TURNER, Sir William (1615-93), of St. Paul’s Churchyard, London

Freeman, Merchant Taylors’ Co. 1640, master 1661, 1684; alderman, London 1660, 1662–Aug.1687, Oct. 1688, 1690–d., sheriff 1662–3, ld. mayor 1668–9; pres. Bethlehem and Bridewell Hosps. 1669–87, 1690–d.; dir. E. I. Co. 1670–1, 1684–5, 1687–8, 1690–1; asst. R. African Co. 1676–8, 1681–3, 1686–8, 1691; gov. Irish Soc. 1676–87.

Commr. public accts. 1667, recusants, London 1675. Le Neve’s Knights (Harl. Soc. viii), 160; Clay, Dugdale’s Vis. Yorks. i. 59; J. R. Woodhead, Rulers of London (London and Mdx. Arch. Soc.), 166; K. G. Davies, R. African Co. 389; Beaven, Aldermen, ii. 91; Cal. Treas. Bks. iv. 696.