Turpin Family

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1. HENRY JAMES² TURPIN (DAVID R.¹) was born 1848 in Wayne Co., KY, and died January 14, 1929 in Springville, Lawrence Co., IN. He married MILINDA CATHERINE "KATIE" HENDERSON September 04, 1873 in Lawrence Co., IN, daughter of WILLIAM HENDERSON and MARY UNKNOWN. She was born April 20, 1856, and died July 24, 1925 in Springville, Lawrence Co., IN.

From: 1929 Obit Book, Lawrence Co. Historical Society.

DEATH COMES TO HENRY J. TURPIN

January 14, 1929

Funeral Services from Springville
Christian Church Wednesday

Henry James Turpin, who suffered a cerebral hemorrhage last Friday, passed away this morning at five twenty-five o’clock at the home of his son, Burrell Turpin, 807 Q street. He was born in Kentucky to David and Sarah Turpin and at his passing was eighty years, seven months and twenty-four days of age.

He was a retired farmer having been a prominent citizen of the Springville community before he was forced by age to retire from active work. He was a member of the Springville Christian church. He was a loving parent and good neighbor and friend and was highly respected by all who knew him. He had been making his home with his son in this city for a number of years.

His remains were prepared for burial at the Emerson-Thurman Funeral Home and then returned to the home this afternoon where they will lie in state until the funeral hour. He was married to Malinda O. Henderson September 4, 1873, and to this union were born ten children, two of whom with the mother, have passed on.

Surviving are, John W. Turpin of Harrisburg, Illinois, Nobel Turpin of West Baden, Schuyler Turpin of DeQuoin, Illinois, Eliza Turpin of Needmore, Dras Turpin and Mrs. Ethel Lynn of Bedford, and Mrs. Alma Mitchell, Greenville Indian, and one brother John Turpin of Tunnel Hill, Georgia.

The funeral Services will take place at the Springvile Christian church Wednesday morning at ten thirty o’clock with Rev. Warren A. Sanders officiating. Burial will be made in the Springville Cemetery.

More About MILINDA CATHERINE "KATIE" HENDERSON:
Burial: Perry Christian Cemetery

Obit From: 1929 Obit Book, Lawrence Co. Historical Society.

MRS. TURPIN IS CALLED BY DEATH

July 24, 1925

END CAME THIS MORNING AT HOME
AT SOUTHWEST EDGE OF CITY

ILL THREE MONTHS

Funeral Services and Burial to Occur Sunday Afternoon at Springville

Mrs. Malinda Catherine Turpin, age 69 years, 3 months and 4 days, wife of James Turpin, passed away this morning at 8:40 o’clock at her home just southwest of this city in the vicinity of the sedimentation basin following an illness from heat trouble and dropsy. She had been in declining health for a long time and three months ago her condition became so serious that she was compelled to take to her bed and she has since been unable to leave it. Throughout her illness she bore her sufferings with unusual patience and often had remarked that she was ready and willing to pass into the next world when her summons came.

The deceased was born on April 20, 1856, a daughter to William and Mary Henderson. Reared to young womanhood she was united marriage on September 4, 1873 to James Turpin and to their union ten children were born, eight sons and two daughters. One son died in infancy and another, Rev. Everett N. Turpin passed away in this city five years ago. The surviving children are Sarah Alma Mitchell of Carlisle, John W. and Drass Turpin of Harrisburg, Ill., Noble Turpin and Mrs. Laura Ethel Hoff at home; Burrell Schuyler and Eliza Turpin of Bedford.

The decease united with the Church of God at the age of 15 years, and later transferred her membership to the Springville Christian church where it remained at the time of her death.

Brief funeral services will be conducted from the late residence Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock after which the remains will be taken to Springville where ____ the Springville Christian church were final services will be conducted at 2:30 and interment will be in the cemetery there.

i. SARAH ALMA³ TURPIN, b. 1875, Lawrence Co., IN; m. NATHAN W. MITCHELL, October 06, 1892.

iii. NOBLE TURPIN, b. September 28, 1878, Lawrence Co., IN; d. February 1958, 1958; m. DESSIE M. SWANGO, January 15, 1902.

