burial: 01/02/1909
1909 January 8
Commercial - Union City, TN
IN DEATH'S SLEEP.
Death of Mrs. Oscar Turner at "Melrose," Near Louisville (KY).
Mrs. Oscar Turner died at 3 o'clock Friday, Jan. 1, at her country residence, "Melrose," in Crescent Hill, after a brief illness of paralysis.
At her bedside when death came were her daughter, Mrs. W. J. Abram; her son-in-law, Mr. W. J. Abram; her sister, Mrs. Thomas N. Jones; her brother, Wm. H. Gardner, of Union City, Tenn.; her granddaughter, Miss Carrie Turner, and other relatives.
Mrs. Eugenia C. Turner was born seventy-two years ago at Dresden, Tenn. She was a daughter of the Hon. Alfred Gardner, in his lifetime prominent in the business and political affairs of West Tennessee. Mr. Gardner was a man of wealth and culture and Mrs. Turner grew to womanhood amid the refinements and elevating influences of an ideal country home. Her education was in keeping with the aspiration and ambitions of a naturally bright mentality, attuned to high ideals and developed through earnest study and the association and solicitous cooperation of a devoted family and a circle of friends made up of the best brain of Tennessee.
When about 21 years of age she was married to Hon. Oscar Turner, one of the rising young lawyers of the Jackson Purchase. In 1867 Col. Turner was elected to the State Senate (KY), having previously served a term as Commonwealth's Attorney. During his term at Frankfort his young wife was the charming hostess at numerous entertainments and a central figure in the social life of the State capital.
WELL KNOWN IN WASHINGTON.
Col. Turner subsequently represented the First District for three terms in Congress, during the greater part of which Mrs. Turner made her home in Washington. There, as elsewhere, she drew around herself an admiring coterie of friends. It was during Col. Turner's service in Congress that he purchased the beautiful suburban place, "Melrose," in Crescent Hill, the family removing there after the expiration of his term.
AN IDEAL HOSTESS.
Her home at "Melrose" was a mecca for distinguished visitors to the city and her gracious hospitality will be long remembered by those who have been guests at the well-known residence on the Cherokee Drive. She was an ideal hostess and by her kindly interest and native charm of manner endeared herself to all who came within the portals of her home. Though not an ostentatious giver she dispensed many charities and those who were close to her knew her as one ever ready to aid in worthy objects, to relieve the suffering and the needy and to extend a helping hand wherever she recognized the need.
Mrs. Turner is survived by one daughter, Mrs. William J Abram, of Louisville. Her husband, Col. Oscar Turner, and her eldest son, Henry L. Turner, died in 1896, their deaths being only a few months apart. Her younger son, who was former Congressman, Oscar Turner, Jr., died July 17, 1902. After his death, which was the crowning loss of a series of bereavements, Mrs. Turner gradually declined in health. She was still active, however, for a woman of her years, up to a few weeks prior to her death, although under the constant care of physicians. Of her father's family, Mrs. Turner is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Thos. N. Jones, of Columbia, Tenn., and Mrs. John R. Thomason, of Dresden, and by two brothers, William Gardner, of Union City (TN), and Alfred Gardner, of Dresden (TN). Ms. Malcom R. Patterson, wife of the Governor of Tennessee, is Mrs. Turner's niece, and Col. Russell Gardner, the buggy manufacturer, of St. Louis, is her nephew. In addition to these she has many relatives of prominence in varied vocations and in various localities. - Louisville Courier Journal
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1909 January 8
Commercial - Union City, TN
IN DEATH'S SLEEP.
Death of Mrs. Oscar Turner at "Melrose," Near Louisville (KY).
Mrs. Oscar Turner died at 3 o'clock Friday, Jan. 1, at her country residence, "Melrose," in Crescent Hill, after a brief illness of paralysis.
At her bedside when death came were her daughter, Mrs. W. J. Abram; her son-in-law, Mr. W. J. Abram; her sister, Mrs. Thomas N. Jones; her brother, Wm. H. Gardner, of Union City, Tenn.; her granddaughter, Miss Carrie Turner, and other relatives.
Mrs. Eugenia C. Turner was born seventy-two years ago at Dresden, Tenn. She was a daughter of the Hon. Alfred Gardner, in his lifetime prominent in the business and political affairs of West Tennessee. Mr. Gardner was a man of wealth and culture and Mrs. Turner grew to womanhood amid the refinements and elevating influences of an ideal country home. Her education was in keeping with the aspiration and ambitions of a naturally bright mentality, attuned to high ideals and developed through earnest study and the association and solicitous cooperation of a devoted family and a circle of friends made up of the best brain of Tennessee.
