John Turner
about 1536–
Wakes Colne, Essex, England, United Kingdom
The Life Summary of John
When John Turner was christened about 1536, in Wakes Colne, Essex, England, United Kingdom, his father, Sir John Turner, was 17 and his mother, Alice Maud Shepperd Fresham, was 14.
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Family Time Line
Sir John Turner
1520–1574
Alice Maud Shepperd Fresham
1523–1559
John Turner
1536–
Lady Mary Turner
1547–1575
Helen Turner
1549–1611
Roger Turner
1552–1626
Richard Turner
1552–1634
William Turner
1553–
Simon Turner
1555–1615
Parents and Siblings
1520–1574Male
1523–1559Female
Siblings
(7)
1536–Male
1547–1575Female
1549–1611Female
1552–1626Male
1552–1634Male
+2 More Children
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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