Our American Family - Person Sheet
Our American Family - Person Sheet
NameSarah _____ 
Birth Date?
Death Date8 Aug 1809
Spouses
Birth Date19 Jun 1756
Birth PlaceCulpeper County, Virginia
Death Date19 May 1835 Age: 78
Death PlaceWilliamson County, Tenneessee
Burial PlaceKirkland, Williamson County, Tennessee
OccupationRW Soldier 5 Times, Battles Of Camden & Guilford Courthouse
FatherHenry H. TURNER Sr. , 262 (1735-1809)
MotherNancy Anne KIMBROUGH , 263 (1739-1843)
Family ID9250
Notes for James (Spouse 1)
Southern Campaigns American Revolution Pension Statements and Rosters
Pension Application of James Turner S1881 NC
Transcribed and annotated by C. Leon Harris. Revised 9 June 2015.
State of Tennessee }
Williamson County } SS.
On this 24th day of August 1832 before the Hon. Thomas Stuart Judge of the fourth judicial circuit for the State of Tennessee aforesaid now sitting James Turner a resident of the County of Williamson and State of Tennessee aforesaid aged 76 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of an act passed June 7th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States about April 1776 as a volunteer under the following officers - Captain George Samuel (rest of company officers not recollected) commanded by Col. William Moore and attached to the Brigade commanded by General [John] Butler and marched over the following Country. from Caswell Court House [NC] he marched to Hillsboro [Hillsborough] North Carolina to Cross creek [now Fayetteville] and to a small [undeciphered word] named Camden N. C. and was there discharged about two months after he entered the service say in June following, was in no engagements or battles nor received any discharge. Entered the service a second time as a substitute for a person whose name he has forgotten about July 1776 under Captain Falker [sic: probably John Faulkner] commanded by Col William Moore attached to General Butlers Brigade he marched towards Holston River to attack the Indians but heard that they were defeated and returned home and was discharged in September same year received a discharge but destroyed it believing it to be of no value.
Entered the service a third time on the 29 day of May 1780 as a drafted militia man under the following officers Captain Robert Parks Lieutenant George Oldham and Ensign John Oldham commanded by Col Stephen Moore Majr. Belfield attached to General Butlers Brigade marched from Caswell Courthouse N.C. to Hillsborough - to Chauraw Hills [sic: Cheraw Hills in SC]. to Rugeley's Mills and marched again for Camden South Carolina and met the British army commanded by Lord Cornwallis at which time he was defeated together with General [Horatio] Gates armey [Battle of Camden, 16 Aug 1780] & returned home and immediately returned to the army again and was marched to Salisbury in North Carolina and there discharged some time in December 1780 was only in the battle of Gates defeat received no discharge he recollects that he served with and under the following officers at Gates defeat General Gates Col. Richardson [bit Richeson] of Virginia Regulars Col. Dickson [sic: Henry Dixon] and Major Sharp [sic: Joseph Sharpe].
Entered the service a fourth time some time in the year 1781. as a volunteer under Col William Moore and served about one month during which time he was at the battle of Guilford [Guilford Courthouse NC, 15 Mar 1781] - the other particulars relative to this campaign he does not recollect. he received no discharge.
Entered the service a fifth time as a volunteer in the fall of the year 1781 under Captain John Douglass [John Douglas] - commanded by Col William Oneal [William O'Neal] to Han-ass and keep down the Tories and was absent about two months during which time he was in no engagements except that with Col. Fannen [sic: David Fanning] of the Tories which as well as he now recollects was during this campaign. He received no discharge for any of the above services except one two months tour which he disposed of as aforesaid
He further states that he knows of no person who can prove his services except Thomas Miles [pension application W8457] who served with him the term commencing on the 29th day of May 1780 but in a different Regiment and was an Ensign under whose command he fell after the defeat of Gates owing to there being many small companies and under whom he served a short time and was discharged at Salisbury aforesaid
He was born on the 9th day of October 1756 in Culpepper [sic: Culpeper] County Virginia. when he entered the service of the United States at the several times above specified he resided in the County of Caswell in North Carolina.
After the revolution he lived in the aforesaid County of Caswell until the year one thousand eight hundred and eight at which time he moved to Tennessee and has resided in Williamson County aforesaid
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension Roll of the Agency of any State whatever.
