Third Generation 
Third Generation 10. Roger Turner was born circa 1757 in NC and died about 1854 in Breathitt Co, KY about age 97.
General Notes: "Descendants of Edward Turner" notes Roger Turner was a Revolutionary W ar Veteran. A clpy of a Pension Record has been obtained. An excerpt fr om this record is as follows:
"I certify, that in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7t h, June 1832, Roger Turner of the State of Kentucky, who was a Priva te in the Army of the Revolution, is entitled to receive fifty three dolla rs and thirty three cents, per annum, during his natural life, commenci ng on the 4th day of March 1831, and payable semi_annually on the 4th of M arch and 4th of every year".
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 15th day of January, 18 33.
/s/ Secretary of War
I do not, at this time, know the parentage of Sarah Speed. Roger an dSar ah were the parents of eight known chiildren; and possibly ten. The possib le children will be listed as children; but with notations.
Marriage Bond
Roger Turner - Sarah Speed
Roger married Sarah Speed, daughter of John Speed and Sarah Baird, on 17 Nov 1779 in Wilkes Co, NC. Sarah was born bet1756 - 1765 and died bet1810 - 1830.
Marriage Notes: As per Harley Bowling's notes in his work, Bowlings of Eastern Kentucky; p g340 ... is the notation that the marriage between Roger Turner and Sar ah Speed is recorded in Wilkes County Marriage Bonds in North Carolina Sta te Archives.
Know all men by these present that we, Roger Turner and Stephen Harr is of Wilkes County, State of North Carolina are held and firmly bound un to Richard Cassell Esquire, Govenor of said state in the full and just . .. of five hundred pounds true money to be paid to the said Richard Casse ll Esuire. Govenor and Executors and administrators jointly and several ly firmly by there presents sealed with our seal and dated this 17th d ay of November Anno Domino 1779.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bou nd Roger Turner hath the day above made written application for a marria ge license to be granted between him the daid Roger Turner and Sarah Spe ed of the said county. Now if there is no lawful cause to obstruct the sa id marriage be in every respect lawful then this obligation to be void oth erwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of William Whitaker
Roger 'His Mark' Turner Robert 'His Mark' Harris
The exact date of Roger Turner's arrival in eastern Kentucky is uncertai n. The 1810 Clay County census shows Edward and John Turner as resident s. The Clay County Tax List of 1818 shows Mashack, Edward, Roger, Thoma s, Edward, David, Andrew and Roger Turner as resident. The 1840 shows Rog er Turner, age 83, a revolutionary war veteran living with his son, Thoma s. Old Kentucky Land grants show that the Turners settled on Turkey Cree k, Long's Creek, Turner's Creek, Elsome Creek, Cutshin Creek, Cow Creek a nd on the Middle Fork Kentucky River, in general. This included Breathit t, Perry and Owsley Counties. Sorting out the early Turner families is a m ajor task and the following is based on the best information available.
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"Descendants of Edward Turner" notes Marriage Notes for Roger Turn er an d Sarah Speed - Bond was in the amonty of 500 pounds true money. Bo nd is signed by Roger Turner and Stephen Harris by their marks.
Marriage Bond
Roger Turner - Sarah Speed
Known to all men presents that we, Roger Turner & Stephen harres of Wilk es County & state of North Carolina are held and firmly bound unto Richa rd Casnell, Esq Govenor of said state in the full and just sum of five hun dred pounds True money to be paid to the said Richard Cassell, Esq Goven or and his successor to which payment will and truly and so be made we bi nd ourselves, our Heirs Executors and administrators jointly and several ly firmly by these presents sealed with our sals and dated this 17th d ay of November Anno Domini 1779/
The condition of the above Obligation is such that Whereas the above Boun d, Roger Turner, hath the day above written made Application for a Marria ge License to be granted between him the said Roger Turner and Sarah Spe ed of the said county. Now, if there is no Lawful Cause to Obstruct the sa id Marriage for which such License is Desired and the said Marria ge be in Every Respect Lawful, then this Obligation is to be Void Otherwi se to Remains in full force & Virtue.
Signed, sealed and Delivered in Presence of Roger (his X mark) / (seal) a nd Stephen (his X mark) / seal ; and William Whitaker.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 18 M i. Edward Turner was born in 1781 in Wilkes Co, NC and died in 1850 in Breathitt Co, KY at age 69.
+ 19 M ii. Jesse Turner was born about 1783 in NC and died before 1850 in Breathitt Co, KY.
+ 20 F iii. Jane 'Jennie' Turner was born circa 1784 in NC and died between 1860 and 1869.
+ 21 M iv. Thomas 'Turkey' Turner was born in 1790 in NC.
+ 22 F v. Elizabeth Turner was born in 1794 in NC.
+ 23 M vi. Roger Turner Jr was born in 1795 in Wilkes Co, NC and died between 1840 and 1850.
+ 24 F vii. Sarah 'Sally' Turner was born about 1796 in Wilkes Co, NC.
+ 25 M viii. David Turner was born about 1797 in NC.
11. John Turner was born about 1860.
John married Sarah Kimbrough on 14 Feb 1787 in Surry Co, NC.
Children from this marriage were:
26 M i. John Turner was born about 1800 in KY and died before 1850 in Owsley Co, KY.
John married Temperance Reynolds, daughter of Richard Reynolds and Elizabeth Naomie McLemore, on 15 Jan 1824 in Clay Co. Temperance was born about 1797 in NC Or Clay Co, KY.
+ 27 M ii. James Turner was born in 1790 in Wilkes Co, NC and died in 1862 in Douglas Co, MO at age 72.
13. Abraham Turner was born about 1760.
Abraham married Sarah Black on 20 Oct 1784 in Caswell Co, NC.
The child from this marriage was:
16. Edward Turner was born between 1760 and 1762.
Edward married Louvicy Kelly on 27 Sep 1782 in Wilkes Co, NC.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 29 M i. Edward P Turner was born about 1808 in NC and died about 1859 in Breathiitt Co, KY about age 51.