William Turner (abt. 1624 - abt. 1670)

Born about 1624 in Windyeats, Bolland, Yorkshire, England

Descendants

Died about 2 Apr 1670 at about age 46 in Windyeats, Bolland, Yorkshire, England

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BIOGRAPHY

The TURNER family

The name Turner was quite common in the parish of Slaidburn during this time, making it more difficult to trace the name. The ancestors of Nicholas Waln's wife Jane Turner came from the village of Windyates, not far from Newton, in the Forest of Bolland. The earliest known mention of the Turners of Windyates occurs in the will of William Standen of Newton in Bolland, Yorkshire, written 21 Jan 1583/4, and proved 12 Aug 1584 [Will in York Registry, vol. 22, p. 562, FHL film #99479]. Among the legatees mentioned were John Turner, son of Robert Turner, late of Windyates, and Robert Turner, son of William Turner of Windyates. How these men were connected to the Standen family is unknown. Robert Turner of Windyates in Bolland, Yorkshire, husbandman, probably the above son of William Turner, wrote his will on 31 December 1620, proved 26 Oct 1621 [Will in York Registry, vol. 36, p. 561, FHL film #99505]. Mentioned were his sons John, James, and Thomas Turner, and wife Elizabeth Turner, executrix, who was to care for and educate his children. The continuous lineage begins with Elizabeth Turner of Windyates, a widow whose husband's name is unknown. It is possible, though unlikely, that her husband was the above Robert Turner who died in 1620/1, and did have a wife named Elizabeth. However, the rest of the information in the two wills does not fit very well, and it is more likely that Elizabeth's husband was some relative of this Robert Turner.

First Generation: Elizabeth Turner of Windyates, Yorkshire, will written 12 Feb 1641/2, proved Feb 1645/6 [Original Will, Exchequer Court of the Archbishop of York, FHL film #99542]. Her maiden name, and the name of her husband, are unknown. Her will mentions her daughter Margret, deceased son Thomas, Marget's husband Robert, son of Robert Parker of Foulscales, her grandchildren Richard, Elizabeth, and William Hairst. Also mentioned were John Hairst of Slainmerow, father of William, and her son William, executor, who received all lands in Slainmerow.

Children of _____Turner and Elizabeth (_____) Turner:

1. Thomas Turner, d. before 12 Feb 1641/2.

2. Margaret Turner, md. 1 Aug 1639, Slaidburn, Robert Parker.

3. daughter, md. John Hairst of Slainmerow.

4. William Turner, bur. 5 Apr 1670, Slaidburn, md. Margaret

Second Generation: William Turner of Windyates in Bolland, Yorkshire, yeoman, bur. 5 Apr 1670, md. Margaret, whose maiden name is unknown. He possessed lands called Howthant far Hey and Weaver Hey, in Chapel Croft Hey, alias Cowhey. His will, written 29 Mar 1670, proved 30 Mar 1671 [Will in York Registry, vol. 52, p. 431, FHL film #99580], mentioned his eldest son Robert Turner, daughters Issabell Turner, Jane Turner, and Margaret Turner, second son William Turner, youngest daughter Alice Turner, Elizabeth Cottam, wife of Thomas Cottam, and his wife Marget Turner, executrix. All of the children except Issabell and Jane were mentioned as being under 21 years of age at the time.

Children of William Turner (presumably by his wife Margaret):

1. Isabel Turner.

2. Jane Turner, md. 1 8mo. (Oct) 1673, Nicholas Wain.

3. Robert Turner, under 21 in 1670.

4. Margaret Turner, under 21 in 1670.

5. William Turner, under 21 in 1670.

6. Alice Turner, under 21 in 1670.

(Source: http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/quaker-roots/1999-03/0921697621. From: Stewart Baldwin <sbald@auburn.campus.mci.net> Subject: Turner/Waln Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 13:07:01-0600.)

Biography of William Turner

William Turner of Windyates in Bolland, Yorkshire, was buried on 5 Apr 1670, ^{[citation needed]} He married Margaret, whose maiden name is unknown. He owned lands called Howthant far Hey and Weaver Hey, in Chapel Croft Hey, alias Cowhey. His will, written 29 Mar 1670, proved 30 Mar 1671 In his Will he mentioned his eldest son Robert Turner, daughters Issabell Turner, Jane Turner, and Margaret Turner, second son William Turner, youngest daughter Alice Turner, Elizabeth Cottam, wife of Thomas Cottam, and his wife Marget Turner, executrix. All of the children except Issabell and Jane were mentioned as being under 21 years of age at the time. Source: Will in York Registry, vol. 52, p. 431, FHL film #99580.

As only two children were under 21 at the time of his death, his birth is estimated at 1624 by several unsourced trees on the internet.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

• Thanks to Sara Patton for starting this profile.

SOURCES

Will in York Registry, vol. 52, p. 431, FHL film #99580.

(Source: http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/quaker-roots/1999-03/0921697621. From: Stewart Baldwin <sbald@auburn.campus.mci.net> Subject: Turner/Waln Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 13:07:01-0600 references />