On Ancestry from Charles Turner.
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[James Turner} From Find A Grave
age 78 years 8 months and 2 days
American Revolutionary Soldier
"was born 10-9-1756 Culpepper Co, Virginia married Lucy Plesant" -per email received
Per different email: James Turner (#5316) was born in Culpepper County, VA October 9, 1756. James died May 1835 in Williamson County, TN, at 78 years of age. His first wife's name was Sarah (maiden name is not known) and her date of death is in his Bible. Sarah died 8 Aug 1809 and James married his second wife Catherine White on 3 Sep 1811 in Williamson Co. TN. Catherine was born in Williamson County, TN 1760. James fought in the Revolutionary War.
SOURCE OF CORRECTION: Son James
Gail_Blancett Son James did NOT marry Lucy Pleasant: The Bible of James Turner (housed in the manuscript Dept. at the TN State Library, Nashville, TN) says his first wife's name was Sarah (maiden name is not known) and her date of death is in his Bible. Sarah died 8 Aug 1809 and James married his second wife Catherine White on 3 Sep 1811 in Williamson Co. TN. James and Sarah were having children before and after the "other" James Turner married Lucy Pleasants in Caswell Co. NC in 1793. James and Sarah had a child as early as 1780 and we know they were married up until her death in 1809. There was another James Turner in Caswell Co. usually referred to as "James Turner of Hico." I realize this marriage to Lucy Pleasant is all over the internet but it is just not supportable by actual information held by the family of James Turner. I would also like to make the comment that it doesn't seem to make a lot of sense for Henry Turner Sr. to be listed as born in Caswell Co. NC (which wasn't created until 1777) and then his son James be born in Culpeper Co. VA in 1756. There are records in Culpeper Co. VA that suggest he was living in Culpeper Co. VA before his move to the province of NC about 1771.
On Ancestry from Rebecca Shatzer Mayes.
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Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, 1779-2008 for James Turner
Williamson Will Books, Vol 6-7, 1835-1842
(Page) 72 Record of wills inventories sales settlements & allotments
The State of Tennessee
Williamson County Court October Term 1835
JAMES TURNER, deceased will October Term 1835
This is the Last Will and Testament of one James Turner of Williamson County & State of Tennessee.
In the name of God Amen. Being of sound and disposing mind and memory
I James Turner dispose of my property as follows:
First it is my will and desire that my executor herewith named to pay and satisfy all my just debts as soon as may be.
Secondly, I give, devise and leave to my beloved wife Catherine L Turner for and during her natural life only the following named and described property, to wit, the farm and premises where she now resides, negro slaves James, John, Mary Nelly & Alley and her increase and all her household and kitchen furniture and two feather beds, bedsteads & furniture thereon. Two ploughs, two pair plough-gear, two hoes, two axes, two horses, two cows and calves, five ewes and lambs, three sows & pigs, all of her own choice, and my oxen & oxcart and a sufficiency of provisions for her & the family for one year.
Thirdly, I give and devise to my son Josiah Turner three hundred & forty dollars (the legacy I received from my mother's estate) & one horse, saddle & bridles – all which he has heretofore received.
Fourthly, I give & devise to my son-in-law William S Webb, the husband of my deceased daughter Mildred, a negro woman Lidia & one bed and furniture – all which he has heretofore received.
Fifthly, I give & devise to my daughter Polly Nolen one bed & furniture – negro woman Hannah and her children (increase) – all of which she has heretofore received.
Sixthly I give & devise to my daughter Sarah Bellanfant one bed & furniture & negro woman Carly – all which she has heretofore received.
Seventhly, I give and devise to my daughter Frances Hunt one horse saddle & bridle, one bed & furniture & negro woman Hattie? – her increase except her children John Will Wilson Minie & Mary - which are expressly excepted out of this devise – all which she has heretofore received.
Eighthly, I give & devise to my daughter Lucinda Jordan one feather bed & furniture, one horse saddle & bridle & negro woman Sarah & her increase except her son Anthony which is expressly excepted out of this devise – all which she has received heretofore.
Ninethly, I give to my son James Turner one horse saddle & bridle & negro boy Green? which has received heretofore.
Tenthly, I give & devise to my daughter Nancy Vaughn one horse saddle & bridle, one bed & furniture & one negro boy Charles – all which she has heretofore.