2. v. BURRELL TURPIN, b. December 16, 1884, Lawrence Co., IN; d. September 25, 1965, Springville, Lawrence Co., IN.

4. vii. EVERETT NATHAN TURPIN, b. February 01, 1893, Lawrence Co., IN; d. May 09, 1920, Hamilton Co., IL.

5. viii. DRASS D. TURPIN, b. June 25, 1896, Lawrence Co., IN; d. May 01, 1934, Anna, Union Co., IL.

2. BURRELL³ TURPIN (HENRY JAMES², DAVID R.¹) was born December 16, 1884 in Lawrence Co., IN, and died September 25, 1965 in Springville, Lawrence Co., IN. He married MAUDE ELIZA YELTAMA.

i. CECIL RALSTON⁴ TURPIN, b. May 07, 1915, Springville, Lawrence Co., IN; d. February 8, 1965 and is buried in the Perry Christian Cemetery, Springville, Lawrence Co., IN.

3. SCHUYLER³ TURPIN (HENRY JAMES², DAVID R.¹) was born October 13, 1887 in Springville, Lawrence Co., IN. He married (1) JENNIE LINTHICUM March 31, 1907 in Lawrence Co., IN. He married (2) STELLA NILLY TIMMONS Abt. 1913. She was born in Franklin Co., IL and died April 15, 1961 in West Frankfort, Franklin Co., IL. She is buried in the IOOF Cemetery in Benton, Franklin Co., IL. He married (3) KATIE JENNETTE HAFFORD Abt. 1930. She was born in Henning, TN, and died May 13, 1992 in Thermal, Riverside Co., CA.

6. i. CARL EUGENE⁴ TURPIN, b. May 02, 1913, Sturgis, Union Co., KY; d. June 16, 1949, IL.

ii. VIRGINIA AGATHA TURPIN, b. March 20, 1915; m. ALBERT HUDAHKO; b. Franklin Co., IL.

iii. NOBLE WILLIAM⁴ TURPIN, b. January 04, 1931, Buckner, Franklin Co., IL; d. December 19, 1969, CA.

4. EVERETT NATHAN³ TURPIN (HENRY JAMES², DAVID R.¹) was born February 01, 1893 in Lawrence Co., IN, and died May 09, 1920 in Hamilton Co., IL. He married NELLIE LEMAY August 09, 1914 in Broughton, Hamilton Co., IL, daughter of JOHN LEMAY and ANNIE JOHNSON. She was born November 12, 1895, and died March 09, 1919 in Hamilton Co., IL.

Everett was licensed to preach (Missionary Baptist). He moved to Broughton, IL October 30, 1913 and worked in his brother's (JOHN) store.

5. DRASS D.³ TURPIN (HENRY JAMES², DAVID R.¹) was born June 25, 1896 in Lawrence Co., IN, and died May 01, 1934 in Anna, Union Co., IL. He married ANNE GREGG 1920. She was born in Hamilton Co., IL.

6. CARL EUGENE⁴ TURPIN (SCHUYLER³, HENRY JAMES², DAVID R.¹) was born May 02, 1913 in Sturgis, Union Co., KY, and died June 16, 1949 in IL. He married CECILE AILINE LYONS May 29, 1937 in Johnston City, Williamson Co., IL, daughter of ALBERT LYONS and BETTY FAIN. She was born December 03, 1917 in Piper, Bibb Co., AL, and died May 25, 1982 in IL.

Notes for CARL EUGENE TURPIN:
Died from injuries received in Lake Creek Mine. He was also a truck driver for Frank Russell Trucking Co. in West Frankfort, Franklin Co., IL.

More About CECILE AILINE LYONS:
Burial: Mt. Zion Cemetery, Thompsonville, Franklin Co., IL