Oscar Turner (1825–1896)

Oscar Turner
A heavy-set, white-haired man with a beard and mustache, facing right. He is wearing a white shirt and black jacket
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Kentucky's 1st district
In office
March 4, 1879  March 3, 1885
Preceded by Andrew Boone
Succeeded by William Johnson Stone
Personal details
Born February 3, 1825
New Orleans, Louisiana
Died January 22, 1896 (aged 70)
Louisville, Kentucky
Resting place Cave Hill Cemetery
Political party Independent Democrat
Democrat
Alma mater Transylvania University
Profession Lawyer
Signature Oscar Turner

Oscar Turner (February 3, 1825 January 22, 1896) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky, father of Oscar Turner.

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Turner moved with his parents to Fayette County, Kentucky, in 1826. He completed preparatory studies. He moved to Ballard County, Kentucky, in 1843. He was graduated from the law department of Transylvania University, Lexington, Kentucky, in 1847. Commonwealth attorney 18511855. He was admitted to the bar and practiced until 1861. He served in the Kentucky State Senate 18671871.

Turner was elected as an Independent Democrat to the Forty-sixth Congress, as a Democrat to the Forty-seventh Congress, and as an Independent Democrat to the Forty-eighth Congress (March 4, 1879 March 4, 1885). He resumed the practice of law. He died in Louisville, Kentucky, on January 22, 1896. He was interred in Cave Hill Cemetery.

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United States House of Representatives
Preceded by
Andrew Boone
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Kentucky's 1st congressional district

March 4, 1879 March 3, 1885
Succeeded by
William J. Stone