Eleventh, I give & devise to my son William Turner one horse, his choice of my three colts, one saddle & bridle and the thirteen silver spoons, six tea & six tablespoons & one sugar spoon and at & upon the death of his mother, negro slaves Lewis, Anderson, Eas?, Nancy, Nelly and Alley & their increase
Twelfth, It is my will & I direct & authorize my executors herein after named, to sell all my property & estate not herein before devised & divide & distribute equally share & share alike, the money arising therefrom to & amongst my sons Josiah & James and my daughters Polly Nolan, Sarah Bellefant, Frances Hunt, Lucinda Jordan & my son-in-law William S Webb, and the children of my daughter, Nancy Vaughn by her present husband, Richard Vaughn, upon her body begotten they the said children of my daughter Nancy Vaughn to be & stand jointly & collectively in the place room and stead of their mother Nancy Vaughn – they all jointly and collectively to take one share only. My son William is not included in this clause and he is not to take any benefit herein in this residuary clause. Whereunto I will & hereby request & empower & authorize my executors herein after named, at the death of my wife, to sell all the property & estate herein before loaned to my wife during her life & divide & distribute the proceeds thereof precisely as is directed in the last above (hereafter) clause & in no otherwise whatever. Lastly, I hereby nominate and appoint my trusty friends John Jordan and William S. Webb my executors to this my last will and testament in testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand subscribe my name & affix my seal on this the thirteenth day of May AD, One Thousand Eight Hundred & Thirty One – hereby ordering and publishing this to be my last will & testament and hereby cancelling & revoking all other will or wills codicil or codicils by me heretofore made.
James Turner
Signed, Sealed and Executed in presence of
Underhill Field P A.Smith
The State of Tennessee
Williamson County Court October Term 1835
The last will and testament of James Turner deceased is produced for probate the execution thereof is duly proven Wit: Peter A Smith and Jeremiah Field subscribing witnessed hereto being first sworn by their honor swear the presence and at the request of the testator and in the presence of the other subscribing witnesses and test. they believe the testator was of sound and disposing mind and memory at the making and publication of said will and under no undue influence. Ordered that said will be recorded whereupon John Jordan and William S Webb the executors nominated in said will appear in court, give bond of eighteen thousand dollars conditioned for the faithful discharge of the trust reposed in them with John Hughes and Nicholas Perkins their securities and are duly sworn, ordered that letters testamentary issue to them accordingly.
On Ancestry from Sue Anne Spearman
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Pension Application of James Turner S1881 NC
Transcribed and annotated by C. Leon Harris. Revised 9 June 2015.
State of Tennessee }
Williamson County } SS.
On this 24th day of August 1832 before the Hon. Thomas Stuart Judge of the fourth judicial circuit for the State of Tennessee aforesaid now sitting James Turner a resident of the County of Williamson and State of Tennessee aforesaid aged 76 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of an act passed June 7th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States about April 1776 as a volunteer under the following officers - Captain George Samuel (rest of company officers not recollected) commanded by Col. William Moore and attached to the Brigade commanded by General [John] Butler and marched over the following Country. from Caswell Court House [NC] he marched to Hillsboro [Hillsborough] North Carolina to Cross creek [now Fayetteville] and to a small [undeciphered word] named Camden N. C. and was there discharged about two months after he entered the service say in June following, was in no engagements or battles nor received any discharge. Entered the service a second time as a substitute for a person whose name he has forgotten about July 1776 under Captain Falker [sic: probably John Faulkner] commanded by Col William Moore attached to General Butlers Brigade he marched towards Holston River to attack the Indians but heard that they were defeated and returned home and was discharged in September same year received a discharge but destroyed it believing it to be of no value.
Entered the service a third time on the 29 day of May 1780 as a drafted militia man under the following officers Captain Robert Parks Lieutenant George Oldham and Ensign John Oldham commanded by Col Stephen Moore Majr. Belfield attached to General Butlers Brigade marched from Caswell Courthouse N.C. to Hillsborough - to Chauraw Hills [sic: Cheraw Hills in SC]. to Rugeley's Mills and marched again for Camden South Carolina and met the British army commanded by Lord Cornwallis at which time he was defeated together with General [Horatio] Gates armey [Battle of Camden, 16 Aug 1780] & returned home and immediately returned to the army again and was marched to Salisbury in North Carolina and there discharged some time in December 1780 was only in the battle of Gates defeat received no discharge he recollects that he served with and under the following officers at Gates defeat General Gates Col. Richardson [bit Richeson] of Virginia Regulars Col. Dickson [sic: Henry Dixon] and Major Sharp [sic: Joseph Sharpe].
