John's father was James Turner and his mother was Sarah Varty. He had a brother named Calvert. He was the older of the two known children. He died at the age of 73 on September 21st, 1918 in Birkenhead. He was buried on August 25th, 1918.23
Death Notes
Deaths Sep 1918 (99%) Turner John 73 Birkenhead 8a 583
Liverpool Echo Merseyside, England (23 Sep 1918) JOHN, the loved husband Alice Martha Turner. Interment at Cemetery; cortege leaves at 11 o'clock Wednesday next
General Notes
John Turner, aged 15 was lodging with Joseph and Ellen Varity in Liverpool in 1861. Robert and Calvert Varty were also lodgers there. This "Varty" name must be significant, as John had a son Calvert Varty Turner in 1887.
John was living in Birkenhead in 1911, aged 65
Occupation Details
John's occupation was Apprentice Grocer in sales in Liverpool.4
Occupation Notes
1851 census
From 1871 his occupation was Grocer's Shopman in sales in Birkenhead.5
Occupation Notes
1871 census
From 1881 his occupation was Ship Chandlers Warehouseman in sales in Birkenhead.6
John Turner, aged 15 was lodging with Joseph and Ellen Varity in Liverpool in 1861. Robert and Calvert Varty were also lodgers there. This "Varty" name must be significant, as John had a son Calvert Varty Turner in 1887.
Was alive in 1975 for his diamond wedding anniversary, aged 88
TURNER – October 24 1977, in hospital, THOMAS GLADSTONE TURNER, dearest husband of Jennie, dear father of Richard (deceased). Service at Grange Baptist Church, Thursday October 27 at 1:45pm, followed by cremation at Landican Crematorium at 2:30pm. No flowers by request. Donations may be sent to Rev. E. Hammond for B.M.S Medical Missions (Prenton).