History of McHenry County, Chicago : Munsell, 1922
EDWARD G. TURNER, proprietor of the Hazel Ridge Farm of Richmond Township, is located one mile north of Spring Grove on a very valuable property. He was born on his farm in a house that stood on the site of his present residence, April 1, 1862, a son of George E. and Janette (Adams) Turner, and grandson of William Turner, who died at Detroit, Mich. The children of William Turner were as follows: George E., Robert, John, William and Leighton who all came to Illinois, and for some time conducted a livery stable. Later William, Robert and George E. Turner came to McHenry County, and all located in Richmond Township, where they died. Another brother, Charles, remained at Detroit, Mich., while the only sister, Mary, who is Mrs. Collins, lives at Chicago, where Leighton Turner also continued to reside.
After 1840, George E. Turner continued to reside on his farm which is now occupied by his son, Edward G. He built a portion of the present house, that part of brick, about 1857 or 1858. George E. Turner was married to Sarah A. Reed of Richmond Township, who died leaving five children, namely: Sarah, who is the widow of James A. Robbins, lives at Elgin, Ill.; John, who died in middle life in Kansas where he had gone after attaining his majority; Mary, who married Thomas Wright, died in Kansas; Libbie, who is a Mrs. Smith, a widow, lives at Elgin, Ill.; and Isadora, who is Mrs. D. W. Lichty of Woodstock. About 1860, Mr. Turner was married (second) to Janette Adams, a daughter of Andrew Adams of Chicago, and she died February 12, 1904, in Burton Township, having spent her last years with her children, who are: James H., who is a retired farmer of Hebron; Clara E., who is the widow of R. Johomott of Antioch, Ill.; Edward G. whose name heads this review; Cora B. who married J. B. Richardson of Richmond, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this work; and Ida J., who married Robert Wallace, died when about thirty.
Edward G. Turner remained at home until his marriage, having had charge of the farm from the time he was seventeen. On January 6, 1887, he was united in marriage with Edith Moore, a daughter of William and Eliza (Gawne) Moore, who died, March 1, 1910 and July 24, 1910, respectively. Mrs. Turner was born at Solon Mills and was twenty-four years old at the time of her marriage. Four years after his marriage Edward G. Turner bought the homestead, later adding eighty acres, so that he now has 240 acres. Since owning it he has rebuilt the house, erected a barn in 1911, which is a model one, 38x11 feet, the finest in the county, and two silos. He has made dairying a specialtyand keeps twenty-five cows of thoroughbred Holstein strain, which he has handled for the past fourteen years, breeding them himself. During his mother's lifetime he bred full-bloode Merino sheep which were exhibited at the county fairs, but of late years has confined himself to cattle. Politicaly he is a Republican, and does not seek any office. He and his wife have one daughter, Hazel May, who after being graduated from the Richmond High School, is now taking a course at the University of Illinois. Mr. Turner is a Woodman. The family belong to the Methodist church, and Mrs. Turner is active in the clubs connected with her church and community. There are few people in this region who are held in higher respect than Mr. and Mrs. Turner and they deserve this appreciation from their community, for they have earned it.
EDWARD G. TURNER, proprietor of the Hazel Ridge Farm of Richmond Township, is located one mile north of Spring Grove on a very valuable property. He was born on his farm in a house that stood on the site of his present residence, April 1, 1862, a son of George E. and Janette (Adams) Turner, and grandson of William Turner, who died at Detroit, Mich. The children of William Turner were as follows: George E., Robert, John, William and Leighton who all came to Illinois, and for some time conducted a livery stable. Later William, Robert and George E. Turner came to McHenry County, and all located in Richmond Township, where they died. Another brother, Charles, remained at Detroit, Mich., while the only sister, Mary, who is Mrs. Collins, lives at Chicago, where Leighton Turner also continued to reside.
