John B. Turner | |
|---|---|
| 4th Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court | |
| In office 1911–1913 | |
| Preceded by | Jesse James Dunn |
| Succeeded by | Samuel W. Hayes |
| Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court | |
| In office November 16, 1907 – 1918 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | John H. Pitchford |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 13, 1860 Robertson County, Tennessee |
| Died | 1937 Adams, Tennessee |
John B. Turner (1860-1937) was an American attorney and one of the first justices appointed to the Oklahoma Supreme Court after statehood was granted in 1907. He was named as Chief Justice and represented the First District (headquartered in Vinita, Oklahoma). Turner, a resident of Vinita, was to serve on the court until 1913. His annual salary was set at $4,000. He did not stand for re-election in 1914.[1]