On 14 Apr 1852 when James Turner was 26, he married Mary Thomas Briggs (65135) , daughter of Cushing Otis Briggs (60785) (25 Feb 1787-10 Mar 1861) & Mercy Little Thomas (63784) (25 Sep 1791-Aug 1862).42 Born on 11 Apr 1828 in Scituate, MA.52 At the age of 3, Mary Thomas was baptized in Trinitarian Congregational Church, on 15 May 1831.52 Mary Thomas died in Hanover, MA in 1909.42