Tag Archives: Turner Family

Edward “Ned” Turner

Edward “Ned” Turner served 19 days in the North Carolina militia and was one of a few who settled in Breathitt County and were veterans of the War of 1812. Continue reading

Posted in Breathitt County, Military, Pioneers | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Granville Turner’s “Suicide” in 1911

Granville B. Turner died in 1911 after leading an ill-fated attack on a railroad camp.

Learn about his “suicide” from Breathitt’s wild past. Continue reading

Posted in Breathitt County, Murder, Railroad | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment