FAMILY OF JOHN MILTON TURMAN

 

JOHN MILTON TURMAN born 17 June 1842 Sulligent, Marion Co. Alabama died 8 Jan 1921 Bigbee, Monroe Co., MS md Louisa Johnson, born 1849 died 1942. Louisa was the daughter of Rob. H. Johnson, a Methodist Minister and his wife Mildred Robertson. Besides Louisa the Johnsons had the following children: Jude, Raze, Georgie, Josie and Riti. Both Louisa and John are buried in the Union Grove Cemetery, Union Grove, MS. They were the parents of four children:

 

  1. ROBERT MARSHALL TURMAN born 1874 Bigbee, MS died 1949 Memphis, TN. Robert md three times: 1st Ollie Marshall 2nd Mattie Watson and 3rd Anna Tartt. Robert was the father of two sons:
  1. Walter
  2. Casy

 

  1. JOHN MILTON TURMAN, JR born 7 May 1876 MS died 23 Feb 1967 md 13 Sep 1908 to Virgie Lee Hester born 13 Apr 1886 Amory, MS the daughter of Jessie W Hester and his wife Susan Elizabeth Gray. Both John and Hester are buried in the Union Grove Cemetery. John was a farmer and both attended the Baptist Church. They were the parents of seven children:

 

  1. Audy Edward Turman born 7 July 1909 Amory, MS died May 1975 MS md 2 May 1936 to Mary Elizabeth Smith. Edward is employed by Mercer Pipe Line Company. He is a tall man being 6’ 3" and weighs 240 lbs. They have two children
    1. Thomas Edward Turman born 14 Oct 1938 Greenville, MS md Evy Doloris Oswalt born 19 Sep 1941 Leland, MS the daughter of Edward Doyle Oswalt and Margaret Pauline Moore. Resides in Greenville, MS. They are the parents of two children:
    1. Margaret Elizabeth born 29 June 1961
    2. Cynthia Marie born 29 Nov 1963

 

    1. Robert Elzie who is a Capt in the Air Force, stationed in Great Falls, MT.

 

  1. John Thomas Turman born 23 Mar 1911 Amory, MS md 7 Mar/Dec 1941 to Bertha Edward. No children from this union.
  2. Thelma Lois Turman born 19 Aug 1913 Amory, MS md 9 Nov 1929 to Kirby Wilson. No children from this union.
  3. Flora Helen Turman born 9 Aug 1919 Amory, MS md twice 1st Gilbert Allen 4 May 1936 Amory, MS the son of Joe Allen and his wife Effie Mattox. They are the parents of one son:

 

    1. Gilbert Wesley Allen Jr born 27 June 1937. Gilbert has two children:
    1. Angelia born 18 July 1963
    2. Gilbert Russell born 31 Oct 1964
    3. James Aubrey Palmer 23 May 1964
    4. Frank Kaye Turman born 11 Sep 1921 Amory, MS died 28 Feb 1990 md 12 July 1947 to Jackie Malone. They reside in Mobile, Alabama. Frank Kaye and Jackie have one son:

 

    1. Johnny Frank born 4 Aug 1949. Johnny served in the Viet Nam War in 1971.

 

 

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FAMILY OF WILSON KENNEDY TURMAN (REV.)

 

REV. WILSBN KENNEDY TURMAN born 10 July 1944 SullIgent, Marion Co , Alabama. Wilson was the youngest son of Milton and Sarah Turman. Wilson md in 1864 Marion Co., Ala. To Mary Jane Bullard born 13 Nov 1846 Marion Co. Ala the daughter of George Bullard and his wife Nancy Rogers. Wilson Kennedy served in the Civil War in the Confederate Army. Wilson was a Free Will Baptist Minister and also Justice of Peace of Marion and Lamar Cos., Alabama for many years. Wilson and his family migrated into Craighead Co., Ark in 1909 Wilson entered the Ministry at the age of 18. He could with equal ferver preach on the "Love if God" for his children or "Hell Fire" for the rebellious sinner. His home was always open to friends or visiting Ministers of all denominations. He was a large man being over six feet in height. He died 29 May 1924 Jonesboro, Ark. Mary, his wife died 3 Jan 1916 in Jonesboro They were both buried in the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. They were parents of ten children. The old Wilson Kennedy home place still stands in Sulligent, Ala. A picture of him and his wife still hangs over the old fireplace.

 

  1. MILTON ALFRED TURMAN born 12 Nov 1867 Ala md Mary Louella Noe born 9 July 1870 died 9 Nov 1930. Milton died 27 Nov 1947 in Ark( (See Family of Milton Alfred Turman)
  2. NANCY JANE TURMAN born 20 Jan 1870 Ala died 20 Oct 1941 Ark md 1 July 1901 to Charles Jefferson Vick born 4 Dec 1849 died 15 Apr 1905 Sulligent, Ala* Nancy is buried in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery, Ark. They were the parents of two children:
  1. Luther Clifton Vick born 1 July 1902 Ala md twice 1sp Celeste Annie 01 Feb 1919 Ark. Luther and Celeste were the parents of four children:
    1. Edward LeRoy born 1921
    2. Charles Basil born 14 Nov 1929
    3. Raymond Lee born 07 July 1935
    4. Billie Joe born 31 July 1938

 

  1. Alonzo J Vick born 13 Jan 1905 Ala died 1 May 1970 Ark md Josephine Hicks.
  1. ROSE ANNA TURMAN born 21 March 1832 Ala died 19 Feb 1949 Ala md Nov 1899 to John James Eastman born 25 May 1872 Craighead, Ark died 3 May 1940. Buried in the Mt. Hebren Cemetery. John was the son of George Thomas Eastman and his wife Louisa Odom of Ala. They were the parents of seven children:
  1. Viola born 26 Feb 1900 Ala md Monroe Loggins who died in 1966. They were the parents of two sons and four daughters.
  2. Willard Alvin Eastman born 19 Oct 1802 Ala md Grodie Herron, they were the parents of two sons and two daughters.
  3. Donald Eastman born 12 July 1905 Ala md Florence White. They were the parents of one son.
  4. Mary Lou Eastman born 8 June 1907 Ala md John Moore. Parents of two daughters.

 

 

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WILSON KENNEDY FAMILY cont...

 

Children of Rose Anna Turman and John Eastman cont….

 

  1. Flora Amanda Eastman born 3 Mar 1909 Ala md Herman Burke. No children.
  2. Verna Mae Eastman born 28 June 1912 Ala md Thomas Seaborn. One son two daughter from this union.
  3. Bessie Lee Eastman born 18 March 1915 Ala md Ollie Cantrell. One son and two daughters from this union.
  1. POLLY TURMAN born 22 Nov 1872 Ala died 1964 Ala md Thomas Johnson. Mary Catherine (Polly) md 23 Dec 1899 Lamar Co, Ala died 2 Aug 1962 Hamilton, Ala. William Thomas Johnson died 22 July 1944 Detroit, Ala. Both are buried in Kingsville, North of Detroit Ala. William Thomas was the son of Cline Johnson and his wife Hangie Duncan. William was a farrmer and ran a sawmill. They attended the Free Will Baptist Church. Mr, Thomas Johnson was killed in a automobile accident. They were the parents of three children:
  1. Samuel Clarence Johnson born 2 Oct 1900 Sulligent, Ala md 5 Pep 1920 to Nora Belle Markham born 21 April 1902 Detroit, Ala the daughter of James Harvey Markham and his wife, Minerva Irvin. They were the parents of four children:
    1. James Percy Johnson born 1 July 1921 Ala md Estelle Roberts.
    1. Bruce
    2. Wayne
    3. Malinda Jane

 

    1. William Hurston Johnson born 24 Apr 1923 Ala md Weda Faye Lewis. Wm. Died 7 Oct 1947 Memphis, TN. No children.
    2. Samuel Walter Johnson born 30 Dec 1925 Ala md Dorothy Madison. Children:
    1. Samuel W. Jr
    2. Annette

 

