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Portrait and biographical album of Newayco (sp) County, Mich.
containing portraits and biographical sketches of prominent and
representative citizens of the county, together with portraits and
biographies of all the governors of Michigan and of the presidents
of the United States: also containing a complete history of the county,
from its earliest settlement to the present time.

Published by Chapman Bros., Chicago, IL, 1884

Transcribed by Linda Talbott

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Page 193
TURNER, Hezekiah
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Hezekiah Turner, farmer, section 27, Norwich Township, was born in Cayuga
Co., N.Y., Feb. 25, 1830.  His parents, John and Syrena (Smedley) Turner
were natives of New York.  The father died leaving a large family of children
dependent on their own and their mother's exertions for a livelihood;
consequently Mr. T. grew to manhood with but few educational advantages
save such as acquired to necessity and observation, a kind that fits a man
to do noble pioneer service, and fill as honorable a position in the world
as though he were trained under more favorable influences.

Mr. Turner was married in 1860, to Matilda J. Turner, a native of New Brunswick,
by whome he has had eight children:  Charles W., Syrena E., Octavia E.,
Alice R., Ida L., Ada B., Lucretia A. and John C.  The two latter are
deceased.  Mr. and Mrs. Turner remained in Canada four years after their
marriage, when they moved to Michigan, bought a farm in Ingham County,
and devoted themselves to its improvement.  In 1875 they sold it and bought
a farm in Newaygo County, containing 80 acres, with 35 acres now improved.
(See sketch of William Turner)

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