Descendants of Terisha Turner
First Generation
1. Terisha1 Turner was born 1709. Terisha died 1801 at 92 years of age.
He married Sarah Wimpey. Sarah died about 1806.
Terisha became the father of Stephen Reuben Turner in Amherst County, Virginia, about 1739. Came to America in his own Ship.
Terisha Turner and Sarah Wimpey had the following family:
2 i. James2 Turner. He married Rebecca Hamner.
3 ii. John Turner.
4 iii. Henry Turner.
5 iv. William Turner.
6 v. Mary Turner.
7 vi. Sarah Turner.
8 vii. George Turner.
+ 9 viii. Stephen Reuben Turner was born about 1739.
Second Generation
9. Stephen Reuben2 Turner (Terisha1) was born in Amherst County, Virginia about 1739. Stephen died 1799 at 60 years of age.
He married Susan Hamner October 9, 1764. Susan was born about 1745. Susan was the daughter of William Hamner and Mary Elizabeth Hendley.
6-17-1998:
Susannah Hamner Turner's Bible published in 1762 in Edinburgh, England by Alexander Kincaid, his Majesty's Printer.
At 27 years of age Stephen became the father of Terisha Turner August 31, 1766. At 29 years of age Stephen became the father of William Turner November 17, 1768. At 31 years of age Stephen became the father of Mary Turner March 13, 1771. At 33 years of age Stephen became the father of Susanna Turner February 10, 1773. At 35 years of age Stephen became the father of Elizabeth Turner February 3, 1775. At 37 years of age Stephen became the father of Stephen H. Turner June 18, 1777. Stephen became the father of James Turner about 1779. At 41 years of age Stephen became the father of Sarah Turner March 27, 1781. At 44 years of age Stephen became the father of Hamner Turner February 1, 1784. At 48 years of age Stephen became the father of Hendley Turner October 9, 1787. At 51 years of age Stephen became the father of Rhoda Turner November 29, 1790. At 54 years of age Stephen became the father of Rebecca Turner March 28, 1794.
6-15-1998:
Aliena Wiggins Turner (Mrs. J. Alvis) states on page 22 of Johyn Marshall Sr, 1956 that the first Stephen Turner who married Susanna Hamner was of Amherst County, Virginia. She gives his name as Stephen Reuben Turner, however, she refers to his son as Henly Turner and to Henly's wife as Mary (his wife was Elizabeth Duke according to the Turner Bible.) /s/ Michaux H. Crocker Greensboro, NC
Note: It appears that Stephen Reuben's wife Susannah Hamner Turner must have started this family Bible. Then, as it was passed down through the family, it became annotated through the years.
SUSANNAH HAMNER TURNER BIBLE Physical History of the Bible of Susannah Hamner Turner:
1. Her note quoted indicates she acquired it about the time of her marriage to Stephen Turner in 1764. The book was published in 1862,
2. Stephen Henley Turner, son of Henley and Elizabeth (Duke) Turner and grandson of the first Stephen lived on a plantation of 540 acres ( at the time his estate was divided) in Warren County, North Carolina, near Mt. Auburn Christian Church North of Drewry, North Carolina but spent his last years near Middleburg, North Carolina in a home adjoining that of his son, Zachary T. Turner (1849-1927) where he died in 1889.
3. Vernon Edward Rawles, Jr., grandson of Zachary T. Turner, who lived in Henderson, North Carolina in 1970, owned his grandfather's home and farm and who lent me the bible, told me that the bible remained at Uncle Zach's place until sometime after his death when Uncle Zach's son J. Alvis Turner, gave it to William Read Turner of Blackstone, Virginia on the death of the latter, it was given to Edward Rawles by Mrs. William Read Turner. /s/ M. H. Crocker 5/30/1971 Other data: Aliena Wiggins Turner ( Mrs. J. Alvis) states on page 22 of John Marshall Sr., 1956 that the first Stephen Turner who married Susanna Hamner was of Amherst County, Virginia. She gives his name as Stephen Reuben Turner, however, she refers to his son as Henly Turner and to Henly's wife as Mary (his wife was Elizabeth Duke according to the Turner Bible.). /s/ Michaux H. Crocker Greensboro, North Carolina Note: Variances of spellings occur. They are copied here as in the Bible. From the bible of Susanna Hamner Turner, wife of Stephen Turner (This Bible printed in 1762 in Edinburgh by Alexander Kincaid, His Majesty's Printer). If pages are torn and letters missing, the letters are inserted in parenthesis. (Stephen Turner and Susanna Hamner was married the 9th day of October in the year 1764. (Susanna Turner her book and gave her there in to look and not only to look (but) to understand that learning is better than house or land. Terisha Turner was born the 31 day of August in the year 1766. William Turner was born the 17 day of November in the year 1768. Mary Turner was born the 13 day of (month missing due to tear, but later letter gave the month as March) in the year 1771. Susanna Turner was born the 10 day of February in the year 1773. Elizabeth Turner was born the 3 day of February in the year 1775. Stephen Turner was born the 18 day of June in the year of our Lord 1777. Sarah Turner was born the 27 day of March in the year of our Lord 1781. Hamner Turner was born the 1 day of February in the year of our Lord 1784. Then, in a different probably masculine handwriting and on reverse pass. Henley Turner was born 9th day of October in the year of our Lord 1787. Rhoda Turner was born in the year of our Lord 1790 the 29th of November. Rebecca Turner was born 28th of March in the year of our Lord 1794. In a Third handwriting: Harriot Wotson doethe was born the 25 day of August in the year of our Lord 1800. (Vernon's note: the writing "Wotson doethe" must have been a misspelling from the originator. It makes no sense and does not match any Turner's in this grouping. I have tried to verify the writing, but as of 6-17-98, have not been successful.) Susanna Hamner daughter of James Turner & Elizabeth his wife was born on the 21 day of February 1902. William Turner a son of James Turner & Elizabeth his wife was born the 13th day of April 1805. In a fourth handwriting and very faint: Elizabeth Duke daughter of Matthew Duke and Elizabeth his wife was born April the _? day in the year of our Lord 1790. Following appears on page preceding the Gospel according to St. Matthew: Henley Turner & Elizabeth Duke was married the 22nd February in the year of our Lord 1810. Stephen Turner & Susan A. T. Read was married 17 day of May in the year of our Lord 1832. -------(first part torn) in on Friday the seven -------(torn) year of our Lord 1802. -------(torn) daughter of Stephen Turner and Martha his wife was born on Monday the 29th day of November in the year of our Lord 1804. Rebecca Mitchel Turner daughter of Stephen Turner and Martha his wife was born on Friday the third of October in the year of our Lord 1809. On the preceding page: Stephen Turner son of Henley Turner and Elizabeth his wife was born Wednesday the 21st day of November in the year of our Lord 1810. Mathew G. Turner son of Henley turner and Elizabeth his wife was born on Sunday, the 27th day of June in the year of our Lord 18??. Here a rectangular piece of the page sufficient to have contained (Vernon's note: All spelling exactly as received by me. This word should be "contained.") one entry, cut, not torn, but the other side was obviously covered by print. Martha Jane Turner daughter of Henley Turner and Elizabeth his wife was born on Saturday the 30th of November in the year of our Lord 1817. Susanna Turner the daughter of Henley Turner and Elizabeth his wife was born on Tuesday the 29th of November in the year of our Lord 1823. Henry Turner son of Henley Turner and Elizabeth his wife was born on Thursday the 16th of January in the year of our Lord 1823. James M. Turner son of Henley Turner and Elizabeth his wife was born on Tuesday the 15(16th) of November in the year of our Lord 1825. Henley Turner departed this life on Monday Morning the 26th day of October 1829 aged 42 years & 17 days. Susan A. T. Read daughter of Clement Read and Elizabeth his wife was born the 19th day of December in the year of our Lord 1810. On Blank pages sewn into the Bible at Exodus, Chapter 12: Elizabeth Turner departed this life (size of page) day on the 26th of June 1832. SHT (Note: Stephen Henley Turner initialed off after making several entries. This the 7th day of September 1831 Stephen H. Turner. Martha Jane Yarbrough departed this life on Wednesday the 27 day of May in the year of our Lord 1849 age 22 years 5 months and 28 days. She was born November 30 day 1817. (William read Turner notes on inserted fly leaf that Martha Jane Turner married Waddie Yarbrough). Note: The following information which was found in an authentic letter, was not in the Bible but pertains to the above: Martha Jane Turner married Wade L. Yarborough, Warren Co., NC marriage bond Dec. 1835. She was born in Warren County, North Carolina on the 30th of 1817. She died in Lumplin County, Georgia on the 27th May 1840. Wade L. Yarbrough was the son of Joel Yarborough and Sally Sledge. Wade L. Yarborough was born 1815(16) - 1851. Majah Stephen Turner departed this life on the 20th day of June 1831 age 64 years and 2 days. Henley Turner son of Stephen and Susan turner departed this life on Thursday the 10th of February 1842 age eight years & seven months and fifteen days. Clement Read, departed this life on Friday the 3rd of December 1841. James M. turner, son of Henley turner & his wife Elizabeth, departed this life on Tuesday, the 10th day of April 1844 age 1?th years 4 months 5 days. Elizabeth G. Evans daughter of Peter and Susan his wife, departed this life on 23 day of June 1844 age 7 months and 6 days (hard to read and very faint, could be wrong), Thomas D. Read departed this life the 13 day of August 1843. Miss Martha Turner consort of Majah Stephen Turner departed this life on Friday 7 of August 1845. Miss Martha Williams, consort of A. Williams departed this life 27th June 185?. Stephen turner & Susan A. T. Read was married the 17th day of May 1832. Henley Turner son of Stephen turner and Susan his wife, was born the 25th day of June 1833. Elizabeth P. Turner was born the 9th day of July 1835. John R. Turner was born the 6th of September 1837. Martha G. Turner was born the 2nd of October 1839. Paul Turner was born the 21st July 1842. Louise J. Turner was born the 15th day of September 1845. Susan Ann Turner was born 25 April 1847. Zachary Taylor Turner was born 3rd August 1849. Emma Tucker Turner was born 23 of December 1851. Susan A. T. Turner consort of S. M. Turner departed this life the 31 day of December 1851. Paul Turner, son of S. H. Turner and Susan A. T. Turner departed this life the 11 day of July 1852. Louisa Jane Turner depart this life September (day indistinct) 1852. John R. Turner died December 27, 1904. Elizabeth P. turner died 1917. Martha G. Turner died August 1, 1919. Zachary T. Turner died April 1, 1922. Susan Ann Turner died July 13, 1934.
Stephen Reuben Turner and Susan Hamner had the following family:
+ 10 i. Terisha3 Turner was born August 31, 1766.
11 ii. William Turner was born November 17, 1768.
+ 12 iii. Mary Turner was born March 13, 1771.
13 iv. Susanna Turner was born February 10, 1773. She married Terry Johnson.
14 v. Elizabeth Turner was born February 3, 1775. She married Rowland Thornton in Warren County, North Carolina, December 18, 1797. Rowland was born in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
+ 15 vi. Stephen H. Turner was born June 18, 1777.
+ 16 vii. James Turner was born about 1779.
17 viii. Sarah Turner was born March 27, 1781. She married Presley Moses Thornton in Warren County, North Carolina, December 23, 1800. Presley was born in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
18 ix. Hamner Turner was born February 1, 1784.
+ 19 x. Hendley Turner was born October 9, 1787.
20 xi. Rhoda Turner was born November 29, 1790. She married Jacob Davis.
21 xii. Rebecca Turner was born March 28, 1794.
Third Generation
10. Terisha3 Turner (Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born August 31, 1766.
He married Joanna Rives.
Terisha Turner and Joanna Rives had the following family:
22 i. Terisha4 Turner.
23 ii. Stephen Turner.
+ 24 iii. Rives Turner.
25 iv. Martha Turner. Martha died about 1855.
26 v. Susanna Turner.
27 vi. Eleanor Turner.
28 vii. Joanna Turner.
12. Mary3 Turner (Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born March 13, 1771. Mary died 1847 in Warren County, North Carolina, at 76 years of age.
She married William McGuffy Rives. William was born in Dinwiddle Co., Virginia December 24, 1767. William died 1839 in Warren County, North Carolina, at 71 years of age.
6-17-1998:
This is the 3rd great-grandfather and mother of Mary L. Wasz, who provided me much of the information on the Turner family.
Please read her memo in the text file of Stephen Turner , Born June 18, 1777. William McGuffy Rives (Thomas Henry) was born in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, December 24, 1767, and was brought up on the plantation of his grandfather (13. William Rives), settling eventually in Warren County, North Carolina, where he died about 1939. At the age of nineteen, while residing with his father in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, he received the bequest made him in 1768 by his maternal grandfather, David Neal, for in 1786 there was recorded in Mecklenburg an account of the "division of the estate of William Reaves, " viz.: In the hands of Thomas Rives belonging to William and Joanna Rives, Subscribers, John Kendrick and Parmenas Williams have divided the said estate and have given to William Rives Phillis and Muriah, and to Joanna, Tiller and her child Milley, Doll and her two children Adam and George***and her of the opinion that the difference between the legacies ins ( English pound sign ) 80 for which we have paid to William Rives account the cash in hand received for the hire of the said negroes and the balance of the money together with the bonds we have equally divided between the two parties. William McGuffy Rives married January 5, 1788, Mary, Daughter of Stephen Reuben Turner (son of Terisha Turner) of Amherst County, Virginia, and his wife, Susan Hamner, daughter of William Hamner, of Albermarle County, Virginia, and his wife Mary Elizabeth Hendley.
EXCURSUS: HAMNER, HENDLEY, TURNER Nicholas Hamner is said to have been born in 1703 in Wales but it is more probable that he was a son of the Nicholas Hamner who is recorded as owning 500 acres of land in James City County, Virginia, in 1704. Nicholas Hamner, Jr., it is said, died in Albemarle County, Virginia. He had a number of sons of whom William was born in New Kent County, Virginia in 1730 and died in Albemarle County in 1783. William Hamner m. Mary Elizabeth Hendley, daughter of Leonard Hendley, Sr., of James City County, Virginia who was no doubt the son of the Leonard Henley who owned 360 acres in James City County in 1704. William Hamner bought in 1750 "from Thomas Fitzpatrick nearly five hundred acres of land near the south fork of Hardware, not far from Jumping Hill. The same year he obtained a patent for nearly 200 acres on the North fork of Hardware.*** In 1777 he purchased from Dr. James Hopkins about 1,500 acres on the waters of Totier.*** He and his wife Elizabeth Hendley had eleven children: Jeremiah, Turner, Richardson, Hundley (Hendley), Samuel, Mildred, the wife of Jacob Moon, Elizabeth, the wife of Thomas Fitzpatrick, Mary, the wife of Perry, Susan, the wife of Reuben Turner, Rebecca, the wife of James Turner, and the wife of David Strange."
According to Wood's History of Albermarle County, Terisha Turner was granted 136 acres on the south branches of Hardware in 1760, and this tract he and his wife Sarah sold to Peter Cheatham in 1777. At that time he was described as a citizen of Amherst County. He was also the owner of several hundred acres on Green Creek which, in 1790, he disposed of in large part to Benjamin Harris. His will, which was dated May 7, 1793, was probated April 19, 1802, in Amherst County, Virginia. He made bequests to his sons James, Stephen Turner, John, Henry William, daughters, Mary Lando, Sarah Stovall, his wife Sarah, and son George. Of his extensive landholdings he left 700 acres in Granville County, North Carolina to his son Stephen. Mary (Turner) Rives has left an interesting account of these family relationships, which breathes the breath of life into names which otherwise might never have been more than names, in a letter written to her son Robert Rives in 1839: Warren County North Carolina Oct., 3, 1830 Dear Son: I take this opportunity of writing you a few lines to let you know that I and family are well. Hoping this letter will find you and family in good health. Your brothers and sisters are well. Mary Mabry (Mary Rives who m. Jones Mabry) has chills and fever. John Turner has the bilious fever and is very sick at this time. Our neighbors are well on this side of Nutbush Creek. The people on the other side are very sickly. Howel Clardy lives very low with the billious fever and is very dangerous. Polly Bowdens died about the 15th of September, and the Doctors said she died of the glands of the neck being swelled; she was confined to her bed more than three months, she died a devout Christian. Rebeccas, your mother's brother Jack Vaughan and the Edwards family were all well at Mrs. Bowden's funeral. We have fine crops in the county of every description, except potatoes and turnips. New corn will start from the stack at two dollars, tobacco at Petersburg is from $3. to $10., wheat one dollar, cotton below par, bacon 15 cent per pound. You requested me to send you all your ages also you Father's and my age. Your Father was born December 24, 1767. I was born March 13, 1771. We were married the 5th day of January, 1788. Stephen Rives was born the 10 of November 1788. Thomas Rives was born the 4th of November 1790. Polly Watkins was born the 1st of December 1801. Robert Rives was born the 16th of December 1803. James Rives was born the 13th of September 1807. Rebecca Southall was born the 27th of January 1910. Susan Cunningham was born August 8th, 1817. Your father (William McGuffy Rives) was born raised in Dinwiddie County, 5 miles side of Petersburg, at your great grand-father's, William Rives. Also your grand-father, Thomas Rives, was raised there and moved here and lived here, Nutbush, and then moved to Chatham and died there. Your grand-mother Rives was a Neal. Your grand-father married her in Amelia County, Virginia. My father was born and reared in Amherst County, Virginia, on the other side of James River. My father was named Stephen Turner, so of Old Terisha Turner of said County and State. My mother was named Susan Hamner in Albemarle County, Virginia, daughter of William Hamner of said City and State. Robert, Uncle John Turner and family moved from Amerst to that State ( Kentucky) and I heard of them Wilson County. Aunt Sallie Stovall and her family went there. Aunt Molly London's children went there. They moved out of Amherst near Lynchburg. Some of Uncle Henry Turner's children moved to that state also, but I do not know what County. The sale of your father's property will be between the 15th, and 20th, of December. All the perishable property and five negroes, visible, Cely, Sims, Granderson, Hinton, and Henry, all of which you may call nearly men. I desire to be remembered to Rebecca and the children, Stephen Y. Moss, Len H. Johnson and Old Mrs. Collins. So I conclude, remaining your loving mother until death. (Signed) Mary Rives
At 17 years of age Mary became the mother of Stephen Turner Rives November 10, 1788. At 19 years of age Mary became the mother of Thomas Rives November 4, 1790. At 21 years of age Mary became the mother of Anne (Nancy) Rives October 14, 1792. At 24 years of age Mary became the mother of William Rives March 24, 1795. At 28 years of age Mary became the mother of Sally Sarah Rives August 13, 1799. At 30 years of age Mary became the mother of Mary Rives December 1, 1801. At 32 years of age Mary became the mother of Robert Rives December 16, 1803. At 36 years of age Mary became the mother of James Rives September 13, 1807. At 38 years of age Mary became the mother of Rebecca Rives January 17, 1810. At 46 years of age Mary became the mother of Susan T. Rives August 17, 1817.
