John Turner
c. 1590 - c. 1621
John Turner was about 30 when he sailed with the Pilgrims from Leiden on Mayflower. His two sons, who were about ages 3 and 5, came with him. John and his sons died during the "first sickness."
John's wife never came to America, but he had a daughter named Elizabeth who settled in Salem and according to Bradford was ". . . well married and approved of".
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