City: Rockwood
TURNER, James Columbus, insurance man; born Roane Co., Oct. 8, 1860; Irish descent; son of Wm. C. and Louise J. (Smith) TURNER; father farmer; educated Burritt College, Spencer, Tenn.; married Mary Lee BARNETT, March 24, 1898; began his business career as bookkeeper in mercantile business; Republican; member I.O.O.F., Jr. Order, Financial Secretary; member Church of Christ.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.
