James Turner (Maryland politician)

James Turner
Member of the Maryland Senate
from the Baltimore County district
In office
1856–1858
Preceded byHugh Ely
Succeeded byAndrew A. Lynch
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Baltimore County district
In office
1854–1854
In office
1852–1852
In office
1837–1838
In office
1824–1832
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Maryland's 3rd district
In office
1833–1837
Preceded byGeorge Corbin Washington
Succeeded byJohn T. H. Worthington
Personal details
Born(1783-11-07)November 7, 1783
near Bel Air, Maryland, U.S.
DiedMarch 28, 1861(1861-03-28) (aged 77)
near Parkton, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeBethel Cemetery
near Madonna, Maryland, U.S.
Occupation
  • Politician
  • farmer

James Turner (November 7, 1783 – March 28, 1861) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a United States Congressional representative from Maryland from 1833 to 1837. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1824 to 1832 and in 1837, 1838, 1852 and 1854. He was a member of the Maryland Senate from 1856 to 1858.