Third Generation

4. Harry* Allen TURNER^{34,35,36,37,38,39,40} was born on 14 Dec 1880 in Woodstock, Carleton Co., NB, Canada.^40,41 Certificate of Birth in possession of Ralph J. Turner, Sheridan, Oregon,
registration given on 19 March 1943 at Carleton, NB. Record of birth on a
photostat of a family record (bible?) in possession of Ralph J. Turner
also. His birthplace is given as Woburn MA on the Registration of birth
of his son Ralph E. Turner but this is wrong and probably came form his
son. He served in the military between 1898 and 1902 in Cuba, Puerto Rico, Phillipines.⁴⁰ Private in 6th and 7th Reg. MA Vol. Inf.; Corporal. in 43rd Inf. MA Vol. He was Congregational between 1917 and 1965 in Reading, Middlesex Co., MA.⁴² Joined the First Congregational Church of Reading on 4 Jan 1917, by confession. He signed a will on 21 Sep 1964 in Reading, Middlesex Co., MA.⁴³ "Be it remembered that I, Harry A. Turner, of Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, being of sound mind and memory, but knowing the uncertainty of this life, do make thsi my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former Wills by me at any time heretofore made.
After the payment of my just debts and funeral charges, I bequeath and Devise as follows:
First: I hereby instruct my Executer to arrange for my Funeral Services at the Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home of Reading Massachusetts, that my body be creamated (sic) and the ashes buried in the family lot at Louden, New Hampshire.
Second: All of my property, be it real, personal or mixed, of whatsoever name and nature, wheresoever it may be found, or over which I may have the power of disposal at my death, absolutely and in fee, I Bequeath and Devse as follows: To each of my grandchildren who survive me, the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) outright and absolute.
Third: To my grand-neice, Jean Apuzzo of New Haven, Connecticut, the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00). Hosever, if she predeceases me, then said bequest fails.
Fourth: to the Louden Centre Cemetery Associates of Louden, New Hampshire, the sum of one hundred dollars ($100).
Fifth: To the organization known as the Cancer Fund of Boston, Massachusetts, the sum of one hundred dollars ($100.00).
Sisth: to the organization known as the Heart fund of Boston, Massachusetts, the sum of one hundred dollars ($100.00).
Seventh: To my daughter Helen T. Parker of Reading, Massachusetts, the sum of one thousand dollars ($1000.00). However, if she predeceases me, then said bequest fails.
Eighth: To May S. Turner of Woburn, Massachusetts, the sum of fifteen hundred dollars ($1500.00) In the event that there are any American Tel. and Tel. stock in my estate at the time of my decease; I direct my executor to sell sufficient amount to pay a bequest of fifteen hundred dollars to May S. Turner. In the event there is no American Tel. and Tel. stock in my estate at the time of my decease then this bequest fails, as I have provided for her during my life time.
Ninth; To Mr. and Mrs. Albin Sanborn, I bequeath all of the contents, including both moghany (sic) bedroom sets, located in my house on highland (sic) street, in the North and West bedrooms.
Tenth: To Ralph E. Turner and Ruth Turner of Roseburg, Oregon, or their survivor, all the rest, residue and remainder of my estate.
Eleventh: I hereby direct my Executor, hereinafter named, to detrmine and pay out of the Estate, all succession and estate taxes, both as to any Federal Tax or any Commonwealth of Massachusetts Inheritance tax.
Twelfth: I request the appointment of Kenneth C. Latham, Esq., of Reading Masssachusetts to be the Executor of this my Last Will and Testament. In the event he predeceases me or for any reason cannot so serve then I name the said May S. Turner, to be the Executrix of this my Last Will and Testament.
I further request that either of said Executors be exempt from funishing any surety or sureties on their official bonds. That they may dispose of any of my real property freely without need of license from the Court.
In Testimony Whereof, I hereunto set my hand and in the presence three witnesses declare this to be my Last Will this 21st day of September, 1964.
Harry A. Turner (signed)
On this 21st day of September, 1964, Harry A. Turner, of Reading, Massachusetts, signed the foregoing instrument in our presence, declaring it to be his last Will; and thereafter as witnesses thereof, we three, at his request, in his presence, and in the presence of each other, hereto subscribe our names. [signed but not typed:] John H. Witham, Frank Horton, Kenneth C. Latham.

