One of Turner's sons, James E. Saunders wrote the first major history of Lawrence County, Alabama. The book is titled Early Settlers of Alabama. According to the book his children from his first wife Frances Dunn were Thomas Saunders, Franklin Saunders, Sophie Dunn Saunders, Louisa Turner Saunders, Narcissa Hubbard Saunders, Frances Anne Saunders, Eliza Jane Saunders, Martha Maria Saunders and William H. Saunders.
James E. Saunders, one of Turner's sons, authored the initial comprehensive history of Lawrence County, Alabama, titled "Early Settlers of Alabama." The book details his children from his first marriage to Frances Dunn: Thomas, Franklin, Sophie, Louisa, Narcissa, Frances Anne, Eliza Jane, Martha Maria, and William H. Saunders.