James Turner, I

  Date of birth may be c.1670.

The connection of James of Bedford Co., VA to Richard Turner of Caroline Co., VA is based on review of the Caroline County Order Books by several researchers. This research has led some to connect James and John as sons of the same Richard. This is the family link shown herein. Other researchers claim these as two distinct lines, one from England the other Scotland. I have included the connected family here as the families seem to remain together through their movements. All of these Turners moved west. This moved located James' and John's families in the adjacent counties of Bedford and Henry.

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   April 1, 1717- John Sutton, Richard Mauldin and Thomas Terry granted 600 acres in King William Co., adj. Richard Turner.

November 13, 1721-Richard Turner granted 380 acres in King William Co., St. John's Parish, on branches of Jack Pond swamp and Polecat swamp.
November 13, 1721-Richard Turner granted 400 acres in King William Co., above the rangers path by N. side of Reedy swamp. (same day, Samuel Norment was granted 325 acres above mouth of reedy swamp) Richard Turner, 380 acres (N.L.) King William Co., in St. John's Parish; on branches of Jack Pond SW & Polecat SW; 13 Nov 1721, p. 72. 40 shill. (Cavaliers and Pioneers)
Richard Turner, 400 acres (N.L.) King Wm. Co., above the Rangers path by N. side of the Reedy SW; 13 Nov. 1721, p. 73, 40 Shill. (Cavaliers and Pioneers, also mentioned in Colonial Caroline under St. Margaret's Parish)
12 Nov 1742 - The court proceeded to the proof of Richard Turner's will (Richard Turner the heir at law being present), which being proved by Samuel Norment and John Townsend two of the witnesses ,is ordered to be recorded and Elizabeth Turner having taken the oath of Executrix, certificate is granted her for obtaining a probate thereof, James Turner, being appointed exeutor of the will, renounced toe executorship. Ordered that Samuel Norment, Tiotus Hurt, John Sutton and John Johns appraise the

   estate of Richard Turner. (p. 134) Caroline County Order Book, 1732-1740

Nov 12, 1736-Richard Turner acknowledged his deed of land to his son Lewis Turner. Richard Turner acknowledged his deed of land to his son John Turner. Richard Turner acknowledged his deed of land to his son James Turner. (p. 379)
May 12, 1738-Richard Turner acknowledges his deed of gift to his son Richard Turner, Jr. (p. 477)

   Caroline County Order Book 1740-1744

Nov. 12, 1742 - The court proceeded to the proof of Richard Turner's will (Richard Turner the heir at law being present), which being proved by Samuel Norment and John Townsend, two of the witnesses is ordered to be recorded. And Elizabeth Turner having taken the oath of executrix, certificate is granted her for obtaining a probate thereof. James Turner, being appointed executor of the will, renounced the executorship. Ordered that Samuel Norment, Titus Hurt, John Sutton and John Johns appraise the

   estate of Richard Turner. (p. 134)

Mar 11, 1742/3-The last will and testament of Richard Turner was presented in court by Margt. Turner and Lewis Turner, executrix and executor therein named, and James Turner the heir at law, consented to

   the wills being proved. Proved by Hugh Noden, Gent., Wm. Norment and Charles Noden, witnesses thereto, Ordered that William Whitlock, Henry Burk, John Dudley and John George appraise the estate of Richard Turner. (p. 159)

1720 Richard Turner, 300 acres Between Reedy Swamp and Jack Pond Branch (St. Margaret's Parish, Caroline; this found in "Colonial Caroline") Richard Turner 380 acres (N.L.) King William Co., in St. John's Parish; on branches of Jack Pond SW & Polecat SW; 13 Nov 1721, p. 72. 40 Shill, (Cavaliers and Pioneers)
Richard Turner, 400 acres (N.L.) King Wm. Co., above the Rangers path by N. side of the Reedy SW; 13 Nov. 1721, p. 73, 40 Shill. (Cavaliers and Pioneers, also mentioned in Colonial Caroline under St. Margaret's Parish)

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   James Turner,Va Land, 9-28-1728,Spotsylvania County,634a (See Norman,Isaac & Turner,James)

   Patent 13,Page 301

James Turner,Va Land, 5-17-1703,Russell Co., 100a beginning on the bank of Copper creek,Grants 28,P309