Joseph Turner | |
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Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 13th district | |
In office June 5, 1848 – January 1, 1849 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Frederick Sprague |
Member of the Council of the Wisconsin Territory from Waukesha County | |
In office January 4, 1847 – May 29, 1848 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | 1793 or 1794 Vermont, U.S. |
Died | Menasha, Wisconsin, U.S. | February 1, 1874 (age 80)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Mary Griswold (m. 1816–1874) |
Children |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
Joseph Turner (1793/1794 – February 1, 1874) was an American farmer, Democratic politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He represented Waukesha County in the Wisconsin State Senate during the 1st Wisconsin Legislature (1848). Two of his sons were also Wisconsin legislators.