John Franklin Turner Sr. (abt. 1755 - abt. 1824)

Born about 1755 in Halifax, Colony of Virginia

Descendants

Died about 1824 at about age 69 in Yellow Creek, Dickson, Tennessee, United States

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Biography

Rev John Turner, Sr Birth: 1755, Ireland Death: Abt.1824 Probate: 11 Oct 1825 Yellow Creek, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA

Burial: Choate Cemetery Yellow Creek, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA

"Part of Webster's definition of greatness is "markedly superior in character or quality". The writer believes that Elder John Turner who migrated from Virginia to Yellow Creek about 1804 in company with members of the Adams family, fits Webster's definition of greatness.

It is difficult to find family histories written generations ago. In the case of Elder John Turner however we are fortunate to have at hand several letters written by his grandson, Rev. William Allen Turner, who exhibits a great love of family and has specifically written about his ancestors. The letters were written in 1904. The information contained therin is specific and undoubtedly accurate. It will be my purpose to print these letters and excerpts verbatim.

Elder John Turner is still remembered in the central Yellow Creek community as being the builder and founder of the first church built in Dickson County. One of his first task after settling here was to build a place of worship. The church was Primitive Baptist and was located on Cedar Creek at what is now known as the Albert Dickson place. It was near the site of Daniel's Mill. Nothing remains today of this church building erected in 1804 except possibly a few foundation stones. It existed in use until 1865 when it became dilapidated and the congregation decided to build a new church on the Maysville road a short distance from the home of W.T. Adams (Pig). Although not in use this church still stands today (1984).

Based on John Turner's will, he died in 1824. No marker exist proving his place of burial, however it must be as his grandson claims in his letter dated May 19, 1904 that Elder John Turner and wife are buried on Yellow Creek in a grave plot behind the home of Andrfew McClurkan." ^[1]

Family links: Spouse: Elizabeth Dillard Turner (1755 - 1825)

Children: Margaret Turner Adams (1787 - 1854)* Samuel C. Turner (1790 - 1859)* Howard Williams Turner (1796 - 1861)*

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Note: Since the writing of the above biographical sketch, burial site has been located and marker placed.

Burial: Choate Cemetery Yellow Creek Dickson County Tennessee, USA

Created by: Paul B Dotson Record added: Oct 12, 2011

Sources

1. ↑ The Primal Families of the Yellow Creek Valley; By: William J. Nesbitt; Third Printing 1998; ISBN 1-894183-04-5; Chapter 31; Page 375

• Find A Grave: Memorial #78297560

• Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Genealogical Research Databases, database online, (http://www.dar.org/ : accessed 13 June 2020), "Record of John F Turner", Ancestor # A117122.

• Turner, Phyllis. Descendants of John Turner 1775-1824. Western Kentucky History, Trigg County. Internet File. http://www.westernkyhistory.org/. Accessed 22 Feb 2021.