Entered the service a fourth time some time in the year 1781. as a volunteer under Col William Moore and served about one month during which time he was at the battle of Guilford [Guilford Courthouse NC, 15 Mar 1781] - the other particulars relative to this campaign he does not recollect. he received no discharge.
Entered the service a fifth time as a volunteer in the fall of the year 1781 under Captain John Douglass [John Douglas] - commanded by Col William Oneal [William O'Neal] to Han-ass and keep down the Tories and was absent about two months during which time he was in no engagements except that with Col. Fannen [sic: David Fanning] of the Tories which as well as he now recollects was during this campaign. He received no discharge for any of the above services except one two months tour which he disposed of as aforesaid
He further states that he knows of no person who can prove his services except Thomas Miles [pension application W8457] who served with him the term commencing on the 29th day of May 1780 but in a different Regiment and was an Ensign under whose command he fell after the defeat of Gates owing to there being many small companies and under whom he served a short time and was discharged at Salisbury aforesaid
He was born on the 9th day of October 1756 in Culpepper [sic: Culpeper] County Virginia. when he entered the service of the United States at the several times above specified he resided in the County of Caswell in North Carolina.
After the revolution he lived in the aforesaid County of Caswell until the year one thousand eight hundred and eight at which time he moved to Tennessee and has resided in Williamson County aforesaid
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension Roll of the Agency of any State whatever.
On Ancestry from Charles Turner.
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[James Turner} From Find A Grave
age 78 years 8 months and 2 days
American Revolutionary Soldier
"was born 10-9-1756 Culpepper Co, Virginia married Lucy Plesant" -per email received
Per different email: James Turner (#5316) was born in Culpepper County, VA October 9, 1756. James died May 1835 in Williamson County, TN, at 78 years of age. His first wife's name was Sarah (maiden name is not known) and her date of death is in his Bible. Sarah died 8 Aug 1809 and James married his second wife Catherine White on 3 Sep 1811 in Williamson Co. TN. Catherine was born in Williamson County, TN 1760. James fought in the Revolutionary War.
SOURCE OF CORRECTION: Son James
Gail_Blancett Son James did NOT marry Lucy Pleasant: The Bible of James Turner (housed in the manuscript Dept. at the TN State Library, Nashville, TN) says his first wife's name was Sarah (maiden name is not known) and her date of death is in his Bible. Sarah died 8 Aug 1809 and James married his second wife Catherine White on 3 Sep 1811 in Williamson Co. TN. James and Sarah were having children before and after the "other" James Turner married Lucy Pleasants in Caswell Co. NC in 1793. James and Sarah had a child as early as 1780 and we know they were married up until her death in 1809. There was another James Turner in Caswell Co. usually referred to as "James Turner of Hico." I realize this marriage to Lucy Pleasant is all over the internet but it is just not supportable by actual information held by the family of James Turner. I would also like to make the comment that it doesn't seem to make a lot of sense for Henry Turner Sr. to be listed as born in Caswell Co. NC (which wasn't created until 1777) and then his son James be born in Culpeper Co. VA in 1756. There are records in Culpeper Co. VA that suggest he was living in Culpeper Co. VA before his move to the province of NC about 1771.
On Ancestry from Rebecca Shatzer Mayes.
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Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, 1779-2008 for James Turner
Williamson Will Books, Vol 6-7, 1835-1842
(Page) 72 Record of wills inventories sales settlements & allotments
The State of Tennessee
Williamson County Court October Term 1835
JAMES TURNER, deceased will October Term 1835
This is the Last Will and Testament of one James Turner of Williamson County & State of Tennessee.
In the name of God Amen. Being of sound and disposing mind and memory
I James Turner dispose of my property as follows:
First it is my will and desire that my executor herewith named to pay and satisfy all my just debts as soon as may be.
