788/1789 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). He died after 1850 in Pike Co, AL.
Thomas married Frances Rogers in 1817 in Darlington Dist, SC. Frances was born in 1804/1805 in Marion Dist, SC.
They had the following children.
11 M i. James Turner was born in 1831/1832 in Pike Co, AL.
12 F ii. Amanda Turner was born in 1835/1836 in Pike Co, AL.
13 F iii. Monda Turner was born in 1837/1838 in Pike Co, AL.
14 M iv. William Turner was born in 1839/1840 in Pike Co, AL.
15 F v. Farnara Turner was born in 1841/1842 in Pike Co, AL.
3. Frances Turner (Amos) was born in 1789/1790 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). She died in 1856 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
Frances married John Smith before 1 Oct 1821 in Marion Dist, SC. John was born in 1780/1790. He died in 1846 in Marion Dist, SC.
They had the following children.
+ 16 M i. James Dura Turner was born in 1814/1815. He died on 2 Oct 1895.
4. Charlotte Turner (Amos) was born in 1789/1790 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). She died in 1850/1860 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
Charlotte married Archibald Cox before 1810 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). Archibald was born in 1770/1775. He died in 1840/1850 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
They had the following children.
17 F i. Penny Cox was born in 1809/1810 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
+ 18 F ii. Charlotte Cox was born in 1812/1813. She died on 30 Oct 1852.
+ 19 M iii. Archibald Cox was born in 1819/1820.
+ 20 F iv. Mary Cox was born in 1821/1822. She died on 29 Dec 1876.
21 M v. James Cox was born in 1838/1839 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
22 M vi. John Cox was born in 1838/1839 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
+ 23 F vii. Rowena Cox was born in 1843/1844. She died on 9 Feb 1910.
5. John Turner (Amos) was born in 1795/1796 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). He died after 1850 in Pike Co, AL.
John married Mary Trawick before 1830 in Marion Dist, SC. Mary was born in 1807/1808 in Marion Dist, SC. She died in Pike Co, AL.
They had the following children.
24 F i. Penina Turner was born in 1830/1831 in Pike Co, AL. She died in Cherokee Co, TX.
Penina married Robertson Pryor, son of Henry B Pryor, in Pike Co, AL. Robertson was born in 1825 in Marion Dist, SC. He died in Cherokee Co, TX.
25 M ii. Benjamin Turner was born in 1831/1832 in Pike Co, AL.
26 F iii. Prudence Turner was born in 1832/1833 in Pike Co, AL. She died in Pike Co, AL.
Prudence married Robertson Pryor, son of Henry B Pryor, in 1849 in Pike Co, AL. Robertson was born in 1825 in Marion Dist, SC. He died in Cherokee Co, TX.
27 F iv. Candis Turner was born in 1835/1836 in Pike Co, AL.
28 F v. Nancy Turner was born in 1837/1838 in Pike Co, AL.
29 M vi. John Turner was born in 1841/1842 in Pike Co, AL.
30 M vii. Amos Turner was born in 1842/1843 in Pike Co, AL.
31 F viii. Elizabeth Turner.
Elizabeth married Daniel Miers on 15 Jan 1845 in Pike Co, AL.
7. Mary Cecilia Turner (Amos) was born in 1799/1800 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). She died in 1850/1857 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
Mary married Benjamin Exum before 1810 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). Benjamin was born before 1775. He died in 1821 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
They had the following children.
32 M i. John Exum was born in 1811/1812 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). He died before 30 Oct 1843 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
33 M ii. Elijah Exum was born in 1813/1814 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). He died before 30 Oct 1843 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
34 F iii. Mary Elizabeth Exum was born in 1815/1816 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
Mary married Larry Hyman before 30 Oct 1843 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
+ 35 M iv. Robert B Exum was born in 1820/1821.
Mary also married Thomas G Avant in 1830/1833 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). Thomas was born in 1804/1805 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). He died after 1880 in Marion Co, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
They had the following children.
