Note: This contributor was recently doing research for the Nady family of Jefferson County. As a result of subsequent family searches the Turney family was indirectly found to be connected. The memorials for the Turney family are a result of this research activity.
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Note: The crypt inscription for Dillon Turney uses 1866 as the birth year. The cemetery listing gives the birth year as 1865 as do his biographical profiles above and obituary information. Will use the October 10, 1865 date for this entry as it is entirely possible, if not likely, that the engraved 1866 inscription was done in error and not possible to correct by the engraver without damaging the marble casing inside the mausoleum.
The mausoleum is closed and locked, so obtaining photos is very difficult for the burials within it.
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Fairfield Daily Ledger
Thursday, May, 28, 1931
Dillon TURNEY Dies Suddenly At Home Here
PROMINENT IN BUSINESS AND CIVIC AFFAIRS
Death Caused By Cerebal Hemorrhage; Was 65 Years Old
Dillon TURNEY, owner of the Turney Wagon factory of Fairfield and for many years a prominent citizen of Fairfield passed away very suddenly at his home here at 405 East Burlington street at 7:30 o'clock this morning. His death was caused by a cerebral hemorrhage, and came quite without warning.
Last evening Mr. TURNEY was in his usual good health. He ate his dinner and retired without any indication of his approaching death.
Active In Business
Mr. TURNEY was active in the industrial circles of Fairfield. He was manager of the wagon manufacturing company of Joel TURNEY and company, in which connection he displayed marked mechanical skill and keen sagacity. He was born in Trenton, Iowa, October 10, 1865, a son of Joel and Sarah TURNEY. The father, who was born in 1826, learned the wagonmaker's trade at Columbus, Ohio, and in 1844 came to Iowa, settling at Trenton where he followed his trade, conducting both a blacksmith and wagon-making business. There he remained until 1888 when he removed to Fairfield establishing the business now conducted under the firm name of Joel Turney and Company. He was one of the oldest, if not the oldest wagonmaker in thiis state at the time of his death, having begun the manufacture of wagons in Iowa in 1852. In 1888 he built a factory in Fairfield, and following its destruction by fire in 1897 at once rebuilt and was closely associated with the business until his death, which occurred in 1905, when he had reached the age of seventy-nine years. His name is still retained by the firm in recognition of the important part which he played in building us this enterprise.
Born at Trenton
Dillon TURNEY spent his youth in the family home at Trenton and supplemented his public school education with a course in a business college. He then entered his father's wagon factory and thoroughly mastered the business in principle and detail. In 1888, when 23 years of age, he came to Fairfield with his parents and continued as his father's assistant in the manufacture of wagons.
Later, when he assumed charge of the factory he developed the business until it occupied a plant containing 98,000 square feet of floor space and manufacturing over 6,000 wagons annually. The company made the Charter Oak and Fairfield wagons and also made a number of bobsleds.
In addition to his duties at the wagon works, Mr. TURNEY was engaged in a number of other business enterprises. He was a director of the First National Savings bank of Fairfield and of the Farmers Savings bank of Packwood. He was president of the Company M Armory corporation. He is secretary of the board of trustees of the Jefferson county hospital. He was for many years secretary of the Iowa State Manufacturers Association.
Three Children
In 1894 Mr. TURNEY was united in marriage to Miss Louise Bella SPIELMAN, a native of Fairfield and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. SPIELMAN. To this union were born three children Kathryn Louise, now Mrs. William NAINES of the city, Margaret Christine and Dillon S. Jr. Dillon, Jr., a Fairfield High school student is the only one of the three now living at home Margaret Christine having passed away some years ago, 1912.
Mr. TURNEY has long been known for his keen interest in and support of Fairfield civic improvement. He was always ready to take part in anything he believed helpful to the community, and devoted a great deal of time in public service.
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Fairfield Daily Ledger
Tuesday June 2, 1931
PAY TRIBUTE TO DILLON TURNEY
Last Rites for Prominent Fairfield Man Were Held Sunday
Many relatives and friends paid tribute to the memory of Dillon TURNEY, who died suddenly Thursday morning at the funeral services held from the home 405 East Burlington street, Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Dr. H.C. WHITING assisted by Dr. W.F. Rex officiated at the impressive services.
