About Peter Turney
Lived 1827 – 1903 (aged 76). Peter Turney was an American lawyer, judge, colonel, governor, jurist and politician.
Family
Turney married his first wife, Cassandra Garner, in 1851. They had three children. After his first wife died in 1857, he married as his second wife, Hannah Graham, in 1858. They had nine children.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peter Turney?
American politician (1827–1903)
When was Peter Turney born?
Peter Turney was born on 27 September 1827 in Jasper.
When did Peter Turney die?
Peter Turney died on 28 October 1903 in Winchester.
What was Peter Turney's occupation?
Peter Turney was a lawyer, judge, colonel, governor, jurist and politician.
What nationality was Peter Turney?
Peter Turney was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Turney. https://biography.guide/peter-turney/
MLA: "Peter Turney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peter-turney/.
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