36 F v. Mary Avant was born in 1842/1843 in Marion Dist, SC.
8. Benjamin W Turner (Amos) was born in 1806/1807 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). He died on 13 Jun 1879 in Marion Co, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
Benjamin married Cecilia Coleman, daughter of Robert Coleman and Prudence Scott, about 1830 in Marion Dist, SC. Cecilia was born in 1805/1806 in Marion Dist, SC. She died after 1870 in Marion Co, SC.
They had the following children.
+ 37 M i. John K Turner Pvt was born in 1829/1830. He died in 1901.
38 M ii. Lewis Turner Pvt was born in 1835/1836 in Marion Dist, SC. He died in 1861/1865 in Civil War, GA.
39 F iii. Elizabeth Turner was born in 1836/1837 in Marion Dist, SC.
Elizabeth married Lynch.
40 F iv. Amanda Turner was born in 1838/1839 in Marion Dist, SC.
Amanda married Pawley.
41 F v. Sarah Turner was born in 1839/1840 in Marion Dist, SC.
Sarah married Poston.
42 M vi. Thomas Turner was born in 1843/1844 in Marion Dist, SC.
+ 43 M vii. Robert B Turner Pvt was born on 11 Nov 1844. He died on 14 Feb 1913.
+ 44 M viii. James Amos Turner was born in 1848/1849.
Third Generation
16. James Dura Turner (Frances Turner, Amos) was born in 1814/1815 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). He died on 2 Oct 1895 in Florence Co, SC.
James married Charlotte Cox, daughter of Archibald Cox and Charlotte Turner, on 1 Jul 1845 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). Charlotte was born in 1812/1813 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). She died on 30 Oct 1852 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
They had the following children.
45 F i. Alice Sophia Turner was born on 27 Nov 1847 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). She died on 25 Sep 1858 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
+ 46 M ii. Joseph Preston Turner was born on 9 Mar 1849. He died in Apr 1919.
+ 47 F iii. Francis Mazell Turner was born on 14 Aug 1851. She died on 5 Dec 1921.
+ 48 F iv. Elizabeth Charlotte Turner was born on 24 Oct 1852. She died on 8 Oct 1916.
James also married Mary Cox, daughter of Archibald Cox and Charlotte Turner, on 23 Feb 1854 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). Mary was born in 1821/1822 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). She died on 29 Dec 1876 in Marion Co, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
They had the following children.
49 M v. Adger Legare Turner was born on 2 Jul 1857 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). He died on 29 Dec 1924 in Florence Co, SC.
Adger married Ida Emaline Altman on 18 Apr 1878 in Marion Co, SC (now Florence Co, SC). Ida was born in 1861/1862 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
Adger also married Mary Creel in Florence Co, SC. Mary was born in 1873. She died in 1915 in Florence Co, SC.
Adger also married Mincy Cooper on 7 Feb 1916 in Florence Co, SC.
+ 50 F vi. Emaline Elliveen Turner was born on 29 May 1859. She died on 8 Jan 1937.
51 M vii. Robert Frazier Turner was born on 21 Jul 1862 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). He died on 17 Sep 1929 in Florence Co, SC.
Robert married Amelia Selima Creel, daughter of Decatur Creel and Cassandra Prosser, on 31 Dec 1885 in Marion Co, SC (now Florence Co, SC). Amelia was born on 10 May 1870 in Marion Co, SC (now Florence Co, SC). She died on 28 Dec 1932 in Florence Co, SC.
18. Charlotte Cox (Charlotte Turner, Amos) was born in 1812/1813 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). She died on 30 Oct 1852 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
Charlotte married James Dura Turner, son of John Smith and Frances Turner, on 1 Jul 1845 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). James was born in 1814/1815 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). He died on 2 Oct 1895 in Florence Co, SC.
They had the following children.
