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John William Turner (1877 - 1962)

John William Turner
Born in Durango, La Plata, Colorado, USAmap
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Son of and
Brother of , , , , and
Husband of — married 8 Dec 1900 [location unknown]
Husband of — married Jun 1946 [location unknown]
[children unknown]
Died at age 84 in Santa Barbara, California, United Statesmap
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Biography

John William Turner was born in Durango, La Plata, Colorado on September 16, 1877, the son of John Charles Turned & Emma Stevens.[1][2][3]

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On December 8, 1900, John married his first wife, Josephine Treml.[1] This was the second marriage for Josephine, who had immigrated to the U.S. from Austria in 1878.[7]

In 1910, John (33), Josephine (33), and their two children, Richard (8) & Bonnie (3), were living in Durango. John was working as a Real Estate Agent.[7]

In 1918, while living in Durango and working for an insurance agency, John (41) registered for the WWI draft. He was disqualified from serving due to having lost his left leg.[1]

In 1920, John (44), Josephine (43), Richard (17) & Bonnie (33), were living in Durango and John was managing a real estate office.[8]

In 1930, John (52) & Josephine (52) were living in Durango. John was still working as a real estate agent.[9]

In 1940, John (62) & Josephine (62) were still living in Durango and John was working in insurance.[10]

John became a widower in about 1941 with the death of Josephine.

In 1942, John (64), still living in Durango, registered for the WWII draft.

John married his second wife, Newton Pollock, in June of 1946.[1][3]

In 1950, John (72) & Newton (61) were living in Durango and John was now working in securities and investments.[11]

FACTS

Name

John William Turner[1][2]
John W. Turner[7][8][9][10][11][12]
John Turner[4][5][6]

Birth

ABT 1876; Colorado, United States[8]
ABT 1877; Colorado, United States[4][7]
SEP 1877; Colorado, United States[6]
16 SEP 1877; United States[1]
16 SEP 1877; Durango, La Plata, Colorado Territory, United States[2][12]
ABT 1878; Colorado, United States[9][10][11]

Death

6 Aug 1962; Santa Barbara, California, United States[12]

Burial

Greenmount Cemetery, Durango, La Plata County, Colorado, USA[13]

Education

8th grade[10]

Occupation

1900: Printer[6]
1910: Agent, real estate[7]
1917: Real estate and Ins.[1]
1920: Manager, real estate office[8]
1930: Real agent, real estate[9]
1940: Manager[10]
1950: President, securities and Investments[11]

Residence

1880: Ammas Valley, La Plata, Colorado, United States[4]
1900: Durango, La Plata, Colorado, United States[6]
1910: Precinct 15, La Plata, Colorado, United States[7]
1917: 1125 4th Ave., Durango, La Plata, Colorado, United States[1]
1920: 726 4th Ave., Durango, La Plata, Colorado, United States[8]
1930: Durango, La Plata, Colorado, United States[9]
1935: 2465 West 2nd Ave., Durango, La Plata, Colorado, United States[10]
1940: 2465 West 2nd Ave., Durango, La Plata, Colorado, United States[10]
1950: Durango, La Plata, Colorado, United States[11]

First Family

Husband: John William Turner
Wife: Josephine Treml
Marriage: 8 Dec 1900[1]

Second Family

Husband: John William Turner
Wife: Newton Pollock
Marriage: Jun 1946[1][3]

Research Notes

According to his World War I draft registration, he was of medium height and build. Also he "lost left leg."[1]
From "Polk's Real Estate Register and Directory of the United States and Canada," 1915, p. 213.
Colorado
...
List of County Officers
...
La Plata . . . . Durango . . . [Treasurer] John W. Turner"

