William V. Turner Explained

William V. Turner was a state representative in Alabama during the Reconstruction era. He testified about intimidation and balloting issues in 1871.[1] He represented Elmore County.[2] He campaigned for U.S. Senator George E. Spencer and was accused of receiving patronage positions in exchange.[3] He was a school teacher in Wetumpka[4] and an organizer in the Union League.[5]

He served as editor of the Elmore Republican.[6]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: House Documents. USA House of. Representatives. December 30, 1872. U.S. Government Printing Office. Google Books.
  2. Web site: Reminiscences of Public Men in Alabama. William. Garrett. December 30, 1872. Google Books.
  3. Web site: Journal of the Senate of the State of Alabama. Alabama Legislature. Senate. December 30, 1876. Google Books.
  4. Book: Kolchin, Peter. First Freedom: The Responses of Alabama's Blacks to Emancipation and Reconstruction. December 31, 2008. University of Alabama Press. 9780817355357. Google Books.
  5. Web site: None But Patriots: The Union Leagues in Civil War and Reconstruction. Clement M.. Silvestro. December 31, 1961. University of Wisconsin--Madison. Google Books.
  6. Web site: L_Schweninger_Alabama_1978 . February 9, 2024 . libres.uncg.edu.

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