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TURNER, Arthur
1850 - 1913 (62 years) Has 2 ancestors and 17 descendants in this family tree.
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Name TURNER, Arthur Birth 15 Nov 1850 Bermondsey, Surrey, England 
Gender Male Burial Apr 1913 Death 8 Apr 1913 Farnborough, Hampshire Person ID I1077 Edgoose Last Modified 25 Feb 2026
Father TURNER, Henry d. Yes, date unknown Mother RADDON, Eleanor d. Yes, date unknown Family ID F3035 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family HALL, Caroline Eliza, b. 1851, Frimley, Surrey d. 24 Feb 1901, Farnborough, Hampshire (Age 50 years) Marriage 8 Nov 1873 Farnborough, Hampshire Children 1. TURNER, Arthur, b. 9 Jan 1877, Farnborough, Hampshire d. 4 Apr 1925, Farnborough, Hampshire (Age 48 years)2. TURNER, Annie Caroline, b. Dec 1878, Farnborough, Hampshire d. 2 Jan 1963, Paddington, Greater London, England (Age 84 years)3. TURNER, Kate, b. 6 Jul 1880, Farnborough, Hampshire d. 1967, Surrey South Western Registration District, Surrey (Age 86 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]4. TURNER, Harry, b. 19 Jun 1882, Farnborough, Hampshire, England d. 14 Apr 1967, Farnborough, Hampshire (Age 84 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]Family ID F608 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 27 Jan 2026
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Marriage - 8 Nov 1873 - Farnborough, Hampshire 
Death - 8 Apr 1913 - Farnborough, Hampshire = Link to Google Earth
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Notes - TURNER, Arthur (1850-1913)
He was born at 4 Maltby Street, Bermondsey, Surrey, on 15 November 1850, son of Henry TURNER, a fishmonger, and his wife Eleanor nee RADDON.
(GRO certificate)
The 1851 census of No. 4, Maltby Street, Bermondsey:
Henry TURNER, head, aged 35, out of employment, born in Middlesex;
Eleanor TURNER, wife, aged 31, born in Middlesex;
Robert TURNER, son, aged 9, scholar, born in Middlesex;
Henry TURNER, son, aged 8, scholar, born in Middlesex;
Eleanor R. TURNER, daughter, aged 6, scholar, born in Surrey;
Catherine TURNER, daughter, aged 4, scholar, born in Surrey;
Peter TURNER, son, aged 2, born in Surrey;
*Arthur TURNER, son, aged 4 months, born in Surrey.
(HO107/1561/ )
The 1861 census of Ash Road, Frimley, Surrey:
Henry TURNER, head, aged 45, painter, born at Holborn, London;
Eleanor TURNER, wife, aged 40, born at Holborn, London;
Robert TURNER, son, aged 19, unmarried, plumber, born at Holborn, London;
Henry TURNER, son, aged 16, plumber, born at Holborn, London;
Eleanor TURNER, daughter, aged 11, scholar, born at Holborn, London;
Catharine TURNER, daughter, aged 10, scholar, born at Holborn, London;
Peter TURNER, son, aged 12, scholar, born at Bermondsey, London.
*Aurthur (sic) TURNER, son, aged 10, scholar, born at Bermondsey;
Alice TURNER, daughter, aged 8, (twin), scholar, born at Bermondsey;
William TURNER, son, aged 8, (twin), scholar, born at Bermondsey.
(RG09/430/48/16)
The 1871 census of Ash Road, Frimley, Surrey:
Henry TURNER, head, aged 55, painter, born London;
Eleanor TURNER, wife, aged 51, born London;
Cathrine PARTRAP, daughter, aged 24, born London;
Eleanor PARTRAP, aged 5 months, born in Ireland;
*Arthur TURNER, son, aged 20, carpenter, born London;
William TURNER, son, aged 18, painter, born London;
Alice TURNER, daughter, aged 18, born London.
(RG10/820/61/3)
He married Caroline Eliza HALL, the 22 year old daughter of Frederick HALL, farmer, at Farnborough Parish Church on 8 November 1873. Arthur TURNER was described as a builder and son of Henry TURNER, painter. Witnesses were William Frederick HALL and Anne Ellen HAMMOND(?). (For HAMMOND, see report of funeral below).
Brenda May EDGOOSE (nee TURNER) said in November 2000 that her sister Dot was the only one of the sisters to have known their grandfather Arthur TURNER. Dot apparently remembered that he was a very likeable man.
The 1881 census returns for Lynchford Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, list the following:
*Arthur TURNER, head, aged 30, builder and undertaker, born at London, Middlesex;
Caroline TURNER, wife, aged 29, born at Frimley, Surrey;
Arthur TURNER, son, aged 4, a scholar, born at Farnborough;
Annie C. TURNER, daughter, aged 2, a scholar, born at Farnborough;
Kate TURNER, daughter, aged 8 months, born at Farnborough;
Amelia HALL, visitor, sister-in-law, aged 22, servant, born at Frimley.
(RG11/1251/46/9).
