Benjamin S. Turner

Biography

Benjamin Sterling Turner (March 17, 1825 – March 21, 1894) was an American businessman and politician who served in the United States House of Representatives representing Alabama's 1st congressional district in the 42nd United States Congress. He was a Republican, but ran as an independent for re-election after losing the party's nomination. He received more votes than the Republican, but by splitting support among Republican factions they lost to the Democrat.

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