    1. Johnnie May Johnson md Ted Boyett. Children:
    1. Carolyn Faye Boyett.
    2. Rita Louise Boyett.

 

  1. William Johnson born 2 Feb 1903 Ala was killed in an auto accident in Georgia in 1969. Never married.
  2. Velma Johnson born 9 June 1914 Sulligent, Ala md 18 Apr 1933 Fulton, MS to Paul Judson Weeks born 26 Oct 1910 Ala the on son Samuel Thomas Weeks and his wife, Eula Lee Stanford. Ellen Velma was a schoolteacher and Paul was Superintendent of Education. They both attended the Church of Christ Church. They were the parents of three children:
    1. Roger Weeks born 19 Dec 1935 Ala stillborn
    2. Hugh Carey Weeks born 25 June 1943 Talledege, Ala md Sue Duboise 25 Aug 1965 one daughter:
    1. Angela Jill Weeks

 

    1. Peggy Jo Weeks born 13 May 1949 Russellville, Ala md Everette Lee Sizemore 20 May 1967. One daughter:
    1. Michelle Lee

 

  1. JOSEPH ROBERT TURMAN born 19 June 1875 Ala died 7 July 1959 Jonesboro, Ark md 4 Oct 1896 MS to Lou Vena Tate. (See Family of Joseph Robert Turman.)

 

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FAMILY OF WILSON KENNEDY TURMAN CONT’D.

 

  1. EARLIE GIPSON TURMAN born 16 Feb 1877 Sulligent, Ala died 25 Jan 1953 Sulligent, Ala md Lucreasie Weaver born 12 Feb 1878 Ala the daughter of Cody Weaver and his wife, Furbie Gilmore. Lucreasie died 28 May 1953. Both are buried in the Pope Cemetery Sulligent, Ala. They were the parents of six children:
  1. Hattie Pearl Turman born 15 May 1899 Ala died 24 June 1969 md 18 July 1926 to Dave Robertson.
  2. Bertha Turman born 11 Sep 1901 Ala md 19 Oct 1924 to Raymond Irvin. Parents of seven children:
    1. Ernest
    2. E.G.
    3. Joe (desc.)
    4. James Troy
    5. Fleda
    6. Dorothy Nell
    7. Bertha Lou

 

  1. Earlie Artis Turman born 19 Oct 1905 died 21 Mar 1966 md Lillian Myers. Four children:
    1. Earlie Gibson
    2. Buster
    3. William Benton
    4. Pauline

 

  1. Archie Turman born 21 Oct 1903 Sulligent, Ala md 15 Nove 1925 to Dorothy West.
  2. Harvey Turman born 11 Aug 1908 Sulligent, Ala died Nov 1982 Ala md Lela Johnson. Three children:
    1. Larry
    2. Kenneth
    3. Rufus

 

  1. Ruby Turman born 18 Nov _____ Sulligent, Ala.

 

  1. JOHN DOW TURMAN born 30 Jan 1879 Sulligent, Ala died 29 Nov 1967 Corona, CA md 11 Feb 1900 Lamar Co., Ala to Priscilla Clementine Weaver born 8 Feb 1882 Gateman, MS died 17 Jan 1966 Corona, CA. Priscilla was the daughter of Cody Weaver and his wife Ferbie Gilmore of Alabama. (See Family of John Dow Turman)
  2. ARMENTA DESTIA TURMAN born 13 Jan 1881 Sulligent, Ala died 20 Jan 1938. Never married.
  3. JAMES WILSON TURMAN born 17 Jan 1884 Ala died 3 Aug 1969 Jonesboro, Ark md 1 Oct 1911 Harrisburg, Ark to Hettie Jane White born 7 Jan 1889 Jonesboro, Ark died 23 Apr 1927 Jonesboro. Hettie was the daughter of William White and his wife, Tennessee Jane Tidwell. (See Family of James Wilson Turman.)
  4. LAMBERT DONAL TURMAN born 25 Feb 1886 Sulligent, Ala died 3 July 1972 Fullerton, CA md 24 Dec 1914 Jonesboro, Ark to Ether Dora Etter born 1 Jan 1896 Nettleton, Craighead Co, Ark the daughter of Frank Etter and his wife, Mattie Haum. Lambert was a farmer and attended the Southern Baptist Church. (See Family of Lambert Turman.)

 

 

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FAMILY OF EARLIE ARTIS TURMAN

AND

LILLIAN MOORE

 

 

 

More information has been given to me since I typed up the family fo Earlie Artis and Lillian. Earlie and Lillian were the parents of four children:

  1. Earlie Gipson md Francis Stanford
  2. Buster md Joyce Holiday born 10 Dec 1929. Buster was born 23 July 1929 Sulligent, Ala. Buster and Joyce has a daughter:
  1. Sandra born 15 Nov 1954. Sandra was md twice 2nd to ______ Parra 31 Dec 1977. Resides in Hayden, AZ. Sandra had two children:
    1. Daniel Shawn born 27 Oct 1978
    2. Trudy born 1974

 

  1. William Benton
  2. Pauline md Daniel Comer

 

An article in the Tucson, AZ paper was sent to me, and I think perhaps it pertains to this family. It read as follows:

 

Mr and Mrs Jack Nash of Tucson and formerly of Sulligent, Alabama are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Becky to Ray Turman of Kearney, AZ. Mr Turman is the grandson of Mrs Lillian Turman and the late Arts Turman and Toll Holiday all of Sulligent and Mrs Rose Murphy of Lansing, MI. the prospective groom is a graduate of Ray High School, Kearney, AZ also Central and Cochise College. He is employed by Kennicott Copper Corp.

 

The couple had planned a November wedding.

 

 

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FAMILY OF MILTON ALFRED TURMAN

 

 

MILTON ALFRED TURMAN born 12 Nov 1867 Sulligent, Alabama was the oldest child of Wilson K. Turman and his wife Mary Jane Bullard. Milton married 27 Nov 1947 Jonesboro, Ark to Mary Louella Noe born 17 Sep 1870 Sulligent, Ala the daughter of Thomas Noe and his wife Mary. Milton died 9 Nov 1930 and Mary died 11 Sep 1930 in Ark. They were parents of a large family of twelve:

  1. TILLMAN J TURMAN born 25 Nov 1887 Ala died in Sep 1972. Tillman md 16 Oct 1909 to Zeula Lorene Roberts born in Harrisburg, Poinsett Co. Ark. 4 June 1892 and died 8 Oct 1967. Tillman and Zeula attended the Southern Baptist Church in Jonesboro, AR. Both are buried in the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Jonesboro, AR. Zeulah was the daughter of William Roberts and his wife Betty Jacobs. They were the parents of two children:
  1. Milton Adolphus born 9 Jan 1912 Harrisburg, AR md 1 Sep 1941 Hot Springs, AR to Helen Berniece Jackson born 21 Jan 1921 Hot Springs, AR the daughter of Raymond Andrew Jackson and his wife Margaret Julia Lambert. Milton is a painter and paper hanger in Hot Springs, AR. Milton is also Minister of Music in the the Southern Baptist Church. Milton served in the U.S. Air Force during W.W. II. They are the parents of three children:
    1. Helen Lynn (Rowe) born 3 July 1942
    2. Tonie Kay born 12 Sep 1956
    3. Vicki Gaye born 20 Dec 1957

 

  1. Jessie Lorena Turman born 3 July 1914 Harrisburg, AR md 7 Dec 1929 Harrisburg, AR to Fred Edwin Dudley born 18 Sep 1909 Harrisburg, the son of Robert Edwin Dudley and his wife Edna Miranda Moss. Mr. Dudley is a merchant and attends the Southern Baptist Church. They are the parents of two children:
    1. Robert Jackson Dudley born 5 Nov 1932 AR md 21 Aug 1954 to Donna Clyde Beard born 3 Sep 1934.
    1. Debra Susan
    2. Donna Lynn
    3. Dudley
    1. Gerald Wayne Dudley born 23 May 1937 md Beauton Marcella Manning 4 Oct 1958 AR
  1. David Waye Dudley

 

  1. ROBERT WILLIAM TURMAN born 29 Nov 1890 Sulligent, Ala md 24 Aug 1919 AR to Lilie Helen Hansen born 21 July 1900 Jonesboro, AR the daughter of Andrew A. Hansen born 1867 in Holland and his wife Molly M. _____ born 3 Jan 1876 died 7 Oct 1920. Andrew died 13 Feb1945 in Arkansas. Robert William died 13 Jan 1946 in Arkansas. They were the parents of seven children. (See Family of Robert William)

 

 

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FAMILY OF MILTON ALFRED TURMAN CONT’D.