Mary Turner and William McGuffy Rives had the following family:
29 i. Stephen Turner4 Rives was born November 10, 1788. He married Sophia Meeks Cannon December 18, 1815.
7-21-98:
Much of this information was obtain by Mary Wasz. She obtained it from a book entitled "Reliques of the Rives," by James Rives Childs. It was written in 1929, but reissued last year. In the book is a letter written by Mary Turner Rives on her parents, grandparents and her children's birth dates. I also have obtained William McGuffy Rives will, which collaborates the children's names and the daughters married names. Susan wasn't married when her father wrote his will. It was pure joy when Mary's letter was brought to my attention and confirmed that my Susan was indeed a daughter of that family. The same book gives some attention to the Hamners. I think that some library in VA or NC would have this title. Hope to hear from you soon. /s/ Mary. This union produced 9 Children.
+ 30 ii. Thomas Rives was born November 4, 1790.
+ 31 iii. Anne (Nancy) Rives was born October 14, 1792.
32 iv. Willam Rives was born March 24, 1795.
7-21-1998:
Please refer to Stephen Turner Rives text for background information on this family. William did marry and had children. But to who he married and how many children has not been researched.
33 v. Sally Sarah Rives was born August 13, 1799. She married William Moss December 16, 1816.
7-21-1998:
Please refer to Stephen Turner Rives text for the history on this family. This union produced 15 children.
34 vi. Mary Rives was born December 1, 1801. She married John Watkins August 15, 1823.
7-21-1998:
Please refer to Stephen Turner Rives text for this families background. This union produced 2 children.
+ 35 vii. Robert Rives was born December 16, 1803.
36 viii. James Rives was born September 13, 1807. James died July 8, 1866 in an unknown location, at 58 years of age. He married twice. He married Elizabeth Hood September 28, 1825. Elizabeth was born July 17, 1810. Elizabeth died June 9, 1851 at 40 years of age. He married Mrs. Julia (Woodcock) Boyd 1852. Mrs. was born February 20, 1820. Mrs. died February 24, 1875 in an unknown location, at 55 years of age.
7-21-1998:
Please refer to Stephen Turner Rives text for information on this family. This union produced 13 children. After Elizabeth died, James married a Mrs. Julia (Woodcock) Boyd in 1852. This union produced 8 children.
37 ix. Rebecca Rives was born January 17, 1810. She married Holman Southall December 4, 1829.
7-21-1998:
Please refer to Stephen Turner Rives text for information on this family. No children as coming from this union to date.
+ 38 x. Susan T. Rives was born August 17, 1817.
15. Stephen H.3 Turner (Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born June 18, 1777. Stephen died 1841 in Warren County, North Carolina, at 64 years of age.
He married twice. He married an unknown person. He married Martha Granderson. Martha died 1845.
At 27 years of age Stephen became the father of Harriett Turner 1804. At 29 years of age Stephen became the father of Rebecca Mitchel Turner 1806. At 39 years of age Stephen became the father of Charles Granderson Turner in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, February 17, 1817.
6-17-1998:
The following note was received from Mary L. Wasz:
Dear Vernon: The book entitled, "Some Turners of Virginia", by Louise Turner seems to be out of print (Vernon located and purchased a copy in Sept. 1998.). I read it on microfilm at the Family History Library in Salt Lake in May, 1997. The pages which were copied at that time just happened to identify Charles Sanderson/Granderson Turner's parents..etc. (Vernon's note: Charles middle initial has appeared as G. and this is the first time Sanderson has been mentioned. It could be Sanderson, but until the Turner book is obtained, will continue to print out as Granderson.) His father, Stephen Turner, is the brother of my 3rd great grandmother, Mary Turner who married William Rives. I would think the book would be available on inter-library loan. You can obtain Stephen Reuben Turner's will via the NC Archives. It is dated 1799, Warren County, North Carolina. Terisha Turner's will is dated 1793 and can be obtained from the Amherst County, Virginia Courthouse. His wife Sarah Turner's will dated 1807 can also be found there. As ever, Mary L. Wasz
The following provided by Jim Hecht from Warren County, NC Query Board to Vernon Drewa on May 7, 1998: The will of Stephen Turner, dated 5/31/1841 and probated in August Court 1841, mentions bequests to wife Martha, son Charles G. Turner, daughter Susan Fowler, son-in-law Edwin F. Fowler, son-in-law William Read, daughter Harriett. Per. Vol. One of " Abstracts of Wills, Warren County, North Carolina 1779-1844," by David B. Gammon.
Stephen H. Turner and Martha Granderson had the following family:
39 i. Susan4 Turner. She married Edwin F. Fowler.
40 ii. Martha Helen Turner.
41 iii. Harriett Turner was born 1804. She married William Read.
42 iv. Rebecca Mitchel Turner was born 1806. Rebecca died 1892 at 86 years of age.
Stephen H. Turner had the following family:
+ 43 v. Charles Granderson Turner was born February 17, 1817.
16. James3 Turner (Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born about 1779.
He married Elizabeth Notknown.
At 23 years of age James became the father of Susanna Turner 1802. At 24 years of age James became the father of William Turner 1803. At 26 years of age James became the father of James Edward Turner 1805.
James Turner and Elizabeth Not known had the following family:
44 i. Susanna4 Turner was born 1802.
45 ii. William Turner was born 1803.
46 iii. James Edward Turner was born 1805.
19. Hendley3 Turner (Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born October 9, 1787. Hendley died October 26, 1829 at 42 years of age.
He married Mary Elizabeth Duke February 22, 1810. Mary was born 1790. Mary was the daughter of Matthew Duke and Elizabeth Duke. She married an unknown person. Mary died June 26, 1832 at 41 years of age.
At 23 years of age Hendley became the father of Stephen Hendley Turner in Warren County, North Carolina, November 1810. At 26 years of age Hendley became the father of Matthew G. Turner June 27, 1814. At 30 years of age Hendley became the father of Martha Jane Turner November 30, 1817. At 35 years of age Hendley became the father of Henry H, Turner January 16, 1823. At 36 years of age Hendley became the father of Susanna Turner November 29, 1823. At 38 years of age Hendley became the father of James M. Turner November 15, 1825.
Hendley Turner and Mary Elizabeth Duke had the following family:
+ 47 i. Stephen Hendley4 Turner was born November 1810.
48 ii. Matthew G. Turner was born June 27, 1814. 6-17-1998: June 27 is an accurate date, but only the 18?? is legible, thus the guess of 1827.
49 iii. Martha Jane Turner was born November 30, 1817. Martha died May 27, 1840 in Lumpkin County, Georgia, at 22 years of age. She married Waddie L. Yarbrough in Warren County, North Carolina, December 1835. Waddie was born May 16, 1900. Waddie was the son of Joel Yarbrough and Sally Sledge. Waddie died 1851 at less than one year of age.
50 iv. Henry H, Turner was born January 16, 1823.
51 v. Susanna Turner was born November 29, 1823. Susanna died 1853 at 29 years of age.
52 vi. James M. Turner was born November 15, 1825. James died April 10, 1844 at 18 years of age.
Fourth Generation
24. Rives4 Turner (Terisha3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) birth date unknown. Rives died 1838.
He married an unknown person.
Rives became the father of George Turner in Gallatin, Tennessee, 1822.
Rives Turner had the following family:
+ 53 i. George5 Turner was born 1822.
30. Thomas4 Rives (Mary3 Turner, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born November 4, 1790. Thomas died 1870 at 79 years of age.
He married Polly Collins October 19, 1810.
Thomas became the father of Edward Rives about 1814. At 25 years of age Thomas became the father of James Turner Rives March 21, 1816. At 30 years of age Thomas became the father of Mary Jane Rives February 9, 1821. Thomas became the father of Thomas Rives about 1823. Thomas became the father of Susan Rives about 1825. 7-21-1998: Please refer to Stephen Turner Rives text as to background information on this family. This union produced 5 children.
Thomas Rives and Polly Collins had the following family:
54 i. Edward5 Rives was born about 1814.
+ 55 ii. James Turner Rives was born March 21, 1816.
56 iii. Mary Jane Rives was born February 9, 1821.
57 iv. Thomas Rives was born about 1823.
58 v. Susan Rives was born about 1825.
31. Anne (Nancy)4 Rives (Mary3 Turner, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born October 14, 1792. Her body was interred 1873.
She married Jones Mabry April 18, 1810. Jones died 1850.
7-21-1998:
Please refer to the Stephen Turner Rives text for background information on this family. This union produced 8 children. They lived in South Carolina. Another note from one who knew Nancy (Rives) Mabry describes her as one of the best women I have ever met."
Anne (Nancy) Rives and Jones Mabry had the following family:
59 i. Charles5 Mabry. He married Catherine Sallee. Catherine was born in Christian County, Kentucky.
60 ii. Martha Mabry.
61 iii. Len Mabry.
62 iv. Ellen Mabry.
63 v. Henry Mabry.
64 vi. Stephen Mabry.
65 vii. Crecy Mabry. She married Austin Newman.
66 viii. Elizabeth Mabry.
67 ix. Mabry.
35. Robert4 Rives (Mary3 Turner, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born December 16, 1803. Robert died September 9, 1885 in Montgomery County, Tennessee, at 81 years of age.
He married twice. He married Rebecca Vaughan in Franklin County, North Carolina, February 1, 1824. Rebecca was born February 1, 1803. Rebecca died 1871 at 68 years of age. He married Mattie Rossiter in Montgomery County, Tennessee, 1877. 7-21-1998: She is described only as married in 1877 (no issue) and a young beauty in her 20's.
At 22 years of age Robert became the father of William Vinson Rives in Franklin County, North Carolina, March 26, 1826. At 25 years of age Robert became the father of Charles Jefferson Rives June 7, 1829. At 27 years of age Robert became the father of Susan M. Rives in Montgomery County, Tennessee, February 22, 1831.
7-21-1998:
Please refer to Stephen Turner Rives and William McGuffy Rives text for information on this family. This union produced 4 children. Robert married a second time after Rebecca died. He married a Mattie Rossiter in 1877 ( no issue ). Identified as a young beauty in her 20's. So ole' Robert was in his seventies when he married this young lady. No other information provided. And no children mentioned from this Union. Robert died 8 years after this marriage at age, 82. Refer to the letter his mother wrote, which is in the file of her husband, William McGuffy Rives. Robert Rives like his brother, Thomas, was a man of unusual size; weighing, it is said, some 225 pounds. In stature he stood about six feet three. He married, lst, February 2, 1824, Rebecca Vaughan ( b. February 1, 1803, d., March 9, 1871, daughter of Susan Vincent Vaughan, of Franklin County, North Carolina, a reputed relative of Thomas Jefferson, and, with his wife, migrated to Montgomery County, Tennessee, about 1829.It is to Robert Rives' interest in his family that the letter of his mother, Mary Turner, wife of William McGuffy Rives, concerning the family relationships, owes its existence. Robert Rives shared with his brothers a great love of hunting, and dispensed in his home that hospitality for which the people of the South were and are famous. Despite his age he saw service in the War Between the States in the Confederate Army. After the death of his first wife in 1871, he married, when about seventy-four years of age, Mattie Rossiter, a very beautiful young girl in her twenties but had no children by his second wife.
Robert Rives and Rebecca Vaughan had the following family:
68 i. William Vinson5 Rives was born in Franklin County, North Carolina March 26, 1826.
69 ii. Charles Jefferson Rives was born June 7, 1829.
+ 70 iii. Susan M. Rives was born February 22, 1831.
38. Susan T.4 Rives (Mary3 Turner, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born August 17, 1817. Susan died March 8, 1901 at 83 years of age.
She married George Washington Cunningham February 27, 1839. George was born July 15, 1807. George died June 1872 in an unknown location, at 64 years of age.
At 21 years of age Susan became the mother of Mary E. Cunningham 1839. At 23 years of age Susan became the mother of Josiah Cunningham 1841. At 25 years of age Susan became the mother of William A. Cunningham 1843.
7-21-1998:
Please refer to Stephen Turner Rives text for information on this family. This union produced 9 children.
Susan T. Rives and George Washington Cunningham had the following family:
71 i. Mary E.5 Cunningham was born 1839.
72 ii. Josiah Cunningham was born 1841. Josiah died 1862 at 21 years of age.
+ 73 iii. William A. Cunningham was born 1843.
43. Charles Granderson4 Turner (Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in Mecklenburg County, Virginia February 17, 1817. Charles died January 30, 1880 in Tyler, Smith County, Texas, at 62 years of age.
He married Sarah W. Rainey in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, 1838. Sarah was born in Mecklenburg County, Virginia October 29, 1815. Sarah died October 10, 1888 in Smith County, Texas, at 72 years of age.
7-8-1998:
The following information was obtained on my visit to Tyler, Smith County, Texas this date. /s/ Vernon Drewa
Sarah W. Turner B: Oct. 29, 1815 D: Oct. 10, 1888. Is interred at Oakwood Cemetery, Tyler, Texas. Information for Plot lay out comes from Page 15, Key to Oakwood Cemetery. Sarah was laid to rest in Plot #3.
At 22 years of age Charles became the father of Benjamin Franklin Turner in Warren County, North Carolina, November 20, 1839. At 25 years of age Charles became the father of Stephen Williamson Turner in Warren County., North Carolina, March 21, 1842. C. G. Turner
6-13-1998:
The following information was provided by Mary Wasz at gwasz@worldnet.att.net on May 30, 1998 from Warren County WWW BB. Charles Sanderson/Granderson Turner is the son of Stephen Turner who is the son of Stephen Reubin Turner who's father is Terisha Turner. His mother was Martha Sanderson Granderson! Charles married Sarah Rainey in Mecklenburg County, Virginia in 1840. His dates are 1817-1880. Hers are 1815-1888. Their two sons are Benjamin Franklin Turner 1841-1875, remained unmarried, and Stephen Williamson Turner 1842-1916, married 1874, Mrs. James B. Long. The citation does not indicate if the marriage took place in Mecklenburg VA or NC. (Charles marriage that is) .
This information comes from Louise Turner's Book " Some Turners of Virginia."
THE TURNER FAMILY AND ITS COAT OF ARMS MOTTO:
"Vincit Qui Patitur" (He conquers who endures.) ARMS: Argent, a lion rampant gules between three millrinds sable, on a bordure engrailed azure eight annulets or. CREST: A wreath of the colours. A Cornish chough proper perched on a millrind or. Various references consulted trace the original Turner family to France, and it is believed that the British progenitor of the family was among the followers of William the Conqueror during the Conquest in 1066. The millstone charge on the escutcheon, and also on the crest, indicates that the early Turners were millwrights or millers. This may very well account for the name itself, for when the practice of using surnames first began, it was customary to adopt the name of one's home, or occupation as a family name. Many persons bearing the name Turner have achieved distinction throughout English history, and the great amount of genealogy which has been compiled will prove most interesting to descendants of the British line. Humphrey Turner, who was perhaps the first settler in the New World bearing the name, settled in Plymouth, Mass. about 1628. He may very well be considered the American progenitor of the Turner family, for before the end of the seventeenth century, families of Turners were to be found in numerous settlements in the various colonies. Many places, such as Turner's Falls, Mass. and the town of Turner. Maine have been named after descendants of Humphrey Turner. Today, branches of the Turner family are to be found in every state in the Union, and they are well represented in the arts, sciences and professions, as well as the world of commerce. While there are a great many sources of information regarding the Turner family in both the New World and the Old, the exhaustive work, "Genealogy of the Turner Familv," by the Rev. Samuel Bloise Turner, published in 1884 may prove most helpful to those seeking more detailed information. Published by Morris Bros., deVillers & Co., Inc. - 254 West 34th Street, New York 1. N.Y. (Note: Vernon Drewa located and had the entire book printed from the National Archives. It however does not contain lineage to this Turner family. /s/ Vernon Drewa.
5-3-1998:
Located in 1850 Census of Mecklinburg County, Virginia, 98th District, the following information on the Charles G. Turner family:
Turner, Charles G. Age: 32 Male Farmer $1200.00 Value, Birthplace: VA.
Turner, Sarah W. Age: 33 Female, Birthplace: VA.
Turner, Benja. F. Age: 11 Male, Birthplace: VA.
Turner, Stephen W. Age: 8 Male, Birthplace: VA.
(Note: Mecklinburg County is on the Southern Border with North Carolina, about midway in the State of Virginia.)
7-17-1998:
Mecklenburg County Virginia was named, like Charlotte County, for Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, George III. Mecklenburg was formed in 1764-65, from the part of Lunenburg that was Saint James Parish. Saint James Parish was formed in 1761 when Cumberland Parish was divided. The area of Mecklenburg is 665 square miles. Boydton is the County seat. While visiting Tyler, Smith County, Texas on July 8, 1998, to research the Charles Wren and Q. A. Shuford family, this is what I located: /s/ Vernon Drewa
Charles G. Turner is interred in Oakwood Cemetery, Tyler, Texas. In Plot #3 with his wife. The headstone inscription was hard to make out. It was photographed and the inscription copied as well as possible. It has been determined at this inscription reads: C.C. Turner Born: 17 Feb 1817 Died: 30 Jan 1880 Note: The "C." for his middle initial conflicts with known evidence, which supports his middle initial as G. It is possible the G portion has weathered off, or that the stone mason who etched his name made a mistake. Reading the aforementioned, you will note that his mother, Martha, had a maiden name of either Sanderson or Granderson. Certainly this is how Charles came to have the Granderson as a middle name.
4-22-99:
1870 Federal Census, Tyler, Smith County, Texas. Charles G. identifies himself as being born in NC. ( Note: The counties adjacent to VA and NC switched boundary lines several times during the early 1800's.)
Charles Granderson Turner and Sarah W. Rainey had the following family:
74 i. Benjamin Franklin5 Turner was born in Warren County, North Carolina November 20, 1839. Benjamin died June 27, 1875 in Tyler, Smith County, Texas, at 35 years of age.
6-16-1998:
Benjamin Franklin Turner was never married. Went with his parents and Stephen after the Civil War from Virginia to Tyler, Texas. From Louise Turner's book: "Some Turners of Virginia"
7-8-1998:
The following is from a visit I made to Tyler, Texas; researching the Charles Wren and Q. A. Shuford family. Benjamin is interred in Oakwood Cemetery, Tyler, Texas. He is listed on page 16 of Key to Oakwood Cemetery Book in the library at Tyler. He is interred in Plot #3, along with other members of his family. The exact inscription as I copied and photographed the headstone: Benjamin F. Turner Son of C. G. & S.W. Turner Born: 20 Nov. 1839 Died in Peace 26 Jun. 18 5. Ed.