Codicil:
Be it remembered that I, Harry A. Turner, of Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, being of sound mind and memory, but knowing the uncertainty of this life, do make this Codicil to my Last Will and Testament, executed September 21, 1964.
Under the Sixth clause of my Will, I add a sub-paragraph as follows: And to the First Congregational Church of Reading, massachusetts, I bequeath the sum of Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars, in loving memory of my late wife, Maud Turner. The same to be restricted and used solely for the use, development and maintenance of the church organ.
The Eight clause of my Will having been fulfilled during my lifetime, I hereby strike and omit.
Intestimony (sic) Whereof, I hereunto set my hand in in the presence of three witnesses declare this to be my Last Codicil this 21st day of December, 1964.
(signed) Harry A. Turner

On this 21st day of December, 1964, Harry A. Turner, of Reading, Massachusetts, signed the foregoing instrument in our presence declaring it to be his last Codicil; and thereafter as witnesses thereof, we three, at his request, in his presence, and in the presence of each other, hereto subscribe our names: [signed by not typed:] Annie E. Witham, Harold A. Currell [?], Kenneth C. Latham.
He died on 15 Jan 1965 in Reading, Middlesex Co., MA. Friday. "Ralph's Dad died today. He was 84 years old. Ralph's cousin May telephoned him at school. We had been expecting it - but not so soon, altho she said in her last letter that he was getting much weaker. We had hoped and planned on going back to see him in May." (diary of Harry's daughter in law: RMT)

Thurdsay, Jan 21 "Ralph got a letter from his sister, Helen telling him about this father's funeral, etc.", (diary of RMT) He lived 17 Highland St. in Reading, Middlesex Co., MA on 15 Jan 1965.^42,44 He was buried on 18 Jan 1965 in Loudon, NH.^45,46 Services at the Chapel of the First Congregational Church, Woburn St., Reading on Monday at 14:30 hours. Edgerly and Bessom Funeral Home held the body for visitors at 743 Main St., Reading on Sunday evening from 19:30 to 21:00 hours. Reading Commandry Services held on Sunday at 20:00 hours. Flowers were discouraged. He had his estate probated on 23 Jan 1965.⁴³ "Ralph got papers to sign from the attorney executor of his father's estate, yesterday.' (Diary of RMT). Kenneth C. Latham of 1 Pleasant Street, Reading, MA was the Executor. Papers were filed on 27 Oct 1966 and allowed on 30 Nov 1966. Judge was Joseph W. Monohan.

Inventory by Darold (?) R. Currell, came to $6003.30 for the personal estate and $15000 for the Real Estate. This included:
Checking account in Surety Bank And Trust, Reading: $944.15.
Savings account in th eWoburn Five Cent Savings Bank: $4287.15
Cash $22.
Personal property $400.
Mahogany bedroom sets,etc. $150.
Grave lot in Louden Center Cemtery $100.

The Real Estate was described as follows:
"The land in Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with the buildings thereon, situated on Easterly sid of Highland Street, and bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the Northwesterly corner thereof on said street at land formerly of Georg H. Atkinson; thence the boundary line runs easterly by land of said Atkinson, two hundred eight (208) feet to land of the inhabitants of Reading, known as Laurel Hill cemetery; thence easterly by said cemetery land, seventy eight and 8/10 (78.8) feet to a stone bound at land now or formerly of George W. Young; thence westerly by said land now or formerly of young (sic), two hundred twenty five and 85/100 (225.85) feet to said Highland St.; thence northerly by said Highland sStreet, fifty-one (51) feet to the point of beginning.

By deed dated June 1, 1937, recorded South Middlesex Registry of Deeds, Book 6124, Page 520."

The only heirs-at-law were:
Helen T. Parker of 4 Weston Rd, Reading, MA, a daughter
Ralph E. Turner of Metlakatla, Alaska, a son.