When about 21 years of age she was married to Hon. Oscar Turner, one of the rising young lawyers of the Jackson Purchase. In 1867 Col. Turner was elected to the State Senate (KY), having previously served a term as Commonwealth's Attorney. During his term at Frankfort his young wife was the charming hostess at numerous entertainments and a central figure in the social life of the State capital.
WELL KNOWN IN WASHINGTON.
Col. Turner subsequently represented the First District for three terms in Congress, during the greater part of which Mrs. Turner made her home in Washington. There, as elsewhere, she drew around herself an admiring coterie of friends. It was during Col. Turner's service in Congress that he purchased the beautiful suburban place, "Melrose," in Crescent Hill, the family removing there after the expiration of his term.
AN IDEAL HOSTESS.
Her home at "Melrose" was a mecca for distinguished visitors to the city and her gracious hospitality will be long remembered by those who have been guests at the well-known residence on the Cherokee Drive. She was an ideal hostess and by her kindly interest and native charm of manner endeared herself to all who came within the portals of her home. Though not an ostentatious giver she dispensed many charities and those who were close to her knew her as one ever ready to aid in worthy objects, to relieve the suffering and the needy and to extend a helping hand wherever she recognized the need.
Mrs. Turner is survived by one daughter, Mrs. William J Abram, of Louisville. Her husband, Col. Oscar Turner, and her eldest son, Henry L. Turner, died in 1896, their deaths being only a few months apart. Her younger son, who was former Congressman, Oscar Turner, Jr., died July 17, 1902. After his death, which was the crowning loss of a series of bereavements, Mrs. Turner gradually declined in health. She was still active, however, for a woman of her years, up to a few weeks prior to her death, although under the constant care of physicians. Of her father's family, Mrs. Turner is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Thos. N. Jones, of Columbia, Tenn., and Mrs. John R. Thomason, of Dresden, and by two brothers, William Gardner, of Union City (TN), and Alfred Gardner, of Dresden (TN). Ms. Malcom R. Patterson, wife of the Governor of Tennessee, is Mrs. Turner's niece, and Col. Russell Gardner, the buggy manufacturer, of St. Louis, is her nephew. In addition to these she has many relatives of prominence in varied vocations and in various localities. - Louisville Courier Journal
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burial: 01/02/1909
1909 January 8
Commercial - Union City, TN
IN DEATH'S SLEEP.
Death of Mrs. Oscar Turner at "Melrose," Near Louisville (KY).
Mrs. Oscar Turner died at 3 o'clock Friday, Jan. 1, at her country residence, "Melrose," in Crescent Hill, after a brief illness of paralysis.
At her bedside when death came were her daughter, Mrs. W. J. Abram; her son-in-law, Mr. W. J. Abram; her sister, Mrs. Thomas N. Jones; her brother, Wm. H. Gardner, of Union City, Tenn.; her granddaughter, Miss Carrie Turner, and other relatives.
Mrs. Eugenia C. Turner was born seventy-two years ago at Dresden, Tenn. She was a daughter of the Hon. Alfred Gardner, in his lifetime prominent in the business and political affairs of West Tennessee. Mr. Gardner was a man of wealth and culture and Mrs. Turner grew to womanhood amid the refinements and elevating influences of an ideal country home. Her education was in keeping with the aspiration and ambitions of a naturally bright mentality, attuned to high ideals and developed through earnest study and the association and solicitous cooperation of a devoted family and a circle of friends made up of the best brain of Tennessee.
When about 21 years of age she was married to Hon. Oscar Turner, one of the rising young lawyers of the Jackson Purchase. In 1867 Col. Turner was elected to the State Senate (KY), having previously served a term as Commonwealth's Attorney. During his term at Frankfort his young wife was the charming hostess at numerous entertainments and a central figure in the social life of the State capital.
WELL KNOWN IN WASHINGTON.
Col. Turner subsequently represented the First District for three terms in Congress, during the greater part of which Mrs. Turner made her home in Washington. There, as elsewhere, she drew around herself an admiring coterie of friends. It was during Col. Turner's service in Congress that he purchased the beautiful suburban place, "Melrose," in Crescent Hill, the family removing there after the expiration of his term.
AN IDEAL HOSTESS.
Her home at "Melrose" was a mecca for distinguished visitors to the city and her gracious hospitality will be long remembered by those who have been guests at the well-known residence on the Cherokee Drive. She was an ideal hostess and by her kindly interest and native charm of manner endeared herself to all who came within the portals of her home. Though not an ostentatious giver she dispensed many charities and those who were close to her knew her as one ever ready to aid in worthy objects, to relieve the suffering and the needy and to extend a helping hand wherever she recognized the need.