 

  1. ANNA TURMAN born 10 July 1892 Lamar Co., AL md Riley Dudley. Anna died in Pitcher, Ok.
  2. THOMAS MILTON TURMAN born 14 Apr 1894 Collierville, TN md 12 June 1917 Wakeeney, KS. The daughter of John Galusha Marcy, (PA) and his wife Eleanor Elfreda Doorschlag (MN). Thomas is an Implement Dealer in Wakney, KS. The family attends the United Methodist Church. They are the parents of three children:
  1. Phyllis Merne Turman born 1 Mar 1918 KS md 6 Apr 1941 hays, KS to William Herman Glass. They are the parents of two children:
    1. Bruce Allen born 31 Oct 1943 St. Louis, MO
    2. Barbara Jean born 15 Dec 1949 KS

 

  1. Hubert Milton Turman born 9 Oct 1919 Ransom, KS md 11 Feb 1945 Pasie, WA to Virginia Estella Hughes. Two adopted children:
    1. Bryan Edward born 4 Mar 1955 France.
    2. Russel Milton born 25 Mar 1955 France.

 

  1. Agness Marie Turman born 28 Apr 1925 Ransom, KS md twice: 1st Norman K. Petty 26 Aug 1943 Ransom, KS. Mr. Petty died in 1960. 2nd Eugene Benedict 17 Aug 1964 Boulder, Colorado. Three children by Mr. Petty:
    1. Thomas Keith born 15 Aug 1949 Hays, KS.
    2. Janet Sue born 1 Jan 1951 Hays, KS.
    3. Kirk Allen born 21 Apr 1956 Liberal, KS.

 

  1. JOHN BURL TURMAN born 22 Feb 1896 Sulligent, AL md 22 July 1916 Jonesboro, AR to Delcie Chapman born 27 Jan 1899 Jonesboro, AR the daughter of William Monroe Chapman and his wife Celia Ann McGuire. John is a retired carpenter and the family attends the Baptist Church. They are the parents of five children:
  1. M.L. Turman born 20 April 1917 Jonesboro, AR md Feb 1940 Nettleton, AR to Imogene Brock born 13 May 1919 Nettleton, AR the daughter of Thomas Lee Brock and his wife, Leona Ann Nems. M.L. is a carpenter. They are the parents of four children:
    1. Burl Thomas born 1 Oct 1940 Jonesboro, AR.
    2. Deloris born 12 Mar 1942 md 24 Dec 1960 to Tedy, Jonesboro, AR.
    3. Devonia born 11 Oct 1946 md 8 June 1967 to _____ Brown, Jonesboro, AR.
    4. Steve Joe born 3 June 1955 Jonesboro, AR.

 

  1. Venida Turman born 24 Aug 1918 Jonesboro, AR md Lester Rickman born 10 Dec 1914 Nettleton, AR the son of Edward Rickman and his wife, Mary Workman. They are the parents of two children:
    1. Lester Jerry born 7 Nov 1935 Jonesboro, AR md 9 Sep 1967 lake Wales, FL. _____?
    2. Sharon Rickman born 8 Apr 1938 Jonesboro, AR md 10 June 1956 FL to ____?

 

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FAMILY OF MILTON ALFRED TURMAN CONT’D.

JOHN BURL TURMAN FAMILY.

 

  1. Lovella Turman born 18 May 1920 Jonesboro, AR md Edward Burrow born 20 Feb 1913 Lake City, AR the son of Ishmil P. Burrow and his wife Ida Stricklin. The family attends the Nazarene Church. They are the parents of four children:
    1. Berylin Burrow born 10 Sep 1937 AR md 9 Dec 1954 to _____ Dunlap
    2. Judy Burrow born 31 July 1945 Richmond, CA md 31 Jan 1963 to _____ Hestkish.
    3. Karen Sue Burrow born 23 Feb 1947 Jonesboro, AR.
    4. Bryan Edward Burrow born 9 July 1953 Jonesboro, AR.

 

  1. Milton Earl Turman born 14 Dec 1921 Jonesboro, AR md 14 Aug 1946 Detroit, MI to Betty Goer born 24 Aug 1933, Beverly, West Virginia. They are the parents of three children:
    1. Rodney Dale born 18 July 1952 MI
    2. Timmy Lee born 5 Jan 1955 MI
    3. Deania born 7 Mar 1960 MI

 

  1. Mary Celia Turman born 29 Aug 1924 Jonesboro, AR md Leon Otis Stephens born 2 July 1920 Gainsville, FL. They are the parents of one child:

1. Kim Jim born 29 April 1958 FL.

               

  1. HENRY CLAY TURMAN born 19 Oct 1897 Sulligent, Ala md twice 1st Ongie Chatman born Nettleton, Ark the daughter of William Chatman and his wife Celia McGuire md from 23 Oct 1900 to 7 Oct 1916 and Leata Pauline Smith whose mother was Viola Opal Lee born 1897, whose father was Amos Lee of VA. Henry Clay died 19 Aug 1962. Henry was the father of eleven children. First five by 1st wife. (See Family of Henry Clay Turman.)
  2. AARON JENNINGS TURMAN born 6 Apr 1900 Sulligent, Ala md Katie Bell McDaniel born 20 Sep 1900 Jonesboro, Ark the daughter of William Andrew McDaniel and his wife, Eliza Jane Bates. Aaron was a farmer and merchant. Resides in Jonesboro, Ark. They are the parents of four children:
  1. Wilford Aaron Turman born 21 Oct 1921 Jonesboro, Ark. md Stella Timms.
  2. Alfred Governor Turman born 1 May 1922 Jonesboro, Ark. md Alice Davis.
  3. Otis A Turman born 3 Sep 1924 Jonesboro, Ark md Doris Dickerson.
  4. Katie Alfreda Turman born 20 July 1926 Jonesboro, Ark md M.V. Robinson.

 

  1. JAMES MARTIN TURMAN born 19 Feb 1902 Sulligent, Ala md. ? No children.

 

 

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FAMILY OF MILTON ALFRED TURMAN CONT’D.

 

  1. WILLIAM KENNEDY TURMAN born 20 Jan 1904 Sulligent, Ala md 1 Feb 1905 Jonesboro, Ark. The daughter of William Moses Bates and his wife, Dolly Elvira Godfrey. The family attends the Assembly of God Church. Resides in Lomita, CA. They are the parents of three children: two living.
  1. Leon Kenneth Turman born 12 July 1926 Jonesboro, Ark died at birth.
  2. Waymon Leon Turman born 30 Dec 1931 Lomita, CA. Adopted.
  3. Margaret Louise Turman born 31 Mar 1939 Lomita, CA. Adopted.

 

  1. HOWELL TURMAN born 17 Jan 1906 Harrisburg, Ark md 6 Mar 1929 Jonesboro, Ark to Lois Vivian McGuire born 3 Dec 1909 Jonesboro, Ark the daughter of William Edward McGuire (1873-1954) and his wife Almedia Sefers (1877-1956). They are the parents of four children:
  1. Billy Howell Turman born 21 Mar 1930 Jonesboro, Ark md Patricia Gail Knapp born 31 Mar 1941. One child:
    1. Tammie Rene born 28 1961 resides in Memphis, TN.

 

  1. Robert Delane Turman born 1 Nov 1933 Jonesboro, Ark md Frances Jane McGee born 11 Dec 1935. One child:
    1. Janna Leigh born 15 Dec 1954.

