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Oscar Turner (February 3, 1825 – January 22, 1896) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky, father of Oscar Turner.
Oscar Turner | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1879 – March 3, 1885 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew Boone |
| Succeeded by | William Johnson Stone |
| Member of the Kentucky Senate | |
| In office 1867-1871 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 3, 1825 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | January 22, 1896 (aged 70) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Resting place | Cave Hill Cemetery Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Political party | Independent Democrat Democrat |
| Alma mater | Transylvania University |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Turner moved with his parents to Fayette County, Kentucky, in 1826. He completed preparatory studies. He moved to Ballard County, Kentucky, in 1843. He was graduated from the law department of Transylvania University, Lexington, Kentucky, in 1847. Commonwealth attorney 1851–1855. He was admitted to the bar and practiced until 1861. He served in the Kentucky State Senate 1867–1871.
Turner was elected as an Independent Democrat to the Forty-sixth Congress, as a Democrat to the Forty-seventh Congress, and as an Independent Democrat to the Forty-eighth Congress (March 4, 1879 – March 3, 1885). He resumed the practice of law. He died in Louisville, Kentucky, on January 22, 1896. He was interred in Cave Hill Cemetery.
References edit
- United States Congress. "Oscar Turner (id: T000425)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
External links edit
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