TURNBO, John Abe, serial number 2873542, Private, US A
rmy. He was born 31 Dec 1895 in Clifton, Tennessee the son of William Claburn and Sarah Manda BUNCH TURNBO. He enlisted on 28 May 1918 at Waynesboro, TN and was honorably discharged on 21 Nov 1919. Served in Germany and France. He was described with blue eyes, dark hair, fair complexion and was 5′ 11″ tall. He died 18 Aug 1974 and is buried at the Clifton City Cemetery, Clifton, Tennessee.
He married Nancy Reminte LINEBERRY and they had one son, Arland TURNBO who was born 1 Oct 1931.
John Abe TURNBO’s siblings were Hugh Arthur, George Allen, Albert William and Thomas Anderson TURNBO; Aley Aslee and Mary Ada TURNBO.
I am John Abe Turnbo s granddaughter and would live to find out anything about the Turnbo family or pictures. Thanks
Well not sure what we have, but will add to our list for research. Look us up on facebook, Wayne County Historical Society. Some of the members may have some information to help you.
My name is Dale Turnbo- I live in Lavergne, Tennessee. John Abe would be my Great Uncle- My Grandfather was Abe’s brother Thomas, who married Inez Wheat. I heard John Abe’s name mentioned a number of times growing up.