Kentucky: A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, & Kniffin, 5th ed., 1887,
Jessamine Co.

JOSEPH P. TURNER was born August 4, 1836 in Garrard County, Ky., and is the
second son of William and Rolanda (Hurt) Turner, who were both born in the
same county.  William Turner, the grandfather, was born in Virginia, and
immigrated to Garrard County in the latter part of the eighteenth century.
Joseph P. Turner was reared on the farm and has always followed that
pursuit successfully.  His father, John W., was a surgeon in the Northern
armies, and another brother, James H., fought on the Confederate side.
Joseph P., remained in Garrard County until 1881, with the exception of two
years in Kansas (from 1870 to 1872).  In 1881 he removed to Jessamine
County, and now owns about 500 acres adjoining the village of Sulphur Well.
In January, 1868, he was married to Myra Saunders, only daughter of Giles
and Sarah (Hockaday) Saunders, who were born in New Kent County, Va., and
Madison County, Ky., respectively.  Mr. Giles Saunders, who now resides in
Jessamine County, was born on May 12, 1810, and is of English origin.  He
had a brother in the war of 1812, and has been a citizen of Kentucky since
1825.  He married Miss Sarah Hockaday of Madison County, in December, 1833,
and they have one child living, the wife of our subject.  Three children
have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Turner: Horace, November 3, 1869; James H.,
February 14, 1873, and Marvin L., February 17, 1877.  Mr. Turner and wife
are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and he is a stanch
Republican.

Turner Hurt Saunders Hockaday
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Garrard-KY Madison-KY New_Kent-VA KS

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