Note: The C. G. and S. W. are exactly as they appear. In the past there has been some question as to the middle initial of Charles; Some have said Sanderson, some Granderson was his middle name. Since this headstone was put there by his son, Stephen Williamson, this should be sufficient proof for others. I have notified the research groups of Wren with whom I communicate. The S. W. of course, are for Sarah W. (Rainey) Turner. /s/ Vernon Drewa
The big conflict comes with the fact of the marriage of C. G. and S.W. It has been carried in several documents as 1840, which would have been sometime after Benjamin was born. This just wasn't done in that time frame. Consequently need to obtain additional documentation as to the marriage of these two. /s/ Vernon Drewa .
4-1-99:
Located four Benjamin F. Turner's in Virginia, CSA records. Unable to discern which, if any, is Benjamin the brother of Stephen. 1= VA. 7th Inf. Co. Co. 1= VA. 3rd. Inf. 2nd. Co. I. 1= VA 22nd Inf., Co., H. Sgt 1= VA Inf. 45th. Bn., Co. E. 2nd Lt.
+ 75 ii. Stephen Williamson Turner was born March 21, 1842.
47. Stephen Hendley4 Turner (Hendley3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in Warren County, North Carolina November 1810. Stephen died 1889 in Drewry, North Carolina, at 78 years of age.
He married Susan A. T. Read May 17, 1832. Susan was born December 19, 1810. Susan was the daughter of Clement Read and Elizabeth Read. Susan died December 31, 1851 at 41 years of age.
At 22 years of age Stephen became the father of Henley Turner June 25, 1833. At 24 years of age Stephen became the father of Elizabeth P. Turner July 9, 1835. At 26 years of age Stephen became the father of John R. Turner September 6, 1837. At 28 years of age Stephen became the father of Martha G. Turner October 2, 1839. At 31 years of age Stephen became the father of Paul Turner July 21, 1842. At 34 years of age Stephen became the father of Louise J. Turner September 15, 1845. At 36 years of age Stephen became the father of Susan Ann Turner April 25, 1847. At 38 years of age Stephen became the father of Zachary Taylor Turner August 3, 1849. At 41 years of age Stephen became the father of Emma Tucker Turner December 23, 1851.
6-17-1998:
Stephen Henley Turner lived near Mt. Autum Christian Church North in Drewry, North Carolina.
Stephen Hendley Turner and Susan A. T. Read had the following family:
76 i. Henley5 Turner was born June 25, 1833. Henley died February 10, 1842 at 8 years of age.
77 ii. Elizabeth P. Turner was born July 9, 1835. Elizabeth died 1917 at 81 years of age.
78 iii. John R. Turner was born September 6, 1837. John died December 27, 1904 at 67 years of age.
79 iv. Martha G. Turner was born October 2, 1839. Martha died August 1, 1919 at 79 years of age.
80 v. Paul Turner was born July 21, 1842. Paul died July 11, 1852 at 9 years of age.
81 vi. Louise J. Turner was born September 15, 1845. Louise died September 1852 at 7 years of age.
82 vii. Susan Ann Turner was born April 25, 1847. Susan died July 13, 1934 at 87 years of age.
83 viii. Zachary Taylor Turner was born August 3, 1849. Zachary died April 1, 1922 at 72 years of age.
84 ix. Emma Tucker Turner was born December 23, 1851.
Fifth Generation
53. George5 Turner (Rives4, Terisha3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in Gallatin, Tennessee 1822. George died about 1900 in Near Marianna, Arkansas.
He married Elizabeth Susan Rives May 1845.
At 26 years of age George became the father of Cassie Josephine Turner in Todd County, Kentucky, 1848. At 34 years of age George became the father of Susan Frances Turner 1856. George Turner was a farmer and after his marriage lived in Crittenden County, Arkansas, where all but his first two children were born. His wife died May 18, 1907, at Lafayette, Kentucky and he near Marianna, Arkansas.
George Turner and Elizabeth Susan Rives had the following family:
+ 85 i. Margaret Elizabeth6 Turner.
86 ii. Andrew Jackson Turner. He married twice. He married Gillie Temple. He married Susan Ray. Andrew Jackson married first Gille Temple and 2nd, Susan Ray: Residence listed as Route I, Jonesboro, Arkansas.
+ 87 iii. Thomas Woodward Turner.
88 iv. Ella Deborah Turner. Ella died in infancy.
89 v. Sophia Cannon Turner. Sophia died in infancy.
+ 90 vi. Martha Eliza Turner.
91 vii. Rutha Lee Turner. She married twice. She married Jack Holland. She married Curt Holland. Rutha Lee first married Jack Holland and 2nd; Curt Holland.
+ 92 viii. George W. Turner.
+ 93 ix. Laura Rebecca Turner.
+ 94 x. Cassie Josephine Turner was born 1848.
+ 95 xi. Susan Frances Turner was born 1856.
55. James Turner5 Rives (Thomas4, Mary3 Turner, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born March 21, 1816. James died April 13, 1882 in Near Garrettsburg, Christian County, Tennessee, at 66 years of age.
He married Rebeca Ann Turner in Near Garrettsburg, Christian County, Tennessee, September 22, 1841. Rebeca died January 6, 1887 in Near Garrettsburg, Christian County, Tennessee. Rebecca and James purchased some lane and built a home four miles from his father's estate, near Garrettsburg, Kentucky, where they spent the rest of their lives engaged in farming. He had some skill as a mechanic and did his own carpentry. The house he built still stands in fairly good repair ( in 1929 ), a testimony to his skill. He was a man of medium size and of quiet manner, while his wife was a tall, heavily built, and of much energy. Their house was a large one and the old Colonial type and was a center of amusement for the young people of the entire neighborhood. James Turner Rives died at his home April 13, 1882, and his wife on January 6, 1887.
At 26 years of age James became the father of Lucile Amelia Rives January 26, 1843. At 28 years of age James became the father of Winfrield Scott Rives August 21, 1844. At 30 years of age James became the father of Rufus Cornelius Rives March 23, 1846. At 32 years of age James became the father of James Turner Rives October 18, 1848. At 35 years of age James became the father of George Walter Rives January 26, 1852. At 37 years of age James became the father of Willie Addie Rives January 2, 1854. At 40 years of age James became the father of Anna Maude Rives April 28, 1856. At 42 years of age James became the father of Mattie Emma Bell Rives April 15, 1858. At 44 years of age James became the father of Thomas Stephen Rives March 23, 1860.
James Turner Rives and Rebeca Ann Turner had the following family:
96 i. Lucile Amelia6 Rives was born January 26, 1843. Lucile died October 3, 1862 at 19 years of age.
97 ii. Winfrield Scott Rives was born August 21, 1844. Winfrield died January 15, 1852 at 7 years of age.
98 iii. Rufus Cornelius Rives was born March 23, 1846.
99 iv. James Turner Rives was born October 18, 1848.
100 v. George Walter Rives was born January 26, 1852. George died March 6, 1860 at 8 years of age.
101 vi. Willie Addie Rives was born January 2, 1854.
102 vii. Anna Maude Rives was born April 28, 1856.
103 viii. Mattie Emma Bell Rives was born April 15, 1858.
104 ix. Thomas Stephen Rives was born March 23, 1860. Thomas died January 21, 1895 at 34 years of age. He married Lulu Metcalf. Thomas was employed as a clerk in Clarksville, Tennessee, later working in the railroad shops in Jackson, Tennessee, until his death.
70. Susan M.5 Rives (Robert4, Mary3 Turner, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in Montgomery County, Tennessee February 22, 1831.
She married Thomas L. Adams.
Susan M. Rives and Thomas L. Adams had the following family:
105 i. Richard6 Adams.
106 ii. William Adams.
107 iii. Robert C. Adams.
108 iv. Rebecca Adams.
109 v. Charles Rives Adams.
110 vi. Thomas Adams.
73. William A.5 Cunningham (Susan T.4 Rives, Mary3 Turner, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born 1843. William died 1904 at 61 years of age.
He married Mary Elizabeth Powell. Mary was born 1847. Mary died 1905 at 58 years of age.
At 26 years of age William became the father of William Omega Cunningham 1869. At 27 years of age William became the father of Adella Bell Cunningham 1870. At 31 years of age William became the father of Lizzie Wellons Cunningham 1874. At 33 years of age William became the father of Robert Powell Cunningham 1876. At 36 years of age William became the father of Susan Henly Cunningham 1879. At 41 years of age William became the father of Gussie Belle Cunningham 1884. At 43 years of age William became the father of Laurie A. Cunningham 1886.
William A. Cunningham and Mary Elizabeth Powell had the following family:
111 i. William Omega6 Cunningham was born 1869.
+ 112 ii. Adella Bell Cunningham was born 1870.
+ 113 iii.Lizzie Wellons Cunningham was born 1874.
+ 114 iv. Robert Powell Cunningham was born 1876.
115 v. Susan Henly Cunningham was born 1879. Susan died 1879 at less than one year of age.
116 vi. Gussie Belle Cunningham was born 1884. Gussie died 1884 at less than one year of age.
117 vii. Laurie A. Cunningham was born 1886. Laurie died 1904 at 18 years of age.
75. Stephen Williamson5 Turner (Charles Granderson4, Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in Warren County., North Carolina March 21, 1842. Stephen died May 22, 1916 in Cisco, Bosque County, Texas, at 74 years of age. His body was interred in Gatesville, Texas.
He married twice. He married Loudie E. Williams in Tyler, Smith County, Texas, March 29, 1864. Loudie was born May 24, 1848. Loudie died October 20, 1869 in Tyler, Smith County, Texas, at 20 years of age.
1-11-99:
This is the first wife of Stephen Williamson Turner. Enhanced her name and data from Video film taken at City Cemetery, Tyler, Smith County, Texas in July 1998. Tombstone reads: Loudie Turner, wife of S. W. Turner Born: May 24, 1848 Diett: Octorber. 20, 1869. (Note: This was discovered my last evening in Tyler. No research has been attempted into her family. /s/ Vernon Drewa) As documents in his handwriting indicate that "after the Civil War, I returned to Virginia to bring my Mother, Father and Brother to Texas....etc.." Since no mention was made of bringing his wife, it could be assumed he met and married her in the Smith County area. More so, since S. W. did not arrive in the Smith County area until the latter part of1866. It is possible that Lou died while giving birth. An unmarked childs grave is in the same Cemetery plot, between Lou, S.W.'s brother, and his Mother Sarah and father Charles Granderson.
2-28-2002:
Received the following information from Stephen G. Turner (Grandson of Stephen Williamson Turner and son of Grady Turner.):
I went down to Tyler last summer and in the Library I found the same book you must have looked at that transcribes the headstones in Oakwood Cemetery (formally City Cemetery). I did not find the grave marker but I did find reference to her. She was Loudie E. Williams. B. May 24, 1848, She married Stephen W. Turner (from marriage records Smith county) March 28, 1864. She died, I think during childbirth, October 20, 1869 and I think the child died at the same time. The childs name was Thomas Eddie Turner. She and Eddie have the same death date October 20, 1869.
He married Dora Anna Shuford in Tyler, Smith County, Texas, February 10, 1874. Dora was born in Catawba Co., North Carolina September 17, 1850. Dora was the daughter of Dr. Quinton (Quincy) Adams Shuford and Julia Ann Petty. She married James Long. Dora died March 22, 1916 in Gatesville, Coryell County, Texas, at 65 years of age. Her body was interred in Gatesville, Texas.
Dora A. Shuford married James Long and there was one child, Shuford James Long. James had three children: Turner Long ( deceased ) Quince Long ( deceased ) Lena Long ( Cawthorn ) ( deceased ) Shuford James Long was Born January 11, 1869 and died in Tyler, Texas after World War II but I do not have the exact date of his death in Tyler. Although Shuford James Long was raised by Stephen W. Turner, I do not believe he was ever adopted because his name was never changed. Stephen Williamson Turner (1842-1916) and Dora A. (Shuford-Long) were married February 10, 1874 in Tyler, Texas. Dora A. Turner died March 22, 1916 in Gatesville, Texas and Stephen W. Turner died May 22, 1916 in Cisco, Texas. The following is the obituary of Mrs. Dora A. Shuford Turner and is believed to have been from the Texas Advocate, March 1916.
MRS. DORA A. TURNER
Mrs. Dora A. Turner, wife of Rev. S.W. Turner, was the eldest daughter of Dr. Q. A. and Mrs. Julia Shuford. She was born in Catawba County, N.C., Sept. 17, 1850. She came to Smith County, Texas, with her parents in 1857. Here she grew to young womanhood, and in 1868 was married to Mr. James Long, and to this union one son was born who survives her (Editor: No mention as to the name of the surviving Long son.). Her husband died while this son was a child, and in 1884 she was married to Rev. S. W. Turner, whose heart we fain would comfort in this hour of bereavement. There were born to Brother and Sister Turner eight children, six boys and two girls. One son, Rev. Neal W. Turner, died in August 1914. All the rest of the children survive her. After many months of serious affliction and much suffering Sister Turner passed to her reward at 9:30 on the morning of March 22, 1916. The writer conducted the funeral services at Gatesville, Texas, Thursday, March 23, from the Methodist church, assisted by the pastor, Brother C. L. Cartwright and the presiding elder, Brother S. J. Rucker. Sister Turner was a Christian from childhood, and hence knew no other life. She filled the sphere of life as the wife of an itinerant Methodist preacher. She was in thorough harmony with her husband and in fullest sympathy with his duties as a pastor, as a presiding elder, as a teacher and editor. In whatever character of work he was engaged or that the church called him to do, she was not only in sympathy and harmony, but by her superior intellect and tact, she was an inspiration to him and in her council he found help. Her home life was most beautiful. The touch of her hand was sufficient to rectify any disorder and the sound of her gentle voice would quiet any disturbed condition. She was most gracious in her home relations. As a mother she occupied a very superior realm. This is manifest from the character of children she has send out into the world to bless it and make it richer, because of this contribution she has made to it. From these parents have gone out sons and daughters that tell in life and character the story of a well regulated home. Her devotion to her church was marked. She was devoted to the church she loved and in which she had held a membership practically all her life. She labored and toiled with true devotion for the up building and enlargement of Zion. In her personal life she possessed all the graces that go to make up the ideal Christian character. Her life was a benediction to those who knew her and those loved her most who knew her best. Sister Turner had a stroke of paralysis several years ago, which impaired her activities and she suffered much inconvenience and much more pain from this affliction; a little over a year ago she was stricken again an this last was more sever than the first, and grew worse until it deprived her of her speech and finally resulted in her death, as above recorded. The end came peacefully as if some angel messenger had been sent to keep vigil beside her bed and stay the cruel hand that would send a dart of pain into her body, but would lead her into the very presence of her Christ who conquered death, and teach her to lean her head upon His breast and breathe her life out sweetly there. Thus she lived and thus she died, and thus she entered into rest. We will meet her beyond the river where the shadows never fall. /s/ T. S. Armstrong Georgetown, Texas
1-11-99:
See text file of Loudie E. Williams Turner. She was the first wife of Stephen W.
Stephen's occupation: Methodist Minister. At 32 years of age Stephen became the father of William (Willie) Franklin Turner in Tyler, Smith County, Texas, January 7, 1875. At 35 years of age Stephen became the father of Holland Alexander Turner in Henderson, Rusk County, Texas, April 13, 1877. At 36 years of age Stephen became the father of Neal Waskom Turner in Henderson, Rusk County, Texas, February 18, 1879. At 38 years of age Stephen became the father of Julia Rainey Turner in Smith County, Tex, November 16, 1880. At 41 years of age Stephen became the father of Dora Blanch Turner in Tyler, Smith County, Texas, May 20, 1883. At 44 years of age Stephen became the father of Marvin Thompson Turner in Tyler, Smith County, Texas, April 25, 1886. At 46 years of age Stephen became the father of Percy Lee Turner in Tyler, Smith County, Texas, August 10, 1888. At 52 years of age Stephen became the father of Grady T. Turner in Ft Worth, Texas, December 30, 1894. Stephen Williamson Turner Located Stephen W. Turner in Austin, County in the 1870 Census. He came to Texas with members of the Texas 7th Regiment. And research shows one traveled around with one individual. And since his family was already brought to Smith County by this time, historians at the Texas Archives feel like he was looking for better land to farm. And as happens to each of us, he met and fell in love with this girl from Tyler. Thus, he never relocated to Austin County. We know that he did take his wife with him a number of times and visited in Austin County. So, it is very likely that he had made good friends in the Army which lived in the area, and he went to visit.
From the book: 56th Virginia Infantry, written by William A. Young, Jr. and Patricia C. Young.
TURNER, STEPHEN W; enl. 6/22/1861 Co. B of the 56th Virginia Infantry in Mecklenburg, 2nd Lt.; present 9-10-1861; appointed 2nd Lt. 7/15/1861; In command of Co. in Russellville, Ky. 2/4/1862; POW Ft. Donelson - confined Camp Chase and Johnson's Island 4/10/1862 - sent to Vicksburg for exchange 9/1/1862 - exchanged 11/8/1862; dropped as 2nd Lt. 5/5/1862. went to Texas after his exchange with members of the 7th Texas who had been POWS with him - joined Chambers Battalion and 13th Texas Inf.; born: Warren County, N.C. to Charles Granderson and Sara Rainey Turner; lived in Marengo, Mecklenburg Co. from age 5 until war started; entered Emory and Henry College at age 15 - taught school in Mecklenburg; settled in Smith Co., Texas after war; married Dora Ann Shuford Long 2/10/1874 in Tyler, Texas - 7 boys and 2 girls; founded Commercial Department at Polytechnic College, Fort Worth, Texas 1895 and taught there; also taught Latin and Greek at Weatherford College, Weatherford, Texas; tax assessor for Smith Co., 2 terms; minister in Methodist Church 50 years; got pension from Texas; died 5/22/1916 Cisco, Texas. Burial: Gatesville, Texas. This book also has a photograph of Stephen as a young 2nd Lt. It doesn't note when it was submitted, but the book also mentions getting information from a manuscript of a book which Grady Turner wrote in 1931. Gerry Wren, his Great Grandson and I are attempting to locate the book and photograph which at one time was in the possession of Grady.
The following has been extracted from the Journal of the Central Texas Conference, Fifty-First Annual session, Methodist Episcopal Church, South Waxahachie, Texas, November 15-20, 1916 on loan from the Southern Methodist University Library.
