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His religious affiliation is with the First Presbyterian Church.
During the late war, Mr. Trimble was government appeal agent, and was chairman of the Adams County Council of Defense. He is a student of government and is interested in scientific literature. Residence: Hastings.
George Washington Trine
Born at Greenville, Pennsylvania, February 13, 1869, George Washington Trine is the son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Bash) Trine. His father, a farmer and stockraiser, was born in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, September 28, 1837, and died at Blue Hill, Nebraska, May 23, 1909. He served with Company G, 145th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War, participating in the Battles of Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg.
Peter Trine, grandfather of George Washington Trine, was born in Lehigh County in 1815, and married Catherine Dunkel, born in 1805. Elizabeth (Bash) Trine was born in Pennsylvania, September 18, 1842, and died at Blue Hill, March 4, 1920. Her grandmother was a native Virginian. Elizabeth was the daughter of Rebecca (Jones) Bash, a first cousin of James G. Blame, several times presidential candidate and a prominent statesman.
Mr. Trine attended the elementary schools of Illinois and Nebraska, coming here with his parents in 1884. He was a farmer for several years, was connected with the Beatrice Creamery Company for a time, and for the past nineteen years has been proprietor of a hardware store at Red Cloud.
He is a member of the National Retail Hardware Association, the Nebraska Retail Hardware Association, the Red Cross and the Knights of Pythias. Recently he was made a life member of the Nebraskana Society. He is a Democrat. Among his chief recreations are hunting and reading.
On October 20, 1901, his marriage to Lida Forst was solemnized at Nelson, Nebraska. Mrs. Trine was born in Clay County, Nebraska, May 3, 1883, daughter of John and Mary (Maruska) Forst. Her grandfather, Anton Forst, was born in Tyrol, Czecho-Slovakia, June 13, 1811, coming to America in 1858, settling at St. Louis, Missouri. He served in the Civil War being a member of Company C, First Missouri Volunteers. He came to Nebraska in 1874, homesteading in Clay County, near Fairfield. He died June 13, 1885.
Her father, John Forst, born at Pilsen, Czecho-Slovakia, March 3, 1848, came to America 1858, received his education in the elementary schools of St. Louis, where he married Mary Maruska, February 1, 1871. He also homesteaded in Clay County, Nebraska, in 1877.
Her maternal grandparents, John and Annie (Novak) Maruska came to America in 1853, settling at Waterford, Wisconsin. They brought a large fortune with them which was lost in the lumber business, after which the family removed to St. Louis, Missouri, in 1857. John Maruska died in 1877, and his wife in 1881. The family was prominent in the Catholic Church in Austria, there being twenty-two priests in the family.
Her mother, Mary (Maruska) Forst was born in Budweis, Czecho-Slovakia, February 12, 1853, and died in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, February 22, 1911.
Mr. and Mrs. Trine have one daughter, Verna, born August 29, 1902. She was graduated from the University of Nebraska with the degree of Bachelor of Arts, and Phi Beta Kappa honors. From the University School of Music, (Nebraska), Bachelor of Music degree, and Pi Kappa Lambda honors. She is a charter member of Chi Delta Phi literary sorority, and a member of Sigma Alpha Iota, musical sorority. She is a graduate of the Juilliard School of Music, New York City, and is now studying and teaching piano and harmony in the Christadora Music School in New York City. Residence: Red Cloud. (Photograph in Album).
James Allen Trowbridge
James Allen Trowbridge, physician and surgeon of Superior, Nebraska, has been a resident of the state for the past 21 years, and has taken a prominent part in professional and civic affairs in his community. He was born at Meredith, Kansas, August 7, 1875, the son of Leunder Marion and Dorothy (Casseday) Trowbnidge. His father, who was born in Preston County, West Virginia, February 1, 1837, and died at Clay Center, Kansas, April 18, 1909, was a teacher and farmer who served in the Civil War for four years; he was of English and Scotch descent. His mother was born at Preston County, December 12, 1832, and died at Clay Center, Kansas, September 22,1904; her ancestors were Irish and German.
