Charles F. Turney Biography


	This biography appears on page 1863 in "History of South 
	Dakota" by Doane Robinson, Vol. II (1904) and was scanned, 
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	CHARLES F. TURNEY, one of the highly esteemed residents of 
Gregory county, was born on a farm in Illinois. He passed his youthful 
days amid the scenes and labors of the homestead farm, while his 
educational training was received in the public schools of Illinois, 
Missouri and Kansas, in each of which states his parents resided during 
his youthful years. He continued to be identified with farming for some 
time as a young man, but it should be noted that he also attained 
marked popularity and success as a teacher in the common schools, 
having devoted eighteen years to this line of work, principally in 
Arkansas, and for a time in Nebraska and South Dakota. In 1891 Mr. 
Turney came to Gregory county and became one of the first settlers in 
Fairfax. He also took up government land and is now the owner of six 
hundred acres in this county, about two hundred and twenty-five acres 
of the same being under effective cultivation, while he also gives 
special attention to the raising of cattle, swine and horses, ever 
aiming to bring his stock up to the highest standard. Mr. Turney is 
thoroughly progressive and public-spirited and has taken an active part 
in local affairs. He is a staunch advocate of the principles of the 
Republican party, and served for four years as county treasurer, 
maintaining his residence in Fairfax, the county seat, where he is the 
owner of valuable property. He has served as a member of the official 
board of the school district and has exerted his influence at all times 
for the advancement of the best interests of the county. He and his 
wife are members of the Congregational church, and fraternally he is 
identified with the Modern Woodmen of America and the Ancient Order of 
United Workmen.

	Mr. Turney wedded Miss Mary Turner, daughter of John and Margaret 
Turner, and of this union have been born four children.