Mrs. Turner is survived by one daughter, Mrs. William J Abram, of Louisville. Her husband, Col. Oscar Turner, and her eldest son, Henry L. Turner, died in 1896, their deaths being only a few months apart. Her younger son, who was former Congressman, Oscar Turner, Jr., died July 17, 1902. After his death, which was the crowning loss of a series of bereavements, Mrs. Turner gradually declined in health. She was still active, however, for a woman of her years, up to a few weeks prior to her death, although under the constant care of physicians. Of her father's family, Mrs. Turner is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Thos. N. Jones, of Columbia, Tenn., and Mrs. John R. Thomason, of Dresden, and by two brothers, William Gardner, of Union City (TN), and Alfred Gardner, of Dresden (TN). Ms. Malcom R. Patterson, wife of the Governor of Tennessee, is Mrs. Turner's niece, and Col. Russell Gardner, the buggy manufacturer, of St. Louis, is her nephew. In addition to these she has many relatives of prominence in varied vocations and in various localities. - Louisville Courier Journal
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1909 January 8
Commercial - Union City, TN
IN DEATH'S SLEEP.
Death of Mrs. Oscar Turner at "Melrose," Near Louisville (KY).
Mrs. Oscar Turner died at 3 o'clock Friday, Jan. 1, at her country residence, "Melrose," in Crescent Hill, after a brief illness of paralysis.
At her bedside when death came were her daughter, Mrs. W. J. Abram; her son-in-law, Mr. W. J. Abram; her sister, Mrs. Thomas N. Jones; her brother, Wm. H. Gardner, of Union City, Tenn.; her granddaughter, Miss Carrie Turner, and other relatives.
Mrs. Eugenia C. Turner was born seventy-two years ago at Dresden, Tenn. She was a daughter of the Hon. Alfred Gardner, in his lifetime prominent in the business and political affairs of West Tennessee. Mr. Gardner was a man of wealth and culture and Mrs. Turner grew to womanhood amid the refinements and elevating influences of an ideal country home. Her education was in keeping with the aspiration and ambitions of a naturally bright mentality, attuned to high ideals and developed through earnest study and the association and solicitous cooperation of a devoted family and a circle of friends made up of the best brain of Tennessee.
When about 21 years of age she was married to Hon. Oscar Turner, one of the rising young lawyers of the Jackson Purchase. In 1867 Col. Turner was elected to the State Senate (KY), having previously served a term as Commonwealth's Attorney. During his term at Frankfort his young wife was the charming hostess at numerous entertainments and a central figure in the social life of the State capital.
WELL KNOWN IN WASHINGTON.
Col. Turner subsequently represented the First District for three terms in Congress, during the greater part of which Mrs. Turner made her home in Washington. There, as elsewhere, she drew around herself an admiring coterie of friends. It was during Col. Turner's service in Congress that he purchased the beautiful suburban place, "Melrose," in Crescent Hill, the family removing there after the expiration of his term.
AN IDEAL HOSTESS.
Her home at "Melrose" was a mecca for distinguished visitors to the city and her gracious hospitality will be long remembered by those who have been guests at the well-known residence on the Cherokee Drive. She was an ideal hostess and by her kindly interest and native charm of manner endeared herself to all who came within the portals of her home. Though not an ostentatious giver she dispensed many charities and those who were close to her knew her as one ever ready to aid in worthy objects, to relieve the suffering and the needy and to extend a helping hand wherever she recognized the need.
Mrs. Turner is survived by one daughter, Mrs. William J Abram, of Louisville. Her husband, Col. Oscar Turner, and her eldest son, Henry L. Turner, died in 1896, their deaths being only a few months apart. Her younger son, who was former Congressman, Oscar Turner, Jr., died July 17, 1902. After his death, which was the crowning loss of a series of bereavements, Mrs. Turner gradually declined in health. She was still active, however, for a woman of her years, up to a few weeks prior to her death, although under the constant care of physicians. Of her father's family, Mrs. Turner is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Thos. N. Jones, of Columbia, Tenn., and Mrs. John R. Thomason, of Dresden, and by two brothers, William Gardner, of Union City (TN), and Alfred Gardner, of Dresden (TN). Ms. Malcom R. Patterson, wife of the Governor of Tennessee, is Mrs. Turner's niece, and Col. Russell Gardner, the buggy manufacturer, of St. Louis, is her nephew. In addition to these she has many relatives of prominence in varied vocations and in various localities. - Louisville Courier Journal
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