Value of the estate was $23,787.08. This included:
personal property of $6003.30
Veterans death benefit: $250.00
Social Security death benefit: $256.00
Sale of house on 17 Highland St. Reading, MA:$17,000
Sale of personal property in excess of appraisal: $185.
Interest on account 92.78.

Payments made by the estate were:
Donald Gagnon for care of grounds and snow $21.
Heating Oil $170.51.
Mystic Valley Gast Co., $17.74.
May S. Turner telephone calls to Ralph E. Turner $18.15.
Eugene's (clothing bill) $20.94.
Town of Reading: Spray and water bill: $12.
New England Tel. & Tel. Co. for telephone$36.98.
C.W.Spear Co., Wakefield, MA, milk: $10.48.
Reading Light Dept: Electric bill: $32.
Harold B. Currell, Reading, MA - estate appraisal: $50.
Edgerly & Bessom, Reading,: funeral: $722.
Louden Cemetery grave stone carving $35.
Probate Court fees and publication $32.
Bernice Sanborn for housekeeping: $100.
Commonwealth of MA - inheritance tax $176.85.
John Enos, REading, MA final cleaning out of house and rubbish $68.25.
Town of Reading - real estate taxes: $240.55.
Robert Stone Co., - Real Estate commission hon house sale: $850.
MA & Federal tax stamps $37.85.
Kenneth C. Latham - Attorney's fee $900.
Executor's fee: $750.
James R. Turner bequest: $500.
Kernan Turner bequest $500.
Gale Parker bequest $500.
Curtis G. Parker bequest $500.
Jean Apuzzo bequest: $500.
Louden center Cemetery bequest: $100.
Cancer Fund of Boston bequest $100.
Hart Fund of Boston bequest: $100.
Helen T. Parker bequest: $1000.
Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Sanborn bequest: $250.
First Congregational Church, Reading, MA: $500.
Ralph E. Turner bequest: $7467.39.
Ruth M. Turner bequest: $7467.39. He had Social Security Number 018-20-5912. Issued before 1951. Harry married four times. His first wife Margaret Kernan bore Ralph Edwin Turner in Douglas Co. OR. His second wife, Elsie J., bore Helen G. (Parker), in MA. His third wife, Maude Tilton bore no children and he married her twice..

His natural mother died before he was two years old. His aunt Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Ellis married his father and raised him.

Harry served in the Spanish American war in PR, Cuba, and the Phillipines in three separate volunteer enlistments. There is a telegram to Private Harry A. Turner, of 475 Sumner St, East Boston, MA, to 'Report Monday at SO (?) Army for transportation papers', dated 14 Jan 1898. He reported on 6 May 1898, He mustered into Company H, the 6th Massachusets Volunteers on 13 May 1898, proceeded to Baltimore, Camp Alger, Virginia. On July 1898 he was on the 'Yale" to Charleston SC. He was sick on board the Yale, off Guanica, PR on 25 July 1898. He was sick three other times on and off board ship.The troops arrived at Sibonay, Cuba in 11 July, and on 14 July prepard to land but received a signal of surrender from fort 'Moro.' On 25 July troops landed at Guanica, Puerto Rico. They engaged Spanish troops on the Yauco Road and marched to Ponce. On 7 August, 1898 Krag Jorgensen rifles arrived to replace the Springfields the troops were using. They hiked upland and across the island on 9 August. They were at Guarguas and Adjuntas. They built barracks at Huado. He had typhoid fever. Sent home on 7 Sep 1898. He recovered and returned to San Juan, PR. On 22 Sept 1898 The hospital ship 'Baystate' sailed with the sick from Arecibo. On 9 Jan 1899 he was transferred to Company H of the 8th MA volunteers. A letter survives from his step mother, and aunt, Lizzie to him when he was in Cuba encouraging him to clean up his tent. She can imagine what it looks like. The letter was addressed to Matanzas, Cuba on 5 Mar 1899. Harry mustered out in Boston on 20 Jun 1899. On 21 Oct, the remaining troops left on the 'Mississipi', arriving in Boston, MA on 27 Oct. Several medals testify to his military service. One: medal #4908 engraved on the bottom edge has the inscription: 'Army of Occupation Military Government of Cuba 1898-1902.'