REV. S.W. TURNER
Rev. Steven W. Turner was born in Warren County, North Carolina, March 21, 1842. When but a child he moved with his parents to Mecklenburg County, (Researcher Note: This county is west of South Hill and Brodnax, Virginia.) Virginia, where he spent his boyhood days and had the advantages of the old-fashioned country school house in which he received the early part of his education. When he was fifteen years of age he entered Emery and Henry College, and remained there until the outbreak of the Civil War, when his patriotism responded to the call of his country, and he joined Company B, Fifty-Sixth Virginia Infantry in the spring of 1861. He was elected Lieutenant of his company. For three and one-half years he served in the Confederate Army. Seven months of this time he was a Federal prisoner. At the close of the struggle he found himself at Velasco, Texas. The war had completely wrecked his father's fortune and he had to rely on himself, so he began life anew as a teacher. He obtained a position in Tyler, Texas, and taught there for four years. He was converted at Sardis Church, Mecklenburg County, Virginia, under the ministry of Rev. J. W. Blincoe, and joined the M. E. Church, South, at the same time and place, when fifteen years of age. Through all his life, and even through the trying experiences of war he was faithful to his profession of religion. He was licensed to preach at the Fourth Quarterly Conference of Tyler Station in November, 1873, and was recommended by the same Quarterly Conference to the Annual Conference for admission on trial.
He was admitted on trial into the East Texas Conference, which met in Palestine in the same month, and was appointed to Palestine Station. This was a remarkable record. When his name was called as an applicant for admission on trial he was very highly recommended by his Pastor and Presiding Elder Samuel Morriss, and the saintly Bishop H. H. Kavanaugh said: "He is the finest preacher I have ever seen or heard never to have preached a sermon." But to the surprise of many and more to himself, he was read out to Palestine Station. He entered upon his new life as pastor with the same cool judgment and firm purpose that ever characterized him and succeeded abundantly from the beginning of his itinerant life. At the close of this year he was ordained deacon by Bishop Mctyeire, at Marshall, Texas.
In December, 1874, he was appointed to Starrville Circuit, serving this charge one year, and in 1875 he was appointed to Tyler Station. In 1877 he was appointed to Henderson Station and served this charge until 1880, when he was appointed Presiding Elder of Marshall District. Serving this district two years, his health failed, and in December, 1882, he took a supernumerary relation, holding this relation two years, and continued ill health gave him no promise of a return to his loved work, so in 1884 he located. For some years after his location he was County Treasurer of Smith County.
On account of continued ill health he moved to Wilbarger County in 1889, and soon regained his health. In 1891 he acted as Financial Agent of the Southwestern University, and in 1892 he supplied Chillicothe Circuit for two years, and built two churches. One was the first church built in Wilbarger County, outside of Vernon, the County seat, and the other was the first church built in Hardeman County. In 1895 he founded the Commercial Department of Polytechnic College, and was in charge of that department for two years. In 1897 he supplied Weatherford Mission and in November of that year he was readmitted into the Northwest (now Central) Texas Conference, and was assigned to Cisco Station and served this charge in 1898 and 1899. In November 1899, he was appointed to Quanah Station for one year, and in November, 1900, he was appointed to Hewitt charge, serving there two years, organizing the work, building a parsonage and two churches.
From November, 1902, to November, 1906, he served the Gatesville District as Presiding Elder. His next appointment was Midlothian Station.
He was appointed to this charge in 1906 and served it four years. In 1910, he was appointed editor of Texas Tract Society. In 1911 he was appointed to Eastland Station, one year.
This was his last pastorate, and his last active work as a traveling preacher, for in November of this year, 1912, he was superannuated at his own request, and patiently waited in declining health and ministered to an invalid wife for nearly four years, when on March 22, of this year, 1916, his companion left him to go to her father's house on high. Just two months from the day Sister Turner died, Brother Turner heard the call, answered the summons and went home. This is a brief epitome of the biography of one of the best men I have ever known.
A tender relation existed between us, which began at the time of his pastorate at Midlothian. I was in my first year as Presiding Elder and felt keenly my need of counsel and advise. I found this in his home. His home life was beautiful and tender; truly, he commanded his household well.
Brother Turner was married to Mrs. Dora A. (Shuford) Long, in 1874. There were born to them eight children, six boys and two girls. One son, Rev. Neal W. Turner, was drowned in August, 1914, in attempting to rescue his young son and a boy companion from a watery grave. All the rest of his children survive him. Brother Turner's ability as a preacher was recognized by all who knew him. He was a man of profound thought and ripe scholarship. Had his health permitted him to have continued an unbroken tinerancy him prominence in the Church would have been very much greater. But even with shattered health he stood among the first and was recognized leader both in the East Texas Conference in his earnest ministry, and in this Conference where he finished his life's work. He represented the East Texas Conference in the General Conference of 1882.
Any interest of the Church was safe in his hands. He loved his Church above all other interests and in all the course of his life he never suffered her banner to trail in the dust. He rejoiced in the history, in the polity, and in the doctrine of Methodism, and no abler defender have these mighty forces of our Church ever had than S.W. Turner. His judgment was deliberate, his counsel safe and wise. His heart was warm and he dealt tenderly. His friendship was strong and steady. He loved with a passionate love, yet not very demonstrative. His ministry was fruitful, many being brought into the Kingdom under his preaching. But he was weary; let him rest. The world is richer since he has lived in it; the Church is more glorious since he has had membership and labor in it, and Heaven is dearer and more real since he has passed through its shinning portals and entered the life celestial. We shall meet him after the storms are over, after the battles are ended and the mists have cleared away. /s/ T. S. ARMSTRONG
Edith Turner Wren (his grand-daughter) remembers this story on her grand dad, which was provided on May 11, 1992. "My grandfather also enjoyed a good joke. One time, after several black men had raided his watermelon patch and had stolen his melons, he decided to teach them a lesson. He had cut down several trees, leaving some stumps about 1 1/2 or 2 feet tall. One night he hid behind a tree that was left, with a broom and white sheet. That night when the Negroes came again to help themselves to some melons, my grandfather, who was over 6 feet tall, held the broom , covered with the sheet above his head, and walked out from behind the tree. It was a moonlit night, and when the intruders saw him--they scattered in all directions--hitting most of the stumps as they ran--making all kinds of moans and groans. From that night, no more watermelons disappeared.
May 13, 1992:
The following taken from Official Records and Personal Research by his son, Grady T. Turner, August 25, 1987.
STEPHEN W. TURNER-C. S. A. Stephen W. Turner, enlisted in the Mecklenburg Spartans, June 22, 1861 at Tanner's Store, Mecklenburg County, Virginia. Later, the Spartans were assigned to the 56th Virginia Infantry and became Company B, commanded by Capt. George W. Davis. Stephen Turner was elected second Lieut. in the re-organization, for the defense of Fort Donelson, Colonel G. C. Wharton, was advanced to command the Brigade, consisting of the 51st and 56th Virginia Regiments; Captain George W. Davis was advanced to commander of the 56th Virginia and Lieut. Turner was advanced to the command of Company B. Lieutenant Turner commanded Company B. in the Battle of Fort Donelson and was captured February 16, 1862, at the surrender of the garrison and taken first to Camp Chase, Ohio and later, Johnson Island, an officers prison in Lake Erie, near Sanduskey, Ohio. In September, the prisoners were taken from Johnson Island, by rail to Cairo, Illinois and from there by steamer Choteau to Vicksburg, where they were delivered for exchange on September 20, 1862, and Lieutenant Turner was declared exchanged, at Aiken's Landing, Va., on November 10, 1862. Lieut. Turner did not return to Virginia to rejoin the 56th Virginia. While he was in prison, he had met a number of Texas officers, from the 7th Texas and they became good friends. He came to Texas with them and served in Texas, until the end of the war. He enlisted in Chambers Battalion and later the 13th Texas, commanded by Colonel Joseph Bates, at Fort Velasco. At various times he served as Actg. Sergeant Major and later as Actg. Adjutant of the Regiment. His decision to come to Texas was a fortunate one, for the 56th Virginia was part of Picket's Brigade at the Battle of Gettysburg and was practically decimated. While General Lee had surrendered the Army at Appomattox Court House, April 9, 1865, the news did not reach the Texans at Ft. Velasco, until they heard it from prisoners captured in the Battle of Palmeto Ranch, fought near on May 12, 1865.
The war had ruined his parents. They had much property, but had only Confederate money, with which to pay Taxes and live. So Stephen Turner returned to Virginia and brought them to Texas, where they settled near Tyler, Texas. A number of the slaves came with them to Texas and, I am told, the shanties were papered with Confederate money. (Note: The following is copied from a memo written by person or persons unknown in 1914. /s/ Vernon Drewa.) It was provided by Rev. S. W. Turner's granddaughter, Edith Turner Wren.
Nothing has been changed in this writing. The spelling and punctuation are as they were originally written.
The family of Rev. Stephen W. Turner, formerly of Tyler, was gathered together for a re-union last week at the home of Rev. Neal W. Turner, of Corsicana, Texas. This is a most remarkable family in that there has not been a death among the seven sons and two daughters, and but two deaths in their families. This was the first time the family had been assembled together since the children began to marry and establish homes for themselves. The following persons were present, Rev. Stephen W. Turner and wife, Dallas; Mr. Shuford J. Long, wife and daughter, Tyler; Mr. Willie F. Turner, wife and two children, Wichita Falls; Mr. Holland A. Turner, wife and daughter, Austin; Rev. Neal W. Turner, wife and two children, Corsicana; Mr. Marvin T. Turner, wife and son, Dallas; Mrs. Dora McClinton, husband and daughter, Gatesville. Mrs. Julia Garner of Cisco and Mr. Percy Turner of Dallas and Mr. Grady Turner of Brownwood, could not be present, much to the regret of all. But a most delightful occasion was enjoyed by those who assembled. Rev. Stephen W. Turner spent most of his early life in Tyler and this portion of Texas, and his wife, who was Miss Dora Shufrod, daughter of Dr. Q. A. Shuford, was raised here. They were both well known and still have many friends and several relatives in our midst. Rev. Turner is one of the best know ministers of the State having spent thirty years in the Methodist Itinerancy. He came to Tyler immediately after the war, having been mustered out of service at Matagorda. He engaged in bookkeeping and school teaching, taking considerable interest in politics. In 1873 he was elected to the position of County Superintendent of public instruction, but resigned this position in the fall to enter the ministry of the Methodist Church. He was granted license to preach and was also recommended for Admission on Trial in the East Texas Conference, by the Fourth Quarterly Conference of Marvin Church. The Conference met that fall at Palestine, Bishop Kavanaugh presided. When the case of S. W. Turner was called his many friends stood upon the Conference floor and gave him most hearty endorsement and the highest recommendations. However it was a fact that Mr. Turner had not preached a sermon, for the time was only a few weeks between the Fourth Quarterly Conference and the session of the Annual Conference. But in spite of this fact his Presiding Elder, the Rev. Samuel Morris, said, "Bishop, he can fill any pulpit in Southern Methodism". To this the good Bishop responded, "He certainly is the greatest preacher I ever heard of NEVER to have preached". However Mr. Turner was admitted and in making the appointments was assigned to Palestine Station, the seat of the Conference. His rise in the work of the ministry was most rapid and phenomenal, within a period of five or six years he filled the various positions of responsibility in the Conference, such as assistant Secretary and was made Presiding Elder of the Marshal District. Later he was sent as a delegate to the General Conference. He served the following charges in this Conference, Palestine, Henderson, Tyler Circuit, Tyler Station and Marshall District. But on account of failing health he was forced to ask the Conference for a location. He came with his family back to Tyler, but not regaining in health after two years or more, he moved to Vernon, Texas. Here he succeeded in regaining his lost health and once more entered the ministry, uniting with the North East Texas Conference. Here he again served the church as pastor and Presiding Elder for twelve years and was granted the position of Superanuate member two years ago, with all the honors of a hero of the cross. Mr. Dora A. Turner, together with her husband, has enjoyed good health and has stood the visitudes of the Itinerancy most remarkably. However a few years ago she suffered a stroke of paralysis in the right side which affected her considerably, but which did not entirely disable her. She has learned to write with her left hand and still does her housework and even some sewing. To this couple and the entire family, God has been most wonderfully merciful and in return, the Church and State has a company of Christian citizens which are blessing the world with their noble lives. Rev. S.W. Turner and his brother Benjamin Franklin Turner were educated at Emery and Henry College, Virginia. At the conclusion of the Civil War, Stephen's parents and brother had lost all their wealth. Stephen went to Virginia and brought his parents, C. G. and Sarah Turner, and brother, Benjamin Franklin Turner to Tyler, Texas.
Description of Johnson's Island, Ohio, where Stephen W. was interred after his capture at Fort Donelson, Tennessee.
Johnson's Island is a small ( about 1/2 mile wife by 1 mile long) Island in Sandusky Bay, just south of the Marblehead Peninsula. The island was home to a military prison for Confederate Officers during the Civil War. Johnson's Island Danbury Twp., Ottawa County, State of Ohio By Roy S. Swartz During the Civil War, Johnson's Island, a small island in the Sandusky Bay served as a military prison for Confederate officers, men and civilians who were deemed disloyal to the union. 15000 men passed through the prison gates. There were 25 rebel generals and men who would become congressman, governors, ambassadors, authors, and physicians. Yes, even a private would one day sit on the Supreme Court. Johnson's Island was a pleasant site, as prisons go, except in winter when the winds off Lake Erie howled through the camp. Life was hard, but the death rate was low compared to other Civil War prisons and encampments. Despite a 12 foot plank fence, armed guards, and the fact the prison was on an island, several prisoners did escape. Some fled across the ice, one made it by rowboat, others boarded the daily steamboat for Sandusky posing as workmen. As many as 12 succeeded in getting off the island and getting to a safe haven of Canada or the south. Many more tried but were re-captured and returned to the island. Most of the small island was used for the Prison. No buildings remain, though a few features do tell a story of their existence. One earthen fort remains intact. The cemetery with its 206 graves are marked with white Georgia marble headstones. They were placed there in 1890. Prisoners themselves carved the original markers from bunk boards. (A cemetery plat is listed in "Rebels on Lake Erie" by Charles E. Frohman (1965 ) Each year a Memorial Day Service is held to honor and pay respect not only to the 206 buried in this cemetery, but to all others who had given their lives for their country. It is well attended from many states, both North and South. Memorial Day originated during the Civil War, when some southern women chose May 30th to decorate soldiers graves. The honor was for the dead of both the Union and Confederate armies. It is believed that Casssanda Oliver Moncure of Virginia was the one responsible for this event. The cemetery today is a quiet, well-tended plot, surrounded by a black iron fence and guarded by a huge bronze statue of a Confederate soldier. He does not look to the south, since this position would be considered retreat. He faces north with a ceaseless vigil. The Confederate Monument, was sculptured by Sir Moses Ezekiel and dedicate in 1910. He also sculptured the Confederate monument at Arlington National Cemetery where he is buried.
THE HISTORY OF JOHNSON'S ISLAND SINCE THE WAR
The island originally called Bull's Island because cattle were let out on the island to feed. In 1852 the name became Johnson's Island purchased by L. B. Johnson. The Johnson's Island Pleasure Resort Co. opened its operation on thirty acres in 1894. Stock was sold for $100. per share. A pavilion, a skating rink, and cottages were erected. In 1897 the pavilion burned to the ground. In 1904 a second resort was built with a dancing pavilion and theatre. It flourished for a season or two, but the owners of the competing resort acquired it and moved the buildings to Cedar Point. The island saw quarrying begin in 1901 for stone to build breakwaters for Cleveland, Lorain and Cedar Point. They had a school and a post office for the 150 men who were employed. The quarry operation was suspended in 1908. Other short termed operations continued for a number of years. The island also saw grape harbors, cattle and hog farming, even an airstrip. In 1957 a Cleveland investment group bought the island for residential development. The island was surveyed with 250 sites on the water and a total of 1000 building sites on the island.
At present (1997) there are 162 cottages, houses, and homes on the island. There are new ones being built each year, some small, some large.
HISTORICAL SUMMARY OF THE JOHNSON'S ISLAND CIVIL WAR MILITARY PRISON
Johnson's Island, located in Sandusky Bay, Lake Erie was chosen as the site for the Union depot of captured Confederate officers in late 1861. Johnson's Island, approximately 3 miles from Sandusky, was determined to be conveniently accessible for supplies needed for construction and maintenance of the prison and its population. It was also considered more easily protected than other islands in the open lake. The island cold be leased for $500.00 a year with the government having control over who had access to the island. Because of these advantageous factors, the Federal Government built a prison designed to hold 2,500 prisoners on the island. Fro April of 1862 until September of 18656, over 9,000 Confederates passed through Johnson's Island Civil War Military Prison leaving behind an extensive historical and archaeological record. Many of these officers recorded in journals or diaries the day to day happenings, emotions, and conditions they were enduring. They also spent many hours writing letters, collecting autographs from prisoners, and sketching maps. These documents give vast insight into what prison life was like, as well as the personal conflicts and hardships encountered among families and friends during the Civil War. The 16.5 acre Johnson's Island Prison Compound contained 13 Blocks (12 as prisoner housing and one as a hospital), latrines, sutler's stand, 3 wells, pest house, 2 mess halls (added in 1864) and more. The Blocks were two stories high and approximately 130 X 24 feet. There were more than 40 buildings outside the stockade (barns, stables, a lime kiln, forts, barracks for officers, a powder magazine, etc.) used by the 128th Ohio Volunteer Infantry to guard the prison. The Hoffman Battalion with other companies that formed the 128th Ohio Volunteer Infantry became the official guards of the prison under the charge of William S. Pierson, former Mayor of Sandusky. Because of his cruelty to prisoners and his inability to handle problems and keep the prison i good order, he was replaced. In 1863, Colonel Charles W. Hill took command of the prison with the belief that prisoners had rights too. The change was appreciated by the prisoners. As prisoners of war, they daily faced how to cope with their situation, whether to resist, to survive, or to assimilate by taking the Oath of Allegiance. Their choices resulted in a variety of activities taking place. Those contemplating escape spent time preparing...whether disguising as a guard, walking across the frozen lake into Canada, or tunneling from a latrine...any idea took great planning and time to orchestrate. Some prisoners used their talents and limited resources to pass the time by carving rings, broaches, and other jewelry out of hard rubber, bone, and shell. Reading, especially newspapers was important to keep informed of the latest victories and defeats of the War, government actions, and news of exchanges. Prisoners cold receive packages and mail.. The mail was inspected and the parcels were searched and often damaged or depleted before the prisoner received them. Consequently prisoners often relied on the Sutler store to buy sewing supplies, ink, stationary, clothes, food, combs, toothbrushes, etc. These items could be purchased until late in the war when food, along with other items were no longer permitted. The prisoners on Johnson's Island, along with most of the soldiers that fought in the Civil War endured harsh winters, food and fuel shortages, disease, along with the mental anguish of uncertainty about their families and their own futures. Current research suggests that well over 300 men died on Johnson's Island during the war. After the Civil War, most of the buildings on Johnson's Island were auctioned off. The land was used for farming, and quarrying started in the late 1800's. The resort business began around then also, but eventually failed. Residential building began in the 1950's allowing private residents to enjoy waterfront properties. In 1990, Johnson's Island was designated as a National Historic Landmark recognizing its significance in the Civil War as one of the premier Union prisons. The Confederate Cemetery, located on Johnson's Island is currently the only publicly available part of the prison. A portion of the prison compound and all of Fort Johnson have been set aside for long term preservation by the current landowner.
