Legislator Details
John W. Turner
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 28
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/1/1818
City: Putney, VT
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Country: US
Death
Date: 8/11/1888
City: Coldwater, MI
County: Branch County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Alemeda; children:John W., Aston, Lizzie and William L.;Delia A. Briham; children: Elisha B. (Thomason)
Number of Children: 5
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Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of John and Cloe Turner.He moved to Hudson, MI in 1841, later moving to Coldwater. As a public speaker and legal advocate, he always stood high in southern Michigan. He published a volume of poems of considerable merit .
Notable Facts:
He was a Democrat until 1854, then a Republican. He was the first Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor, but declined in favor of Coe.
Died of heart disease.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Banks and Incorporations, Judiciary
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Hudson
County of Residence Lenawee
District: Lenawee
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1848
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1849
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Engrossment and Enrollment
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Hudson
County of Residence Lenawee
District: Lenawee
District Description: Lenawee County
Date Elected: 11/2/1846
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1847
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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