John Turner

Birth Date
On 1812 December 26 (Born)
Death Date
On 1856 October 6 (Died)
Gender
Male

John traveled with his son and daughter. The Turners emigrated from England by way of the ship Horizon. John died en route of a sickness involving diarrhea, according to the company journal. Not too long after his death, his two children also passed away before reaching Utah.

Esther Brown is listed with the family on the ship records. When John's wife, Sophia, died, the remainder of her ship fare was transferred to Esther. Esther's relationship to the Turners has not been determined.

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Born

1812 December 26

Date Details

Occurred On 1812 December 26

Traveled in John A. Hunt Company (1856)

1856 August 1 – October 6 (Age 43) Pioneers in Company

Date Details

Started On 1856 August 1
Joined Company
Ended On 1856 October 6
Died en Route

Died

1856 October 6 (Age 43)