After 1840, George E. Turner continued to reside on his farm which is now occupied by his son, Edward G. He built a portion of the present house, that part of brick, about 1857 or 1858. George E. Turner was married to Sarah A. Reed of Richmond Township, who died leaving five children, namely: Sarah, who is the widow of James A. Robbins, lives at Elgin, Ill.; John, who died in middle life in Kansas where he had gone after attaining his majority; Mary, who married Thomas Wright, died in Kansas; Libbie, who is a Mrs. Smith, a widow, lives at Elgin, Ill.; and Isadora, who is Mrs. D. W. Lichty of Woodstock. About 1860, Mr. Turner was married (second) to Janette Adams, a daughter of Andrew Adams of Chicago, and she died February 12, 1904, in Burton Township, having spent her last years with her children, who are: James H., who is a retired farmer of Hebron; Clara E., who is the widow of R. Johomott of Antioch, Ill.; Edward G. whose name heads this review; Cora B. who married J. B. Richardson of Richmond, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this work; and Ida J., who married Robert Wallace, died when about thirty.
Edward G. Turner remained at home until his marriage, having had charge of the farm from the time he was seventeen. On January 6, 1887, he was united in marriage with Edith Moore, a daughter of William and Eliza (Gawne) Moore, who died, March 1, 1910 and July 24, 1910, respectively. Mrs. Turner was born at Solon Mills and was twenty-four years old at the time of her marriage. Four years after his marriage Edward G. Turner bought the homestead, later adding eighty acres, so that he now has 240 acres. Since owning it he has rebuilt the house, erected a barn in 1911, which is a model one, 38x11 feet, the finest in the county, and two silos. He has made dairying a specialtyand keeps twenty-five cows of thoroughbred Holstein strain, which he has handled for the past fourteen years, breeding them himself. During his mother's lifetime he bred full-bloode Merino sheep which were exhibited at the county fairs, but of late years has confined himself to cattle. Politicaly he is a Republican, and does not seek any office. He and his wife have one daughter, Hazel May, who after being graduated from the Richmond High School, is now taking a course at the University of Illinois. Mr. Turner is a Woodman. The family belong to the Methodist church, and Mrs. Turner is active in the clubs connected with her church and community. There are few people in this region who are held in higher respect than Mr. and Mrs. Turner and they deserve this appreciation from their community, for they have earned it.
History of McHenry County, Chicago : Munsell, 1922
EDWARD G. TURNER, proprietor of the Hazel Ridge Farm of Richmond Township, is located one mile north of Spring Grove on a very valuable property. He was born on his farm in a house that stood on the site of his present residence, April 1, 1862, a son of George E. and Janette (Adams) Turner, and grandson of William Turner, who died at Detroit, Mich. The children of William Turner were as follows: George E., Robert, John, William and Leighton who all came to Illinois, and for some time conducted a livery stable. Later William, Robert and George E. Turner came to McHenry County, and all located in Richmond Township, where they died. Another brother, Charles, remained at Detroit, Mich., while the only sister, Mary, who is Mrs. Collins, lives at Chicago, where Leighton Turner also continued to reside.
After 1840, George E. Turner continued to reside on his farm which is now occupied by his son, Edward G. He built a portion of the present house, that part of brick, about 1857 or 1858. George E. Turner was married to Sarah A. Reed of Richmond Township, who died leaving five children, namely: Sarah, who is the widow of James A. Robbins, lives at Elgin, Ill.; John, who died in middle life in Kansas where he had gone after attaining his majority; Mary, who married Thomas Wright, died in Kansas; Libbie, who is a Mrs. Smith, a widow, lives at Elgin, Ill.; and Isadora, who is Mrs. D. W. Lichty of Woodstock. About 1860, Mr. Turner was married (second) to Janette Adams, a daughter of Andrew Adams of Chicago, and she died February 12, 1904, in Burton Township, having spent her last years with her children, who are: James H., who is a retired farmer of Hebron; Clara E., who is the widow of R. Johomott of Antioch, Ill.; Edward G. whose name heads this review; Cora B. who married J. B. Richardson of Richmond, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this work; and Ida J., who married Robert Wallace, died when about thirty.