Stephen Williamson Turner and Loudie E. Williams had the following son:
Thomas Eddie Turner (Dod: October 20, 1869.
Stephen Williamson Turner and Dora Anna Shuford had the following family:
+ 118 i. William (Willie) Franklin6 Turner was born January 7, 1875.
+ 119 ii. Holland Alexander Turner was born April 13, 1877.
+ 120 iii. Neal Waskom Turner was born February 18, 1879.
+ 121 iv. Julia Rainey Turner was born November 16, 1880.
+ 122 v. Dora Blanch Turner was born May 20, 1883.
+ 123 vi. Marvin Thompson Turner was born April 25, 1886.
+ 124 vii. Percy Lee Turner was born August 10, 1888.
+ 125 viii. Grady T. Turner was born December 30, 1894.
Sixth Generation
85. Margaret Elizabeth6 Turner (George5, Rives4, Terisha3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) birth date unknown.
She married Charles Phippen.
Margaret Elizabeth Turner and Charles Phippen had the following family:
126 i. Carrie Lee7 Phippen. She married Leon Goodlett.
127 ii. Minnie Elizabeth Phippen. She married Lewis Tidwell. Only note for Lewis is: "of Austin, Texas"
87. Thomas Woodward6 Turner (George5, Rives4, Terisha3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) birth date unknown.
He married Emma Coram.
Thomas Woodward Turner and Emma Coram had the following family:
128 i. Thomas W. (Jr.)7 Turner.
129 ii. Clifton Turner.
130 iii. Bennie Turner.
90. Martha Eliza6 Turner (George5, Rives4, Terisha3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) birth date unknown.
She married George Grigsby. George and Martha's residence is listed as: Brawley, California.
Martha Eliza Turner and George Grigsby had the following family:
131 i. Zack7 Grigsby. Zack served in World War One.
132 ii. Maybelle Grigsby.
133 iii. Ruby Grigsby.
92. George W.6 Turner (George5, Rives4, Terisha3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) birth date unknown.
He married Mrs. Mattie Price.
George W. Turner and Mrs. Mattie Price had the following family:
134 i. Stephen E.7 Turner.
135 ii. Anna Turner.
93. Laura Rebecca6 Turner (George5, Rives4, Terisha3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) birth date unknown.
She married Calvin Gary.
Laura Rebecca Turner and Calvin Gary had the following family:
136 i. Elizabeth7 Gary. She married Roland Sales.
137 ii. Anna Gary. She married Jas. Edwards.
138 iii. James Gary.
139 iv. Clarence Gary.
140 v. Holland Gary.
141 vi. Thomas Gary.
142 vii. Earl Gary.
94. Cassie Josephine6 Turner (George5, Rives4, Terisha3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in Todd County, Kentucky 1848.
She married John McClung. John's note is: Arkansas resident.
Cassie Josephine Turner and John McClung had the following family:
143 i. Calvin7 McClung.
144 ii. John (Jr.) McClung.
95. Susan Frances6 Turner (George5, Rives4, Terisha3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born 1856.
She married William Boyd. William and Susan's residence listed as: Route 6, Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
Susan Frances Turner and William Boyd had the following family:
145 i. George Pratt7 Boyd.
146 ii. Claud Joseph Jefferson Boyd.
147 iii. William Douglas Boyd.
148 iv. Lula Margaret Boyd.
149 v. Bonnie Doone Boyd. Bonnie Boyd was instrumental in preparation of the George Turner and Elizabeth Susan Rives descendants.
112. Adella Bell6 Cunningham (William A.5, Susan T.4 Rives, Mary3 Turner, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born 1870. Adella died 1945 at 75 years of age.
She married Lamuel Edward Lancaster. Lamuel was born 1855. Lamuel died 1902 at 47 years of age.
At 29 years of age Adella became the mother of Walter Dewey Lancaster 1899. At 30 years of age Adella became the mother of William Robin Lancaster 1900. At 31 years of age Adella became the mother of Bruce Edward Lancaster 1901.
Adella Bell Cunningham and Lamuel Edward Lancaster had the following family:
150 i. Walter Dewey7 Lancaster was born 1899. Walter died 1899 at less than one year of age.
151 ii. William Robin Lancaster was born 1900. William died 1947 at 47 years of age.
+ 152 iii. Bruce Edward Lancaster was born 1901.
113. Lizzie Wellons6 Cunningham (William A.5, Susan T.4 Rives, Mary3 Turner, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born 1874. Lizzie died 1901 at 27 years of age.
She married M. S. Newton.
Lizzie Wellons Cunningham and M. S. Newton had the following family:
153 i. Mary7 Newton.
154 ii. Everette Newton.
155 iii. Annie Eula.
114. Robert Powell6 Cunningham (William A.5, Susan T.4 Rives, Mary3 Turner, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born 1876. Robert died 1923 at 47 years of age.
He married Elizabeth Blanche Bessie Garrett. Elizabeth was born 1880.
At 25 years of age Robert became the father of Joseph E. Cunningham 1901. At 27 years of age Robert became the father of Dollie E. Cunningham 1903. At 30 years of age Robert became the father of Ruth E. Cunningham 1906. At 32 years of age Robert became the father of Fannie C. Cunningham 1908. At 41 years of age Robert became the father of Robert Powell (Jr.) Cunningham 1917.
Robert Powell Cunningham and Elizabeth Blanche Bessie Garrett had the following family:
156 i. Ethel G.7 Cunningham.
157 ii. Thelma E. Cunningham.
158 iii. Joseph E. Cunningham was born 1901.
159 iv. Dollie E. Cunningham was born 1903.
160 v. Ruth E. Cunningham was born 1906.
161 vi. Fannie C. Cunningham was born 1908. She married Unknown Robinson.
+ 162 vii. Robert Powell (Jr.) Cunningham was born 1917.
118. William (Willie) Franklin6 Turner (Stephen Williamson5, Charles Granderson4, Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in Tyler, Smith County, Texas January 7, 1875. William died March 12, 1920 at 45 years of age.
He married Eula Leta Swinburn in Tyler, Smith County, Texas, April 11, 1897. Eula is the daughter of A. C. Swinburn and Nancy Elizabeth Gilbert.
William became the father of Grady Turner before 1899. At 24 years of age William became the father of Leslie Holland Turner in Cisco, Bosque County, Texas, December 25, 1899. At 26 years of age William became the father of Lerline Turner 1901. At 39 years of age William became the father of Elisabeth Turner July 25, 1914.
William Franklin Turner
Baptized by Rev. R. S. Finley. Not known to whom married. Records denote he and spouse had two children: Leslie Turner and Lerline T. Turner Mann
2-14-1999:
The following provided by Joy Turner Luke:
William Franklin was a realtor and had an abstract office in Vernon near the Swinburns for two years. In 1982 the house was still standing on Texas Street one block past Tolar Street going away from downtown. It was toward the end of the block across the street from the old McCaleb house. William Franklin moved his family to Wichita Falls in 1909 where, in part due to the oil boom, he had an abstract office that employed 20 secretaries. William Franklin died following what should have been a simple gall bladder operation. His death was so unexpected that his widow was persuaded to have an autopsy performed. Due the operation a kink was formed in his intestine, causing an infection that led to his sudden death.
William (Willie) Franklin Turner and Eula Leta Swinburn had the following family:
163 i. Grady7 Turner was born before 1899. The following information was provided by Joy Turner Luke: " Mother reminded me that William (Willie) Franklin Turner and his wife, Eula Leta Swinburn had a baby named Grady who was born before my father, Leslie Turner, and died before he was year old. He was named for Willie's younger brother, Grady."
+ 164 ii. Leslie Holland Turner was born December 25, 1899.
+ 165 iii. Lerline Turner was born 1901.
166 iv. Elisabeth Turner was born July 25, 1914. She married John Alford.
11-23-1998:
Provided by her niece, Joy Turner Luke: Elisabeth is a well known artist. She has been represented in galleries in Wichita Falls and Dallas. She does great weaving (including large wall hangings) as well as her paintings. She has taught art in high school and later to adults. 2515 Fain St. Wichita Falls, Tx.76308-1913 Tel: 940-723-6998 1-14-99: Toby Turner Jones notified me that Elisabeths husband, John Alford is deceased.
119. Holland Alexander6 Turner (Stephen Williamson5, Charles Granderson4, Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in Henderson, Rusk County, Texas April 13, 1877. Holland died January 20, 1960 in New Braunfels, Texas, at 82 years of age.
He married an unknown person.
Holland's occupation: Not Known. Holland became the father of Josephine Turner in Not known. Holland became the father of Barbara Turner in Georgia. Holland Alexander Turner Baptized by Rev. R. W. Thompson. Not known to whom married. They did have two children: Josephine Turner Duggan 520 East 9th St. Littlefield, Texas 79339 Barbara Turner Tucker 1607 Hawthorne Arlington, Texas 76012 Holland was as an Attorney in Austin.
Holland Alexander Turner had the following family:
+ 167 i. Josephine7 Turner.
168 ii. Barbara Turner was born in Georgia. She married Joe Cox in Georgia.
12-4-1998:
The following graciously provided by Pauline Shepard. Holland A. Turner's family lived in Austin.
120. Neal Waskom6 Turner (Stephen Williamson5, Charles Granderson4, Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in Henderson, Rusk County, Texas February 18, 1879. Neal died August 22, 1914 in Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas, at 35 years of age. His body was interred November 25, 1914 in Cisco, Bosque County, Texas.
He married Martha Ellen Eddleman in Cisco, Bosque County, Texas, November 1900. Martha was born in Evant, Coryell Co., Texas November 17, 1878. Martha was the daughter of Reuben Wesley Eddleman and Eliza Jane Lovell. Martha died December 28, 1958 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, at 80 years of age. Her body was interred in Cisco, Eastland County, Texas.
Martha Ellen Eddleman
The following was in a letter to Rev. N. W. Turner, Meridian, Texas, postmarked, San Antonio, Tex., 1910 and provided by Mrs. Edith Turner Wren for this document. The outside of the envelope has the following paragraph stamped on it. "I am not much of a mathematician," said the cigarette, "but I can add to a man's nervous troubles, I can subtract from his physical energies, I can multiply his aches and pains, I can divide his mental powers. I take interest from his work and discount his chances for success."----Crusader Monthly.
The letter written by Mrs. Ellen Eddleman Turner:
When I was only a wee little girl, God in his wisdom saw fit to take from our home, our precious mother, leaving a father, three brothers and two sisters and my tiny self to mourn our great loss, just three weeks later the death angel took our baby brother also, but God in his love and mercy left to me a loving father and sisters who took the place as near as was possible. My dear Mother, whom I never remember seeing. I sometimes wonder if I would not have been a better woman today if I had the love care and influence of a Mother, but God knows what is best for us always and I want at all times to be perfectly submissive to His will.
My father never married again, but strived by hard labor and the best of his knowledge to keep his children together and raise them to be ladies and gentlemen. My father being a black-smith, the early part of my life, until I was old enough to enter school, was spent in the shop with him. I being the youngest of the five children.
But as soon as I reached the Scholastic age, I entered the Cisco Public School. Where I remained, with the exception of a few years until a few years ago. I enjoyed most all the pleasures that came into the lives of school girls and in May 1897 I with two class mates Graduated with as high honors as the high school afforded. My father being a man of limited means I did not have the advantage of a college education. My father being a member of the M. E. Church South we were raised in the S. S. and church, and from early childhood I had a great desire to become a member of the church, and live to the best of my ability, a true Christian life. I did not join the church however until I was 14 years of age, and since that time I have O'so often made mistakes, been careless and; and fallen far short of my duty to God but always find forgiveness where I present myself with a penitent heart the feet of my Savior. My life for 3 years after I finished school was spent in a very quiet way, and during this time I was keeping company with a very jealous Christian young man by the name of Turner whom I fancied very much. And by the artful work of "Cupid" on March the 12th, 1888 I promised my heart and hand to the excellent young gentleman whom I loved so dearly. Our engagement which lasted two years was very sweet and only a few clouds obscured the sunshine of love, and even then my heart could say with the poet, "Be still sad heart and cease repining, for behind the cloud is the sun still shining".
On the 22 of Nov. 1900 we were married at M. E. Church south at Cisco, Rev. S. W. Turner the grooms father officiating. We were very happy in our married relation and I soon found that my convictions were true, that I had chosen the noblest and best man in all the world, in my mind, and I have never had occasion to think otherwise.
The first year of our married life Got gave us a sweet little baby boy, which almost caused our cup of joy to overflow, and my constant prayer has been that God would make him a great good man, and that He would give us wisdom and knowledge to rear him the nurture and admonition of the Lord. And while we have made mistakes, yet we have done the best we could by our boy.
When our baby was 4 months old, his father moved his business (a Drug Store) to Seymour - and there came our first financial trouble. In 2 months my husband an assignment which took from us every dollar we had and left us among strangers and a long ways from our relatives and friends. But through all our trouble we never lost faith in our Heavenly Father and finally reached Cisco again, poorer but wiser people than when we left. It was only a few months till we moved to Rising Star where my husband had secured a good position and it was during stay there that one Sunday afternoon around our fireside, we were speaking of ministers, when my husband came over to me and lovingly putting his arms around me, how I would like to have a preacher husband.
I had thought for a long time that something was troubling his mind, but, fearing that I would object, he had refrained from telling me of his decision after a bitter struggle for years in his own mind. I was not surprised at this intelligence but rejoiced, for I knew that there in him, could it be revealed, that which would make men better, and would influence those with whom he came into contact to better lives and to thee honoring and glorifying his Holy Name. And let me say here that his influence had wrought a great change in me, and while I am a very weakest of God's children and the most unworthy, yet I feel that I am under his influence and tender love striving to be better each day of my life. He had been preaching but few months when he took his first work "The Gatesville Mission", which we served the best we could for one year, and where we had many true friends. And at the Annual Conference last November we were sent here to Evant, where our stay so far has been pleasant, because we feel like we are trying to do what God would have us do, serving his people trying to get his souls saved and to up-build his cause and kingdom in this world. March 17, 1906 /s/ Mrs. Ellen Turner
The following is from the Central Texas Conference "Annual Journal" of The following epitaph was prepared by Dr. Hayden Edwards of the Polytechnic Methodist Church, Ft. Worth, Texas.
Ellen Turner wife of Reverend Neal W. Turner, was born in Evant, Texas, November 17, 1878. She was one of six children born to Rube and Jane Eddleman. The family moved to Cisco, Texas when Mrs. Turner was just a child. She was graduated from the Cisco High School with highest honors. In 1900 she married a young druggist, who later entered the ministry of the Methodist Church and served several pastorates in the Central Texas Conference. Mrs. Turner joined the church while in her teens, so it was natural for her to assume the place of a minister's wife. She was not to serve long in the capacity, however, because after Reverend Turner had served churches in Clifton, Valley Mills, Meridian, and Corsicana, he met a tragic death by drowning while trying to rescue his twelve year old son and his friend. After her husband's death, she moved back to Cisco, and lived there until 1924. At that time she placed her daughter Edith in Texas Women's College, and served there as house mother in old Mulkey Hall until it was made a boy's dormitory when the school's name was changed to Texas Wesleyan College and made a co-educational institution. She then became hostess at Ann Waggoner Hall, where she remained until her retirement in 1953. Mrs. Turner fell and broke her hip in 1954, from which she never recovered. Following this accident she had several strokes, the last one causing her death on December 28, 1958. Dr. H. Brown Loyd held a memorial service for her at Gause-Ware Funeral Home, Ft. Worth, Texas, and Dr. Hayden Edwards conducted the funeral services at Cisco, Texas where her body was interred. She is survived by her daughter Mrs. Gerald C. Wren of 5736 El Campo Street, Ft. Worth, Texas and two grand children Gerry N. Wren of Dallas, Texas and Mrs. Vernon H. Drewa, Jr., of New Orleans, Louisiana. /s/ HAYDEN EDWARDS
11-20-92:
Edith Turner Wren remembers her mother making the following statement after someone mentioned wealth or worldly possessions: "I would gladly live on bread and water if I had my husband back".
6-14-93:
The following was written for Ellen by her nephew; R. Lovell Wilson prior to May 1914.
