Posted on: Chowan County NC. Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/NC/Chowan/793 Surname: Turkney ------------------------- I am searching for any information on the surname Turkney. I read an article mentioning this name on the Chowan Co. list.My ggrandmother was Julia Turkney. I believe her to be of Cherokee descent,possibly of the tribe in N. C. Anyone with any knowledge of this name please reply.