Dr. Trowbridge was graduated from the Clay Center High School in 1895, and in 1900 received the M. D. degree at the University Medical College in Kansas City, Missouri after which he did post-graduate work in London, England on eye, ear, nose and throat. He was a teacher from 1895 to 1897, and since his admission to the medical profession has been engaged in both Kansas and Nebraska professional life. He holds membership in the Nuckols County Medical Society, the Nebraska State Medical Society, at which he was president of the 7th councilor district, and the American Medical Association in which he holds a fellowship. For 16 years he has been secretary of the Nuckolls County society.
He is past president of the Kiwanis Club of Superior, is a member of the Superior Chamber of Commerce, and is affiliated with the Methodist Church of Superior. His fraternal organizations are: Masons, Blue Lodge, Scottish Rite, chapter and Shrine; Woodmen of the World; Security Benefit Association. For five years he served as an officer in the Kansas National Guard and during the World War he served as captain of the Medical Corps in the United States Army; having volunteered at the outbreak of the war; he is now a member of the American Legion of which he was vice commander in 1920. His hobbies are music and Masonic activities.
Dr. Trowbridge was united in marriage with Nancy Mabel Montgomery at Superior, October 4, 1917. Mrs. Trowbnidge was born at Mankato, Kansas, November 9, 1888, of Scotch descent. They have a daughter, Allena Mabel, born November 11, 1920.
Dr. Trowbridge is a Republican. Residence: Superior.
David Hubert Troxel
Born at Ashland, Ohio, February 22, 1874, David Hubert Troxel has been a resident of Ainsworth, Nebraska since 1901. His father, Joseph Sherman Troxel, a carpenter, was born in Wayne County, Ohio, June 9, 1838, and died at Ainsworth, August 11, 1920; his parents were of Swiss and Irish descent. Mary Ann (Hunsicker) Troxel, his mother, was born at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, February 26, 1845, and died at Melbourne, Iowa, June 22, 1915.
Mr. Troxel attended the high school at State Center, Iowa. Since August, 1901, he has been railroad station agent for the Chicago & Northwestern Company at Ainsworth, and is vice president of the Commercial National Bank in that community. He is affiliated with the First Methodist Church of Ainsworth, is a member of the Ainsworth Commercial Club, and holds membership in the Masons and the Modern Woodmen of America.
His marriage to Mae Eva Hayne was solemnized at Marshalltown, Iowa, February 22, 1899. Mrs. Troxel, whose ancestry is English, was born at Rhodes, Iowa, August 24, 1878. They have four children: Helen, born September 12, 1901; Jeanette, born October 14, 1902; Joseph, born December 5, 1905, who married Helen Stauffer; and Theodore, born March 16, 1913. Jeanette is married to John W. Lindsay, Helen is a teacher, Joseph is a telegraph operator, and Theo is a student in business college. Residence: Ainsworth.
Henry Truhlsen
Henry Truhlsen was born at Blair, Nebraska, April 20, 1891, son of Niels and Margaret (Hansen) Truhlsen. His father was a farmer who was born in Sweden, and died at Blair, in January, 1921. His mother, a native of Germany, died at Blair, August 9, 1910.
Mr. Truhlsen was educated in the public and high schools of Blair, and thereafter entered the Arlington State Bank at Arlington, where he remained for some time. For the past twenty years he has been engaged in the hardware, furniture and undertaking business, now in partnership with his brother Chris, in the firm of Truhlsen Brothers.
He was married to Lola Mollie Marshall of Lincoln, and they have three children, Stanley, born November 13, 1920; Marion, born December 21, 1922, and Joan, born August 13, 1928. Mrs. Truhlsen is a cousin of William McKinley, former president of the United States.
