James Munroe Turner
James Munroe Turner | |
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Mayor of Lansing | |
In office 1889 | |
Preceded by | John Crotty |
Succeeded by | Frank B. Johnson |
In office 1895 | |
Preceded by | Alroy A. Wilbur |
Succeeded by | Russell C. Ostrander |
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Ingham County 1st district | |
In office January 3, 1877 – December 31, 1878 | |
Preceded by | Samuel L. Kilbourne |
Succeeded by | Ozro A. Bowen |
Personal details | |
Born | Lansing, Michigan | April 23, 1850
Died | July 6, 1896 Lansing, Michigan | (aged 46)
Political party | Republican |
James Munroe Turner (April 23, 1850 – July 6, 1896) was a Michigan politician.
Early life
James Munroe Turner was born in Lansing, Michigan on April 23, 1850 to parents James Madison and Marian Munroe Turner.[1][2]
Career
On November 7, 1876, Turner was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the Ingham County 1st district from January 3, 1877 to December 31, 1878.[3] In 1888, Turner served as an alternate delegate to the Republican National Convention from Michigan. Later in 1888, Turner served as one of Michigan's presidential electors. In 1889, Turner served as mayor of Lansing. In 1890, Turner was the Republican nominee in the Michigan gubernatorial election. Turner was defeated by Democratic nominee, Edwin B. Winans. In 1895, Turner served as mayor of Lansing again.[1]
Personal life
On September 20, 1876, James M. Turner married Sophia Scott Porter. Together, they had two children. On November 21, 1888, James became a brother-in-law of fellow state representative Frank L. Dodge when Dodge married James's sister, Abigail Rogers Turner.[1]
Death
Turner died on July 6, 1896 in Lansing. He was interred at Mount Hope Cemetery in Lansing.[2]
References
- ^ a b c "Turner, J." Political Graveyard. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ a b "James Munroe Turner Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ "Legislator Details - James Munroe Turner". Library of Michigan. Retrieved June 7, 2020.