William V. Turner was a state representative in Alabama during the Reconstruction era. He testified about intimidation and balloting issues in 1871.[1] He represented Elmore County.[2] He campaigned for U.S. Senator George E. Spencer and was accused of receiving patronage positions in exchange.[3] He was a school teacher in Wetumpka[4] and an organizer in the Union League.[5]

He served as editor of the Elmore Republican.[6]

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References

  1. ↑ Representatives, USA House of (December 30, 1872). "House Documents". U.S. Government Printing Office – via Google Books.
  2. ↑ Garrett, William (December 30, 1872). "Reminiscences of Public Men in Alabama" – via Google Books.
  3. ↑ Senate, Alabama Legislature (December 30, 1876). "Journal of the Senate of the State of Alabama" – via Google Books.
  4. ↑ Kolchin, Peter (December 31, 2008). First Freedom: The Responses of Alabama's Blacks to Emancipation and Reconstruction. University of Alabama Press. ISBN 9780817355357 – via Google Books.
  5. ↑ Silvestro, Clement M. (December 31, 1961). "None But Patriots: The Union Leagues in Civil War and Reconstruction". University of Wisconsin--Madison – via Google Books.
  6. ↑ https://libres.uncg.edu/ir/uncg/f/L_Schweninger_Alabama_1978.pdf


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