Tag Archives: Turner Family

Gone Are The Mules

Posted on December 15, 2022 by sdbowling

Mules were once a vital part of survival in the mountains. Today, good mules are getting harder and harder to find. Continue reading →

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Edward “Ned” Turner

Posted on December 10, 2022 by sdbowling

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 →

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Granville Turner’s “Suicide” in 1911

Posted on September 23, 2022 by sdbowling

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 →

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