52 F i. Alice Sophia Turner is printed as #45.
+ 53 M ii. Joseph Preston Turner is printed as #46.
+ 54 F iii. Francis Mazell Turner is printed as #47.
+ 55 F iv. Elizabeth Charlotte Turner is printed as #48.
19. Archibald Cox (Charlotte Turner, Amos) was born in 1819/1820 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
Archibald married Elizabeth Cribb before 1844 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). Elizabeth was born in 1824/1825 in Marion Dist, SC.
They had the following children.
56 M i. Solomon Cox was born in 1843/1844 in Marion Dist, SC.
57 M ii. John Cox was born in 1844/1845 in Marion Dist, SC.
58 M iii. James Cox was born in 1847/1848 in Marion Dist, SC.
+ 59 M iv. Nelson Cox was born in 1849/1850.
60 F v. Frances Cox was born in 1851/1852 in Marion Dist, SC.
61 M vi. Henry Archibald Cox was born in 1859/1860 in Marion Dist, SC.
20. Mary Cox (Charlotte Turner, Amos) was born in 1821/1822 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). She died on 29 Dec 1876 in Marion Co, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
Mary married James Dura Turner, son of John Smith and Frances Turner, on 23 Feb 1854 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). James was born in 1814/1815 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). He died on 2 Oct 1895 in Florence Co, SC.
They had the following children.
62 M i. Adger Legare Turner is printed as #49.
+ 63 F ii. Emaline Elliveen Turner is printed as #50.
64 M iii. Robert Frazier Turner is printed as #51.
23. Rowena Cox (Charlotte Turner, Amos) was born in 1843/1844 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). She died on 9 Feb 1910.
Rowena married Carlos Alvena Gaskins before 1868 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). Carlos was born in 1845/1846 in SC.
They had the following children.
65 F i. Mary M Gaskins was born in 1867/1868 in Marion Co, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
66 F ii. Elizabeth C Gaskins was born in 1869/1870 in Marion Co, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
67 F iii. Anna J Gaskins was born in 1872/1873 in Marion Co, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
+ 68 F iv. Alice Elevene Gaskins was born in 1876/1877.
35. Robert B Exum (Mary Cecilia Turner, Amos) was born in 1820/1821 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
Robert married Jane E in 1840/1846 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). Jane was born in 1827/1828 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
They had the following children.
69 F i. Mary E Exum was born in 1845/1846 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
70 M ii. Henry B Exum was born in 1847/1848 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
71 F iii. Martha W Exum was born in 1850 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
72 F iv. Catherine A Exum was born in 1853/1854 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
73 M v. Robert Exum was born in 1857/1858 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
74 F vi. Ida Exum was born in 1860/1861 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
75 F vii. Theodosia Exum was born in 1862/1863 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
76 M viii. Culpeper Exum was born in 1865/1866 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
37. John K Turner Pvt (Benjamin W, Amos) was born in 1829/1830 in Marion Dist, SC. He died in 1901 in Florence Co, SC.
John married Martha about 1850 in Marion Dist, SC. Martha was born in 1834/1835 in Marion Dist, SC.
They had the following children.
77 F i. Mary Turner was born in 1849/1850 in Marion Dist, SC.
78 M ii. William Turner was born in 1851/1852 in Marion Dist, SC.
William married Alice in 1870/1880 in Marion Co, SC. Alice was born in 1856/1857 in Marion Dist, SC.
+ 79 M iii. Larry Benjamin Turner was born on 7 Dec 1854. He died on 6 Aug 1939.
80 F iv. Sarah Turner was born in 1855/1856 in Marion Dist, SC.
81 F v. Turner was born in 1858/1859 in Marion Dist, SC.
43. Robert B Turner Pvt (Benjamin W, Amos) was born on 11 Nov 1844 in Marion Dist, SC. He died on 14 Feb 1913 in Florence Co, SC.