A Republican, Mr. Truhlsen served as county commissioner of Washington County from 1920-1924, and has served on the village board for many years. From February 13, 1918, to July 1, 1921, he served in the radio branch of the United States Navy, and is a member of the American Legion. He is a Mason, a member of the Lions Club, and of the Nebraska Funeral Directors' Association and the Nebraskana Society. His favorite sport is baseball. Residence: Herman. (Photograph in Album).
Lawrence Austin Trumbo
Born at New Virginia, Iowa, July 13, 1882, Lawrence Austin Trumbo is the son of Washington Judson and Mary (Spencer) Trumbo. His father, who was a contractor, was born at Liberty, Iowa, December 25, 1856, of French parents and died at Liberty, March 28, 1897. His mother was born in Jefferson County, Illinois, May 13, 1863, and died at Liberty, June 16, 1926; her ancestry was Pennsylvania Dutch.
Mr. Trumbo was graduated from the high school at Osceola, Iowa. He is a member of the Holdrege Chamber of Commerce, the Holdrege Rotary Club, the Methodist Episcopal Church, and the Masonic Lodge. He has been successfully engaged in the contracting business at Holdrege for a number of years, has served as councilman for four years, was mayor of the city for two years, and holds membership in the local Red Cross. His political affiliation is with the Republican party.
On April 12, 1905, he married Nora Evalena Loving at Gunnison, Colorado. Mrs. Trumbo, whose ancestry is Irish, was born at Osceola, Iowa, March 6, 1884. Two children were born to them: Neva, January 20, 1906; and Milford, December 26, 1909, who died October 3, 1917. Residence: Holdrege.
Darrell Edward Trump
Darrell Edward Trump, mayor of Utica, was born at North Loup, Nebraska, January 18, 1895. He is the son of Charles Edward and Estella Maude (Smith) Trump, the former of whom, a grain buyer, was born in Greenville, Ohio, April 8, 1867. He is of Holland Dutch descent. Estella Maude Smith was born in Greenfield, Iowa, in June, 1870 and is of Scotch-Irish descent.
Educated in the public and high schools of Bradshaw, Nebraska, Dr. Trump was graduated from the latter in 1913 and received his D. V. M. from the Kansas City Veterinary College at Kansas City, Missouri, in 1917. He has since been engaged in practice, and is serving as mayor of Utica, elected on the Democratic ticket.
He was married to Alice Kathryn Vandeburg at York, Nebraska, on February 8, 1914, and to them three children were born: Murray, born January 2, 1915; Maxine, born December 29, 1917; and Dell, born December 6, 1919. Mrs. Trump was born at Elkhorn, Iowa, December 6, 1897.
A life resident of the state, Dr. Trump is a leader in civic and professional life. On August 8, 1917 he was commissioned 2nd lieutenant, was promoted to first lieutenant September 18, 1918, and is captain, Officers Reserve Corps, assigned to the 341st Field Artillery at the present time. He is a member of the American Legion the Red Cross, the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, the National Historical Society, the Nebraskana Society and School Board No. 60.
Dr. Trump's professional organizations include the American, Missouri Valley and Nebraska State Veterinary Medical Associations, and he is now serving as president of the last mentioned. Residence: Utica.
David Tuning
David Tuning, clergyman and farmer, was born at Springbank, Nebraska, February 9, 1877. A graduate of Springbank district school in 1892, he later attended Cleveland Institute from 1915 to 1918.
His father, William H. Tuning was born in Virginia, April 7, 1849, and died at Allen, Nebraska, June 10, 1917. He was of Scotch-Irish ancestry. Pheobe (Roberts) Tuning, mother of David, was born in Jefferson County, Iowa, August 25, 1852.
