Richard Turner
Politician
Richard Turner (August 15, 1843 – December 22, 1917) was a Canadian merchant and legislator.Born in Quebec City, Quebec, the son of James Turner and Susans Frisell, Turner opened a wholesale grocery with a partner called Whitehead & Turner in 1870. In 1886, after Whitehead retired, Turner became the sole owner.He was appointed to the Legislative Council of Quebec for the division of Golfe in 1897. A Liberal, he served until his death in 1917.In 1867, he married Emily Maria Ellis. They had four sons and two daughters. One son, William Turner'>Richard Ernest William Turner, was a Canadian general and recipient of the Victoria Cross.
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| Birth date | August 15, 1843 |
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| Date of death | December 22, 1917 |
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