According to Jo Gosney, the Farnborough local historian, Arthur TURNER was the Aldershot Garrison undertaker. (Telephone conversation 11.01.2001)
The 1891 census of Lynchford Road, Farnborough, Hampshire:
*Arthur TURNER, head, aged 40, general furnisher, born in London:
Eliza TURNER, wife, aged 39, born at Frimley, Surrey;
Arthur TURNER, son, aged 14, scholar, born at Farnborough;
Annie TURNER, daughter, aged 12, scholar, born at Farnborough;
Katie TURNER, daughter, aged 10, scholar, born at Farnborough;
Harry TURNER, son, age 8, scholar, born at Farnborough, Hants;
Elizabeth MILLER, servant. aged 35, widow, general servant, born at Mitcham, Surrey.
(RG12/954/74/15)
The 1901 census entry is as follows:
*Arthur TURNER head aged 50 born London
Arthur TURNER son aged 24 Professional footballer born Farnborough
Anne TURNER daughter aged 22 born Farnborough
Kate TURNER daughter aged 20 born Farnborough
Harry TURNER son aged 18 Ironmonger's assistant born Farnborough
(RG13/1103/112/20).
There is a paragraph devoted to him in Jo Gosney's book "Farnborough Past" (Phillimore 2001 ISBN 1 86077 186 6):
" Another early trader in Lynchford Road was Mr. Arthur TURNER, who started his business as a general dealer and furniture maker in 1872. This soon expanded, as indicated by his entry in the 1889 edition of Kelly's Directory which reads, 'Turnerer, Arthur, timber merchant, builder, undertaker, monumental mason, ironmonger, wholesale oil & colour merchant, cabinet maker, furniture dealer, china, glass & earthenware dealer and general stores, Lynchford Road, North Camp'. His premises were on the corner of Peabody Road where the family business remained for nearly a century" (pages 83-85). There is a photograph of him on page 84 and a photograph of his footballer sons on pages 94-95.
From the 1911 census of Lynchford Road, Farnborough, Hampshire:
*Arthur TURNER, head, widower, aged 60, furnishing ironmonger and general stores, born at Bermondsey, London;
Annie BROWNE, daughter, married 5 years, aged 32, born at Farnborough, Hampshire;
Ethelbert BROWNE, son-in-law, married, aged 34, plumber and gas fitter, born at Kingston, Surrey;
Frank BROWNE, grandson, aged 5, born at Farnborough, Hampshire;
Harry TURNER, son, married, aged 28, ironmonger's assistant, born at Farnborough, Hampshire;
Mabel Mary TURNER, daughter-in-law, married 6 years, aged 27, born at Woolmer, Hampshire;
Dorris (sic) TURNER, granddaughter, aged 5, born at Farnborough, Hampshire;
Ena TURNER, granddaughter, aged 3, born at Farnborough, Hampshire.
(RG14PN6255/RD109/SD2/ED5/SN275)
He died at Lynchford Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, on 8 April 1913. He was described as a 62 year old general furnisher and undertaker. His son Harry TURNER of Lynchford Road, Farnborough, was present when he died and informed the Registrar.
(GRO June Q 1913 Harley W. 2c 222)
His death was reported in Sheldrake's Aldershot Military Gazette on 11 and 18 April 1913:
"Death of Mr. A. TURNER
After a protracted period of illness the death of Mr. Arthur TURNER, of Lynchford Road, has to be recorded. The deceased gentleman, who has resided in Farnborough for many years, passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, and by his death Farnborough has lost one of its earliest inhabitants and traders. To many he will be especially remembered as the father of the well known football player, Archie TURNER, and in his early days when football had been but little thought of, or encouragraged as a popular pastime, he himself had made a name as a bowler in the cricket field. There are those in Farnborough who today can recall his service in this direction, and Mr. J. YEOMAN tells of a time when his own father declared that the d deceased was the best underhand trundler he had ever stood to a wicket against. To the early Aldershot school of cricketers his prowess in the field was also well known. Mr. TURNER was, it is interesting to recall, apprenticed to Mr. E. FIFINCHCH, the head of the firm of Messrs. Finch and Sons, of Aldershot, and afterwards commenced business in the undertaking line in Aldershot with the late Mr. HUGHES, the builder. But like others who have endeavoured to found a business of this kind in the town, the returns did not warrant a continuance of the business, and Mr. TURNER parted with Mr. HUGHES, and eventually he started at Farnborough in connection with a general ironmonger's establishment. The death of his wife some few years ago came as a great shock to the deceased, and from that blow he had never really recovered. Many of our Farnborough readers will learn with feelings of regret of the passing of this old resident, concerning whom many an interesting story might be told."
