Legislator Details
John Wesley Turner
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 50
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/23/1800
City: Sangerfield, NY
County: Oneida County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 4/11/1883
City: Turner, Dakota Territory (now S. Dakota)
County:
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Hurley, SD
County: Turner County, SD
Country: US
Cemetery: Hurley Cemetery
Marital Information:
children: Francis A (Hufstater), Mary L (Fisher)
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: miller, merchant
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
He was a clerk for several years. He resided at Oswego, NY, from 1819 to 1846, and a part of the time was Deputy Collector at Oswego. He settled at DeWitt, MI in 1848., He engaged in milling and the mercantile business. He served as a Supervisor for 5 years and was Sheriff of Saginaw County in 1858-9. He moved to Vermillion, Dakota in 1863, where he was a member of the Territorial Council for 11 years. From 1869 to 1873, he was Superintendent of Public Instruction in Dakota
Notable Facts:
State representative in Dakota. Turner County, South Dakota was named for him.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Printing
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Northampton
County of Residence Saginaw
District: Saginaw
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/5/1850
Date Sworn In: 2/5/1851
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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