21 Dec 1892, Obituary This obituary is a half page, containing obituaries from the National Tribune, the Iowa State Register, The Wapello Republican newspapers. If anyone is researching this line I'd suggest they write the Putnam county Library and request a copy of it. CAPT. JAMES TURNER (taken from National Tribune) At Unionville, Mo., Nov. 12, Jas. TURNER, aged 53. Capt Turner was born in England, emmigrated with his parents to Canada, and while yet a young man came to Iowa. At the first call to arms in 1861, he enlisted as a private in Co. I, 6th Iowa and served until the muster out at the close of the war. He was in the engagements at Shiloh, Vicksburg, Jackson, Missionary Ridge, the Atlantic Campaign, and the march to the sea and was several times severely wounded. He passed through all the grades, and was mustered out as Captain of his company, having been mentioned several times in orders, and promoted for gallantry in battle. For twenty years he resided at Unionville, Mo., and was engaged in general merchandising. By strict economy and sterling integrity he had built up a trade and reputation that was the pride of his friends and neighbors. He leaves surviving him his noble widow and two daughters. Brave and generous Capt. Turner has hear the last taps sounding on earth.