Lorin B. Turnure

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Date: 11/8/2022 at 21:25:43

Lorin B. Turnure

The first sheriff Worth County ever had was Lorin B. Turnure, who was elected in October, 1857. He entered upon the duties of his office, and made a most efficient officer and was re-elected in 1859. In 1862 A. L. Towne was elected to the office of sheriff, but having enlisted [in the Civil War]. L. B. Turnure was appointed by the board of supervisors to fill the position until the vacancy could be filled. Mr. Turnure came to the county in an early day and was identified with the first settlement at Bristol. He subsequently entered the army, during the Rebellion, and at its close returned to his former home in the east. Source: History of Mitchell and Worth Counties, Iowa, 1884, p.634