Miss Ellen in all her splendor stands At the front door in the hall Meeting all the guests that came With a hearty word to all It was, "I am very glad to see you", Amid many bows and laughter She cared not for the multitude It was the linen she was after. It was at a linen wedding Miss Ellen was the host She liked to see all of her friends But she like that linen most Some were center pieces And all of it heart winning her friends Miss Ellen said she loved But oh, you pretty linen. At her post she stayed till one o'clock The moon was sinking in the west The guest had all departed And she had sat down to rest. There was linen on the beds There was linen on the chairs There was linen on the tables There was linen every where There were linen center pieces There was linen for the bed There were napkins for the table And three or four table spreads. There were linen cuffs & collars There were linen waists & ties And this linen all o'er the house Looked good to Ellen's eye's. Now here's two dresses just alike Of one I'll make Edith a dress And I'll make Herman Blouses Of the linen that is left. There was one present that was needed T'was not for beds tables or winders But it was all for Mr. Turner T'was a pair of linen suspenders. /s/ R. Lovel Wilson
6-14-93:
The following was written by Martha Ellen Eddleman and was provided by her daughter, Mrs. Edith Turner Wren. Memories Which Carry Us Backward Memory is the great golden chain which links the past with the present. Some one has said - that of all the gifts with which a beneficent Providence has endowed man, the gift of memory is the noblest. Without it life would be a blank, a dreary void, an inextricable chaos, an unlettered page cast upon the vast ocean of uncertainty. Memory is too often accused of treachery and inconsistence, when, if inquired into, the fault will be found to rest with ourselves. Although nature has wisely proportioned the strength and liberality of her gifts to the various intellects around, yet all have it in their power to improve it, by classing, analyzing and arranging the different subjects which successively occupy their minds. By these means, habit of thought and reflection are acquired. "The weakest capacity, by arriving at excellence, will be above mediocrity; the strongest, by aiming at mediocrity, will fall short of it" A quick and retentive memory, both of words and things, is an invaluable treasure, and may be had by any one who will take the pains. Memory is the great source from which our pleasures are derived. How my serious! And yet what a pleasure to view the many scenes that are painted on our memories! I'm printed there by that skillful workman, Time. Some are bright and glorious while others are sad and gloomy, so gloomy that you can almost feel a shudder pass over you while gazing upon them. All the days in the year cannot be brightened with sunshine, neither can each day in our lives be aglow with happiness, nor can all these scenes painted on our memories be glistening with golden hues. If there were no sorrows to mar our pleasure, no clouds to obscure the azure sky, no shadow to check the rays of the sunlight, as they fall across our path was, we could not appreciate their brightness. How often do we hear those around us, in reviewing the past, speak of the bright , happy days of childhood: when gathered around the fireside with loved ones, how they prattled in childish glee: and again on Summers evening just after twilight, where pale Synthia was shedding her gentle rays on all around, how they sat upon the old door steps watching the flying clouds and counting the stars as they came forth to pin back the curtains of night. Happy innocent childhood! Their minds were not then charged with the great responsibilities of life; they had no thought, no care, no wish for anything, save that which brings pleasure. Little did they dream then, that the time would come when, in their solitude, they would count those as the happiest days of their lives. For who will deny that the brightest scenes of our lives are those of our childhood, while the mind is yet free from care, ere it learns of the deceit which is in the world, and is untarnished by the association of evil companions? It was there that the father and mother looked forward with fond anticipation to a prosperous future for their little ones. Far out in misty future, they could see them, in their fancy, marching in the ranks of great men and women, great because of their goodness and nobility, a credit to their family and an honor to society. But let us gradually drift from innocent infancy to the age of maturity, and view the many changes which have been wrought, since we last gazed on that happy circle. Childhood is now a memory which carries us backward. Manhood and womanhood have taken its place: the old home is deserted, a strange form fills the doorway where so often that loving mother stood, who now sleeps in the silent city of the dead. But her loving words and gentle ways, the kind admonitions, and the image of her lovely form are so indelibly stamped upon our hearts and minds, that so long as life lasts they will never be erased. Time and tide roll on. Our bark may be drifted far out on life's ocean. Many of the scenes of life may fade, but the image of that sainted Mother will be undimmed. This is a memory of the past which is ever pointing us backward. The silvery locks and tottering form of the aged father, remind us that he too will soon join his loved companion. Where are the children? Echoes answer from the North, South, East and West, they are men and women now: and who when standing near the end of life's journey, look down the long vista and their years and recall the happy memories of the past. When this hand of mine shall be almost pulse less and cold, and as motionless as the grave wherein it must lie: when the damp dewy vapors shall replace this sensible warm motion, and death shall spread me couch and weave my shroud, when the winding sheet shall be my sole vesture, and the close sealed sepulcher my only home- Then shall I ask God to stay the hand of death till my memory carries me back to my girlhood; and these shall be my parting words. Backward, turn backward, Oh! memory so bright, make me school girl with foot steps so light, School mates come back from the world so cold. Let us encircle our teacher of old. Oh! let us collect in the old college hall, and our kind loving teacher sweet voices recall: As they patiently tried to instill in our minds the lessons which seemed to us fairly sublime. Backward, turn back ward, Oh; time in your flight, Take me to school again just for one sight Of the loveliest spot which my girlhood ere knew, Where my mind and my heart were developed and grew. Where my classmates students and all, Reflected their sunshine, sent joy to my soul. Oh! Father in heaven, when the end we shall see Bring us with our teacher To spend eternity with thee.
6-14-93:
The following was provided by Mrs. Edith Turner Wren. It is the Valedictorian address given by her mother; Martha Ellen Eddleman, at her high school graduation.
There is nothing so pleasing, and yet so sad, as a recollection of the past. Year by year, month by month and day by day we gradually but surely drift from innocent infancy to the age of maturity, and the older we grow the more certain are we to be carried back on the wings of retrospection to a time that was either the most pleasant or the most sad of our lives; to a time where all things earthly seemed to have been made for our especial benefit, or to a time in our young childhood days when some awful and terrible calamity overtook us in our march for pleasure and spread the mantle of gloom and sadness over our lives as we then thought, for all time to come. What a happy time we had in our childhood! Our minds were not then charged with the great responsibilities of life; we had no thought, no care, no wish for anything save that which brings pleasure. Little did we dream then that the time would come when, in our solitude, we would count those as the happiest days of our lives; little did we care what the future held in store for us. It was all pleasure then- even though to some of us it did not appear so at that time-and one of our greatest pleasures in our more mature years is to be carried back on the wings of thought and think of the happy days long gone by; to think of "What might have been, But what now can never be!" And yet as quick as thought our memory reverts of some awful calamity, and despite all efforts we find ourselves shrouded in gloom and wishing we could obliterate the past and devote our thoughts to subjects more pleasing, but like Banco's ghost the hideous monster will not down, but ever clings to our memory, and the older we get the more indelibly we find it stamped on our minds. How many of us remember, with feelings of pressure, our first school days, when the greatest task that could have been exacted of us was the solution of some simple little mathematical problem? It is a real, genuine pleasure to be carried back to those days, for we can now realize how happy we were then; we now know that our trials and burdens of those days compared with our trials and troubles of today are like comparing a pigmy to a giant. If we only had those good old days to live over what a great change would be wrought in our lives! We would then be able to cull the sweet from the bitter-the good from the bad, and to so shape our destiny as to be not only a pleasure to others but to ourselves as well; we would mark out a straight path through life's burdensome forest and "hew straight to the line-let the chips fall where they may"; we would stamp out the bad past of our nature and cultivate with zealous care the good qualities; we would sow the seed of Faith, Hope and Charity instead of the seed of idleness and carelessness, and in after years, when we had grown to maturity, oh, my friends what a pleasure it would be to think of those days! Each of you now can think back and remember of some good or noble deed of your own in your childhood days, and the mere thought of it makes your heart leap with pride. Then how much prouder and how much nobler you would feel of yourself if you could blot from memory's ever living page all your ignoble acts and deeds! What a bright and glorious future would be ours if we could only erase from memory the dark gloomy, dreary days of the past! What a happy world this would be if we were not forced by memory to think back and know that "we have done those things which we ought not to have done; and we have left undone those things which we ought to have done!" The mere thought of the past ought to make us more careful of the future. We should so conduct ourselves in our early days, so that it would always be a pleasure in later years, to look back and know that we had done our whole duty; our happiness would then be complete. We would have nothing to reproach ourselves for, but we could go forth in life's great battle with a brave heart, a conscious clean as a bill, and in our hours of leisure derive untold pleasure from the recollections of the past. On this, the last day of our school days let us all remember the past for the good it has taught us; forget the unpleasant parts of life and for the future keep in mind this undying fact: "To thine ownself be true. And it must follow as the night the day. Thou can'st not then be false to any one".
(Note: This address was copied just as it was written....with one exception. Each of the periods were very small "x's" which couldn't duplicate. November 2000: Note: Tracing the history of this family, I located the following document in the Archives of the Ft. Worth Star Telegram. This information came from materials at Texas Wesleyan College in Fort Worth, Texas, were Ellen Eddleman Turner was a House Mother. /s/ Vernon Drewa)
TIPPY SINGS, CLIMBS FOR ANN HALL GIRLS By Jean Cardwell
In Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary, the word parakeet is defined as "Any of certain parrots, especially those of small size and slender form with a long graduated tail." It does not say that they have unusually bright colors and are also very good companions. At least Mother Turner, Ann Waggoner Hall hostess, believes this. She is the proud owner of Tippy, a four and a half months old parakeet. Tippy did not show signs of talking until about three weeks ago. After repeating "Tippy is a pretty boy," he can say it perfectly. He is now learning to whistle the wolf call. He will be a very busy little bird if he tries to whistle at all the girls in Ann Hall as they go by his dwelling place. Tippy knows how to climb both up and down a three and a half foot ladder which is attached to one end of his cage and stretches to the floor. On the ladder is a small Christmas bell which he constantly tries to peek off. Whenever the piano or radio is played, he sings with a full voice. The glasses of Mrs. Virgil Blow, assistant hostess at Ann Waggoner Hall, make an exciting climbing place for Tippy. He likes to pick up pins and bright things. He makes friends very quickly but doesn't care for strangers.
Neal's occupation: Methodist Minister. At 23 years of age Neal became the father of Herman Shuford Turner in Cisco, Eastland County, Texas, 1902. At 27 years of age Neal became the father of Edith Wilson Turner in Cisco, Texas., September 12, 1906.
Neal Waskom Turner and Martha Ellen Eddleman had the following family:
169 i. Herman Shuford7 Turner was born in Cisco, Eastland County, Texas 1902. Herman died August 22, 1914 in Corsicana, Coryell County, Texas, at 12 years of age. His body was interred August, 1914 in Cisco, Eastland County, Texas.
6-18-94:
Gail (grand niece of Herman) Wren Drewa and this writer went to Cisco. Located the Turner grave location, which are in Block 48 and the Wilson Family plot of the Oakwood Cemetery. Block 48 is in the NE corner of the cemetery where Locust and Fern Roads meet. Block 48 at this writing was almost directly opposite a small work shed.
7-21-1998:
Located at the SMU library and also in newspaper clipping the full name of Herman. Information changed this date. His middle name was Shuford. He was named after his Great Grandfather, Dr. Quincy A. Shuford of Tyler, Texas. Or he was given his grandmother's maiden name, which was Dora Shuford ( daughter of Dr. Q. A. Shuford). In the news article, which I will try to enhance for the Turner/Wren book, young Herman is standing behind a 45 pound watermelon as was perhaps 5 or 6 years of age. All of the Shuford burial locations were photographed by this writer two weeks ago in Tyler, Texas. As well, as Stephen Williamson Turner's brother, Benjamin Franklin Turner, and their parents Charles Granderson Turner and his wife.
Herman died tragically by drowning. He and other children were on a picnic outing with a Sunday School class on a small body of water near Corsicana, Texas. He and another classmate were attempting to swim across some part of the water. His father, Rev. Near Turner tried to rescue both boys, but in turn all three drowned. Neal's wife, Martha and daughter, Edith, looked on helplessly. Additional information can be gleaned from Rev. Neal Turners history.
8-8-2001:
Danna Beverly Drewa Elliott found a book, that belonged to Herman. She thought her grandmother, Hermans sister, Edith Turner Wren, might have given it to her sometime in the past. She gave to her Mother, Beverly Gail Wren Drewa, who is a niece of Herman. The book was a small Christian book on Jesus, which was given to Herman in 1907 by his Aunt Julia Rainey Turner (Neal Turners sister.)
+ 170 ii. Edith Wilson Turner was born September 12, 1906.
121. Julia Rainey6 Turner (Stephen Williamson5, Charles Granderson4, Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in Smith County, Tex November 16, 1880. Julia died September 10, 1967 at 86 years of age.
She married John H. Garner in not known. John was born in Galveston, Galveston County, Texas. John died in Galveston, Galveston County, Texas.
Julia became the mother of James Turner Garner in Not known. Julia became the mother of Dorothy Garner in Not known. Julia Rainey Turner Baptized by Rev. J. A. Waskom April 17, 1881. Children: James Turner Garner (Died February 8, 1953.) and Dorothy Garner (Deceased) 4332 Overhill Drive Dallas, Texas 75205
Julia Rainey Turner and John H. Garner had the following family:
+ 171 i. James Turner7 Garner.
172 ii. Dorothy Garner was born in not known. Dorothy died in Not known. Dorothy's occupation: Homemaker.
122. Dora Blanch6 Turner (Stephen Williamson5, Charles Granderson4, Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in Tyler, Smith County, Texas, May 20, 1883. Dora died March 3, 1980 in Abilene, Texas, at 96 years of age. Her body was interred in Gatesville, Texas.
She married Benjamin Holmes McClinton in Gatesville, Corell County, Texas, November 8, 1903. Benjamin was born in Gatesville, Corell County, Texas August 7, 1882. Benjamin was the son of Benjamin F. McClinton. Benjamin died May 9, 1926 in Cisco, Bosque County, Texas, at 43 years of age. His body was interred in Gatesville, Texas. Married by father of the bride; Rev. Stephen W. Turner.
At 22 years of age Dora became the mother of Zelia Blanche McClinton in Gatesville, Corell County, Texas, December 31, 1905. At 33 years of age Dora became the mother of Pauline Prewitt McClinton in Gatesville, Corell, Texas, November 2, 1916. Dora Blanch Turner She was Baptised by Rev. W. A. Sampey on the last Sunday in September, 1883. She was married by her father, Rev. S.W. Turner to Benjamin Holmes McClinton on November 8, 1903. Children: Zelia Blanch Turner Moore; Pauline McClinton Turner Shepard
Dora Blanch Turner and Benjamin Holmes McClinton had the following family:
+ 173 i. Zelia Blanche7 McClinton was born December 31, 1905.
+ 174 ii. Pauline Prewitt McClinton was born November 2, 1916.
123. Marvin Thompson6 Turner (Stephen Williamson5, Charles Granderson4, Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in Tyler, Smith County, Texas April 25, 1886. Marvin died May 7, 1946 in Nashville, Tennessee, at 60 years of age.
He married twice. He married an unknown person. He married Nelle Turner.
Marvin's occupation: Not known. Marvin became the father of Frances Turner in Not known. Marvin became the father of Terry Turner in Galveston, Galveston County, Texas. Marvin Thompson Turner Baptized by Rev. Joel T. Davis, Dec. 19, 1886. Children: Frances Turner Curley 3414 East Golf Club Drive Nashville, Tennessee. 75215 Terry Marvin Turner (Brother of Frances)
2-14-1999:
Joy wrote that her father, Leslie, had told her a number of years ago, that Marvin Turner was the head of the biggest bookstore in Dallas, at Smith and Lamar. His younger brother, Percy Turner, worked in the bookstore and later owned a bookstore at SMU. Percy also owned the Southwest Press and published the journal, "Southwest Review," which was edited by Mr. Magines. Marvin moved to Richmond, Virginia, where he headed a Methodist published company. My father said that Holland Turner was a lawyer in Austin who died in middle age, but your records shows him dying in New Braunfels, Texas, in 1960 at 82 years. Of course, my father talked about Julia, Dora and Grady too, but you have the information about them.
Marvin Thompson Turner had the following family:
175 i. Frances7 Turner was born in Not known. She married Unknown Curley.
176 ii. Terry Turner was born in Texas.
124. Percy Lee6 Turner (Stephen Williamson5, Charles Granderson4, Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in Tyler, Smith County, Texas August 10, 1888. Percy died November 29, 1971 in Midland, Texas, at 83 years of age.
He married an unknown person.
Percy became the father of Jack Lee Turner in Texas. Percy became the father of Beverly Turner in not known. Percy Lee Turner Baptized Feb. 10, 1889 by Rev. D. F. C. Timmons Children: Jack Lee Turner Rt. 1. Box 450 Country Club Estates Odessa, Texas 79760 Beverly Turner Riddle 7025 Chestnut Road Carrolton, Texas 75006
The following graciously provided by Mrs. Joy Turner Luke.
Marvin Turner was head of the biggest bookstore in Dallas, Smith & Lamar. His younger brother, Percy Turner, worked in the bookstore and later owned a bookstore at SMU (Southern Methodist University). Percy also owned the Southwest Press and published the journal, Southwest Review, which was edited by Mr. Magines. When my father attended SMU, Magines was his favorite professor. (I believe he took his course more than once, and as he said in his memoirs, kept in touch with Mr. Magines through the years. )
Percy Lee Turner had the following family:
177 i. Jack Lee7 Turner was born in Galveston, Galveston County, Texas. Jack's occupation: Not known.
7-24-1998:
Last known residential address: 8212 San Diego Odessa, Texas 79765 Jack Lee is a Physician in Odessa and has three grown children.
+ 178 ii. Beverly Turner.
125. Grady T.6 Turner (Stephen Williamson5, Charles Granderson4, Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in Ft Worth, Texas December 30, 1894.
He married three times. He married an unknown person in Not known. He married Ann Connely. He married Marcella Henry.
At 30 years of age Grady became the father of Jacqueline (Jackie) Florence Turner in New York City, New York, March 10, 1925. At 45 years of age Grady became the father of Stephen Grady Turner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 8, 1940.
Grady T. Turner
Baptized by Rev. E. V. Cox, Nov 10, 1895, Polytechnic College, Ft. Worth, Texas. Children: Jacqueline Florence Turner Garrett and Stephen Grady Turner.
2-3-1999:
Called Mr. Joe Philpott (Home Phone number: 254-442-3629) in Cisco regarding the burial location of a Carmen (Last name not verified). She was interred with the permission of Grady Turner, with her remains coming by train from New York. She had a son by the name of Billy. Do not know if it was from a previous marriage. Documentation state she died in New York in 1920. Interred at Cisco, Texas in 1920. She had met Grady at Camp Funston, Kansas 1917-18. Mr. Philpott works for the Cisco Cemetery Association. He was leaving for Eastland, the county seat. He said he would check at the Courthouse and get back to me.
Grady T. Turner and Marcella Henry had the following family:
+ 179 i. Jacqueline (Jackie) Florence7 Turner was born March 10, 1925.
Grady T. Turner and Ann Connely had the following family:
180 ii. Stephen Grady Turner was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania October 8, 1941.
1-1997:
Last known address Stephen Grady Turner (Private).
1-17-98
Contacted his half sister this date; Jacqueline Florence Turner Garrett.
She provided some information on her fathers life. We had a nice conversation. Will get a letter off this weekend, as well as to other Turner ancestors of S.W. Turner to whom I have spoke with this past week.
Seventh Generation
152. Bruce Edward7 Lancaster (Adella Bell6 Cunningham, William A.5, Susan T.4 Rives, Mary3 Turner, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born 1901. Bruce died 1985 at 84 years of age.
He married Mary Irene Murphy. Mary was born 1905. Mary died 1984 at 79 years of age.
At 31 years of age Bruce became the father of Bruce Edward (Jr.) Lancaster 1932. At 32 years of age Bruce became the father of Mary Ethel Lancaster 1933. At 39 years of age Bruce became the father of John Richard Lancaster 1940.
Bruce Edward Lancaster and Mary Irene Murphy had the following family:
181 i. Bruce Edward (Jr.)8 Lancaster was born 1932.
182 ii. Mary Ethel Lancaster was born 1933. She married Glenn Wasz.
183 iii. John Richard Lancaster was born 1940.
162. Robert Powell (Jr.)7 Cunningham (Robert Powell6, William A.5, Susan T.4 Rives, Mary3 Turner, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born 1917.
He married Nettie Wray Godwin. Nettie died 1975.
Robert Powell (Jr.) Cunningham and Nettie Wray Godwin had the following family:
184 i. Rebecca8 Cunningham.
164. Leslie Holland7 Turner (William (Willie) Franklin6, Stephen Williamson5, Charles Granderson4, Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in Cisco, Bosque County, Texas December 25, 1899. Leslie died February 28, 1988 in Orlando, Orange County, Florida, at 88 years of age.
He married Bethel Geraldine Burson March 24, 1923. Bethel was born July 16, 1904. Bethel is the daughter of Jonathan Burson and Una Watson. Bethel Geraldine Burson died January 14, 2002 in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida.
At 25 years of age Leslie became the father of Joy Beth Turner in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, July 17, 1925. At 26 years of age Leslie became the father of Ann Leslie Turner in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, November 20, 1926. At 39 years of age Leslie became the father of (Private ) Turner.