 

  1. Carrell D. Turman born 3 Jan 1939 Ark md Sue Margaret Houston born 22 Aug 1938. Two children:
    1. James Dean born 5 Dec 1957
    2. Laura Beth born 21 Mar 1959

 

  1. James Gerald Turman born 6 Oct 1942 Ark md Sallie Carolina Hilton born 5 Aug 1943. Three children:
    1. Gregory Wayne born 24 Feb 1967
    2. David Allen born 30 Sep 1969
    3. Angela Kay born 13 May 1971

 

  1. HOWARD TURMAN born 22 Mar 1910 Harrisburg, Ark md 16 Nov 1930 Nettleton, Ark to Edith McDaniel born 9 Mar 1914 Jonesboro, Ark the daughter of David Hillis McDaniel and his wife Dice Viola Johnson. Howard is a farmer by trade. The family attends the Baptist Church. They are the parents of two children:
  1. Theda Fern Turman born 10 May 1937 Jonesboro, Ark md 24 Dec 1967 Jonesboro, Ark to Charse Jones
  2. Ricky Don Turman born 10 Mar 1948 Jonesboro, Ark md 4 June 1967 to Jean Caroline Stepfer.

 

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FAMILY OF MILTON ALFRED TURMAN CONT’D.

 

  1. RAYMOND JERRY TURMAN born 17 Apr 1913 Harrisburg, Ark md 26 Sep 1936 Turmann, Poinsett County, Ark to Edna Berniece Morgan born 14 Aug 1918 Marked Tree, Ark the daughter of James Willie Morgan and his Ola Mae Raynold. Raymond is a Landscaper by trade. The family attends the Southern Baptist Church in Jonesboro, Ark where they reside. They are the parents of five children:
  1. Mary Louise Turman born 27 Apr 1937 Jonesboro, Ark the son of Mr. Boden is a Chemist for South Bridge Plastics Company in Corinth, MS. They are the parents of two children:
    1. Keith Alan born 6 Oct 1962 Little Rock, Ark.
    2. Craig Travis born 25 Jan 1965 Ft. Lewis, WA.

 

  1. Barbara Jean Turman born 16 July 1939 Jonesboro, Ark md 23 Jan 1958 Hernande DeStot Co, MS to James A McKee Jr born 26 Sep 1931 Florence, Lauderdale Co. Ala. Mr. McKee owns and operates a lamp factory in Jonesboro, Ark. They are the parents of three children:
    1. James A McKee III born 7 Feb 1959 Little Rock, Ark.
    2. Michael Ray born 16 June 1960 Florence, Ala.
    3. Tonya Lynn born 26 Sep 1963 Jonesboro, Ark and died 27 July 1971 in Memphis, TN.

 

  1. Billy Ray Turman born 24 April 1941 Jonesboro, Ark md April 1962 Newport, Ark Linda Elizabeth Etter born 4 Nov 1943 Clinton, Anderson Co., TN. The family resides in Memphis, TN. Parents of one children:
    1. Blake Ray Turman born 30 Dec 1963 Jonesboro, Ark

 

  1. Gary Michael Turman born 26 Nov 1945 Jonesboro, Ark md 1 Sep n 1965 Newark, Ark to Sharron Kay Roberson born 29 Aug 1949 Jonesboro, Ark. The family resides in Jonesboro, Ark. The are the parents of two children:
    1. Eric Michael born 9 Feb 1967 Jonesboro, Ark.
    2. Tambra Danielle born 25 Oct 1971 Jonesboro, Ark.

 

  1. Ronnie Glenn Turman born 2 Sep 1949 Jonesboro, Ark md 28 Nov 1969 Lake City, Ark. The family resides in Corinth, MS. They are the parents of one child:
    1. Christy Lynn born 6 July 1971 Booneville, MS.

 

 

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FAMILY OF ROBERT WILLIAM TURMAN

 

 

ROBERT WILLIAM TURMAN born 29 Nov 1890 Sulligent, Lamar Co., Ala. The son of Milton Alfred and Mary Louella Noe Turman. Robert md 24 Aug 1919 Ark to Lillie Helen Hansen born 21 July 1900 Jonesboro, Ark the daughter of Andrew A Hansen and his wife, Molly M _____. Robert died 13 Jan 1946 in Ark. They were the parents of seven children:

  1. Arnold Vestal Turman born 7 Dec 1922 Jonesboro, Ark md 11 Dec 1949 to Lena Mabel Johnson born 31 March 1922 Hardy, Ark the daughter of John J. Johnson and his wife Charlotte Louise Ringquist. Arnold served in the U.S. Air Force (Civilian) for 29 years. The family resides in Carmichael, CA. They are the parents of four children:
  1. Barbara Ann born 16 Apr 1952 Sacramento, CA.
  2. Kenneth Wayne born 22 Oct 1954 Sacramento, CA.
  3. Susan Elaine born 14 Mar 1957 Sacramento, CA.
  4. Samuel Arnold born 17 Mar 1960 Sacramento, CA.

 

  1. Donald Raymond Turman born 2 Apr 1921 Jonesboro, Ark md 9 Sep 1939 Bay, Ark to Pearl Hill born 8 July 1921 Decatur, Morgan Co., Ala the daughter of Walter Cleveland Hill and his wife, Velma Hastings. The family attends the Assembly Of God Church in Bay, Ark. Where they reside. They are the parents of four children:
  1. Wanda Faye Turman born 31 Aug 1940 Bay, Ark md 4 Mar 1961 Bay Ark to Billy Eugene Russell. Two children:
    1. Pamela Lynn Russell born 7 Mar 1963 Jonesboro, Ark.
    2. Mark Ashley Russell born 7 Mar 1968, Jonesboro, Ark.

 

  1. Tommy Edward Turman born Feb 1943 died Feb 1943
  2. Bobby Joe Turman born 1 June 1944 Bay, Ark md 20 Apr 1963 to Billie Francis Stone.
  3. Garry Dale Turman born 5 Mar 1947 Bay, Ark md 5 Aug 1966 to Bennie Ray Gulley.

 

  1. Elmer Lee Turman born 7 May 1925 Jonesboro, Ark md 17 Sep 1945 Los Angeles, CA to Lucille Johnson born 15 Aug 1925 Hardy, Sharp Co., Ark the daughter of John Amel Johnson and his wife, Louise Charlotte Ringquist. The family resides in Pleasant Hill, CA where Mr. Turman is a Painting Contractor Superintendent. They are the parents of two children:
  1. Geneva Elaine Turman born 6 Jan 1947 Bay, Ark md 24 Jane 1967 Walnut Creek, CA to Gary John Swingle.
  2. Glenn Leanord Turman born 5 Dec 1953 Oakland, CA.

 

 

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FAMILY OF ROBERT WILLIAM TURMAN CONT’D.

 

  1. Leroy Turman born 12 Mar 1928 Jonesboro, Ark md 19 Sep 1947 Bay, Ark to Olgie Russell, born 28 June 1926 Somerville, Morgan Co. Ala the daughter of Benjamine Harrision Russell and his wife, Tempie Lou Jane _____. The family now resides in Jonesboro, Ark. They are the parents of three children:
  1. Patricia Turman born 16 June 1948 Jonesboro, Ark.
  2. Margarie Turman born 1 Apr 1951 Jonesboro, Ark md _____ Turney. One daughter Pamela Turney born in 1969.
  3. Joe Dwight Turman born 15 Oct 1952 Jonesboro, Ark.

 

  1. Roberta Turman born 2 Feb 1933 Jonesboro, Ark md Doyle Coleman. Resides in Jonesboro, Ark.
  2. Robert Bobby Turman Two children:
  1. Diane
  2. Ricky resides in Hot Springs, Ark.

