Ambrose M. Turnbow was born in the State of Tennessee, in 1853, son of S. H. and Martha Turnbow, who were also natives of the State. The father was an agriculturist, and held different offices in the county for many years. He died in 1875, and his widow in 1878. Ambrose M. assisted his father on the farm, and at the age of twenty one became the architect of his own fortunes and engaged in farming. In 1874 he has united in marriage to Mary Carroll, who was born in Tennessee, in 1856, and is the mother of five children: William, James W., John, Delia, and an infant not named. In 1880 Mr. Turnbow purchased his present farm, which contains about 500 acres of fairly improved land, on which he raises corn, cotton and stock. he inherited the sum of $300 from his father’s estate. he started in life a poor boy, but energy, honesty and perseverance has accumulated considerable property, and is justly styled a leading citizen. He is a stanch Republican in politics.