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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 Sterling Turner (1825-1894) was an entrepreneur, business executive, civic leader, and legislator. Turner became the first African American Republican representative from Alabama elected to the U.S. Congress (1871-1873).
Introduction. I combine expertise in soil science and ecosystem ecology to study nutrient cycling in ecosystems worldwide. My research uses natural and experimental...
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.
Benjamin S. Turner 1825–1894. Politician. While still a slave, Benjamin S. Turner acquired considerable wealth as a livery stable owner and merchant. After the Emancipation, he served Selma, Alabama, as tax collector then as city councilman.
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