Mary Turner
about 1729–
London, England
The Life Summary of Mary
Mary Turner was born about 1729, in London, England. She married John Kempton on 30 November 1749, in Westminster, Middlesex, England. They were the parents of at least 4 sons.
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Family Time Line
John Kempton
1720–1759
Mary Turner
1729–
Marriage: 30 November 1749
Moses Kempton
1750–1818
John Kempton
1752–1775
William Kempton
1754–
James Kempton
1758–1806
Spouse and Children
1720–1759Male
1729–Female
Children
(4)
1750–1818Male
1752–1775Male
1754–Male
1758–1806Male
World Events (4)
1752 · Gregorian Calendar is Adopted
Age 23
1752 · Gregorian Calendar is Adopted
Age 23
Gregorian calendar was adopted in England in 1752. That year, Wednesday, September 2, 1752, was followed by Thursday, September 14th, 1752, which caused the country to skip ahead eleven days.
1754 · Seven Years' War
Age 25
1754 · Seven Years' War
Age 25
The Seven Years' War began as a North American conflict then stretched between England and France. England, along with allies, battled France in America, India, and Europe, making it arguably the first global war. The conflict ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1763 and England was victorious. The Seven Years' war ultimately led to discontent in the colonies and the American Revolution.
1770 · Boston Tea Party
Age 41
1770 · Boston Tea Party
Age 41
Thousands of British troops were sent to Boston to enforce Britain's tax laws. Taxes were repealed on all imports to the American Colonies except tea. Americans, disguised as Native Americans, dumped chests of tea imported by the East India Company into the Boston Harbor in protest. This escalated tensions between the American Colonies and the British government.
Name Meaning
1 English and Scottish: occupational name for a maker of objects of wood, metal, or bone by turning on a lathe, from Anglo-Norman French torner (Old French tornier, Latin tornarius, a derivative of tornus ‘lathe’). The surname may also derive from any of various other senses of Middle English turn, for example a turnspit, a translator or interpreter, or a tumbler.2 English: nickname for a fast runner, from Middle English turnen ‘to turn’ + ‘hare’.3 English: occupational name for an official in charge of a tournament, Old French tornei (in origin akin to 1).
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Durner
Sources (2)
- Mary Turner, "England Marriages, 1538–1973 "
- Mary Turner, "England Marriages, 1538–1973 "
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