Pane-Joyce Genealogy
Charles Turner (23257) & Eunice James (35300)
43127. Eunice Turner. Born ca 1730 in Scituate, MA. Eunice was baptized in the Second Church of Scituate, on 3 May 1730.52 Eunice died in Scituate, MA on 22 Aug 1737.52 Buried in South Parish Cemetery, Norwell.

Eunice died in her 8th year.52
43128. Rev. Charles Turner. Born on 26 Oct 1732 in Scituate, MA.131 Charles was baptized in the Second Church of Scituate, on 5 Aug 1733.53 Charles died in Turner, Androscoggin County, Maine, on 10 Aug 1818; he was 85.131 Education: Harvard 1652.

From Deane’s History of Scituate:53
    Charles was 20 years minister of Duxbury, and afterward well known in politcal life, as member of the Convention that formed Massachusetts State Constitution, and of that which adopted the Federal Constitution, and also as a Senator in the State Legislature.

From Genealogy of the descendants of Humphrey Turner:131
    In 1855 Charles became the settled minister of Duxbury, Mass. In 1773 he was elected a member of the Senate of Massachusetts and continued a member of that body until 1778, and was a member of the Convention which ratified the Constitution of the United States. In 1791 he removed to the town of Turner, in the then Disctrct of Maine. In 1803 he was one of the electors of President and Vice President, and visited Boston in the discharge of that duty. As a divine and a patriot, he was constpicuous, ans as a man without reproach.

Children: John (m. Deborah Cushing), Persis (m. Abner Thayrer), William, Charles, (m. Hannah Jacobs), Mary, Eunice (m. James Torrey), Mary, Persis.131
In 1756 Charles married Mary Rand, daughter of Rev. William Rand (5 Mar 1698/9-14 Mar 1799) & Bridget Cook (26 Jan 1700/1-29 Jun 1777).131 Born on 16 Aug 1731 in Kingston, MA.42 Mary died in Turner, Androscoggin County, Maine, on 15 Dec 1815; she was 84.42
Their children include:
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Eunice Turner (9 Jun 1758-30 Apr 1818)
56692ii.
Col. Charles Turner (20 Jun 1760-16 May 1839)
56693iii.
John Turner Esq. (7 Jul 1766-1842)
43129. Mary Turner. Born ca 1735 in Scituate, MA. Mary died in Scituate, MA on 12 Oct 1737.52 Buried in South Parish Cemetery, Norwell.

Mary died in her 3d year.52
43130. George Turner. Born in Apr 1738 in Scituate, MA.42 George was baptized in the Second Church of Scituate, on 26 May 1738.52 George died in Scituate, MA on 27 May 1738.52 Buried in South Parish Cemetery, Norwell.
43131. Edward Turner. Born ca 1739 in Scituate, MA. Edward was baptized in the Second Church of Scituate, on 3 Sep 1739.52
43132. Sarah Turner. Born in Scituate, MA.
43133. Col. William Turner. Born 16 Jan 1746/7 in Scituate, MA.310 William was baptized in the Second Church of Scituate, 25 Jan 1746/7.52 William died in Turner, Androscoggin County, Maine in 1807.131 Education: Harvard 1767.131

“At the commencement of the Revolution, he raised a company of volunteers in Scituate and marched for the relief of Boston. In opening the effective batteries upon Dorchester Heights, he displayed the intrepidity of his character and soon afterwards was appointed aid to Gen. Washington, with the rank of Major. He served in every active campaign of the Revolution.

“In 1777 and 1778 he was a member of the General Court of Massachusetts. He was also a member of the Convention which formed the Constitution of that State, and also of a special Congress of Deligates, holden at Concord, to adjust the public currency.

“He served, at different periods of the war, as Aid to Generals Washington, Lee, Green, Lincoln and Knox. After the close of the Revolution, he represented the town of Scituate several years in the Massachusetts Legislature. In 1801 he removed his family to Turner, Me., where he d. 1807, a. 62, and where a suitable monument has been erected to his memory, by the filial affection of his daughter, Mrs. Oriens Humphrey, of Boston.”131

William’s children: William, Zoa, Elizabeth, Aphia, Charles Lee, George, Stephen, Eunice, Frances, Oriens, Nancy.131

“William Turner was a gallant officer in the Revolution. At the beginning of histilities he raised a company of volunteers in Scituate, and they marched to Boston. His company occupied the batteries at Dorchester Heights, where his ability soon afterward was rewarded by his appointment as aide to General Washinton, with rank of Major.; He served in many campaigns of the revolution, and served as aide to Generals Lee, Gree, Lincoln and Knox. At the close of the war he returned to Scituate with the rank of Colonel. He represented the twon of Scituate as delegate to the Convention at Cambridge to prepare a State Constitution in 1779 with Israel Vinal and Judge William Cushing, who was its Vice-President. Col. William Turner was Representative to the Genearl Court from Scituate in 1779, and again in 1786.”42

William and Betty lived on Central Street (Norwell). In 1801 he removed to Turner, ME.42
On 27 Apr 1769 William first married Betty Oakman (54283) , daughter of Samuel Oakman Esq (38018) (4 Aug 1727-17 Jul 1791) & Deborah Turner (41210) (ca 1724-Oct 1795), in Marshfield, MA.52 Born 9 Feb 1748[/9] in Marshfield, MA.60 Betty died in Scituate, MA on 28 Aug 1771.52 Buried in South Parish Cemetery, Norwell.

Betty, also called Betsey, Oakman. She was of Marshfield when she married William.52
Their children include:
56694i.
William Turner (22 Sep 1769-)
56695ii.
Betty Turner (14 Aug 1771-27 Jul 1817)
On 18 Nov 1773 William second married Eunice Clap (48776) , daughter of Nathaniel Clap Esq (31399) (11 Sep 1709-bef 19 Dec 1783) & Desire Bourne (31408) (19 Jan 1718/9-aft 9 Jul 1781), in Scituate, MA.52 Born on 10 Jan 1752 in Scituate, MA.310 At the age of 1, Eunice was baptized in the Second Church of Scituate, on 15 Apr 1753.52 Eunice died in 1833.
Their children include:
56696i.
Xoa Turner (12 Feb 1775-12 Dec 1815)
56697ii.
Charles Lee Turner (14 Apr 1777-9 Oct 1858)
56698iii.
Stephen Turner (4 May 1779-)
56699iv.
Eunice Turner (6 Feb 1782-Aug 1853)
56700v.
Frances Turner (20 May 1784-)
56701vi.
Oriense Turner (28 Aug 1786-8 Oct 1867)
56702vii.
Nancy Turner (8 May 1789-8 Nov 1862)
56703viii.
Aphia Turner (9 Oct 1791-)
56704ix.
George Turner (18 Nov 1793-5 Dec 1793)
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