Turner Marie R., 1899-1984

Marie Roberts Turner (1899-1984) was born in Knott County and raised in Breathitt County from the age of six months. After having taught school there, Turner became county school superintendent in 1931, a position she held for thirty-eight years. She was also active in the Democratic party and served three times as state Democratic chair. Along with her husband, Judge Ervine Turner, she was very involved in education and state and local politics.

From the description of Marie R. Turner Oral History Project, 1982-1987. (Kentucky Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 85771491