Valley Virginian January 17, 1889
On the 12th inst., Mr. James G. Turk, brother of Col. Rudolph Turk, died at his residence on Mossy Creek, in the 69th; year of his age, and was buried in tin Mossy Creek Cemetery on the 13th. The disease that struck down this stalwart robust man was pneumonia. He had been a member of the Presbyterian Church for a number of years. His wife and his children—all sons—survive him. He was a brave soldier, an upright citizen and consistent Christian. During the war he served as ensign or color bearer in Col. M. G. Harman's regiment, the 58th Virginia, and was with Gen. Jackson in his Valley campaign, in the battles of McDowell, Cross Keys and Port Republic where he was wounded, and afterward detached for light duly, serving will credit until the close of the war. Mr. Turk was a gentleman of sterling integrity and esteemed as a useful citizen.
Centerville News
On the 11th inst., James F. Turk departed this life at his home on Mossy Creek and was interred at Mossy Creek church on Sunday the 13th, the Rev. Mr. Paul conducting the funeral services. Mr. Turk was a brother of Col. Rudolph Turk, and a genial and clever gentleman, and will be sadly missed by those with whom he was surrounded. He only complained a few days of neuralgia of the heart.
2nd Sgt., Company C, 52nd Virginia Infantry Regiment
Valley Virginian January 17, 1889
On the 12th inst., Mr. James G. Turk, brother of Col. Rudolph Turk, died at his residence on Mossy Creek, in the 69th; year of his age, and was buried in tin Mossy Creek Cemetery on the 13th. The disease that struck down this stalwart robust man was pneumonia. He had been a member of the Presbyterian Church for a number of years. His wife and his children—all sons—survive him. He was a brave soldier, an upright citizen and consistent Christian. During the war he served as ensign or color bearer in Col. M. G. Harman's regiment, the 58th Virginia, and was with Gen. Jackson in his Valley campaign, in the battles of McDowell, Cross Keys and Port Republic where he was wounded, and afterward detached for light duly, serving will credit until the close of the war. Mr. Turk was a gentleman of sterling integrity and esteemed as a useful citizen.
Centerville News
On the 11th inst., James F. Turk departed this life at his home on Mossy Creek and was interred at Mossy Creek church on Sunday the 13th, the Rev. Mr. Paul conducting the funeral services. Mr. Turk was a brother of Col. Rudolph Turk, and a genial and clever gentleman, and will be sadly missed by those with whom he was surrounded. He only complained a few days of neuralgia of the heart.
2nd Sgt., Company C, 52nd Virginia Infantry Regiment
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