George W. Turner
b. 2 July 1832, d. 10 March 1887
- Father: Levi H. Turner b. 28 October 1809, d. 5 February 1892
- Mother: Nancy Keithley b. 16 January 1816, d. 7 January 1879
- George W. Turner was born on 2 July 1832 in Ralls County, Missouri.
- Levi H. Turner and Nancy Keithley appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1850 in Gilead Precinct, Calhoun County, Illinois. Other members of the household included George W. Turner. Also n the household were children Margaret (age 16), Levy (14), Edmond (10) and Eliza Jane (8), and four male laborers.
- He married Malinda Seely, daughter of Abraham Seely and Angeline (?), on 7 October 1858 in Ralls County, Missouri.
- George W. Turner and Malinda Seely appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1860 in Jasper Township, Ralls County, Missouri, enumerated next to the household of Malinda's parents Abramam and Angeline Seely. Also in the household was daughter Sarah A. (age 1 month.)
- He was a farmer, according to the 1860 census.
- George W. Turner and Malinda Seely appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1870 in Jasper Township, Ralls County, Missouri, enumerated near the household of Malinda's widowed father Abraham Seely and other family members. Also in the household were children Sarah (age 10), Joseph (8), Mary (5) and Louisa (3), as well as one male farm hand.
- He was a farmer, according to the 1870 census.
- George W. Turner and Malinda Seely appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Spring Valley Township, Cherokee County, Kansas. Also in the household were children Sarah A. (age 20), Joseph E. (18), Mary J. (14), Laura (12), Marcy (10), George W. (8), Lucy A. (5) and Eugene (2.)
- He was a farmer, according to the 1880 census.
- George W. Turner died on 10 March 1887 at age 54.
- His wife Malinda Seely became a widow at his death.
- He was interred at Baxter Springs Cemetery, Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kansas.
- Last Edited: 2 Aug 2015