Brief Life History of Mary
When Mary Turner was born about 1729, in London, England, her father, Richard Turner, was 22 and her mother, Mary, was 21. 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
Sources (5)
- Mary Turner, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
- Mary Turner, "England Marriages, 1538–1973 "
- Mary Turner, "England, Middlesex, Westminster, Parish Registers, 1538-1912"
Spouse and Children
1720–1759 Male
1729– Female
Children (4)
1750–1818 Male
1752–1775 Male
1754– Male
1758–1806 Male
Parents and Siblings
1709– Male
1710– Female
Siblings (3)
1729– Female
1730– Male
1733– Male
World Events (8)
1752 · Gregorian Calendar is Adopted
Age 23
1754 · Seven Years' War
Age 25
1770 · Boston Tea Party
Age 41
Name Meaning
English: occupational name from Middle English t(o)urnour, turner ‘turner’ (Old French to(u)rn(e)our), mainly denoting someone who fashioned small objects of wood, metal, or bone on a lathe, but also a variety of other occupations, including turnspit and translator or interpreter. This surname may have become confused with Toner . In North America, it is also very common among African Americans.
English: occasionally perhaps a nickname from Middle English turn-hare, a compound of Middle English tournen ‘to turn, direct, steer’ + hare ‘hare’, a name for someone in charge of the greyhounds in hare coursing or an exaggerated compliment for someone who could run fast. See also Turnbull .
English: perhaps also from Middle English t(o)urn(e)our ‘jouster, one who takes part in a tournament’ (Old French tornoieor, tournoieur).
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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