The casket was banked with flowers and many others were placed in baskets and vases over the house. Mrs. Paul Stoltz of Ottumwa sang the songs and she was accompanied by Mrs. Frank Pierson. Prof. J.P. Moorhead played preceding and after the services. The casket attendants were J.H. Nontgomery, W.H. Bangs, C.H. (sic. ?), Frank Ricksher and A.G. Jordan of Fairfield and J. Wallbank of Mr. Pleasant. Services at the grave were private.
Mrs. A.G. Jordan, Mrs. George Bonfield,Mrs. J. H. Montgomery and Miss Elizabeth TURNEY assisted in arranging the flowere and the seating of friends at the home. Harvey Hunt, George Bonfield, Scott Jordan and Lee Gobble were in charge of the flowers at the cemetery.
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History of Jefferson County, Iowa -- A Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress and Achievement, Vol II, Published 1912, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, Pages 445-447
Dillon TURNEY, active in the industrial circles of Fairfield, is now manager of the wagon manufactory of Joel TURNEY & Company, in which connection he displays marked mechanical still and keen sagacity. He was born in Trenton, Iowa, October 10, 1865, a son of Joel and Sarah M. (PARENT) TURNEY. The father, who was born in 1826, learned the wagon-maker's trade at Columbus, Ohio, and in 1844 came to Iowa, settling at Trenton, where he followed his trade, conducting both a blacksmith and wagon-making business. There he remained until 1888 when he removed to Fairfield, establishing the business now conducted under the firm style of Joel TURNEY & Company. He was one of the oldest if not the oldest wagon-maker in this state at the time of his death, having begun the manufacture of wagons in Iowa in 1852. In 1888 he built a factory in Fairfield and following its destruction by fire in 1897 at once rebuilt and was closely associated with the business until his death, which occurred in 1905 when he had reached the venerable age of seventy-nine years. His name is still retained in the firm style, in recognition of the important part which he played in buidling up this enterprise, which is regarded today as one of the most important industral undertakings of the county. Joel TURNEY developed the business from a small beginning and deserves much credit for what he accomplished as he arrived in Iowa with a cash capital of but fifty dollars. Later he borrowed some money of an uncle and established his wagon shop in the '40s, doing a large amount of repair work for emigrants who were en route for California between the years 1849 and 1852. He carefully saved his earnings and when his economical expenditure had brought him sufficient capital he began the manufacture of wagons in 1852 and for more than half a century continued in the business which gradually developed until it assumed large proportions. His widow, who is still a resident of Fairfield, was born in Indiana, October 6, 1831, and in 1838 was brought to Iowa where she has since made her home. Unto Mr. and Mrs. TURNEY were born five children of whom two daughters died in infancy, while Clayton died in 1886 at the age of twenty-seven years. Another son, Ellsworth, born in 1856, is one of the prominent residents of Fairfield.
Dillon TURNEY, who completes the family, spent his youthful days under the parental roof at Trenton and supplemented his common school education by a course in business college. He then entered his father's wagon factory and thoroughly mastered the business in principle and detail. In 1888 when twenty-three years of age he came with his parents to Fairfield and continued as his father's assistant in the wagon manufactory until 1905, when upon his father's death he assumed the management of the business which is now carried on under his direction. His long experience well qualified him for the onerous duties that devolved upon him. He is today at the head of an enterprise that uses a plant containing ninety-eight thousand square feet of floor space. There are brick buildings one and two stories in height and a two-story brick warehouse. At times employment is given to one hundred workmen and the capacity is about six thousand wagons annually. They manufacture the Charter Oak and Fairfield wagons and are also builders of bobsleds. The business has grown steadily along substantial lines and under the direction of Dillon TURNEY the output has been steadily increased to meet the increasing demand of the trade. In addition to his efforts in this connection he is a director of the Iowa State Savings Bank and of the Farmers Savings Bank of Packwood.
In 1894 Mr. TURNEY was united in marriage to Miss Louise Bella SHIPMAN *, a native of Fairfield and a daughter of Captain John A. SHIPMAN. They have two children, Kathryn Louise and Margaret Christine. Mr. TURNEY belongs to the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and to the Royal Arcanum. He is president of Company M, Armory Company. He is likewise secretary of the board of trustees of the Jefferson County Hospital and is in sympathy with various benevolent projects and with progressive movements that have for their object the welfare and upbuilding of the community. While the greater part of his attention has been concentrated upon his business interests he has never been remiss in the duties of his citizenship.
