Turner, Thomas O., 1863-1955.

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Businessman, legislator.

Turner, a merchant, began in business in 1895 at Cerulean Springs (Ky.) and later served as state senator from the third district of Kentucky (1928-1938). During the term of Governor Flem D. Sampson (1927-1931), Turner participated in the legislation for free text books. In the Ruby Laffoon administration (1934-1935) he led the fight against the sales tax. Turner was active in philanthropic and church affairs and retired from active business in 1947.

From the description of Thomas O. Turner papers, 1872-1953. (University of Kentucky Libraries). WorldCat record id: 16392858

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creatorOf Turner, Thomas O., 1863-1955. Thomas O. Turner papers, 1872-1953. University of Kentucky Libraries
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associatedWith Adam's Grocery Co. (Cerulean Springs, Ky.) corporateBody
associatedWith Ardery, William Breckenridge, 1888- person
associatedWith Callahan, Patrick Henry, 1866-1940. person
associatedWith Carroll, John D., 1854-1927. person
associatedWith Cerulean Springs Hotel (Cerulean Springs, Ky.) corporateBody
associatedWith Chandler, Albert B. (Albert Benjamin), 1898- person
associatedWith Fields, William Jason, 1874-1954. person
associatedWith Garland-Tom Motor Co. (Cadiz, Ky.) corporateBody
associatedWith Glenn, Seldon Robert, 1877- person
associatedWith Gregory, William Voris, 1877-1936. person
associatedWith Hamilton, Elwood. person
associatedWith James, Ollie M., 1871-1918. person
associatedWith Kentucky Afficiency Committee. corporateBody
associatedWith Lilienthal, David Eli, 1899-1981. person
associatedWith Logan, Marvel Mills, 1875-1939. person
associatedWith Stanley, Agustus Owsley, 1867-1958. person
associatedWith Underwood, Tom R. (Tom Rust), 1898-1956. person
associatedWith Willis, Simeon S. (Simeon Slavens), 1879-1965. person
associatedWith Wootton, Bailey P., 1870-1949. person
associatedWith Young, Allie W., 1865-1935. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Kentucky
Kentucky--Cerulean Springs
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Animal industry
Business records
Farm produce
Hotel management
Legislators
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Businessmen
Legislators
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Birth 1863

Death 1955

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