Edward G. Turner remained at home until his marriage, having had charge of the farm from the time he was seventeen. On January 6, 1887, he was united in marriage with Edith Moore, a daughter of William and Eliza (Gawne) Moore, who died, March 1, 1910 and July 24, 1910, respectively. Mrs. Turner was born at Solon Mills and was twenty-four years old at the time of her marriage. Four years after his marriage Edward G. Turner bought the homestead, later adding eighty acres, so that he now has 240 acres. Since owning it he has rebuilt the house, erected a barn in 1911, which is a model one, 38x11 feet, the finest in the county, and two silos. He has made dairying a specialtyand keeps twenty-five cows of thoroughbred Holstein strain, which he has handled for the past fourteen years, breeding them himself. During his mother's lifetime he bred full-bloode Merino sheep which were exhibited at the county fairs, but of late years has confined himself to cattle. Politicaly he is a Republican, and does not seek any office. He and his wife have one daughter, Hazel May, who after being graduated from the Richmond High School, is now taking a course at the University of Illinois. Mr. Turner is a Woodman. The family belong to the Methodist church, and Mrs. Turner is active in the clubs connected with her church and community. There are few people in this region who are held in higher respect than Mr. and Mrs. Turner and they deserve this appreciation from their community, for they have earned it.
EDWARD G. TURNER, proprietor of the Hazel Ridge Farm of Richmond Township, is located one mile north of Spring Grove on a very valuable property. He was born on his farm in a house that stood on the site of his present residence, April 1, 1862, a son of George E. and Janette (Adams) Turner, and grandson of William Turner, who died at Detroit, Mich. The children of William Turner were as follows: George E., Robert, John, William and Leighton who all came to Illinois, and for some time conducted a livery stable. Later William, Robert and George E. Turner came to McHenry County, and all located in Richmond Township, where they died. Another brother, Charles, remained at Detroit, Mich., while the only sister, Mary, who is Mrs. Collins, lives at Chicago, where Leighton Turner also continued to reside.
After 1840, George E. Turner continued to reside on his farm which is now occupied by his son, Edward G. He built a portion of the present house, that part of brick, about 1857 or 1858. George E. Turner was married to Sarah A. Reed of Richmond Township, who died leaving five children, namely: Sarah, who is the widow of James A. Robbins, lives at Elgin, Ill.; John, who died in middle life in Kansas where he had gone after attaining his majority; Mary, who married Thomas Wright, died in Kansas; Libbie, who is a Mrs. Smith, a widow, lives at Elgin, Ill.; and Isadora, who is Mrs. D. W. Lichty of Woodstock. About 1860, Mr. Turner was married (second) to Janette Adams, a daughter of Andrew Adams of Chicago, and she died February 12, 1904, in Burton Township, having spent her last years with her children, who are: James H., who is a retired farmer of Hebron; Clara E., who is the widow of R. Johomott of Antioch, Ill.; Edward G. whose name heads this review; Cora B. who married J. B. Richardson of Richmond, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this work; and Ida J., who married Robert Wallace, died when about thirty.
Edward G. Turner remained at home until his marriage, having had charge of the farm from the time he was seventeen. On January 6, 1887, he was united in marriage with Edith Moore, a daughter of William and Eliza (Gawne) Moore, who died, March 1, 1910 and July 24, 1910, respectively. Mrs. Turner was born at Solon Mills and was twenty-four years old at the time of her marriage. Four years after his marriage Edward G. Turner bought the homestead, later adding eighty acres, so that he now has 240 acres. Since owning it he has rebuilt the house, erected a barn in 1911, which is a model one, 38x11 feet, the finest in the county, and two silos. He has made dairying a specialtyand keeps twenty-five cows of thoroughbred Holstein strain, which he has handled for the past fourteen years, breeding them himself. During his mother's lifetime he bred full-bloode Merino sheep which were exhibited at the county fairs, but of late years has confined himself to cattle. Politicaly he is a Republican, and does not seek any office. He and his wife have one daughter, Hazel May, who after being graduated from the Richmond High School, is now taking a course at the University of Illinois. Mr. Turner is a Woodman. The family belong to the Methodist church, and Mrs. Turner is active in the clubs connected with her church and community. There are few people in this region who are held in higher respect than Mr. and Mrs. Turner and they deserve this appreciation from their community, for they have earned it.
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