2-14-1999:
Joy Turner Luke wrote:
Marvin Turner was the head of the biggest bookstore in Dallas, at Smith and Lamar. His younger brother, Percy turner, worked in a bookstore and later owned a bookstore at SMU. Percy also owned the "Southwest Press" and published the journal, "Southwest Review," which was edited by Mr. Magines. When my father attended SMU, Magines was his favorite professor. (I believe he took his course more than once, and as he said in his memoirs, kept in touch with Mr. Magines through the years.) In addition to being born in Cisco, Leslie mentioned living in Eastland and San Angelo, Texas, before moving to Vernon for the third grade. He said he believed he attended three schools in the first grade. Aunt Julia (Turner) Garner's son, Turner Garner, took him to school the first day. that was probably in Cisco since Julia Garner was living in Cisco at the time of the Corsicana reunion in 1914. He said that his father, William Franklin, had met his mother, Eula Swinburn, in Tolbert, Texas, a town near Vernon that no longer exists. He said that the town's original name was "Wheatland," but since there was another Texas town by that name, the name was changed to "Tolbert" before my father was six years old. He said that his grandfather, Stephen W. Turner, built a church there. I believe from your records that this was the first Methodist Church in Wilbarger County. At that time Tolbert had a railroad station, church, school and several houses. The Swinburns farmed about 3 miles outside of Tolbert and later were builders in Vernon.
Leslie Holland Turner and Bethel Geraldine Burson had the following family:
+ 185 i. Joy Beth8 Turner was born July 17, 1925.
+ 186 ii. Ann Leslie Turner was born November 20, 1926.
+ 187 iii. (Private) Turner.
165. Lerline7 Turner (William (Willie) Franklin6, Stephen Williamson5, Charles Granderson4, Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born 1901. Lerline died 1984 at 83 years of age.
She married twice. She married Fletcher Boone. She married William (Billy) Mann.
Lerline Turner and Fletcher Boone had the following family:
188 i. Fletcher (Sandy)8 Boone. 11-1998: Resides in Austin, Texas
167. Josephine7 Turner (Holland Alexander6, Stephen Williamson5, Charles Granderson4, Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in Not known.
She married Arthur Duggan in Georgia. Arthur was born in Galveston, Galveston County, Texas. Arthur died in Not known.
Josephine's occupation: Homemaker. 12-4-1998: The following was graciously provided by Pauline McClinton Shepard.
Josephine Turner ( spouse, Arthur Duggen deceased). Lived at 629 9th St. Littlefield, Texas 79339 They had 3 children - the oldest , a son named Alexander, probably about 58. Arthur Duggans family were prosperous land owners in Littlefield, Texas, I understand. He had Law Degree from U. T. Austin. Barbara Turner, 2nd daughter of Holland A. turner was married to Joe Cox, a pharmacist. They lived in Arlington when I saw Gail and Edith at Grady Turners party given by Daughters of Confederacy.
Josephine Turner and Arthur Duggan had the following family:
189 i. Barbara8 Duggan. She married an unknown person.
190 ii. Alexander Duggan.
170. Edith Wilson7 Turner (Neal Waskom6, Stephen Williamson5, Charles Granderson4, Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in Cisco, Texas. September 12, 1906. Edith died in Fort Worth, Texas, March 18, 2002. She was entombed at Greenwood Mausoleum March 22, 2002.
She married Gerald Craig Wren in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, January 23, 1928. Gerald was born in Ladonia, Texas September 27, 1899. Gerald was the son of Robert Hurd Wren and Fannie Kennon Thompson. Gerald died January 16, 1979 in Ft. Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, at 79 years of age. Gerald Craig Wren Gerald married Edith Wilson Turner on Jan 23, 1928.
Ediths occupation: Retired Public School Teacher, Ft. Worth, Texas. At 24 years of age Edith became the mother of Gerry Neal Wren in Lubbock, Lubbock, Texas, March 19, 1931. At 29 years of age Edith became the mother of Beverly Gail Wren in Fort Worth, Tarrant County., Texas, February 2, 1936.
Edith Wilson Turner
I, Edith Wilson Turner Wren, was born Sept 12, 1906 at Cisco, Eastland Co., Texas in the home of my Aunt and Uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wilson, for whom I was named.
My earliest memory is when I was about 3 or 3 1/2 years old. We had a picket fence around our yard, and I was sitting up on top of the gate post when I remembered seeing a man walking by with his dog--the biggest one I can imagine. It was white and was about half as tall as his owner.
My father was a Methodist preacher. He was assigned to the Eleventh Avenue M. E. Church at Corsicana, Texas.
There the most horrible tragedy of my life occurred--I was 7 years old and watched my father, my 12 year old brother and one of his friends drown. My father had taken his Sunday School Class of 12 year old boys, my mother and me, on a picnic. We had crossed the small stream on to a sand bar where we expected to spread our lunch. Something happened to the last boat load of boys. The boat overturned and 3 boys swam to shore, but my brother and another boy could not swim. So my father, fully clothed, jumped in to save them. He was an excellent swimmer, but when both boys threw their arms around his neck, he couldn't break their death hold and the 3 of them drowned. It was a horrible sight to watch. My mother and I moved back to Cisco, Texas, where my father and mother were married and I was born.
We moved next door to Mothers sister and her family. Mother "took in" boarders, mostly school teachers, and "took in" sewing.
She must have been a very good manager (my father had left her only a $3000.00 insurance policy). Several years later she built a new house with 6 rooms upstairs that she still rented to school teachers, and 5 rooms downstairs where she and I lived. I grew up with my Aunt (Momama), Uncle Joe and their 6 children who lived next door. They were like my own brothers and sisters. I graduated from Cisco High School in 1924.
Mama had been offered a job in a church in Waco, Tex., so I went to Baylor University my freshman year. The next year Mama became the "housemother" for Mulkey Hall at Texas Woman's College in Fort Worth, Texas, where I earned my B.A. degree 2 1/2 years later.
I was a member of the scholarship Society, Karssophian Literary society and the choral club. I helped to put myself thru T.W.C. by serving as secretary to Carl Venth, Dean of the Music Dept. He was a famous violinist and I'll never forget my time with him. Later, he graciously played for our wedding when Gerald Wren and I were married at T.W.C. January 23, 1928. Dr. Humphrey Lee, President of Southern Methodist University officiated. Mrs. Ellen Jane Lindsay sang. I had a unique experience in December of 1927.
I had come home from T.W.C. for the Christmas Holidays. December 23rd the infamous "Santa Clause" bank robbery took place. Four men, one dressed as Santa Claus, robbed the bank and shot several innocent by-standers. One of them was a former boy friend of mine (Marion Olson), who was home from Harvard for the holidays. Our Chief of Police and one of his officers, George Carmicial was killed. My cousin, Laura Faye and I sang a duet at Chief Bedfar's funeral. That was a very sad Christmas for the whole town.
Gerald was Secy. of the Chamber of Commerce at Kaufman, Texas when we married. From there we moved to Mart, Texas, about 20 miles from Waco. I decided to go back to Baylor University and work on my Music Degree. After several months, Gerald took a position in Lubbock, Texas. I stayed in Waco until the end of the year. Then, I went on to Lubbock. Gerry Neal was born in Lubbock, March 19, 1931-during one of the worst sand storms they had in years. We eventually moved back to Fort Worth where Beverly Gail was born February 2, 1936.
Gerald was very ambitious. He wanted to practice law but with a family to support, and no extra financial help, he couldn't go back to school. Instead, he went to night law school and got his "shingle". He still couldn't start a practice on his own, so he started work at Acme Brick Company and practiced law on the side. I was active in church work (Polytechnic M. E.) and music circles. I served as President of the Harmony Club before I started teaching in the Ft Worth public schools, from which I retired in 1965. We sold our house in Poly and bought in Arlington Heights in 1958, where I still live.
We joined the Arlington Heights M. E. church where we both took active parts. I have been teaching the Friendship Class there for many years. I have also been teaching a Bible Class for women since 1973. Gerald and I organized the "Dutch Dinners" in 1955. It was a group of 12 selected couples who liked good food and fellowship and to dance. Gerald loved to dance. We have met once a month since then. The group has lost several members to death, and moving away from Ft. Worth, but the 13 who are left still meet once a month. A most traumatic event happened August 1, 1965. Gerald was supposed to retire. Gerald loved to fish, so he and Slim Kenzy had gone to Flat Top Ranch, near Clifton, Texas for a fishing trip, when Gerald was struck twice by a big rattle snake (Note: Since Slim was younger than Gerald, he suggested they switch ends of an overturned boat they were righting. They did and the end my father-in-law received had two rattlers breeding beneath it.) about 6 feet long near his left ankle. Slim rushed him to the hospital at Clifton where the Doctors did everything in their power for him. After 20 days, however, I hired an ambulance and brought him to Ft. Worth. The doctors did everything they could to save his leg, but the infections had spread so bad and so fast that they had to remove his leg above the knee. He learned to use his artificial limb very well. We had planned to travel, when he retired, so as soon as he learned to walk pretty well--he got his new leg just before Christmas--Acme Brick gave him a retirement breakfast and a ship trip to the Caribbean. As soon as we got home from that we boarded a plane for Hawaii, where Gail and Vernon and the girls lived. In 1962, when Gerald was President of the Downtown Lions Club, we went to the International Lions Club meeting in Paris, France. From there we toured Switzerland, Italy, Germany and England. After his accident we made a trip thru the Scandinavian Countries. He enjoyed it thoroughly, but was reluctant to get too far away from home and doctors any more. After Gerald died, I decided to go ahead and do the traveling as we had planned to do. I went back to Europe in 1980 for the Passion Play. Since then I made a trip thru the British Isles; the southern trip around the world; later to Australia and New Zealand and twice to the Holy Land.
8-24-1998:
A note Edith provided this date. She didn't know where she got it.
"Here's to Eve - the Mother of our race
Who always wore a fig leaf
In a particular place.
Here's to Adam - the father of our race
Who always comes around
When the leaves begin to fall."
The following obituary is from the Fort Worth Star Telegram, dated March 20, 2002.
Edith T. Wren
FORT WORTH--- Edith T. Wren, 95, a retired school teacher, died Monday, March 18, 2002 in Fort Worth.
Funeral: 11:30 a.m. Friday i Greenwood Chapel. Entombment; Greenwood Mausoleum.
Edith T. ?Wren was born Sept. 12, 1906 in Cisco. Edith taught school for many years in Fort Worth and taught Sunday school for many years at Arlington Heights Methodist Church. She loved God and her family and was an example of strength and love for her entire family.
Edith was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald C. Wren.
Survivors: Son, Gerry Wren and his wife Barbara, of Dallas; daughter, Gail Drewa and husband Vernon of Keller; grandchildren, Donna Itz and husband, Bruce, of Fredericksburg, Mike Wren and wife, Malynn, of Dallas, Patti Wren of Dallas, Karen Skrasek and husband, Johnnie, of North Richland Hills, Danna Elliott of Arlington, and Kristi Lucas and husband, Randy, of North Richland Hills; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Greenwood Funeral Home
31-- White Settlement Road, (817) 336-0584
Edith entered HEB (Harris Hospitals) Emergency Room in Bedford, Texas on March 3, 2002. She had been passing a great deal of blood. (Gail and Vernon had her taken to the ER at HEB on March from passing large amounts of blood, as well as bleeding from her nose. After tests, we were told she her blood count was well within normal range. The Physician said he suspected the blood was coming from a tear in the right side of her nose. This didn't make sense at the time, but was assured she was okay. The doctor packed her nose and told us to have the packing removed in twelve hours. Upon returning to her assisted living quarters, we learned from the staff that large amounts of Kleenex, toilet tissue, and several towels had been used before paramedics arrived. Gail and Vernon were still suspect at the physicians observation. They returned the next day to remove the gauze from her nostril. She appeared lethargic, but we attributed that to her dementia and the trauma of the ER.) (Gail and Vernon also had taken to HEB ER on April 19th with large amounts of blood in her chair. We were told that her blood thinners were within normal limits, and that the blood was coming from a very bad sore from sitting for prolonged periods. We emphasized as to the amount of blood lost, but he assured us that it was from this ulcer area. Gail saw the area, as it was bandaged, and said it was awful. We accepted what we were told and returned to Eden Garden, 'her assisted living facility.')
The same ER physician saw her again. After asking if he was going to admit her, Dr. Peoples said, "yes, she needed to be observed overnight." Vernon had him call our family internist. After his arrival, we learned that she was in very serious condition; extremely low blood pressure --again, loss of blood--, kidney failure
Edith Wilson Turner and Gerald Craig Wren had the following children:
+ 191 i. Gerry Neal8 Wren was born March 19, 1931.
+ 192 ii. Beverly Gail Wren was born February 2, 1936.
171. James Turner7 Garner (Julia Rainey6 Turner, Stephen Williamson5, Charles Granderson4, Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in Not known. James died February 8, 1853 in Not known.
He married an unknown person.
James Turner Garner had the following family:
193 i. James (Jim)8 Garner. 12-4-1998: James Garner. 3025 Fairmont St. Dallas, Texas 75201 214 871-0892
194 ii. John Garner. 12-4-1998: Last know address was in Houston, Texas.
173. Zelia Blanche7 McClinton (Dora Blanch6 Turner, Stephen Williamson5, Charles Granderson4, Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in Gatesville, Corell County, Texas December 31, 1905.
She married James Tipton Moore in Cisco, Texas, May 30, 1930. James was born in Caddo Mills, Texas December 25, 1905. James died January 1, 1980 in Cisco, Texas, at 74 years of age.
8-5-1998:
The following was provided, courtesy of James and Zelia Blance son, Richard William Moore. Mr. James Tipton Moore is interred at Oakwood Cemetery, Cisco, Texas. Mr. Tipton was an employee of Exxon Corporation in Cisco, Midland, and Abilene.
At 28 years of age Zelia became the mother of Richard William Moore in Cisco, Bosque County, Texas, April 19, 1934. Zelia Blanche McClinton She was baptised by her Grandfather, Rev. Stephen Turner at Midlothian, Texas.
6-23-1998:
Located Zelia this date: Her address is: Zelia Blance McClinton Moore (Private. Contact Vernon Drewa at this site for additional information.).
8-5-1998:
From documents received this date; courtesy of Richard William Moore, son of James T. Moore and Zelia Blanche McClinton Moore.
Zelia Blanch was a Teacher by profession. Currently residing in Austin, Texas near her son.
The following provided by Richard Moore, son of Zelia Blanche McClinton, April 20, 2002:
Thursday, March 14, 2002
Obituaries
Zelia Blanche Moore
CISCO - "Zeke" was born December 31, 1905, to Dora Blanche Turner McClinton and Benjamin H. McClinton in Gatesville, Texas, and died March 12, 2002 in Austin, Texas. After graduating from high school in Cisco, Texas, she attended Southern Methodist University where she joined Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. She later graduated from Hardin-Simmons University. She married her high school sweetheart, James T. Moore, who died in 1980, shortly before their 50th wedding anniversary.
She influenced many lives during her years of teaching in Throckmorton, Cisco, Abilene, and Midland, where she was named Teacher of the Year at Midland Lee High School. She was a longtime member of Delta Kappa Gamma and a lifelong Methodist, her last membership being at Tarrytown United Methodist Church in Austin.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Richard and "Juan" Moore of Austin; her granddaughters, Elaine Moore of Austin, Suzanne Mercer and husband, Jerry, of Dallas; great grandchildren, Kristin and Branan Mercer; her sister, Pauline Shepard of Dallas; her nieces, Linda Lewis and Ann Smellage; her nephew, James Shepard, all of Dallas.
Graveside services will be held at Oakwood Cemetery in Cisco, Texas, Friday, March 15, at 2:00 p.m. Dr. Joe Stamey will officiate. Services are under the direction of Kimbrough Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Cisco Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 67, Cisco, Texas 76437, or to the American Cancer Society.
Zelia Blanche McClinton and James Tipton Moore had the following family:
+ 195 i. Richard William8 Moore was born April 19, 1934.
174. Pauline Prewitt7 McClinton (Dora Blanch6 Turner, Stephen Williamson5, Charles Granderson4, Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in Gatesville, Corell, Texas November 2, 1916.
She married James Wilson Shepard in Cisco, Texas, July 2, 1937. James was born in Cisco, Texas October 10, 1914. James died October 1, 1997 at 82 years of age. His body was interred October 1997 in Oakwood Cemetery, Cisco, Texas.
12-4-1998:
Graciously provided by Pauline McClinton Shepard:
She and Jim were high school and college sweethearts, married after both received degrees from University of Texas at Austin, Texas. They were married 60 years until the death of James W. Shepard, Oct. 1, 1997
At 25 years of age Pauline became the mother of Linda Blanch Shepard in Evanston, Illinois, May 4, 1942. At 35 years of age Pauline became the mother of James Wilson (Jr) Shepard in El Paso, Texas, May 21, 1952. At 38 years of age Pauline became the mother of Ann Lee Shepard July 13, 1955.
Pauline McClinton
Was Baptized by Rev. C. L. Cartering
6-23-1998:
Located Pauline Shephard this date. Her phone number is (Private Contact Vernon Drewa, owner of this site, for additional information.)
She has one son, Jimmy and has two daughters, Linda Lewis and Ann Smellage. Contacted Ann Smellage, who is one of Pauline Shephard's daughters. She resides at: (Private Contact Vernon Drewa for additional information.) Ann Shephard is married to Doug Smellage. They have 3 children. Mrs. Pauline Shephard resides with her son, James W. Shephard, Jr. James W. Jr. is not married at this date. Her other Daughter, Mrs. Linda Lewis of (Private Contact Vernon Drewa for additional information.) Linda's husband is Dr. E. H. Lewis of Dallas. No Children.
Pauline Prewitt McClinton and James Wilson Shepard had the following family:
196 i. Linda Blanch8 Shepard was born in Evanston, Illinois May 4, 1942. She married Dr. Elbert H. Lewis February 1980. Dr. was born January 2, 1929.
11-22-1998:
Dr. and Linda Lewis are retired and residing in Dallas, Texas 11-22-1998: Linda and Elbert have no children.
197 ii. James Wilson (Jr.) Shepard was born in El Paso, Texas May 21, 1952. 7-24-1998: Last known address: (Private Contact Vernon Drewa for additional information.).
+ 198 iii. Ann Lee Shepard was born July 13, 1955.
178. Beverly7 Turner (Percy Lee6, Stephen Williamson5, Charles Granderson4, Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in Not known.
She married twice. She married William Franklin Riddle in not known. William was born in not known.
7-24-1998:
Mr. Franklin Sr. lives in an apartment near his son Richard. Receives his mail at Richard's home. 1020 Raleigh Carrollton, Texas. 972-394-8642
She married an unknown person.
Beverly's occupation: Homemaker.
6-26-1998:
My wife Beverly Gail Wren Drewa, is named after Beverly Turner. Edith Wren told me that Beverly Turner was such a sweet little girl, she couldn't help but name Gail after her. However, Beverly Turner died at an early age. No research has been done for this family by me.