Robert married Rowena Palmyra Cain, daughter of William Cain and Martha Gibbs, in 1860/1868 in Marion Dist, SC. Rowena was born in 1850/1851 in Marion Dist, SC.
They had the following children.
82 M i. William Benjamin Turner was born in 1867/1868 in Marion Dist, SC.
83 M ii. Theodore Turner was born in 1872/1873 in Marion Co, SC.
84 F iii. Inez Turner was born in 1874/1875 in Marion Co, SC.
85 M iv. Ossie Larue Turner was born on 14 Oct 1877 in Marion Co, SC. He died on 21 Dec 1919.
86 F v. Mary Elizabeth Turner was born on 24 Apr 1880 in Marion Co, SC. She died on 20 Jul 1961.
87 M vi. Junious Turner was born in Sep 1882 in Marion Co, SC.
88 M vii. Fulton Turner was born in Jun 1885 in Florence Co, SC.
89 F viii. Josephine Turner was born in Nov 1888 in Florence Co, SC.
90 M ix. Henry Turner was born on 3 Aug 1890 in Florence Co, SC. He died on 28 Feb 1968.
44. James Amos Turner (Benjamin W, Amos) was born in 1848/1849 in Marion Dist, SC.
James married Elizabeth in 1870/1874 in Marion Co, SC. Elizabeth was born in 1854/1855 in Marion Dist, SC.
They had the following children.
91 F i. Mary Turner was born in 1873/1874 in Marion Co, SC.
92 F ii. Henrietta B Turner was born in 1875/1876 in Marion Co, SC.
93 M iii. Robert W Turner was born in 1877/1878 in Marion Co, SC.
94 F iv. Rowena Turner was born in 1877/1878 in Marion Co, SC.
Fourth Generation
46. Joseph Preston Turner (James Dura, Frances, Amos) was born on 9 Mar 1849 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). He died in Apr 1919 in Florence Co, SC.
Joseph married Mary Minerva Powell, daughter of Elijah Powell and Caroline Bartell, in Mar 1871 in Marion Co, SC (now Florence Co, SC). Mary was born on 1 Feb 1853 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). She died in Apr 1930 in Florence Co, SC.
They had the following children.
95 M i. Elwood Turner was born in 1871/1872 in Marion Co, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
96 F ii. Anna D Turner was born in 1876/1877 in Marion Co, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
97 F iii. Bulah Turner was born in 1878/1879 in Marion Co, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
47. Francis Mazell Turner (James Dura, Frances, Amos) was born on 14 Aug 1851 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). She died on 5 Dec 1921 in Florence Co, SC.
Francis married James Washington Coleman on 22 Dec 1869 in Marion Co, SC (now Florence Co, SC). James was born in 1847/1848 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
They had the following children.
98 M i. James P Coleman was born in 1869/1870 in Marion Co, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
99 F ii. Mary E Coleman was born in 1872/1873 in Marion Co, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
100 F iii. Metta Coleman was born in 1874/1875 in Marion Co, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
101 M iv. Robert F Coleman was born in 1877/1878 in Marion Co, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
48. Elizabeth Charlotte Turner (James Dura, Frances, Amos) was born on 24 Oct 1852 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). She died on 8 Oct 1916 in Florence Co, SC.
Elizabeth married Benjamin Prosser on 6 Mar 1878 in Marion Co, SC (now Florence Co, SC). Benjamin was born on 6 Jul 1853 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). He died on 17 Oct 1920 in Florence Co, SC.
They had the following children.
102 M i. Joseph Prosser was born in 1878/1879 in Marion Co, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
50. Emaline Elliveen Turner (James Dura, Frances, Amos) was born on 29 May 1859 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). She died on 8 Jan 1937 in Florence Co, SC.
Emaline married James Myers Prosser, son of James Prosser, on 19 Mar 1879 in Marion Co, SC (now Florence Co, SC). James was born on 12 Aug 1853 in Hannah, Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC). He died on 15 Feb 1941 in Florence Co, SC.