He reenlisted 16 Sep 1899 at Fort Ethan Allen, VT and was a private of Company E of the 43 rd Regiment of Infantry of the US Volunteers. A record of the journey on shipboard indicates that it went from NY to Gibralter, Malta, Port Said, Suez Canal, Aden, Columbo, Singabore to Manila for a total of 13000 miles. Engagements: Calbauog Samar 26 Jan, 26 Mar, 28, 17, 26 Jun, 1900. A letter to H.L.Andrews of 'Newsprint', at 429 Main Street, Woburn, MA, from Captain John S. Fair of the 43rd Infantry, stated that Private H.A.Turner was wounded by a boloman at La Granja (farm) on 21 March 1900. He was a sentinal on duty on a dark,rainy night in front of a quarters of troops. 'Insurrectos', knocked him down and dragged him off. He lost his rifle and received a small wound. Engagements: Pomronan, Leyte, 8 Feb, San Augustine, Leyte 4 Apr, Caradad, 5 Apr, Wayby, 9 Apr San Antonio and Flora Del 10 Feb 1901. A copy of the War Department of 12 Nov, 1932 documents the issue of a purple heart to Harry A. Turner of 21 Highland St., Reading MA at that time for action on 21 March, 1900, Made a corporal sometime in 1900. Certificate of service 14 Jul 1932 There is an original pencil drawing showing buildings, possibly quarters, with the inscription: "Callayog, Samar Island as it was 15 May, 1900 Looking from creek toward bay." Some words are not certain. Two other drawings signed by him show a Phillipine cabin dated 2 and 10 May 1901. Schedule for weekdays indicated reveille at 5:45, Assembly for Breakfast at 6:00, Assembly ofr dinner at 12:00, Assembly for supper at 5:00 pm, quarters at 9:00 and taps at 10:00 at Baybay, Leyte, PI.. He is described as being 18 years old, 5 foot 7 1/4 inches tall, of light complexion and with blue eyes and dark hair, of occupation Carpenter, on his discharge certificate. Mustered out at the Presidio in SF, CA on 5 Jul 1902.

From San Francisco, he took the train to Roseburg, OR., where he met Margaret Kernan, his first wife. Served for three years in D Co., !st Separte Battalion of the Oregon National Guard 1902-1905, Company Clerk for 6 mos. Bought lots 19, 20 and 21 in Block 40, Kinneys Addition, Roseburg, Douglas Co., OR on 14 Jul 1905 from W. A. and Agnes Richards for $100. This was a few months after his wife Maggie had received $200 from her mother's guardianship. Recorded the following day.There is a hand written set of songs sung at at gathering in Oak Creek, OR on Christmas 1905 given by Mrs Pearl Price which is signed H.A.T. and saved in Harry's sea chest. There is a notice from Z(opher).N.Agee, county clerk dated 9 June 1906 that cerifies that HA Turner was elected Justice of Peace of the Mt Scott Precinct, of Douglas County, OR on 4 June 1906. Zopher was the brother of Ray Agee, who was Margaret Kernan's second husband.

Harry left 'Maggie' and returned home to MA, for a visit. He never returned to the West coast. His address in 1907 was 634 Main St., Woburn, MA. He was a house painter. He also was a conductor of a trolley car for a period of time. A relative, Lord, said to RJT, (while visiting in Syracuse, NY), that Harry was very careful and accurate as a painter. A certificate shows Harry a member of the First Congregational Church of Reading MA on 7 Jan 1917. In 1920 he was living at 10 Mount Vernon Street in Reading, Middlesex Co., MA with wife Elsie, daughter Helen and Walter Kimball age 40 and Gordon B., Kimball, age 12 both listed as boarders.

