William Turner, Mayor of Oxford

William Turner(c.1690–1750) was an Oxford grocer.

Turner first came on to the Common Council in September 1727, paying 10s., and another 3s. 4d. for not being Constable.

Turner took on Thomas Treadwell as an apprentice in 1732/3 and his younger brother James Treadwell in September 1734

In 1734 Turner was appointed Mayor’s Chamberlain, and in 1739 Senior Bailiff.

In June 1741 Turner was appointed one of the eight Mayor’s Assistants, and in September 1743 was chosen Mayor, selecting Robert Tawney as his Child.

In September 1744 Turner took on Thomas Hopkins as his apprentice.

In July 1747 Turner’s council lease on his house in George Street (then called Lane) was renewed for a fine of £6.

Turner continued to serve as a Mayor’s Assistant until his death in 1750. He was buried at St Mary the Virgin Church on 26 June 1750.

See also:

Malcolm Graham, Oxford City Apprentices 1697–1800, entries numbered 45, 1552,1614, and 1862
PCC Will PROB 11/781 (Will of William Turner, Chandler of Oxford, proved 4 July 1750)