David Tuning was united in marriage with Nellie Kesian Ward on August 19, 1900 at Niobrara, Nebraska. She was born at Waukesha, Wisconsin, March 2, 1880, and was of English descent. Her parents were married in England. They have four children, Ruth, born August 27, 1901, who is married to Henry A. Engel; Joseph, born December 7, 1903, who is married to Martha A. Campbell; Arnold, born September 4, 1900, and Edna, born October 26, 1909. They are all college graduates, and have all been engaged in teaching.
Mr. Tuning was a farmer until 1915, clergyman at Deertail, Colorado, in 1918, and near Central City from 1919 to 1926. He is not active in pastoral work at the present time, but is living on his own farm near Allen, Nebraska.
He is a member of the Friends Church of Allen. He was president of the Nebraska Central College board of trustees from 1920 to 1922, and is chairman of the evangelistic and church extension board of Nebraska's yearly meeting of Friends. His favorite sport is football and reading is his hobby. Residence: Allen.
Minnie Eldridge Tunnicliff
Minnie Eldridge Tunnicliff, manager of the Omaha Symphony Orchestra and prominent clubwoman of Omaha, has lived in Nebraska for over thirty years. She was born at Stephentown, Rensselaer County, New York, December 24, 1884 the daughter of Eldorus Gorton Eldridge and Lelia (Potter) Eldridge. Her father who was born at Stephentown, July 3, 1856, is a descendant of Thomas Eldridge, born in 1734 at Exeter, Rhode Island. Thomas Eldridge was the son of John Eldridge who was born at North Kinston.
Lelia Potter, who was born at Stephenstown, January 26, 1861, is descended from Job Taylor who was born in 1756 at Kent, Connecticut.
Mrs. Tunnicliff was graduated from the Omaha High School in 1904. From 1905 to 1927 she was private secretary to the president of a wholesale and retail establishment in Omaha. For the past three years she has been manager of the Omaha Symphony Orchestra.
Her marriage to George Duffield Tunnicliff was solemnized at Omaha, September 15, 1927. Mr. Tunnicliff, who is engaged in the real estate business, was born at Galesburg, Illinois, January 22, 1874.
Mrs. Tunnicliff was active during the World War, serving as an instructor in Red Cross work, canteen worker, and as a member of the Women's Service League. She is a charter member of the Major Isaac Sadler Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and has held the offices of secretary and treasur-
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er in this organization; but now a member of Omaha Chapter she has also held the office of treasurer of this chapter. She is eligible to the Colonial Dames, is a member of the Women's Division of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce, and is affiliated with the First Presbyterian Church of Omaha. All out of door activities interest her. Residence: Omaha.
George Thomas Tunnicliff
Born at Harvard, Nebraska, July 21, 1886, George Thomas Tunnicliff is the son of Ed Mear and Jessie Robinson (Oliver) Tunnicliff. His father, who was born of English parents at Kewanee, Illinois, May 22, 1858, was formerly county clerk and county judge of Garfield County. His mother, whose ancestry was Scotch, was born at Elmira, Illinois, January 28, 1857.
Mr. Tunnicliff was graduated from the Burwell High School, and at this time is postmaster in that community. He is a Scottish Rite Mason, is affiliated with the Nebraskana Society, and holds membership in the Red Cross. During the World War he served as first class chauffeur in the 318th Field Signal Battalion of the American Expeditionary Forces. He is a member of the American Legion.
On July 7, 1928, his marriage to Ada Ellen Ward occurred at Boston, Massachusetts. Mrs. Tunnicliff, whose ancestors were early New Englanders, was born at Boston, December 27, 1899. They have two children: Rowland Ward, born June 7, 1930; and David Ward, born September 18, 1931. Residence: Burwell.
Joseph Manson Turbyfill
Joseph Manson Turbyfill, former county judge of Adams County, was born at Waynesville, North Carolina, September 5, 1890, son of Pinkney Lafayette and Julia Catherine (Tate) Turbyfill. His father, a native of Catawba, North Carolina, is of English descent, and is now retired. His mother was born at Waynesville, North Carolina, of Scotch and English extraction.