In 1930 Harry was receiving a $25.00 a month veterans pension. He was 'Commander of Corp. of Charles F. Parker Camp #39 USWV and was residing at 37 Bancroft Ave. in Reading MA. (18 Dec 1931 newsclip). He married Maude Tilton the first time on 24 Jun 1933 in ME. He married her a second time on 6 Jun 1937. Harry was honorably discharged from the Veterans Home, Chelsea, MA on 13 June 1938.

1943 Certificate of Citizenship in possession of Ralph J. Turner.

Residing at 17 Highland Street, Reading MA in 1941 and thereafter. House originally belonged to his third wife Maude Tilton. Obituary indicates that he served as a guard at the Watertown arsenal during World War II.

Ralph J. Turner met him in the summers of 1941 ( 5 years old) and 1952 (16 years old). Harry seemed somewhat short-tempered and bossy. His son, Ralph Edwin saw Harry those same years but also once during the second world war and a year before Harry died. Harry left his house to Ralph E.Turner, his only son. He once stated to Ralph E. Turner that Helen Parker was not his natural child. A photograph of the three of them taken probably in 1952, shows a strong family resemblance, however.

Harry and Maud began getting monthly social security payments from Jan 1955. First payment was $59.40 for him and $29.70 for his wife.

Harry was a Knight Templar of Reading MA Cammandery #50, on 17 Aug, 1959.

Correspondence exists between Harry and his third wife Maud and his son Ralph E. and daughter in law and grandson Ralph J. from 1941-1965.

Harry requested that his son Ralph be the executer of his estate. Ralph at that time was in the Marshall Islands, North Pacific (1960-62). But his will named others.

Harry had a hernia operation in the summer of 1963 after a June visit from his son who had returned from his Interior Dept service in the Marshall Islands. 6 Nov 1964, Harry returned from medical examinations. He couldn't eat. He wrote to his son on 3 Dec: 'will soon go home from the hospital - a sad case - as it means just waiting to die.' (from diary of daughter in law RMT) Harry* Allen TURNER and Martha* Margaret 'Maggie' KERNAN were married on 23 Jan 1904 in Oak Creek, Douglas Co., OR.⁴⁷ They were divorced on 16 May 1908 in , Douglas Co., OR.⁴⁸ William R. Willis, Fullerton & Orcutt, Coshow & Rice, her attorneys, L. T. Harris and J. W. Hamilton, Judges, Zopher Agee, Co. Clerk.Custody of Ralph Edwin Turner, minor, given to Priscilla. Notice published in the Oakland Owl for 6 weeks commencing on 30 Dec 1907 to 30 Jan 1908. Testimony from Maggie was given that Harry struck their son RET and physically pinched and pushed her. Elsie Thornton also witnessed that he threw bread and rice all over the house on one occasion. Maggie also testified that he had not contributed to the her or their son's support since he left about 1 Mr 1907. Lester Rice took the testimony. They divorced after about two years--need more info. A letter from Roy
Agee to Harry Turner of 15 July 1944 indicates that he has sent a
certified copy of the divorce decree granted in 1908. He also informs
Harry that Maggie died 'some years ago' (which Harry knew from at least
1941 on, if not before).