 

  1. Gary M. Turman md Wanda Faye _____. Resides in Bay, Ark.

 

 

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FAMILY OF HENRY CLAY TURMAN

 

 

HENRY CLAY TURMAN born 19 Oct 1897 Sulligent, Lamar Co., Ala. The son of Milton Alfred and Mary Louella Noe Turman. Henry md twice 1st Ongie Chatman, Nettleton, Ark 23 Oct 1900 to 7 Oct 1916 2nd Leata Pauline Smith. Henry died 19 Aug 1962. A farmer by trade. Henry was the father of eleven children, first five by first wife:

  1. Prayer Alfred Turman born 26 Dec 1920 Nettleton, Ark md in 1939 to Nellie Gulledge. Resides in Bernie, MO. Children:
  1. Sharon Lois
  2. Keith

 

  1. Russell Clay Turman born 9 Jan 1922 Nettleton, Ark died in WWII 28 Feb 1941. Served on the U.S. S. Houston, Navy, Yoaman 3rd Class.
  2. Roscoe Stanley Turman born 17 Dec 1924 Townley, MO md Waunyce Vaughn. Resides in Mauldin, MO.
  3. Thayer Todd Turman born 2 Mar 1918 Nettleton, Ark md in 1939 to Mildred McNeal in Pickett, Ark one daughter Sandra. Thayer was killed in WWII 6 Dec 1943 when his plane was shot down over Spain.
  4. Iva Bell Turman born 10 Sep 1926 Malden Dunklen Co. MO md 18 July 1946 Malden MO to Joe Wayne Lanier born 27 Dec 1921 Senea, MO the son of Elgie Lanier and his wife, Martha Gerlude Palmer. Mr. Lanier served in WWII in the Navy, Ship L.S.T. 397 –Water Tonder Second. The family attends the Baptist Church in St. Louis, MO where they now reside. Iva Bell’s 1st husband was Ralph Bailey from Detroit, MI. No children from this union. Iva and Mr Lanier are the parents of three children:
  1. Thayer Wayne born 30 Sep 1950 MO md 15 Oct 1971 to Debra Sue Rhodes.
  2. James Dale born 15 Oct 1953
  3. David Joe born 10 Aug 1956

 

  1. Barbara Lee Turman born 2 Oct 1935 Mauldin, MO md twice 1st Brad Leanord Hilderbend 18 Mar 1949 St. Louis, MO. 2nd Kim Tumulty. Mr. Hilderbrand was born 2 Dec 1927 St. Louis, MO the son of Fred Charles Hilderbrand and his wife, Anna Marie Loretto. Barbara has one son:

 

A. Fred Lenard Hilderbrand born 26 Sep 1950 St. Louis, MO md 20 June 1969 to _____? St. Louis, MO The Family attends the Catholic Church. Barbara is a beautician by trade.

  1. Amos Clay Turman born 14 May 1938 Mauldin, MO md twice 1st Pat _____. 2nd Beverly Joanne Moore 29 July 1970 Peoria, Ill. The family resides in Decatur, Ill.
  2. Ruth Ann Turman born 29 Apr 1941 MO md Larry Dennis.
  3. Gary Bruce Turman born 10 Mar 1944 died in a fire 10 Mar 1957.
  4. Lucian Grant Turman born 7 Sep 1946 died in 1957 in a fire.
  5. Paul Turman died at the age of three months.

 

 

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JOSEPH ROBERT TURMAN

1875-1958

 

 

His relatives and close personal friends knew him as "Bob". His friends in the business would know him as "J.R." He grew up during the Reconstuction Period following the Civil War, the son of a Farmer-Minister with a family of ten children. His opportunities for attending school were limited to the three "R’s".

 

Early in life he became accustomed to hard physical labor and when he reached his maturity, stood 6 feet four and one quarter inches tall, and was so adept with an axe and marel that he became the champion "rail splitter" in his community. Several of his acquaintances have told me that he was the strongest man on a "Handstick" at the local "log rollings" that they ever knew. After I became a young man, he was still physically the strongest man I ever knew.

 

He was as gentle as he was physically strong. He was a devout Christian who believed that the ‘golden rule’ was meant to be a guide for ones everyday actions in his dealings with his fellow man. He taught his sons that "honesty is the best policy" and that a good name was greater to be desired than great riches.

 

He enjoyed the quiet life of a country farm until my mother’s physical condition made it necessary for him to move to town, where his children built them a home next door to his youngest daughter. He survived my mother by less than two months, which was as he wished and prayed for it to be. I am looking forward to "That Great Reunion Day".

 

William W. Turman

Son of above

 

 

 

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FAMILY OF JOSEPH ROBERT TURMAN

 

 

JOSEPH ROBERT TURMAN born 19 June 1875 Pinesprings, Lamar Co., Ala. (now Sulligent). Was the son of Wilson K Turman and his wife, Mary Jane Bullard. Joseph Robert md 4 Oct 1896 Aberdeen, Monroe Co., MS to Louvena Elizabeth Sarah Jane Tate born 20 Aug 1877 Aberdeen, MS. The daughter of William M Tate and his wife, Nancy Ann Ray. Joseph Robert died 7 July 1959 Jonesboro, Ark at the home of his daughter, Pauline. Louvena died 14 May 1959 in Jonesboro, Ark. Both are buried in the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery, Jonesboro, Ark. Joseph was a Farmer by trade. The family attended the Assembly Of God Church. The family moved to Mississippi in 1904, then to Harrisburg, Ark in 1909 and to Jonesboro, Ark in 1915. They were the parents of eight children.

 

  1. WILLIAM WILSON TURMAN born 18 Dec 1897 Aberdeen, MS md 16 Oct 1920 Jonesboro, Craighead Co., Ark to Bertha Elvira Bates born 10 Dec 1902 Jonesboro, Ark the daughter of William Moses Bates and his wife, Dollie Evira Godfrey. William is a retired Literary and Vocal Music Teacher. William is now in the Real Estate business in CA where they now reside in Lawndale. The family attends the Assembly Of God Church. They are the parents of three children:
  1. William Harold Turman born 1 Aug 1921 Jonesboro, Ark died 1993 Lawton, OK (according to dau-in-law) md 29 Aug 1941 Torrance, CA to Geneva Elizabeth Everett born 3 June 1920 Torrance, CA died 24 Apr 1973 Tulsa, Ok buried in the Rose Garden Cemetery. Geneva was the daughter of William Everett and his wife, Martha Lillian Meger. The family attends the Southern Baptist Church where Mr. Turman is Minster of Music and Director of Religious Education. Mr. Turman served in the U.S. Army, 84 INE Div. As a Tech. Sgt. Mr. Turman remarried 15 July 1973 to Mildred Marie Hendrick. William and Geneva were the parents of four children:
    1. Patricia Ann Turman born 28 Nov 1944 Torrance, CA md 10 Apr 1964 to Earl Ramsey born 3 Aug 1938 son, Dennis born 7 June 1967 CA.
    2. Ronald Dean Turman 18 Sep 1947 Torrence, CA md 1 Mar 1972 Tulsa, Ok to Diane Saite.
    3. Michael James Turman born 15 May 1950 Torrance, CA md in 1972 to Anita Fern Bryan, Tulsa, Ok.
    4. Pamela Jean Turman born 6 Mar 1954 Torrance, CA (Michael graduated from the Leilehua High School in Wahiawa, Hawaii.)

 

  1. Lucille Naomi Turman born 27 Mar 1923 Jonesboro, Ark md 14 Nov 1943 Marion, Crittenden Co., Ark to Emmanuel Jethro Coats born 1 Mar 1919 Burlisen, TN the son of Henry Bernard Coats and his wife, May Bell Walker. They are the parents of one child, Judith Lynn, the wife of Frederick Michael Dryer Jr. Two children:
    1. Timothy James born 12 Nov 1967
    2. Tamera Lynn born 23 Feb 1971

 

 

 

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FAMILY OF JOSEPH ROBERT TURMAN CONT’D.

 

WILLIAM WILSON TURMAN:

 

  1. Virgil Otis Turman born 12 March 1932 Harrisburg, Ark md 14 Apr 1962 Yuma, AZ to Peggy June Pinton born 28 June 1928 Bastrep, LA the daughter of Boyd Elliot Pinton and his wife, Jane Estella Willis. Mr. Turman is a Ceramics Spray Painter by trade. Served his country in the U.S. Air Force. The family attends the Assembly Of God Church in Torrance, CA where they now reside. Mr. Turman served in Guam and Okinawa while in the Air Force. No children from this union.

