Saturday, July 15, 2023

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Friday, July 14, 2023

The Beginner's Guide to Tracing Your Family Tree: Uncover Your Ancestral Roots


The Beginner's Guide to Tracing Your Family Tree: Uncover Your Ancestral Roots by Dr. J. Randolph Turpin, Jr. is an indispensable roadmap for genealogical enthusiasts, providing a comprehensive and practical approach to unraveling the secrets of your family's past. 

With over forty years of personal experience tracing his own family tree, Dr. Turpin guides readers through each essential step of the research process. From setting up your genealogical research and collecting family information to exploring vital records, census data, immigration records, military records, land and property records, probate and court records, DNA testing, and online genealogy resources, this guide covers it all. 

Turpin's expertise shines as he offers invaluable tips, tackles potential challenges, and helps readers navigate common pitfalls in their quest for ancestral knowledge. With guidance on preserving and sharing your family history, overcoming research roadblocks, and even writing and publishing your own family story, this book is a treasure trove of insights and resources. 

Whether you're a beginner or seeking to enhance your genealogical research skills, The Beginner's Guide to Tracing Your Family Tree equips you with the tools and knowledge to embark on an exciting journey of discovery and connect with your ancestral roots.
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Thursday, July 13, 2023

In Search of Martin Turpin: A Family History Quest


By J. Randolph Turpin, Jr. 

Thousands of Turpins are historically connected to one lone teenage boy floating down the Clinch River in the year 1798, born of a family with ancient origins. The boy's name was Martin Turpin. He originated out of Virginia, and he entered Tennessee on a raft. Martin Turpin was the first of the East Tennessee Turpins.

That was all that was known about Martin, until nearly two centuries later when the author went searching for him. Part One of this book is the written account of that quest. Part Two is the story of Martin Turpin's life.

Martin Turpin's story begins with a pre-history reaching back to the days when the Turpins were Vikings. From Norway they invaded France, and from France they joined William the Conqueror in the conquest of England. From England they settled in colonial Maryland, and then they pioneered Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee.

Although this book was written to satisfy the genealogical curiosities of Turpin family researchers, it also serves as a valuable resource for students of colonial and post-colonial American history.

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Monday, July 10, 2023

A Man Called King: The Life and Legacy of King Turpin, Jr.


By J. Randolph Turpin, Jr. 

What difference can one life make? Born in 1903 as the son of a wanderer in East Tennessee, King Turpin’s childhood was everything but stable, but an encounter with grace instantaneously transformed his life, and for the remainder of his days, faithfulness to God became his highest ambition.

This narrative is based on the memories of the people who knew King and is informed by thirty years of research. Here are enlightening descriptions of King's life as a vagrant in the Tennessee River Valley, as a cotton mill worker in Knoxville, as a miner in Kentucky, Arizona and West Virginia, and as a farmer-miner-preacher in the Appalachian mountains. It is a story filled with amazing incidents of faith in the midst of hardships and dramatic manifestations of God's power. The story of King Turpin, Jr. demonstrates the significance of a life devoted to God.

Written as a tribute to King Turpin with the intent of inspiring faith in God, this book also contains valuable information for researchers exploring Appalachian culture and the history of other East Tennessee Turpins.

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Monday, February 27, 2023

The Origin and Meaning of the Turpin Family Name


Numerous theories have been proposed regarding the origin and meaning of the Turpin family name. In this video, Dr. Randy Turpin debunks some of the more popular theories and establishes a historically sound rationale for the actual history of the name.

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