5. Martha* Margaret 'Maggie' KERNAN^{49,50,51,52,53} was born on 12 Sep 1885 in Oak Creek, Douglas Co., OR.⁵⁴ This is in the Mt. Scott Precinct 10 miles West of Roseburg. . She appeared in the census on 20 Jun 1900 in Mount Scott Precinct, Douglas Co., OR.⁵⁵ Kernan, P.C. widowed head of household 43, born Apr 1857, mother of 3 living children, born MO.
John J. 16, son, born Jan 1884, OR, father born IA, mother MO
Martha M. 14, daughter born Sep 1885, ditto, ditto
Willima H. 13, son born Jan 1886, ditto, ditto
She appeared in the census on 16 Apr 1910 in Mount Scott Precinct, Douglas Co., OR.¹⁶ Kernan, Priscilla C 52, Head of household widow. born MO.
John J. 26, son, born OR.
Henry W.23, son, born OR.
Turner, Maggie M.24, daughter, born OR.
Ralph E.5, grandson, born OR. She died on 11 Jun 1935 in Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR.⁵⁶ Early hours, according to the obituary. She was buried on 13 Jun 1935 in Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR.^57,58 Linkville Cemetery record: Block 21 plot 9 Lot 8. Klamath Funeral Home 825 High street, Klamath Falls, filed 15 Jun 1935. She had her estate probated on 22 Nov 1937 in Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR.⁵⁹ Copy in possession of RJT. Ralph E. Turner, son appointed administrator, 9 Aug 1935. He was given by Circuit Judge Edward B. Ashurst, until 25 Jun 1936, to complete his work since he was living in Ashland at that time. Inventory in Lake county appraised by Bertha B. Covert, Russell V. Pardue and Henry Kernan on 15 Jul 1937, , filed by Loyd R. DeLap in Klamath Co., on 22 Sep 1937: value $1250 for two items: "All the standing timber located on the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 and the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 and the S 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of section 17 in T41S R17E in Lake Co., OR ($750) and the (land) S 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of Section 30 in T40S R 19E in Lake Co. of 80 acres ($500).

Inventory in Klamath Co, OR was appraised by C. R. De Lap, Loyd De Lap, and Earl Pearson on 15 Jul 1937; value of $650 for Lot 17 Block 302 Barrow Addition to the city of Klamath Falls and $50 for personal property. The total value of the estate then came to $1900.

The only two heirs were her son Ralph E. Turner and her husband Ray Agee. The distribution is not indicated nor the total remainder.

The Attorney was U. S. Balentine.

[NEED TO DEFINE SENTENCE: Obit] Listed as a pupil in the Oak Creek, Douglas Co.,OR school (District #11) in 1898 with brothers Henry and John with Pearle M. Corn, Teacher, Wm E. Thornton, Chairman of Board. Received $200 from her mother on 26 May 1905 in settlement of her guardianship.

She was the first of Harry Allen Turner's three wives. She remained behind in Douglas County, OR to take care of her ailing mother Priscilla, when Harry returned home to MA.

On 1 Mar 1907, Harry turned over lots 19, 20, and 21 in Block 40, Kinney Addition, Roseburg, Douglas Co., to her. Roy C. Agee was deputy clerk at that time and recorded it on 27 Oct 1908.

After the divorce she married Ray Agee. After they married in Idaho, because they were first cousins, they settled on a 280 acres homestead in Malheur Co., OR, on a (most years) dry lake flat called Barren Valley in which Mooreville and Crowley are the closest places. They lived there in the years 1914 to 1917 when they went to Yocom Valley, Lake Co., OR for a year or so and then on to Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR, where they lived and she died.

She had no issue with Ray. She had a sense of humor (according to Ruth Turner). Bill (Norman) Kernan reported that Maggie was the first telephone operator in Roseburg, Oregon. Her name is listed as Martha May in one census.

She sold to W. A. Thornton, her uncle, on 27 Oct 1905, Lots 19, 20 and 21 in Block 40, Kinney's addition Roseburg, Douglas Co., OR for $200, Roy Agee, deputy clerk.

She petitioned for letters of administrtion for the heirs of Priscilla C. Kernan, her mother, who's estate was worth about $3000, $1200 cash and ther remainder in real estate in Klamath and Lake Co., OR, on 24 Jan 1931. Her mother, who was living with her and her husband Ray, had died in 12 Jan 1930. As a result of this, in some kind of dividing up between her two siblings she received a quit claim from her 2 brothers for the S 1/2 of NE 1/4 of Section 30, T40S R19E in the West Side area of Lake Co. and timber on SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 and S 1/2 of SE 1/4 of Section 17, T41S R17E in Yocum Valley, of Lake Co., OR on 10 Apr 1931.

She purchased from John Jackson on 31 May 1934 lot 17, block 302, in the Darrow Addition of Klamath Falls, OR.

On 11 Jun 1935 her address was 3413 Eberline St., Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR.

In 1937 her Estate was processed in Klamath County, Oregon. Children were:

2

i.

Ralph* Edwin TURNER.