 

  1. ROBERT GUY TURMAN born 10 Sep 1900 Sulligent, Ala md 21 Aug 1925 Jonesboro, Craighead Co., Ark to Elma Mae Woodard born 2 Apr 1905 Jonesboro, Ark the daughter of William Woodard and his wife Sally Stoots. Robert was a Farmer by trade. They are the parents of two children:
  1. William Frankie Turman born 13 Dec 1936 died 1 Mar 1937 Arkansas.
  2. Robert Wendell Turman born 19 Mar 1941 Ark md 9 Nov 1961 Ark to Eula Faye Gambil born 9 Nov 1940 the daughter of Charles Gambil and his wife Viola Stalcup. Family resides in St. Louis, MO.

 

  1. NANCY JANE TURMAN born 6 Jan 1903 Sulligent, Ala md 25 Apr 1920 Jonesboro, Ark to Oliver Andrew Hansen born 25 Apr 1898 Jonesboro, Ark the son of Andrew Hansen born in Denmark and his wife, Molly Mary McDaniel. Oliver died of Cancer in 1972 in Jonesboro, Ark. Oliver served in the U.S. Army during WWI. They were the parents of two sons:
  1. Joseph Andrew born 26 Feb 1921 Ark died 7 Feb 1947 in CA md in the Chapel of Flowers in Berkeley, CA 13 Nov 1943 to Bernice Duffey. Joseph died from a fall on the stairs. They resided in Berkely, CA. No children from this union. Joseph was a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army (ETO) WWII.
  2. Amos William Hansen born 10 Nov 1927 Jonesboro, Ark died 2 July 1972 Jonesboro, Ark md 19 June 1970 to Wanda Lee Sullens. Amos retired from the U.S. Navy as Chief Petty Officer.

 

 

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  1. HEZZIE LOUIS TURMAN born 21 June 1907 Aberdeen, MS md in Dec of 1928 Jonesboro, Ark to Flora Belle Britt born 8 Aug 1912 Charleston, MO the daughter of Samuel Washington Britt and his wife, Annie Mae Flowers. They are the parents of ten children:
  1. Iva Mae Turman born 13 June 1933 Ark md Wilson Hunt. Children:
    1. Sherry
    2. Teresa
    3. Rita
    4. Billy
    5. Randolph

 

  1. Arthur Lee Turman born 1 June 1935 Ark md Barbara Box. Children:
    1. Terry
    2. Debra
    3. Donna
    4. David

 

 

 

  1. Alice Durcelle Turman born 15 May 1937 Ark md Lloyd Cannon. Children:
    1. Gregory
    2. Gina
    3. Ronald
    4. Angela

 

  1. Ray Leon Turman born July 1939 died 1965 md LaRue Westbrook. Children:
    1. Rayanay Turman

 

  1. Charlotte Ann Turman born 10 Oct 1940 Ark md Jimmy R Willis. Children:
    1. Melissa
    2. Mark

Resides in Lafe, Ark.

 

  1. Harold Gene Turman born 10 Oct 1942 Ark md Patrica Matney. One child:
    1. Frederick Turman

 

  1. James Richard Turman born 18 Apr 1945 died 25 Jan 1957
  2. Lindia Lou Turman born 25 Apr 1947 md Don Earl Moye.
  3. Terry Don Turman born 9 Aug 1949 Ark.
  4. Joseph Lynn Turman born 17 June 1951 Ark.

 

  1. BESSIE G TURMAN born 18 Feb 1910 Harrisburg, Ark md 23 July 1927 to Laurence Hazel Moss born 5 Dec 1906 Harrisburg, Ark the son of Thomas Wallace Moss and his wife, Molly Coker. Laurence died 14 July 1935 near Nettleton, Ark in an accident involving two trucks. Buried in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery, Jonesboro, Ark. They were the parents of two children:
  1. Sybil Laverne Moss born 3 Oct 1929 Ark md 5 Apr 1947 Ark to Luther Nolen Nell born 25 Nov 1926. Two children:
    1. Michael
    2. David

 

  1. Robert Lester Moss born 30 June 1935 Ark md 5 Sep 1969 Ark to Martha Marlene Caldwall.

 

 

  1. JAMES ROY TURMAN born 12 Apr 1914 Harrisburg, Ark md 15 Dec 1934 Jonesboro, Ark to Effie Elnora Dodman born 17 Feb 1916 the daughter of William Olen Dedman and his wife, Alice Cathryn Baxter. James is a farmer by trade. The family attends the Assembly Of God Church in Elora, TN where they now reside. They are the parents of three children:

 

  1. Robert Olin Turman born 15 Nov 1935 Harrisburg, Ark md 13 July 1952 to Mattie Grace Sloan born 7 Apr 1933 the daughter of Ernest Walker Sloan and his wife, Elsa Mae Payne. Robert is a Pentecostal Minister in Donna, Texas. They are parents of two children:
    1. Robert Stephen born 1 Jan 1955 Ark
    2. Paul Gregory born 17 Nov 1958 Ark.

 

 

 

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FAMILY OF ROBERT JOSEPH TURMAN CONT’D.

 

JAMES ROY TURMAN FAMILY CONT’D.

  1. Bertha Aline Turman born 6 Apr 1937 Ark md 29 Nov 1957 Ark to Jesse Terrell Hinds. Parents of two children:
    1. Teresa Jean born 31 May 1959 Ark.
    2. Kanren Faye born 26 Nov 1960 Ark.

The family resides in Memphis, TN

 

  1. Eula Faye Turman born 29 Aug 1938 Ark md 11 Sep 1954 Ark to Jerry Eugene Higgins born 3 Aug 1936 Trumann, Ark. They are the parents of three children:
    1. Jerry Eugene Jr born 10 July 1955 Ark
    2. James Roy born 5 Mar 1960 Ark.
    3. Aline Cassandra born 15 mar 1962 Ark.

 

  1. ALBERT EARLY TURMAN born 16 Jan 1917 died 12 Dec 1918 of the flu.
  2. PAULINE TURMAN born 25 June 1920 Jonesboro, Ark md tree times: 1st Hez Young 19 Apr 1938 Ark; 2nd Orval Carey 7 Apr 1945; 3rd Frellan Bankston 7 Mar 1964.

 

 

 

MY BIRTHDAY THOUGHTS

BY

 

WILLIAM W TURMAN

 

 

I took a backward glance today, at three-score and ten plus four;

I totaled it up for what it’s worth, whether it’s little, or maybe more.

I lived again the days when as a boy I reamed the wood beside the dusty trail.

I felt again life’s trials, it’s tears, and then the joy that comes when earnes efforts do not fail.

I cannot beast of wealth or fame, but, of this I am most humbly proud;

When the book is opened to my name, and when my record is read aloud…it could by today, tomorrow, it’s all the same, I’ve tried to be a leader, not just a man in the crowd.

 

 

 

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WILLIAM WILSON TURMAN

 

During the month that I have corresponded with William, I have learned to admire his wonderful sense of humor and respect his many talents. William is a friendly, ambitious person and is an asset to his community. William is well educated, now retired from many years of teaching. During the years of teaching school, William taught many of his cousins, nieces and nephews. William is extremely talented in the fields of music and voice and has written several songs that was published by "Stamps Baxter of Dallas" in the 1920’s and 40’s. At one time he knew personally most of the song writers of ‘southern type’ music. Now retired, he stayed active by running a real estate business in Lawndale, CA where he now resides with his wife Bertha.

 

William also taught Theory in several normal schools. He attended the University of Arkansas, where he studied music, penmanship and other courses. He is also very interested in Family History and has a marvelous memory and can recall many incidents that took place in Alabama, Arkansas and Mississippi as a small lad.

 

William enjoys building things. One story related to me by William was the time he completely built and finished a double dresser. He used ashwood and gave it a natural shine. He made everything including the drawers. His wife, Bertha enjoyed showing it to their friends, until they found that the wood they had used was infested with termites. William states, he couldn’t get the dresser out of the house fast enough! All that was saved of his master piece was the mirror.