12-4-1998:
The following was provided by Pauline Shepard. There is an older son, Bill, whom I presume is a "Jr." His wife is named Anne. They lived in the D/FW Metroplex and at the time of Grady Turner's death. Both sons have children. Beverly Turner Riddle and her husband also had a daughter named Jan, who married and lived in Oklahoma. She would be about 46 if still living. I do not know married name or address. I have not kept up with the family very well but saw Bill Riddle Sr.( Beverly's husband) at Grady Turner's funeral.
Beverly Turner and William Franklin Riddle had the following family:
199 i. Richard8 Riddle. He married Mary Beth.
200 ii. William Franklin (Jr.) Riddle.
7-24-1998: Last known residence: 4501 Hall St. Dallas, Texas 75230 Pilot for Southwest Airlines
201 iii. Jan Riddle.
12-4-1998:
Last know whereabouts - married and lives in Oklahoma.
179. Jacqueline (Jackie) Florence7 Turner (Grady T.6, Stephen Williamson5, Charles Granderson4, Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in New York City, New York March 10, 1925.
She married Harry James Garrett in Dallas, Texas, August 22, 1949. Harry was born in Paris, Texas June 9, 1909.
At 26 years of age Jacqueline became the mother of Robert (Bob) James Garrett in Dallas, Texas, July 14, 1951.
7-24-1998:
Last known address: (Private Contact Vernon Drewa for additional information.). Jackie's son, Bob Garrett resides with her. Jackie's half brother is, Stephen Grady Turner, whose mother - was Ann Connelly.
Jacqueline (Jackie) Florence Turner and Harry James Garrett had the following family:
202 i. Robert (Bob) James8 Garrett was born in Dallas, Texas July 14, 1951. He married Kathy Dickson in Commerce, Texas, November 22, 1980. Kathy was born in Commerce, Texas.
Eighth Generation
185. Joy Beth8 Turner (Leslie Holland7, William (Willie) Franklin6, Stephen Williamson5, Charles Granderson4, Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York July 17, 1925.
She married Ernest Pemberton (Pete) Luke in Winter Park, Orange County, Florida, November 1943. Ernest was born May 12, 1918.
At 22 years of age Joy became the mother of Peter Holland Luke July 21, 1947. At 24 years of age Joy became the mother of Kim Pemberton Luke July 30, 1949.
Joy Beth Turner and Ernest Pemberton (Pete) Luke had the following family:
203 i. Peter Holland9 Luke was born July 21, 1947. He married Sharron Diane Genebach. Attorney in Virginia.
204 ii. Kim Pemberton Luke was born July 30, 1949. He married Elizabeth Jane Risen.
186. Ann Leslie8 Turner (Leslie Holland7, William (Willie) Franklin6, Stephen Williamson5, Charles Granderson4, Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut November 20, 1926.
She married James Earl Cook in Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois, October 8, 1947. James was born May 17, 1926.
At 21 years of age Ann became the mother of Jan Leslie Cook in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois, October 3, 1948. At 24 years of age Ann became the mother of James Robert Cook in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, September 6, 1951. At 27 years of age Ann became the mother of Carol Cook in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, February 12, 1954. At 29 years of age Ann became the mother of Kathleen (Kathy) Cook in Chicago Heights, Cook County, Illinois, October 3, 1956. At 29 years of age Ann became the mother of Clifford Cook in Chicago Heights, Cook County, Illinois, October 3, 1956.
11-23-1998:
Ann and James Cook current address: (Private Contact Vernon Drewa for additional information.).
Joy Turner Luke provided this information on her sister: You may also notice that my sister, Ann Turner Cook, was the model for the Gerber baby used as a trade mark on all Gerber baby food. In connection with this she appears occasionally on TV and radio programs. In the late 1920's my father had a studio in New York City and a house in Westport, CT where my parents knew the Barlows.
Perry Barlow did covers for the New Yorker magazine and his wife Dorothy specialized in drawings of children. She used a picture of Ann to work from in doing the trademark drawing.
Ann Leslie Turner and James Earl Cook had the following family:
+ 205 i. Jan Leslie9 Cook was born October 3, 1948.
206 ii. James Robert Cook was born in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois September 6, 1951. James died December 9, 1951 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, at less than one year of age. Deceased. Died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
+ 207 iii. Carol Cook was born February 12, 1954.
+ 208 iv. Kathleen (Kathy) Cook was born October 3, 1956.
+ 209 v. Clifford Cook was born October 3, 1956.
187. (Private)8 Turner (Leslie Holland7, William (Willie) Franklin6, Stephen Williamson5, Charles Granderson4, Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in (Private).
She married three times. (Private).
1-5-99:
Provided by (Private) Turner Jones.
She married (Private).
1-5-99:
Provided by (Private) Turner Jones.
The marriage took place at the home of the bride's parents in Orlando with a Unitarian minister officiating at the religious, candlelight ceremony.
She married (Private)
At 20 years of age (Private) became the mother of (Private). At 23 years of age (Private) became the mother of (Private).
12-12-1998:
Jackie Turner Garrett provided a copy of a letter she received from Toby on Dec. 6th or 7th, 1998:
(Private) Turner Address: (Private).
"Dear Ms. Garrett: I received photocopies last month of the documents you sent my sister, Joy Turner Luke on November 3,. I've been trying to fax this letter to you, but have been unable to do so. Joy did not indicate who you were, but I am surmising that you are a granddaughter of Grady Turner. I am the family member who is most actively involved in preparing a genealogy of the Turner family.. Although Joy has notes I've never see from research conducted in Virginia, she says her schedule is such she will be unable to organize them for several years. I decided not to wait and am moving ahead on my own, with the help of photocopies of letters from Grady, contact with one family member on my mother's side, through the Internet, and in genealogy libraries. I am inputting the data into Family Tree Maker which I like because it allows me to input large amounts of data from letters, reminiscences, etc. into the program. I find personal history and anecdotes especially interesting.............."
1-5-99: Provided by (Private) Turner Jones:
(Private) Turner and (Private) had the following family:
210 i. (Private)
1-5-99:
+ 211 ii. (Private)
191. Gerry Neal8 Wren (Edith Wilson7 Turner, Neal Waskom6, Stephen Williamson5, Charles Granderson4, Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in Lubbock, Lubbock, Texas March 19, 1931.
He married Barbara Ann Crannell in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, July 31, 1953. Barbara was born in Dallas, Callas County, Texas January 31, 1932. Barbara is the daughter of Howard James Glenn Crannell and Orra Switzer Wartman.
Gerry's occupation: Retired Attorney.
. Gerry Neal Wren and Barbara Ann Crannell had the following family:
+ 212 i. Donna Kay9 Wren was born January 6, 1959.
+ 213 ii. Michael Craig Wren was born December 17, 1960.
214 iii. Patricia Lee Wren was born September 9, 1964.
192. Beverly Gail8 Wren (Edith Wilson7 Turner, Neal Waskom6, Stephen Williamson5, Charles Granderson4, Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in Fort Worth, Tarrant County., Texas February 2, 1936.
She married Vernon Henry Drewa Jr. in Fort Worth, Tarrant County., Texas, June 9, 1954. Vernon was born in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas January 17, 1930. Vernon is the son of Vernon Henry Drewa and Juanita Maxine Shropshire.
At 19 years of age Beverly became the mother of Karen Lynn Drewa in Bainbridge, Cecil Co., (Elkton), Md., January 10, 1956. At 21 years of age Beverly became the mother of Danna Beverly Drewa in Fort Worth, Tarrant County., Texas, September 13, 1957. At 24 years of age Beverly became the mother of Kristi Loraine Drewa in Bellville, Austin, Texas, May 17, 1960.
Beverly Gail Wren and Vernon Henry Drewa, Jr. had the following family:
+ 215 i. Karen Lynn9 Drewa was born January 10, 1956.
+ 216 ii. Danna Beverly Drewa was born September 13, 1957.
+ 217 iii. Kristi Loraine Drewa was born May 17, 1960.
195. Richard William8 Moore (Zelia Blanche7 McClinton, Dora Blanch6 Turner, Stephen Williamson5, Charles Granderson4, Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in Cisco, Bosque County, Texas April 19, 1934.
He married Sandra Majuan Johnson in Cisco, Bosque County, Texas, February 17, 1957. Sandra was born in Cisco, Bosque County, Texas, October 27, 1933.
At 23 years of age Richard became the father of Dora Suzanne Moore in Cisco, Texas, October 10, 1957. At 29 years of age Richard became the father of Mary Elaine Moore in Cisco, Texas, March 16, 1964.
6-23-1998:
Located Richard Moore this date. Current address is: (Private Contact Vernon Drewa for additional information.). His mother, Zelia Blance McClinton Moore resides near him.
8-5-1998:
This information is courtesy of Richard W. Moore.
Richard William Moore and Sandra Majuan Johnson had the following family:
218 i. Dora Suzanne9 Moore was born in Cisco, Texas October 10, 1957. She married Jerry Mercer February 16, 1991. .
219 ii. Mary Elaine Moore was born in Cisco, Texas March 16, 1964.
198. Ann Lee8 Shepard (Pauline Prewitt7 McClinton, Dora Blanch6 Turner, Stephen Williamson5, Charles Granderson4, Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born July 13, 1955.
She married Douglas C. Smellage September 8, 1980. Douglas was born May 17, 1955.
At 31 years of age Ann became the mother of Calvin Lee Smellage in Fort Worth, Texas, December 8, 1986. At 34 years of age Ann became the mother of Pauline Virginia Smellage in Fort Worth, Texas, October 14, 1989. At 38 years of age Ann became the mother of Linda Cathryn Smellage in San Antonio, Texas, February 14, 1994.
Ann Lee Shepard and Douglas C. Smellage had the following family:
220 i. Calvin Lee9 Smellage was born in Fort Worth, Texas December 8, 1986.
221 ii. Pauline Virginia Smellage was born in Fort Worth, Texas October 14, 1989.
222 iii. Linda Cathryn Smellage was born in San Antonio, Texas February 14, 1994.
Ninth Generation
205. Jan Leslie9 Cook (Ann Leslie8 Turner, Leslie Holland7, William (Willie) Franklin6, Stephen Williamson5, Charles Granderson4, Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois October 3, 1948.
She married Thomas Jefferson Colin 1974.
At 26 years of age Jan became the mother of Christopher Colin June 12, 1975. At 33 years of age Jan became the mother of Nicholas Colin April 1, 1982.
Jan Leslie Cook and Thomas Jefferson Colin had the following family:
223 i. Christopher10 Colin was born June 12, 1975.
224 ii. Nicholas Colin was born April 1, 1982.
207. Carol9 Cook (Ann Leslie8 Turner, Leslie Holland7, William (Willie) Franklin6, Stephen Williamson5, Charles Granderson4, Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois February 12, 1954.
She married George Legaretta in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, 1975.
At 28 years of age Carol became the mother of Benjamin Legarreta Legaretta February 13, 1982. At 31 years of age Carol became the mother of Samuel Legaretta September 30, 1985.
Carol Cook and George Legaretta had the following family:
225 i. Benjamin Legarreta10 Legaretta was born February 13, 1982.
226 ii. Samuel Legaretta was born September 30, 1985.
208. Kathleen (Kathy)9 Cook (Ann Leslie8 Turner, Leslie Holland7, William (Willie) Franklin6, Stephen Williamson5, Charles Granderson4, Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in Chicago Heights, Cook County, Illinois October 3, 1956.
She married Fred Farganizan in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida.
At 32 years of age Kathleen became the mother of Philip Farganizan June 14, 1989. 11-23-1998: Kathy is twin to Clifford Cook.
Kathleen (Kathy) Cook and Fred Farganizan had the following family:
227 i. Philip10 Farganizan was born June 14, 1989.
209. Clifford9 Cook (Ann Leslie8 Turner, Leslie Holland7, William (Willie) Franklin6, Stephen Williamson5, Charles Granderson4, Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in Chicago Heights, Cook County, Illinois October 3, 1956.
He married Margaretta Noonan in Dublin, Ireland.
11-23-1998: Clifford is a twin to Kathy Cook Farganizan.
At 26 years of age Clifford became the father of Ashley Cook March 15, 1983. At 27 years of age Clifford became the father of Conrad Cook August 24, 1984. At 30 years of age Clifford became the father of Alanagh Cook June 10, 1987. 11-23-1998: Clifford is a twin to Kathy Cook Farganizan.
Clifford Cook and Margaretta Noonan had the following family:
228 i. Ashley10 Cook was born March 15, 1983.
229 ii. Conrad Cook was born August 24, 1984.
230 iii. Alanagh Cook was born June 10, 1987.
211. Melanie9 McFaddin (Toby8 Turner, Leslie Holland7, William (Willie) Franklin6, Stephen Williamson5, Charles Granderson4, Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas January 25, 1962.
She married Gregory John Thornton in Bellaire, Harris County, Texas, May 7, 1994.
At 32 years of age Melanie became the mother of Cassidy Sierra Thornton November 7, 1994. At 35 years of age Melanie became the mother of Holland Perry Thornton October 7, 1997.
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Provided by Toby Turner Jones. Melanie has a Master's in Business Administration. Investment Banker.
Melanie McFaddin and Gregory John Thornton had the following family:
231 i. Cassidy Sierra10 Thornton was born November 7, 1994.
232 ii. Holland Perry Thornton was born October 7, 1997.
212. Donna Kay9 Wren (Gerry Neal8, Edith Wilson7 Turner, Neal Waskom6, Stephen Williamson5, Charles Granderson4, Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas January 6, 1959.
She married Edward Bruce Itz in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, August 7, 1982. Edward was born in Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, Texas December 17, 1955. Edward Bruce Itz Bruce is the husband of Donna Kay Wren and father of Benjamin Jacob and Nanthaniel Ryan.
At 29 years of age Donna became the mother of Benjamin Jacob Itz in Fredricksburg, Gillespie County, Texas, December 14, 1988. At 33 years of age Donna became the mother of Nanthaniel Ryan Itz in Fredricksburg, Gillespie County, Texas, September 30, 1992.
Donna Kay Wren and Edward Bruce Itz had the following family:
233 i. Benjamin Jacob10 Itz was born in Fredricksburg, Gillespie County, Texas December 14, 1988.
234 ii. Nanthaniel Ryan Itz was born in Fredricksburg, Gillespie County, Texas
September 30, 1992
213. Michael Craig9 Wren (Gerry Neal8, Edith Wilson7 Turner, Neal Waskom6, Stephen Williamson5, Charles Granderson4, Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born December 17, 1960.
He married Malynn K. Bauswell in Denton, Texas, November 4, 1989. Malynn was born in Bad Kreuznach, Germany July 11, 1964. Malynn is the daughter of Walter Bauswell and Jackie Y. Bauswell. l Malynn and Mike were married in Denton, Texas on November 4, 1989.
At 31 years of age Michael became the father of Michael Neal Wren in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, January 6, 1992. At 33 years of age Michael became the father of Michelle Kathleen Wren February 22, 1994.
Michael Craig Wren and Malynn K. Bauswell had the following family:
235 i. Michael Neal10 Wren was born in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas January 6, 1992.
236 ii. Michelle Kathleen Wren was born February 22, 1994.
215. Karen Lynn9 Drewa (Beverly Gail8 Wren, Edith Wilson7 Turner, Neal Waskom6, Stephen Williamson5, Charles Granderson4, Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in Bainbridge, Cecil Co., (Elkton), Md. January 10, 1956.
She married twice. She married Randy James in Hurst, Tarrant County. Texas, January 4, 1975. Randy was born in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. Randy James Randy was the first husband of Karen Lynn Drewa Skrasek.
She married John Joseph Skrasek III. in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, May 15, 1982. John was born in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas September 14, 1945. John is the son of John Skrasek Jr. and Helena Angela Polinski. He married Delores Long in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, August 1967.
At 21 years of age Karen became the mother of Jason Craig Skrasek in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, November 16, 1977. At 23 years of age Karen became the mother of Joey Lynn Skrasek in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, August 23, 1979. Karen was divorced from Randy James in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, April 1981.
of a daughter. I love you always. Many memories and too little time. Christmas is family and I'm so glad that you're all mine. /s/ Karen
Karen Lynn Drewa and John Joseph Skrasek III. had the following family:
237 i. Jason Craig10 Skrasek was born in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas November 16, 1977.
238 ii. Joey Lynn Skrasek was born in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas August 23, 1979.
216. Danna Beverly9 Drewa (Beverly Gail8 Wren, Edith Wilson7 Turner, Neal Waskom6, Stephen Williamson5, Charles Granderson4, Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in Fort Worth, Tarrant County., Texas September 13, 1957.
She married John David Elliott in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, August 27, 1981. John was born in Vandalia, Illinois December 7, 1939. John is the son of Bernard V. Elliott and Bessie Oner Skinner.
At 28 years of age Danna became the mother of Brittney Gail Elliott in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, September 22, 1985. At 32 years of age Danna became the mother of Brooke Danielle Elliott in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, February 19, 1990.
Danna was divorced from David Elliott on 27 March 1996.
Danna Beverly Drewa and John David Elliott had the following family:
239 i. Brittney Gail10 Elliott was born in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas September 22, 1985.
240 ii. Brooke Danielle Elliott was born in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas February 19, 1990.
217. Kristi Loraine9 Drewa (Beverly Gail8 Wren, Edith Wilson7 Turner, Neal Waskom6, Stephen Williamson5, Charles Granderson4, Stephen H.3, Stephen Reuben2, Terisha1) was born in Bellville, Austin, Texas May 17, 1960.
She married twice. She married Dale Childers 1984. Dale was born in Fort Worth, Texas. Dale Childers Dale was the first husband of Kristi L. Drewa.
She married Randall Wade Lucas in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, October 20, 1988. Randall was born in Luling, Caldwell County, Texas December 26, 1955. Randall is the son of Wardell Arthur Lucas and Maggie Jolene Swann.
Kristi was divorced from Dale Childers in Tarrant County, Texas, 1987. At 31 years of age Kristi became the mother of Natalie Rachael Lucas in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, December 31, 1991. At 35 years of age Kristi became the mother of Sarah Marie Lucas in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, April 23, 1996. At 35 years of age Kristi became the mother of Josuha Randall Lucas in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, April 23, 1996. At 35 years of age Kristi became the mother of Amanda Dawn Lucas in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, April 23, 1996. At 37 years of age Kristi became the mother of Mark Everett Lucas in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, February 3, 1998.
Kristi Loraine Drewa and Randall Wade Lucas had the following family:
241 i. Natalie Rachael10 Lucas was born in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas December 31, 1991.
242 ii. Sarah Marie Lucas was born in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas April 23, 1996.
243 iii. Josuha Randall Lucas was born in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas April 23, 1996.
244 iv. Amanda Dawn Lucas was born in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas April 23, 1996. .
245 v. Mark Everett Lucas was born in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas February 3, 1998.