Judge Turbyfill was educated in Waynesville public and high schools, and was graduated from the latter in 1909. During the years 1909-13 he was a student at Washington and Lee University, and from 19i3-15 attended the University of North Carolina, where he was president of his senior law class. Judge Turbyfill received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington and Lee and his Bachelor of Laws from North Carolina. He was a member of the baseball team of Washington and Lee the years 1910, 1911, 1912 and 1913.
On May 8, 1918, he was united in marriage to Clara C. Chick at Columbia, South Carolina. Mrs. Turbyfill, who is an artist, was born at Hastings, July ii, 1893. Their two sons died in infancy.
From 1921-29 Mr. Turbyfill served as county judge of Adams County, and since November 1919 has been engaged in the practice of law at Hastings. He is a member of the Nebraska State and Adams County Bar Associations, a member of the Young Men's Christian Association (member of board of directors i925-30), and a member and former president of the Lions Club. He is a trustee of the Hastings Post of the American Legion, and was post commander in 1930. During the World War Judge Turbyfill served from May 3, 1917, to June 19, 1919, with the rank of second lieutenant August, 1917, first lieutenant of field artillery January 1918. He was with the American Expeditionary Forces from August 8, 1918, to June 8, 1919, serving with 306th Ammunition Train of the 81st division and participating in the MeuseArgonne Offensive.
Mr. Turbyfill is a member of St. Marks Pro-Cathedral at Hastings, the Red Cross, and the Knights of Pythias and D. O. K. K., and his club is the Hillside Golf Club. His favorite sports are golf and trout fishing. He is affiliated with the Democratic party. Residence: Hastings.
Elizabeth H. Turner
Elizabeth H. Turner, born at Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, August 8, 1865, is the daughter of Rees J. and Lydia (White) Mendenhall. Her father was born at Richmond, December 13, 1823, and was a farmer and stock raiser. His ancestry was English, and is traced to an early date in America. His forebears came to America on the ship in which William Penn sailed. He died in Fairbury, Nebraska, July 4, 1894. Lydia White Mendenhall was also born at Richmond, Indiana, on November 7, 1827, of English parentage. She died at Fairbury, November 2, 1890.
Mrs. Turner attended the schools of Wayne County, Indiana, and later, in 1883-84, she attended several semesters at Earlham College, in Richmond. On December 28, 1896, she was married to James Plato Turner of Fairbury. He was born at LaPorte, Black Hawk County, Iowa, Deeember 28, 1864, and died February 1, 1926, at Fairbury. To this union two children were born; Ruth, February 2, 1900, who is married to Francis L. Lyons and George H.. January 29, 1902, now married to June (Sweney) Turner. Both children were graduated from the State University and George is deputy clerk of the Supreme Court of Nebraska.
Elizabeth Turner taught two years in rural schools in Jefferson County and two years in Fairbury. She is now hostess and has charge of the employment for the Young Women's Christian Association and also one of the board members of the Association at Fairbury.
She came to Nebraska in 1886, and is a member of the Nebraskana Society. She is an independent in politics, and is affiliated with the First Christian Church of Fairbury. Mrs. Turner holds membership in the Red Cross, Eastern Star, and is a member of the Welfare Board at Fairbury. Residence: Fairbury.
George Herrick Turner
On January 29, 1902, George H. Turner was born at Fairbury, Nebraska, the son of James P. and Elizabeth H, (Mendenhahl) Turner, His father, who was a banker and creamery operator, was born at LaPort City, Iowa, December 28, 1864, and died at Fairbury, February 1, 1926. His mother, whose ancestry is English, was born at Richmond, Indiana, August 8, 1865.
Mr. Turner was graduated from the Fairbury High School, and in 1923 was awarded his LL. B. degree at the University of Nebraska where he was a member of Phi Delta Phi, the Kosmet Club, and Sigma Nu: He was admitted to the bar in Lincoln, June 4, 1923.