 

William will never forget the night of the Realty Board Installation Banquet. Three weeks before the banquet, the Banquet Committee asked him to give the invocation at the installations of the officers and directors of the Realty Board. After some persuasion, William agreed. There were several hundred persons including the Mayors and City Councils of both Hawthron and Lawndale, assembled in the Dinning Hall, when the Mayor called William to the podium for the invocation. William states, he had seen fellows in like situations get nervous and forget what they had said, so he wrote up a real good speech just for the occasion and slipped it under the podium light where he could refer to it if need so. Just after he started someone accidentally disconnected the microphone cord and his sound went off. He adjusted his voice up where he could be heard through the hall. Just as he started again his podium light went out and he couldn’t see his notes. After a slight pause, William continued making his speech up as he went along. This was the last time he agreed to speak for the Realty Banquet. As the old saying goes, "Alls well that ends well!"

 

Gladys Turman

 

 

 

 

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FAMILY OF JOHN DOW TURMAN

 

 

JOHN DOW TURMAN born 30 Jan 1879 Sulligent, Ala was the seventh child of Wilson Kennedy Turman and his wife Mary Jane Bullard. John married 11 Feb 1900 in Sulligent, Ala to Priscilla Clementine Weaver born 8 Feb 1882 Gatman, MS the daughter of Cody Weaver and his wife, Ferbie Gelmare. John died 27 Nov 1967 in Corona, CA and Priscille died 17 Jan 1966 in Corona. They were of the Baptist faith. They were the parents of eight children:

  1. Delmar Clarence Turman born 15 Mar 1901 Sulligent, Lamar Co., Ala md 29 Mar 1918 to Stella Louise McDaniel born 30 Aug 1902 Jonesboro, Craighead Co., Ark the daughter of James Samuel McDaniel and his wife, Maggie May Woodard. Delmare died 27 Oct 1947 in Corona, CA and Stella followed him in death 28 Oct 1956 Corona, CA. They were the parents of four children:
  1. Burnis Turman born 21 June 1919 Jonesboro, Craighead Co., Ark died 23 May 2008 Paradise, Butte Co., CA  md 26 Mar 1942 in San Mateo, CA to Lora Josephine Pratt born 22 Oct 1924 Salt Lake City, Utah died 23 December 2010, San Jose,  Santa Clara Co., CA., both buried Cherokee Memorial Cemetery, Lodi, San Joaquin Co., CA.  She was the daughter of Clifton Jared Pratt and his wife Mildred Marshall. Both were baptised in the Morman Church; Burnis 8 Apr 1961 and Lora 3 June 1933. Burnis served in Army Medical Div. 17th Infantry as a Staff Sgt. He is now a truck driver by trade, now retired. Resides in Belmont, CA. They are the parents of five children:
    1. Carol Kathleen Turman born 11 Dec 1943 Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co. CA md twice 1st Belmont, CA to Richard R Sheppard 9 Mar 1962 2nd Robert Vern Larter 14 May 1966 – Div.
    1. Michael Edward Larter (adopted by Robert Vern Larter) md. Leonna

A.      Jared

B.      Nicole

C.      Noel

 

    1. Sandra Eileen Larter md Juan _____?
    2. Steven    Patrick Larter                                                                                                                                                      
    1. Gloria Jean Turman born 4 May 1946 Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co., CA md 4May 1962 to 1st Robert John Carroll div. 1962 2nd Gregory Jene Simmons 11 Aug 1973 3rd Tom Hughes 29 Dec 1982 div 1991.
    1. James Lee Carroll
    2. Eric Allen

 

    1. Linda Bernice Turman born 5 July 1949 Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co., CA died 31 May 1991 Valley Springs, CA. of colon cancer buried 4 June 1991 Cherokee Memorial Cemetery, Lodi, San Joaquin Co., CA. md Louis Anthony Allen Jr 8 June 1968 San Mateo, CA. Div- 28 Oct 1981

1. Anthony "Toni" Louis Allen Md. ?

 

    1. Robert Jay Turman born 20 Mar 1954 Redwood City, San Mateo Co., CA md Janet Teresa Hidalgo 15 Mar 1975. Four children:
    1. Heather Marie
    2. Ryon Joseph
    3. Robert Jay
    4. Shannon Teresa

 

    1. John David Turman born 16 May 1959 Redwood City, San Mateo CA md Deborah Frances Ray 25 Nov 1989

Deborah's children from 1st marriage:

    1. Thomas Jeffery Keshishian
    2. Anthony Joseph Keshishian

 

  1. Irene Turman born 22 June 1921 Jonesboro, Craighead Co, Ark md 25 Jan 1941 Jonesboro, Ark twice 1st Bill Reed had one child died 2 mos old 2nd Leanard, Lamb. Four children.
    1. Charolotte Ann md. Robert Garret
    1. Robert
    1. Leonard Odell
    2. Leonard "Bud"
    3. Ricky Lee md ? No children.
    4. Tommy Lawrence md. ? Two children.

 

  1. James Vernon Turman born 3 Jan 1923 Jonesboro, Craighead Co., Ark died 9 Feb 1978 Riverside, CA. md 5 Mar 1946 Jonesboro, Ark to Peggy Sue Cahall. No children.
  2. Priscilla Louise Turman born 3 Nov 1927 Jonesboro, Craighead Co., Ark died 6 May 1995 Corona, Riverside Co., CA md 31 July 1943 Yuma, AZ to Aubrey Levoy Simmons. Two boys. Div.
    1. Aubrey Levoy
    2. Gregory Jean

 

  1. Welma Turman born 30 June 1902 Sulligent, Ala md Bill Steward. Resides Fullerton, CA. One son.
  2. Alma Turman born 25 Sep 1904 Sulligent, Ala died 24 Dec 1904 Sulligent, Ala.
  3. James Osmar Turman born 30 Nov 1905 Ala died 21 Jan 1924 Sulligent, Ala.

 

 

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FAMILY OF JOHN DOW TURMAN CONT’D.

 

  1. John Homer Turman born 21 Jan 1908 Sulligent, Ala md twice 1st Lela Ward 2nd Margaret Clark resides in Corona, CA died 6 July 1987.
  2. Fred Mardis Turman born 25 Apr 1910 Sulligent, Ala md 4 Oct 1928 to Gladys Liech. Resides in Corona, CA.
  3. Mildred Turman born 5 Nov 1921 Jonesboro, Ark md in Riverside, CA to Clyde Leland Davis born 9 May 1920 Stigler, OK the son of George Davis and his wife Molly Helly. Mr. Davis is a Service Station Attendant in Mt Pleasant, Utah where the family resides. They are the parents of four children:
  1. LeRoy Davis born 7 May 1939 Riverside, CA md Margie Hilderbrand. Children:
    1. Billy born 30 Nov 1962
    2. Mike Lee born 30 Apr 1969
  1. Shirley Davis born 6 Feb 1943 Corona, CA md Ronald Harris. Children:
    1. Robert A. born 30 Apr 1964
    2. Ronnie Jr born 8 Jan 1962 in San Antonia, TX.
  1. Joyce Ann Davis born 13 May 1949 Pasce, WA md Jerry Morris. Children:
    1. Beverly Ann (Cools) born 5 Aug 1963 Los Angeles, CA.
    2. Sharmon Morris born 19 Sep 1968 Riverside, CA.
  1. Dennis Franklin Davis born 20 May 1952 Yakama, WA md Karen Sanchez. Child:
    1. Linda Marie Davis born 16 June 1969 Indio, CA.
  1. Gordon Turman born 1 Nov 1924 Jonesboro, Ark md 24 Oct 1942 Las Vegas, NV to Shirley Maxine Spencer born 25 Feb 1928 Pierre, SD the daughter of Joseph Edgar Spencer and his wife Goldie Sylvia Gorden. Gorden is a Service Station Operator and Rancher by trade. He served in WWII as a Sgt. In the U.S. Army. The family attends and United Church of Christ Church. They are the parents of four children:
  1. Kristy Lynn Turman born 25 Aug 1943 Riverside, CA md 8 Dec 1962 Pierre, SD to Art Carter. The family resides in Huren, SD.
  2. Vance Gorden Turman born 16 Apr 1947 Riverside, CA.
  3. Terry Dale Turman born 16 Mar 1948 Riverside, CA md 27 Dec 1969 Pierre, SD to _____?
  4. Janice Kathryn Turman born 18 Jan 1959 Pierre, SD. Now resides in Fort Pierre, SD.

