About Wilfred D. Turner
Lived 1855 – 1933 (aged 78). Wilfred D. Turner was an American politician, known for Lieutenant Governor.
Wilfred Dent Turner (January 30, 1855 – November 8, 1933) was a lawyer, legislator, businessman, and the ninth Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina from 1901 to 1905, serving under Governor Charles B. Aycock.
Early life Wilfred Dent Turner was born in Iredell County, North Carolina, on January 30, 1855. His grandfather, Samuel Turner moved to Iredell County from Port Tobacco, Maryland, in 1818. Wilfred's parents were Wilfred Turner (1809–1893) and Dorcas (Tomlinson) Turner (1813–1900). The Turner family was the namesake of both the present day town of Turnersburg and Turnersburg township. Wilfred attended Duke University, Class of 1876, and was a member of Chi Phi fraternity. He died on November 8, 1933, and was buried in the Oakwood Cemetery in Statesville, North Carolina.
Wilfred was married three times:
Turner was also a delegate to the 1896 Democratic National Convention. He died at the age of 78 in 1933 after a short illness.
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Who was Wilfred D. Turner?
American politician (1855-1933)
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Wilfred D. Turner was born on 30 January 1855 in Turnersburg.
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Wilfred D. Turner died on 8 November 1933 in Iredell County, NC, North Carolina, Statesville, North Carolina.
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Wilfred D. Turner was a politician.
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Wilfred D. Turner was known for Lieutenant Governor.
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Wilfred D. Turner was American.
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