He served as private secretary of Chief Justice A. M. Morrissey, 1923-27, and since 1927 he has been deputy clerk of the Nebraska Supreme Court. He is a director of the Home Guardian Life Insurance Company of Lincoln, and a Democrat.
Mr. Turner was united in marriage with June Cornell Sweney at Fairbury, February 12, 1927. Mrs. Turner was born at Peru, Indiana, February 7, 1902, is of Irish descent. They have one son, George Herrick, 3rd, born June 23, 1930.
Mr. Turner is a member of the Nebraska State Bar Association, Lincoln Lodge Number 80 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks; and Fairbury Lodge Number 35 of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. He is a member of the First Christian Church of Fairbury. Residence: Lincoln.
John M. Turner
A leading business man at Thedford, Nebraska, is John M. Turner who was born at Bedford, Iowa, January 7, 1883, the son of William Jefferson and Nancy Jane (Little) Turner. His father, who was a farmer and carpenter, was born in Indiana, February 16, 1839, and died at Bedford, Iowa, April 13, 1911; he served in the 7th Indiana Infantry during the Civil War and was
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wounded in action in 1864; members of his family were in America prior to the Revolution.
His mother, whose father was a building contractor and completed the first lock in the Pittsburg River, was born at Frankfort, Kentucky, February 15, 1839, and died at Bedford, December 29, 1910. She was a milliner before her marriage. Interested in music, she assisted in perfecting the religious hymn Night With Ebon Pinion, written by Love H. Jamison.
Mr. Turner was graduated from the Bedford High School in 1903, where he played. baseball and football. He served as auditor of the G. L. Turner Lumber Company of Broken Bow, Nebraska, 1904 to 1916, was president of the J. M. Turner Lumber Company at Thedford, Nebraska, 1917-22, and is now owner of the latter organization.
He is a member of the Thedford Community Club, Red Cross, the Congregational Church of Thedford, and the Modern Woodmen of America. He is interested in the development of his community, especially in the good roads movement, and in mechanical inventions. A Republican, Mr. Turner served as councilman at Broken Bow, 1911-12.
He was united in marriage with Sylvia D. Moore at Broken Bow, March 28, 1906. Mrs. Turner, who is a bonded abstracter at Thedford, was born at Sullivan, Illinois, June 4, 1883. She is the daughter of Joshua C. and Emily T. (Rowe) Moore. Mrs. Turner attended school at Broken Bow, and is a member of the Broken Bow Chapter of the P. E. O. Sisterhood and the Congregational Church of Thedford. Three daughters were born to them: Katharine, April 25, 1909, is a teacher at Broken Bow; Mary Jo, December 2.7, 1912, who teaches in the Thedford School; and Elizabeth Jean, February 11, 1920. The three girls are musicians. Katharine and Mary Jo attended school at Broken Bow and were graduated from Thedford High School and attended Cotner College at Lincoln. Residence: Thedford.
Paul Turner
Paul Turner, distinguished clergyman in the Presbyterian Church, is noted as a leader in civic and religious affairs at York, York County, Nebraska. He was born at Heyworth, McLean County, Illinois, November 21, 1894, the son of Frank and Harriet Emma (Cogswell) Turner. His father, who was born at Heyworth, March 3, 1868, and was killed there February 18, 1928, was a practising physician at Heyworth for 35 years; he volunteered for service in the World War directly before the Armistice was signed. His Scotch-Irish ancestors came to America early in the 17th century, and members of the Turner family fought in the Revolution.
Paul Turner's mother was born at Chatham, Illinois, May 12, 1870, and is still living. Her English ancestors came to America from England in the early part of the 18th century.
Mr. Turner was graduated from the Heyworth High School in 1911, was awarded the A. B. degree at Lake Forest College in 1915, and in 1925 received the B. D. degree at McCormick Theological Seminary. He was active in glee club work in college, was president of the college Young Men's Christian Association, took part in inter-class athletics, and was a member of Digamma Alpha Upsilon.