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FAMILY OF JAMES WILSON TURMAN

 

 

 

JAMES WILSON TURMAN born 17 Jan 1884 Sulligent, Ala was the ninth child of Wilson Kennedy Turman and his wife, Mary Jane Bullard. James md 1 Oct 1911 Harrisburg, Ark to Hettie Jane White born 7 Jan 1889 Jonesboro, Ark the daughter of William White and his wife, TN Jane Tidwell. James Wilson died 3 Aug 1969 Jonesboro, Ark and Hettie died 23 Apr 1927 Jonesboro, Ark. Both are buried in the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Both are buried in the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. After the death of Hattie, James married Ela Beatrice Carter. James Wilson was a farmer by trade and the family attended the Baptist Church. James was the father of four children, the first three by Hattie and the last by Ela.

 

  1. Alma Dorothy Turman born 9 Nov 1912 Jonesboro, Ark md 22 Dec 1935 Ark to Robert Harold Hinshaw born Harrisburg, Ark the son of Andrew Franklin Hinshaw and his wife, Fannie Amelia Barker. Mr. Hinshaw was a merchant by trade and the family attended the Baptist Church. They now reside in Harrisburg, Ark. They are the parents of two children:
  1. James Franklin born 15 June 1937 Ark. md Vera Louise Fortson.
  2. Robert Harold Jr born 12 May 1943 Ark. md Phyllis Gewn Meyman

 

  1. Wilson Dee Turman born 6 Jan 1914 Ark md Eva Mae Leech 17 Nov 1934 Boinsett Co. Ark. Eva Mae born 19 July 1916 Wyatt, MO the daughter of Joseph Leech and his wife, Mackie Bartovch. Wilson in a construction and maintenance supervisor in Fullerton, CA where the family now resides. They are the parents of three children:
  1. Norma Jean Turman born 28 Oct 1935 Jonesboro, Ark md 21 May 1958 Las Vegas NV to Phillip James Biebelberg. Child:
    1. Phillip James Jr born 28 Nov 1958

 

  1. Judy Kay Turman born 22 Oct 1945 Jonesboro, Ark
  2. Lindia Shyrl Turman born 27 Jan 1947 Fullerton, CA md 24 Aug 1968 Fullerton, CA to David Matthew Good. Child:
    1. David Matthew Jr born 27 Feb 1970

 

  1. Alfred Curtis Turman born 22 Mar 1917 Jonesboro, Ark md 21 June 1938 Jonesboro, Ark to Sadie Mae Reeves born 14 May 1922 the daughter of William Reeves and his wife, Margaret Emma Cooper. Dadie is now deceased. Alfred remarried to Bessie Maude Wilson 24 June 1960. The family resides in Norce, CA. Alfred and Sadie Turman were the parents of two children:
  1. Curtis Wayne Turman born 18 July 1940 md Mary Magdalene Morgan. Resides in Riverside, CA
  2. Gary Wilson Turman (do no have dates on these.)

 

  1. Patsy Turman died in early childhood approx. 1929-30.

 

 

 

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FAMILY OF LAMBERT DONATHON TURMAN

 

 

LAMBERT DONATHON TURMAN born 25 Feb 1886 Sulligent, Ala was the youngest child of Wilson Kennedy Turman and his wife Mary Jan Bullard. Lambert md 24 Dec 1914 Jonesboro, Ark to Ether Dora Etter born 1 Jan 1896 Nettleton, Ark the daughter of Frank Etter and his wife, Mattie Haun. Lambert died in Fullerton, CA of heart failure 3 July 1972. Lambert was a returned farmer and the family attended the Southern Baptist Church in Fullerton, CA where they resided. They were the parents of five children:

 

  1. Ruby Jewel Turman born 1 Apr 1916 Jonesboro, Ark md 12 Jan 1942 Jonesboro, Ark to Gilbert Daniel Rankin born 19 Jan 1919 Jonesboro, Ark the son of Willie Mile Rankin and his wife, Mary Magdalene McDaniel. Gilbert was a Farmer by trade. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II. The family attends the Christian Church in Jonesboro, Ark where they now reside. They are the parents of two children:

 

  1. Martha Jane Rankin born 30 Oct 1942 Ark md 30 May 1964 Ark to Larry Glenn Cook. Two children from this union:
    1. Christopher Cook
    2. Martin Lee Cook

 

  1. Ray William Rankin born 10 Jan 1949 CA md Laner Beth Williams 6 May 1971 CA.

 

  1. Marvin Edward Turman born 7 June 1918 Jonesboro, Ark md 1941 to Delma Crownover the daughter of Oscar Kern Crownover and his wife, Aggie _____? Marvin’s second wife is Helen Joy Denny. Marvin is a truck driver by trade. Marvin and Delma were the parents of five children:
  1. Marvene Jeanette Turman born 15 May 1941 Ark md John Reks.
  2. Terry Lee Turman born 26 Dec 1942 CA md Clarence Harold.
  3. Larry Bruce Turman born 11 Jan 1943 CA
  4. Tony Bryan Turman born 16 May 1956 CA
  5. Garry Bryan Turman born 11 Jan 1945 Fullerton, CA md 8 June 1967 Riverside, CA to Sharon Ann Boisvert born 22 Oct 1945 Milford, MA the daughter of Donat Joseph Boisvert and his wife Helen mae Bielat. Two children:
    1. Shelly Ann Turman born 24 May 1968 CA.
    2. Shari Lynn Turman born 28 aug 1971 CA.

 

  1. Audrey Iva Turman born 24 Aug 1920 Jonesboro, Ark md 22 May 1942 Nettleton, Ark to Albert Alvin Jacobson, the son of Andrew Jacobson and his wife, Elizabeth Tobina Amelia Terkelson. Albert is a retired Legistics Engineer. Served in the U.S. Air Force as a Sgt. During WW II . The family attends the Lutheran Church. Three children:
  1. Jerry Dean born 9 Sep 1943 Ark md 21 Mar 1970 to Ruth Elaine Reubal.
  2. Janet Kay born 12 Feb 1947 CA md Jimmie Don Eddington 11 Jan 1969 CA.
  3. Kenneth Dale born 29 Nov 1952 CA.

 

 

 

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FAMILY OF LAMBERT DONATHAN TURMAN CONT’D.

 

  1. Willie Wanda Lee Turman born 9 Oct 1926 Jonesboro, Ark md 5 Aug 1950 Las Vegas, NV to Clifton Harold Sawyer born 11 Oct 1923 Oklahoma City, Ok the son of John Norman Sawyer and his wife, Marion O. Darvey. Mr. Sawyer is a Sheet Metal Shop Superintendant. Served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. Wanda is a Secretary by trade. They are the parents of three children:
  1. Michael Clifton Sawyer born 22 June 1955 CA.
  2. Gregory Dean Sawyer born 9 Sep 1956 CA.
  3. Stephen Harold Sawyer born 1? Feb 1958 CA.
  1. Veda Catherine Turman born 26 Sep 1929 Jonesboro, Ark md 26 June 1961 Santa Ana, CA to Paul Fred Jeschke born Oct 1926 Los Angeles, CA the son of Carl Ludwig Jeschke and his wife Francis Fernschild. Mr. Jeschke is a Retail Merchant and the family now resides in Kona, Hawaii. Mr. Jeschke served in the US Navy S2C. Mr. Jeschke was the owner of the famous Brown Derby Restaurants in both Hollywood and Beverly Hills, CA before moving to Hawaii. Mr. Jeschke has two children by a previous marriage: Sharon Lynn & Paul Edward.

 

 

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