Sources

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 John William Turner, 12 Sep 1918, "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," database with images, FamilySearch (FamilySearch Record: KZKN-N26 : 24 Dec 2021);
    "U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," database, Ancestry.com (Ancestry Record 6482 #19608046 : accessed 22 Apr 2024), La Plata County, Colorado;
    Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, M1509, United States, Selective Service System, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
    John William Turner, b. 16 Sep 1877 (age 41)
    Residence: 1125 4th Ave, La Plata, Colorado, USA
    Occupation: Real Estate & ins. (The [?] Insurance Co, Durango) Wife: Josie H Turner
    Lost left leg
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 John William Turner, 27 Apr 1942, "United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942," database w/images, FamilySearch (FamilySearch Record: QKC4-ZJCX : 23 Feb 23 2024);
    John William Turner, "U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942," database, Ancestry.com (Ancestry Record 1002 #17654919 : accessed 22 Apr 2024);
    National Archives and Records Administration, United States Selective Service System, Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration, RG 147: Records of the Selective Service System, Record Group Number 147, Box/Roll: 140.
    John William Turner, age 64, self-employed
    Residence: 2465 w 2nd Ave, Durango, CO
    Birth: 16 Sep 1877, Durango, CO
    Next of Kin: Richard W Turner, Durango, CO
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Obituary for John W Turner (16 Sep 1877 - 6 Aug 1962), database w/images, Newspapers.com (Newspapers Clip: 145960521 : accessed 24 Apr 2024), Santa Barbara News-Press, 7 Aug 1962, Page 19.
    John W Turner, Age 84
    Resident of La Mesa, [San Diego, CA]
    Born 16 Sep 1877, Durango, CO; Died [6 Aug 1962], Santa Barbara, CA
    Burial: Durango, CO
    Survived by: Wife, Newton, 3 children, 3 brothers
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 John Turner in household of John V. & Emma S. Turner, "United States Census, 1880," database, FamilySearch (FamilySearch Record: MFDV-3GR : 10 Mar 2024);
    "1880 United States Federal Census," (Ancestry Record 6742 #43365251 : accessed 23 Apr 2024);
    National Archives (Washington, D.C.), RG 29: "Records of the Bureau of the Census," microfilm publication T9, "Tenth Census of the United States, 1880," Roll 91, La Plata, Colorado; Page: 579a, ED 65, Ammas Valley.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 John Turner in household of John & Emma S Turner, "Colorado, U.S., State Census, 1885," database, Ancestry.com (Ancestry Record 6837 #124789 : accessed 23 Apr 2024);
    National Archives and Records Administration, RG 29: "Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007," Series M158, "Schedules of the Colorado State Census, 1885," Roll 5, La Plata, Colorado, ED 1, p. 33, Family 335.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Household of John Turner, "1900 United States Federal Census," database, Ancestry.com (Ancestry Record 7602 #36843333 : accessed 23 Apr 2024); Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration (1900), T623, United States of America, Bureau of the Census, "Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900," Roll 125, Colorado, Durango, ED 54, La Plata, p. 31A.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 Household of John W & Josephine H Turner, 3 May 1910, "United States Census, 1910," database, FamilySearch (FamilySearch Record: MK4H-8S4 : 9 Mar 2024), FHL microfilm 1374134;
    "1910 United States Federal Census," database, Ancestry.com (Ancestry Record 7884 #2123109 : accessed 23 Apr 2024);
    National Archives, Washington, D.C., RG 29: "Records of the Bureau of the Census," microfilm publication T624, "Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910," Roll 121, La Plata, Colorado, ED 79, Pct 15, part of Durango, p. 13B, 1125 4th Avenue.
    John W Turner, 33, Head, m. 10 yrs (1st), b. Colorado, Real Estate Agent, Parents b. CT/ME
    Josephine H, 33, Wife, m. 10 yrs (2nd), 3/3 children living, b. Aust. German, Parents b. Aust. German, Immigration 1878
    Richard W Turner, 8, Son
    Bonnie L Turner, 3, Daughter
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 Household of John W & Josephine Turner, "United States Census, 10 Jan 1920," database, FamilySearch (FamilySearch Record: MX21-81C : 9 Mar 2024);
    "1920 United States Federal Census," database, Ancestry.com (Ancestry Record 6061 #72052545 : accessed 23 Apr 2024);
    National Archives, Washington, D.C., RG 29: Records of the Bureau of the Census, microfilm publication T625, "Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920," Roll 165, La Plata, Colorado, ED 64, Durango, p. 8A.
    John W Turner, 44, Head, b. Colorado, Real Estate Agent, Parents b. CT/ME, Manager - Real Estate office
    Josephine, 43, Wife, immigration 1878, naturalization 1902, b. Austria, Parents b. Germany
    Richard W, 17, Son
    Bonnie, 13, Daughter
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 Household of John W & Josie H Turner, 17 Apr 1930, "1930 United States Federal Census," database, Ancestry.com (Ancestry Record 6224 #101853464 : accessed 23 Apr 2024);
    Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration (1930), T626, United States of America, Bureau of the Census, "Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930," Roll 244, La Plata, Colorado, ED 5, Pct 14, Durango, Ward 3, Page 11A, 2535 Brookside, Family 239; FHL microfilm 2339979.
    John W Turner, 52, Head, Age 24 at 1st marriage, b. CO, Parents b. CT/ME, Real Estate Agent
    Josie h, 52, Wife, Age 24 at 1st marriage, b. Austria, Parents b. Austria/Germany, Immigration 1881
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 Household of John W Turner, 2 Apr 1940, "1940 United States Federal Census," database, Ancestry.com Ancestry Record 2442 #41986142;
    Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration (1940), T627, United States of America, Bureau of the Census, "Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940," Roll 466, La Plata, Colorado, ED 34-9, Pct 6, Durango, Ward 3, p. 1A, 2465 W. 2nd St.
    John W Turner, Male, 62, Head, b. Colorado, Manager - Insurance investments
    Josie H, 62, Wife, b. Austria
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 Household of John W Turner, 8 Apr 1950, "1950 United States Federal Census," database, Ancestry.com (Ancestry Record 62308 #19546241;
    National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C., "Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950," National Archives at Washington, DC., "Population Schedules for the 1950 Census," RG 29: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census (1913-1/1/1972), "Population Schedules for the 1950 Census," NAID: 43290879, Roll 262, La Plata, Colorado, ED 34-6, Durango, p. 18, dwelling 193, West Park Ave.
    John W Turner, Male, 72, Head, b. Colorado, President - Securities & investments
    Thomas Newton Turner, 61, Wife, b. CO
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 John W Turner, 6 Aug 1962, "California Death Index, 1940-1997," database, FamilySearch (FamilySearch Record: VP4W-QNL : 26 Nov 2014); Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento.
  13. ↑ Memorial page for John W Turner (16 Sep 1877–6 Aug 1962), database and images, Find a Grave (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/145931138/john_w-turner: accessed 24 Apr 2024), Find A Grave: Memorial #145931138; citing Greenmount Cemetery, Durango, La Plata County, Colorado, USA; Maintained by Linda Kasyan (contributor 47047133).




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