James Turner (1833 - 1920)

Born 26 Apr 1833 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland

Ancestors

Husband of Ann (Greenlee) Turner — married 25 Apr 1861 in Winnebago Illinois United States

Descendants

Died 10 Mar 1920 at age 86 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States

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Biography

James Turner migrated from Scotland to the United States.

James Turner was an early resident of the Scottish Settlement at Argyle, Illinois.

This profile is part of the Harlem Township, Illinois One Place Study.

James Turner is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford, Illinois.

James was born in 1833 in Campbeltown, Scotland. He was the son of Neil Turner and Janet Culbertson. ^[1]

He came to the US in 1855. ^[2]

He was one of the early residents of the Scotch Settlement at Argyle, Illinois

He married Anne Greenlees in 1861. ^[3]

They farmed in Harlem Township, Winnebago County, Illinois. . He was one of the first farmers to have a thresher which he rented out to other farmers. ^[4]

James passed away in 1920. ^[5]

Children

1. John Greenlee Turner 1862–1934
2. Jennie Culbertson (Ferguson) 1864–1943
3. James A. Turner 1866–1932
4. Helen "Nellie" Brown (Warner) 1868–1954
5. Hector Duncan Turner 1871–1948
6. Norman Neal Turner 1874-1945
7. Ana Lena (Gilmore) 1876–1953
8. Elizabeth Katherine “Bessy” (Ralston) 1878 - 1958
9. Godfrey Allen Turner 1880–1939

Obituary

JAMES TURNER DEAD; CAME HERE IN 1856
PIONEER RESIDENT OF CITY SUCCUMBS--FUNERAL TO BE HELD SATURDAY.

James Turner, for the last sixty-four years a resident of Rockford and vicinity, died at the home of his daughter yesterday afternoon at 3:10 o'clock after a short illness incident to his advanced age of eighty-six year.s

Mr. Turner was born April 26, 1833, at Campbeltown, Argyleshire, Scotland, coming to the United States twenty-three years later. and settling near Argyle, Ill. his marriage to Miss Ann Greenlee, who predeceased him two years ago, took place on April 25, 1861.

Following their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Turner resided on a farm near Argyle for over fifty years. Mr. Turner retired from active farm life in 1901 and thereafter made his home in this city. Since the death of Mrs. Turner, he resided with his daughter, Mr.s Warren Gilmore.

Was Staunch Presbyterian.

Mr. Turner was a member of the First Presbyterian church and during his active years took a prominent part in the church activities. He possessed the happy faculty of making and maintain friends, who will feel his passing with a great sense of personal loss. He was an ideal father, husband, and citizen, and his characteristic integrity of thought and action make him a valuable resident here.

Mr. Turner is survived by nine children, John G. Turner, Red Oak, IA; Mrs. C.P Ferguson, Lake City, IA, James Turner, Belvidere; Mrs. G.H. Warren, Lyndon, Kansas; Hector D. Turner, Griswold, IA; Nora N. Turner, Red Oak, IA, ad Mrs. Warren GIlmore, Mrs. E.H. Ralstona nd G.A Turner of this city.

Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at First Presbyterian Church, the Rev. W.H. Fulton officiating . Interment will be in the West Side Cemetery. ^[6]

1870 US Census

Harlem, Illinois ^[7]

JAMES TURNER

Home in 1870: Harlem, Winnebago, Illinois

Occupation: Farmer

• James Turner 36 Scotland
• Ann Turner 29 Illinois
• John Turner 8 Illinois
• Jennie Turner 6 Illinois
• James Turner 4 Illinois
• Ella Turner 1 Illinois
• John Greenlea 80 Scotland
• William Brown 30 Ireland

1880 US Census

Harlem, Illinois ^[8]

• James Turner Self 46 Scotland
• Ann Turner Wife 37 Illinois, United States
• John G Turner Son 18 Illinois, United States
• Janett Turner Daughter 15 Illinois, United States
• James Turner Son 13 Illinois, United States
• Hellen Turner Daughter 11 Illinois, United States
• Hector Turner Son 8 Illinois, United States
• Normon N Turner Son 5 Illinois, United States
• Analena Turner Daughter 4 Illinois, United States
• Bessy K Turner Son 2 Illinois, United States (daughter)

1920 US Census

Rockford, Illinois ^[9]

• Warren Gilmore Head 57 Illinois
• Anna Lena Gilmore Wife 43 Illinois
• Myron Gilmore Son 12 Illinois
• Geneveve Gilmore Daughter 10 Illinois
• Stanley Gilmore Son 7 Illinois
• James Turner Father 86 Scotland

Sources

1. ↑ "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XTJS-4HD : 10 February 2018), James Turner, 22 Apr 1833; citing , reference 2:16BL4NR, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 1,041,076.
2. ↑ "New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:27RC-WYF : 12 March 2018), James Turner, 1855; citing NARA microfilm publication M237 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm .
3. ↑ "Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK9L-5S7H : 17 October 2017), James Turner and Ann Greenlee, 25 Apr 1861; citing Winnebago, Illinois, United States, county offices, Illinois; FHL microfilm 1,914,066.
4. ↑ The Argyle Settlement in History and Story, pg. 96
5. ↑ "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NQYX-97W : 8 March 2018), James Turner, 10 Mar 1920; Public Board of Health, Archives, Springfield; FHL microfilm 1,562,482.
6. ↑ Daily Register-Gazette (Rockford, IL) 11 March 1920, page 5 GenealogyBank : accessed 16 September 2018
7. ↑ "United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M6W1-BFC : 12 April 2016), James Turner, Illinois, United States; citing p. 11, family 81, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 545,793.
8. ↑ United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MX2S-2GX : 14 August 2017), James Turner, Harlem, Winnebago, Illinois, United States; citing enumeration district ED 220, sheet 54A, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 0261; FHL microfilm 1,254,261.
9. ↑ "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MJZD-VBM : accessed 19 February 2019), James Turner in household of Warren Gilmore, Rockford Ward 4, Winnebago, Illinois, United States; citing ED 196, sheet 9A, line 47, family 221, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 417; FHL microfilm 1,820,417.

See also:

• Find A Grave: Memorial #67518110 accessed 16 September 2018), memorial page for James Turner (26 Apr 1833–10 Mar 1920), citing Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, USA ; Maintained by JNM (contributor 47123207) .