They had the following children.
103 F i. Tulia E Prosser was born on 2 May 1880 in Florence Co, SC. She died on 2 Jul 1881 in Florence Co, SC. She was buried in Turner Cem, Florence Co, SC.
104 F ii. Ada Hortense Prosser was born on 7 Dec 1881 in Florence Co, SC. She died on 24 Aug 1938.
Ada married John Thomas Gaskins on 23 Nov 1902 in Florence Co, SC. John was born on 20 Jul 1882. He died on 2 Feb 1945.
105 F iii. Neta M Prosser was born on 2 Jan 1884 in Florence Co, SC. She died on 4 Sep 1886 in Florence Co, SC. She was buried in Turner Cem, Florence Co, SC.
106 F iv. Tenzel Teretha Prosser was born on 18 Mar 1887 in Florence Co, SC. She died on 18 Aug 1958 in Florence Co, SC. She was buried in Trinity Cem, Florence Co, SC.
Tenzel married Morris Eugene Munns on 22 Dec 1909 in Florence Co, SC.
107 F v. Ethel Roberta Prosser was born on 11 Aug 1889 in Florence Co, SC.
Ethel married Ernest Hardwick in Florence Co, SC.
108 F vi. Flossie Alma Prosser was born on 5 Dec 1891 in Florence Co, SC.
Flossie married Ervin Carmichael Creel on 12 Feb 1919 in Florence Co, SC.
109 F vii. Bella Estell Prosser was born on 26 May 1894 in Florence Co, SC. She died on 26 Jun 1937.
Bella married Madison H Gaskins in Florence Co, SC. Madison was born on 14 Jan 1891. He died on 25 Oct 1945.
110 M viii. Losie Bascom Prosser was born on 27 May 1896 in Florence Co, SC.
Losie married Lena McCown in Florence Co, SC.
111 F ix. Zula Irene Prosser was born on 22 Jul 1898 in Florence Co, SC. She died on 12 Aug 1980 in Florence Co, SC. She was buried in Prosser Cem, Florence Co, SC.
112 F x. Clara M Prosser was born on 30 Dec 1900 in Florence Co, SC.
113 F xi. Audrey Beatrice Prosser was born on 5 Apr 1905 in Florence Co, SC. She died on 20 Jul 1964 in Florence Co, SC. She was buried in Mt Hope Cem, Florence Co, SC.
Audrey married Charlie Lucas Bigelow on 8 Jun 1930 in Florence Co, SC. Charlie was born on 6 Oct 1908. He died on 23 Apr 1994 in Florence Co, SC. He was buried in Mt Hope Cem, Florence Co, SC.
59. Nelson Cox (Archibald Cox, Charlotte Turner, Amos) was born in 1849/1850 in Marion Dist, SC.
Nelson married Jane in 1860/1869 in Marion Co, SC (now Florence Co, SC). Jane was born in 1851/1852 in Marion Dist, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
They had the following children.
114 F i. Beatrice Cox was born in 1868/1869 in Marion Co, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
115 M ii. Walter Cox was born in 1872/1873 in Marion Co, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
116 M iii. Fletcher Cox was born in 1875/1876 in Marion Co, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
68. Alice Elevene Gaskins (Rowena Cox, Charlotte Turner, Amos) was born in 1876/1877 in Marion Co, SC (now Florence Co, SC).
Alice married James Richard Hanna.
They had the following children.
+ 117 M i. Jaro Hanna.
79. Larry Benjamin Turner (John K, Benjamin W, Amos) was born on 7 Dec 1854 in Marion Dist, SC. He died on 6 Aug 1939.
Larry married Celia B in 1870/1875 in Marion Co, SC. Celia was born in 1852/1853 in Marion Dist, SC.
They had the following children.
118 M i. John W Turner was born in 1874/1875 in Marion Co, SC.