Secondly, I give, devise and leave to my beloved wife Catherine L Turner for and during her natural life only the following named and described property, to wit, the farm and premises where she now resides, negro slaves James, John, Mary Nelly & Alley and her increase and all her household and kitchen furniture and two feather beds, bedsteads & furniture thereon. Two ploughs, two pair plough-gear, two hoes, two axes, two horses, two cows and calves, five ewes and lambs, three sows & pigs, all of her own choice, and my oxen & oxcart and a sufficiency of provisions for her & the family for one year.
Thirdly, I give and devise to my son Josiah Turner three hundred & forty dollars (the legacy I received from my mother's estate) & one horse, saddle & bridles – all which he has heretofore received.
Fourthly, I give & devise to my son-in-law William S Webb, the husband of my deceased daughter Mildred, a negro woman Lidia & one bed and furniture – all which he has heretofore received.
Fifthly, I give & devise to my daughter Polly Nolen one bed & furniture – negro woman Hannah and her children (increase) – all of which she has heretofore received.
Sixthly I give & devise to my daughter Sarah Bellanfant one bed & furniture & negro woman Carly – all which she has heretofore received.
Seventhly, I give and devise to my daughter Frances Hunt one horse saddle & bridle, one bed & furniture & negro woman Hattie? – her increase except her children John Will Wilson Minie & Mary - which are expressly excepted out of this devise – all which she has heretofore received.
Eighthly, I give & devise to my daughter Lucinda Jordan one feather bed & furniture, one horse saddle & bridle & negro woman Sarah & her increase except her son Anthony which is expressly excepted out of this devise – all which she has received heretofore.
Ninethly, I give to my son James Turner one horse saddle & bridle & negro boy Green? which has received heretofore.
Tenthly, I give & devise to my daughter Nancy Vaughn one horse saddle & bridle, one bed & furniture & one negro boy Charles – all which she has heretofore.
Eleventh, I give & devise to my son William Turner one horse, his choice of my three colts, one saddle & bridle and the thirteen silver spoons, six tea & six tablespoons & one sugar spoon and at & upon the death of his mother, negro slaves Lewis, Anderson, Eas?, Nancy, Nelly and Alley & their increase
Twelfth, It is my will & I direct & authorize my executors herein after named, to sell all my property & estate not herein before devised & divide & distribute equally share & share alike, the money arising therefrom to & amongst my sons Josiah & James and my daughters Polly Nolan, Sarah Bellefant, Frances Hunt, Lucinda Jordan & my son-in-law William S Webb, and the children of my daughter, Nancy Vaughn by her present husband, Richard Vaughn, upon her body begotten they the said children of my daughter Nancy Vaughn to be & stand jointly & collectively in the place room and stead of their mother Nancy Vaughn – they all jointly and collectively to take one share only. My son William is not included in this clause and he is not to take any benefit herein in this residuary clause. Whereunto I will & hereby request & empower & authorize my executors herein after named, at the death of my wife, to sell all the property & estate herein before loaned to my wife during her life & divide & distribute the proceeds thereof precisely as is directed in the last above (hereafter) clause & in no otherwise whatever. Lastly, I hereby nominate and appoint my trusty friends John Jordan and William S. Webb my executors to this my last will and testament in testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand subscribe my name & affix my seal on this the thirteenth day of May AD, One Thousand Eight Hundred & Thirty One – hereby ordering and publishing this to be my last will & testament and hereby cancelling & revoking all other will or wills codicil or codicils by me heretofore made.
James Turner
Signed, Sealed and Executed in presence of
Underhill Field P A.Smith
The State of Tennessee
Williamson County Court October Term 1835
The last will and testament of James Turner deceased is produced for probate the execution thereof is duly proven Wit: Peter A Smith and Jeremiah Field subscribing witnessed hereto being first sworn by their honor swear the presence and at the request of the testator and in the presence of the other subscribing witnesses and test. they believe the testator was of sound and disposing mind and memory at the making and publication of said will and under no undue influence. Ordered that said will be recorded whereupon John Jordan and William S Webb the executors nominated in said will appear in court, give bond of eighteen thousand dollars conditioned for the faithful discharge of the trust reposed in them with John Hughes and Nicholas Perkins their securities and are duly sworn, ordered that letters testamentary issue to them accordingly.
On Ancestry from Sue Anne Spearman
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