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Benjamin Sterling Turner (March 17, 1825 – March 21, 1894) was an American businessman and politician who served in the United States House of Representatives representing Alabama's 1st congressional district in the 42nd United States Congress.
Jul 7, 2023 · Benjamin S. Turner was the first African American Republican representative from Alabama elected to the U.S. Congress (1871-1873). He was a moderate and proponent of reconciliation, education, and civil rights for former slaves and Confederates.
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Politicians. Benjamin S. Turner (1825–1894), U.S. Representative from Alabama. Sir Ben Turner (politician) (1863–1942), Member of Parliament for Batley and Morley.
Apr 20, 2007 · Benjamin Sterling Turner, a member of the United States House of Representatives from Alabama during the Reconstruction period, was born on March 17, 1825 in Weldon, North Carolina. He was raised as a slave and as a child received no formal education.
Learn about the life and achievements of Benjamin S. Turner, a former slave who became a successful businessman, educator, and politician. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1871 to 1873 as a moderate Republican and advocated for civil rights and federal funding.
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