John D. Turner

Notes:

I have made an assumption that these are the parents of William B. Turner, because they were all born in NY, and all are living at Becket, MA, in the censuses.

In the 1850 and 1860 Federal Censuses, John & Sarah Turner are living at Becket, Berkshire Co., MA.

In 1870, John is living at Granville, Hampden Co., MA, with Samuel & Sarah Brooker and family. Sarah Brooker is John's daughter. I assume his wife Sarah must have died.

John's death record at Granville identifies his parents as David & Susan Turner. This may or may not be accurate, depending on the knowledge of the informant at the time of his death. The 1800 Federal Census lists a David Turner at Schodack, Rensselaer Co., NY; data shows two white males under age 10, among other categories. There are several other Turner families listed for that area of New York State.

John married Sarah "Sally" Burwell Abt 1811, NY. Sarah (daughter of William Burwell and Elizabeth Salsbury) was born 19 Apr 1788, Scotland or NY; died 1866. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

I have estimated the year and place of marriage.

1. William Burwell Turner was born Between 1812 and 1814, Esopus, Ulster Co., NY; died 20 Oct 1890, Becket, Berkshire Co., MA.
2. Sarah Turner was born Abt 1824, MA.

Notes:

According to a family notation, he was German. This needs more research.

The 1800 Federal Census lists a David Turner at Schodack, Rensselaer Co., NY. This could be David & Susan's family. Schodack was part of Rensselaerwyck prior to 1795.

David — Susan Ann Simpson. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

According to a message on the Turner message board at genealogy.com, she was Susana Simpson.