Illinois:  History of Cass County, Illinois, ed. William Henry
Perrin. O. L. Baskin & Co. Historical Publishers, Chicago, 1882. 
Cass County.

JOSEPH D. TURNER, farmer, Ashland; was born in England, Nov. 16, 1836; eldest
child of a family of seven, of whom four are now living, born to John and
Juliet (Dale) Turner, natives of England, and both still living; he, a farmer,
and also a mechanic, born in August, 1810, now residing in Henry County,
Ills.; she, born in 1811.  Joseph D., came to America with his parents, when
he was but two years of age; attended school in Scott County, Ills., and came
to Cass County, in 1856, where he has since resided, with the exception of the
time he served in the army.  At the age of 20 years he began learning the
blacksmith trade, at which he worked twelve years.  In this county, October 1,
1865, he married Pamelia Sybrant, born in Pennsylvania, Aug. 5, 1845, daughter
of William and Sarah (Bassett) Sybrant, both still living; he, a native of New
York; she, of Vermont; from this union two children have been born, viz.: Ella
Louisa and Mary Juliet.  Mr.  Turner, during the late war, enlisted in Co. K.,
33d Illinois Volunteer Infantry, under Capt. C. E. Lippincott, the regiment
being commanded by Col. Havey, and remained in service three years and two
months.  After leaving the army he engaged in farming, which occupation he has
since pursued.  He owns 156 acres of land on which he raises considerable
stock, as well as the usual crops.  Mr. Turner is an adherent of the
Republican party.  His wife is a member of the Christian Church.

Turner Dale Sybrant Bassett Lippincott Havey
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England Henry-IL Scott-IL PA VT