"Funeral of Mr. A. TURNER
The funeral of the late Mr. Arthur TURNER, whose death at the age of 62 years was recorded in our last issue, took place on Friday afternoon, the service at St. Mark's Church being conducted by the Vicar (the Rev. Basil S. PHILLIPS), whilst at the cemetery the officiating clergyman was the Rev. Mr. COULSON. There were many manifestations of sympathy, the service in the church being of a particularly impressive character. the mourners included Mr. and Mrs. A. TURNER, Mr. and Mrs. H. TTURNER, Mr. and Mrs. E. BROWNE, Mr. and Mrs. G. F. CHARLES, Mrs. HEDGER, Mr. and Mrs. J. NASH, Mr. Walter E. HALL, Mr. and Mrs. Caleb HALL, Mr. F. BROWNE, Mr. and Mrs. William HALL, Mr. and Mrs. REES HALL, Mr. John HALL, Mr. and Mrs. F. HALL, Mrr. JEATT, Miss HALL, Mr. T. J. WILKES, Mr. HARRISON, and Mr. E. KEMP. Wreaths were sent by Arkie and Edie (son and daughter-in-law), Annie and Bert (daughter and son-in-law), Harry and Winnie (son and daughter-in-law), Kate and Jack (daughter anand son-in-law), Alice (sister), the grandchildren, Mr. Alfred PARKER, Mrs. BRAKE, Messrs. DINES, RUDLAND, DORMAN, VINCENT, HAYNE and LYNCH, Bert and Jock, William, Kate and family, John and Till and family, Fred and Nellie, members of the Soutouth Farnborough Athletic Club, Mr. YATES and Family, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. HAMMOND, Mr. RATTRAY, Mr. and Mrs. JEATT, Tot and Sis, Mrs. BUTCHER and ADA, Mr. and Mrs. J. RICHARDSON, Mr. and Mrs. CARPENTER, Mr. and Mrs. RAYNER and family, Mr. and Mrs. L LEWRY, Mr. and Mrs. F. BROWNE and family, Mrs. CASSIDY and Alfred, Mr. and Mrs. F. SMITH (Shropshire), Walter and May, Mrs. GILBERT, Alva, Ronnie, Freda, Bruce and Laurie, Harry and Emily, Mr. and Mrs. SMITH (Lynchford Road), Mr. and Mrs. McNEIL and family, Millie and Harry and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. YEOMAN, Mrs. L. UNDERHILL (Cairo), and Mr. and Mrs. MAXWELL. The sons and daughters of the late Mr. TURNER wish to thank all friends for the kind sympathy shown them in their great bereavement."
The Will of Arthur TURNER:
"THIS IS THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of me Arthur TURNER of Lynchford Road Farnborough in the County of Hampshire made this eight (sic) day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and eight I hereby revoke all wills made by me at any time heretofore I appoint my two sons Arthur TURNER and Harry TURNER to be my EXECUTORS and direct that all my just debts and funeral and testamentary expenses shall be paid as soon as conveniently may be after my decease I give and bequeath unto my sister Alice HEDGER as a first charge on my estate the sum of thirty pounds Within two months after my death the whole of what I possess is to be valued such valuation to include any amount due from Insurance Policies or any other asset of any description Half of the amount of such valuation is to be equally divided & paid in equal parts to my two daughters Annie BROWNE and Kate CHARLES respectively twelve months after my death Such amounts to be raised by mortgage or any other lawful means unless either or both of them agree to accept security for any amount outstanding to them After the above mentioned bequests have been satisfactorily arranged my business is to be carried on by my two sons Arthur and Harry TURNER jointly each to have an equal share and control in same also to have an equal share of any assets apart the business In the event of the death of any of my children Arthur Annie Kate or Harry such sum as would be due to them is to fofollow on to their children I hereby appoint my two executors as trustees for such share as is due to my daughter Annie BROWNE for them to use in such a manner as will confer the greatest possible benefit to my daughter Annie Should any dispute arise concerning the division of my estate it is my wish that no expense occasioned by such dispute is to in any way be paid from my estate and it is my earnest wish they my four children will settle all matters in an amicable and friendly manner No will made by me on a bed of sickness or otherwise than when I am in full bodily health is to stand good - Arthur TURNER - Signed and declared by the said testat (sic) as and for h (sic) last will and testament in the presence of us who at h (sic) request in h (sic) presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses
John Henry NASH No 1 Highbury Terrace Park Road Farnborough
Alfred PARKER Sturt Road Frimley Green Frimley Surrey"
(On the 30 day of September 1913 Probate of this Will was granted to Arthur TURNER and Harry TURNER as Executors).
Caroline Eliza and Arthur TURNER were buried in the Victoria Road Cemetery, Farnborough, Hampshire. The inscription on the gravestone was legible in April 2007:
"In Loving Memory of CAROLINE ELIZA TURNER DIED FEBRUARY 24 1901 AGED 49 YEARS
Also of ARTHUR TURNER HUSBAND OF THE ABOVE DIED APRIL 8th. 1913 AGED 62 YEARS
UNTIL THE DAY BREAK AND THE SHADOWS FLEE AWAY."
Arthur TURNER of Lynchford Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, died on 8 April 1913. Probate was granted at London on 30 September 1913 to Arthur TURNER and Harry TURNER, general furnishers.
(National Probate Calendar)
According to Jo Gosney (see above), the TURNERS' former shop on the corner of Peabody Road was demolished by March 2002.
(revised 09.02.2026)
- TURNER, Arthur (1850-1913)