Date: Sun, 6 Jul 1997 02:40:48 -0400 (EDT) From: NCreed1@aol.com To: NCreed1@aol.com Subject: Comp 144 - Burnett-Turner-Ross-Via-Etc/Etc Part 2 of 2 parts: NANCY TATE TURNER, the 8th of Rev. John Turner's family, born in Henry county, Va., Jan. 17, 1818, a strong, vigorous brave character, possessing unusual individuality, trained carefully in the arts of domestic housekeeping, possessed a practical common school education. She had a strong mind and was inclined to judge for herself and arrive at her own conclusions. We have no record of her making mistakes. She married her cousin, Edward Philpott, Jr., and resided at mouth of Town creek, Henry county, Va.; owned a valuable farm. There were born to them 8 or 9 children, 3 or 4 of them died of scarlet fever when quite young. If we mistake not 5 grew to maturity, 2 sons, 3 daughters. The sons were John Edward and Albert B. Last accounts John Edward, resided at or near Roanoke City, Va. The latter owns and occupies the old home property. The place is now called "Philpott." Albert B. is a prominent primitive Baptist minister. Has a general store, good farm and a portable steam saw mill, and is Henry county's representative in the Legislature of Virginia; in politics a Democrat. As to the 3 daughters, they married and reside in that neighborhood. Their father, Edward Philpott, was a valued citizen, much esteemed, and enlisted in the Confederate service and perished in defense of the lost cause. His brave stalwart widow, a devoted primitive Baptist that tipped the beam at 240 pounds, lived on and managed well the domestic affairs of the family until about 1902 and died at about the age84. ADELPHIA TURNER, the 9th of Rev. John Turner's family, was born in Henry county, Va., Jan. 24, 1821. Naturally heroic and grand, grew up to womanhood amid toil and romance; had a brilliant mind and similar to John Q. Adams, her "memory was an index." About 1838 she married John Young, of Floyd county, Va. He was truly one of "God's noblemen." They made a good living; there were born to them about 8 children. they are widely scattered over several states. He was a Confederate soldier, serving the two last years, quitting at Appomatox. He, his wife and several of their children, were members of the Missionary Baptist church. She died at Tallula, Illinois, March 11, 1900 age 79 years. Mr. Young died at St. Louis, Mo., Jan. 23 1901, aged 81 years. ELKANAH B. TURNER, the tenth of Rev. John turner's family was born in henry county, Va., Jan. 6 1823. Grew up to manhood on the farm. Had an acquiring mind and strove to excel, and did in an educational way. Was a scholar above an average. Was 6 feet 1 inch tall, straight and erect; weight about 160 pounds, "a star figure," was intellectual and proud, bordering on to hautiness. He owned a farm and 12 or 15 colored servants and worked them for profit. Was a successful trader, bought and discounted interest-bearing paper; he seldom failed to collect his debts or win his law suits, he was widely known and recognized as a high-toned gentleman. In "the upper ten class." In politics a Democrat. Served a term as a Civil Magistrate; was Land Valuing Commissioner for Patrick county; was a militia officer, holding the rank of major. In 1861 he was for Secession and whooped up the boys to wad in and fight for the South. Toward the close of the conflict he entered the rank and file himself and fought on to Appomatox. In the conflict he lost his fine estate. He strove manfully to recuperate, became depot agent. His health was broken down, dropsey set in, and death came about 1899. He died unmarried, aged about 76 years, and many friends of the best class lamented his demise. As to ELIZABETH JANE TURNER, the 11th in the family, she was born in Henry county, Va., August 23, 1825. She grew up from girl to womanhood, naturally cheerful and wholesouled, with brilliant intellect and personal charms, way above an average. Among the daughters of Eve. About 1848 she married George Woody, a widower, a little past middle age, of Oak Level, Henry county, Va. A splendid gentleman, who owned a nice farm immediately east from the mouth of Town creek (now owned by James E. Via), and a number of colored servants and other property. She was a model housekeeper and a devoted wife. Mr. Woodey died of "heart dropsey" Feb. 15, 1856, age 56 years. His surviving widow without issue inherited her legal portion of the estate. Two years later on she was remarried to Mr. Adda L. Jarrett; a widower. They resided near Sanville, Va. By her second marriage she became the fond mother of 5 or 6 children. She was a member of the Missionary Baptist church. She was the last survivor of Rev. John Turner's large family to bid adieu to earth and time, died in 1906, age 81. Mr. Jarrett died 1913, at approximately 90 years. STEPHEN HUBBARD TURNER, the twelfth of the family, was born in Henry county, Va., Dec. 8, 1826. Grew up to maturity; 5 feet 11 inches tall; weight about 165; married his cousin in Dec. 1854, Malissie Ruth, a daughter of Shadrich Turner, of near Elamsville, Va. There was born to them that lived two children, a girl and a boy. they occupied the possessions of Rev. John Turner. Stephen H. died Jan. 23, 1905, age 79 years. Malissie Ruth died Feb. 9, 1905, age 74 years. JAMES CORNELIUS TURNER, the 13th and youngest of the family, was born in Patrick county, Va., May 10, 1829. Was raised on the farm and was given a fair practical education; was 6 feet 1 1/2 inches tall, straight and of beautiful carriage; weight 180 pounds; very strong, a perfect type of physical manhood, a man of fine parts; whole souled and good- hearted; a mother's joy and father's pride. He married Miss Elizabeth Bright of Floyd county, Va., about 1858. There was born to them a beautiful little daughter. The cruel war came. He enlisted and marched away to fight for a Southern Confederacy; soon sickened and died in hospital at Richmond, Va., July, 1862, age 33 years. Sad, oh so sad! His widow afterwards married Wm. Beamer, and they moved off to Missouri. So said. further of them we know not. O, that we did know what became of the orphaned child of James Cornelius Turner. ====================== APPENDIX - GREAT GRAND FATHER WILLIAM TURNER, of Franklin county, Virginia, was born January 19, 1753, died December 18, 1845. He married Jane Hunter (daughter of Wm. Hunter) who was born June 7, 1753, and died May 20, 1851. Wm. lived 93 years, 10 months, 22 days. Jane lived 92 years, 11 months, and 18 days. Their children were as follows: No. Name Date of Birth Date of Death Age/Years 1 George Turner Oct. 17, 1776 82 2 James Turner April 23, 1778 82 3 John Turner Sept. 21, 1779 May 20, 1874 95 4 Martha Turner May 7, 1781 June 21, 1835 54 5 Elizabeth Turner Jan. 25, 1783 * 6 Josiah Turner Dec. 9, 1784 1856 * 7 Adephia Turner Feb. 4, 1787 * 8 Sarah Turner Dec. 21, 1788 * 9 Wm. Turner Jan. 1, 179 * 10 Jane Turner Oct. 3, 1792 Aug. 15, 1880 88 11 Andrew H. Turner May 27, 1797 1877 80 12 Meshach Turner Aug. 16, 1799 82 13 Elkanah B. Turner Aug. 14, 1801 July 25, 1887 86 1067 1067 / 13 = 82.1 Observe the average is over 82 years for the 13 children. Eliminate the one who died at 54 and the average will be much higher. Kindly furnished me by Morton W. Turner, Roanoke, VA. * Unable to read. (njd) =========== The end of this compilation.