In 1917 he served as minister of the Presbyterian Church at Elfros, Saskatchewan, Canada, and from 1920 to 1927 held that position at Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Since 1927 he has been pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of York, Nebraska. Mr. Turner is the author of various magazine articles, has been active in Hi Y and Young Men's Christian Association work since 1910, and is serving his second year as president of the York Ministerial Alliance. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club for eight years, was formerly a member of the Chamber of Commerce, and at one time held membership in the Odd Fellows Lodge. He is a member of the York Parent-Teachers Association, and in 1930 was grand orator of Grand Lodge of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons in Nebraska.
During the World War Mr. Turner served in Company L, 123rd Infantry, 31st Division, in France. Prior to this he was secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association, and after the Armistice was engaged in work of this organization with the American Expeditionary Force in France. He has served as chaplain and service officer of the American Legion.
On February 18, 1918, his marriage to Elizabeth Catterlin was solemnized at Heyworth. Mrs. Turner, who was born at Clinton, Dewitt County, Illinois, December 11, 1895, is descended from Scotch ancestors who came to America in the 18th century and fought in the Revolution. Three children were born to this union: Donald Frank, born March 19, 1921; John Paul, born March 4, 1924; Elizabeth Anne, born June 7, 1925.
Mr. Turner's favorite sports are fishing and hunting, and his hobbies are guns, fishing tackle, radio, and carpentering. Politically, he is independent. Residence: York.
Ray Emmitt Turner
For a quarter of a century Ray Emmitt Turner has been a leading merchant at Kearney. Born at Erie, Kansas, August 22, 1888, he is the son of George Francis and Eliza Ann (Meloy) Turner. George F. Turner, a native of Indiana, was born October 5, 1853, and died at Canon City, Colorado, September 28, 1924. He was a farmer. His wife, born in Marshall County, Illinois, November 21, 1858, died at Canon City on June 28, 1930.
Ray Emmitt Turner was graduated from high school at Juniata, in 1903, and from business college in Colorado in 1906. For three years folowing (sic) he was associated with the Greenhill Orchards Commission firm of Colorado, and for the past twenty-five years has been general manager and part owner of the Twidale Shoe Company, which now owns and operates eight stores.
On October 26, 1909, he was married to Maude Adell Rohrer at Hastings, Mrs. Turner was born at Lancaster, Pennsylvania, July 23, 1886. They have one daughter, Genevieve Esther, born October 20, 1910, who is married to Jack Dyas.
Mr. Turner is a Republican. His religious affiliation is with the First Christian Church. He is a member of all Masonic bodies, including the Shrine, and is president of the Kearney cemetery commission and secretary of the park commissions of Kearney, and is past president of the Nebraska Good Roads Association. He is a member of the Kearney zoning commission, a director and former president of the Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Nebraska State Historical Society and the Nebraskana Society. Twice president of the Kiwanis Club, he is also past lieutenant governor for his local district of that organization. He is a member of the Kearney Country Club. His hobby is his library. Residence: Kearney.
William Jay Turner
William Jay Turner, who homesteaded in Clay County, Nebraska, in 1871, has been prominent in business affairs at Harvard for many years. He was born at Byron, Illinois, November 2, 1849, the son of Thomas Ezra and Martha Eline (Pier) Turner. His father, who was a teacher in private and public schools, was born at Montville, Connecticut, May 5, 1811, and died at Quasquote, Iowa, January 3, 1861; he served in the Iowa legislature in 1854; his English ancestors settled in Connecticut in 1649. His mother was born at Cooperstown, New York, March 7, 1816, and died at Quasquote, October 26, 1898.
Mr. Turner attended school at Quasquote. From 1876 to 1886 he engaged in the grain and lumber business, and from 1886 to 1892 was a farmer.After eight years in
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