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* Update: August 6, 2009 ~~
Kathryn TURNEY ALLEN, granddaughter of Dillon TURNEY, states her grandmother's maiden name was not SHIPMAN, but SPIELMAN. This has been verified with the Jefferson County Genealogical Society. Dillon TURNEY, wife Bella SPIELMAN TURNEY, and their daughter Margaret TURNEY are all buried in Evergreen Cemetery, in the Third Addition, Lot 76.
-J.S., Admin.
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Note: The crypt inscription for Dillon Turney uses 1866 as the birth year. The cemetery listing gives the birth year as 1865 as do his biographical profiles above and obituary information. Will use the October 10, 1865 date for this entry as it is entirely possible, if not likely, that the engraved 1866 inscription was done in error and not possible to correct by the engraver without damaging the marble casing inside the mausoleum.
The mausoleum is closed and locked, so obtaining photos is very difficult for the burials within it.
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Fairfield Daily Ledger
Thursday, May, 28, 1931
Dillon TURNEY Dies Suddenly At Home Here
PROMINENT IN BUSINESS AND CIVIC AFFAIRS
Death Caused By Cerebal Hemorrhage; Was 65 Years Old
Dillon TURNEY, owner of the Turney Wagon factory of Fairfield and for many years a prominent citizen of Fairfield passed away very suddenly at his home here at 405 East Burlington street at 7:30 o'clock this morning. His death was caused by a cerebral hemorrhage, and came quite without warning.
Last evening Mr. TURNEY was in his usual good health. He ate his dinner and retired without any indication of his approaching death.
Active In Business
Mr. TURNEY was active in the industrial circles of Fairfield. He was manager of the wagon manufacturing company of Joel TURNEY and company, in which connection he displayed marked mechanical skill and keen sagacity. He was born in Trenton, Iowa, October 10, 1865, a son of Joel and Sarah TURNEY. The father, who was born in 1826, learned the wagonmaker's trade at Columbus, Ohio, and in 1844 came to Iowa, settling at Trenton where he followed his trade, conducting both a blacksmith and wagon-making business. There he remained until 1888 when he removed to Fairfield establishing the business now conducted under the firm name of Joel Turney and Company. He was one of the oldest, if not the oldest wagonmaker in thiis state at the time of his death, having begun the manufacture of wagons in Iowa in 1852. In 1888 he built a factory in Fairfield, and following its destruction by fire in 1897 at once rebuilt and was closely associated with the business until his death, which occurred in 1905, when he had reached the age of seventy-nine years. His name is still retained by the firm in recognition of the important part which he played in building us this enterprise.
Born at Trenton
Dillon TURNEY spent his youth in the family home at Trenton and supplemented his public school education with a course in a business college. He then entered his father's wagon factory and thoroughly mastered the business in principle and detail. In 1888, when 23 years of age, he came to Fairfield with his parents and continued as his father's assistant in the manufacture of wagons.
Later, when he assumed charge of the factory he developed the business until it occupied a plant containing 98,000 square feet of floor space and manufacturing over 6,000 wagons annually. The company made the Charter Oak and Fairfield wagons and also made a number of bobsleds.
In addition to his duties at the wagon works, Mr. TURNEY was engaged in a number of other business enterprises. He was a director of the First National Savings bank of Fairfield and of the Farmers Savings bank of Packwood. He was president of the Company M Armory corporation. He is secretary of the board of trustees of the Jefferson county hospital. He was for many years secretary of the Iowa State Manufacturers Association.
Three Children
In 1894 Mr. TURNEY was united in marriage to Miss Louise Bella SPIELMAN, a native of Fairfield and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. SPIELMAN. To this union were born three children Kathryn Louise, now Mrs. William NAINES of the city, Margaret Christine and Dillon S. Jr. Dillon, Jr., a Fairfield High school student is the only one of the three now living at home Margaret Christine having passed away some years ago, 1912.
Mr. TURNEY has long been known for his keen interest in and support of Fairfield civic improvement. He was always ready to take part in anything he believed helpful to the community, and devoted a great deal of time in public service.
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Fairfield Daily Ledger
Tuesday June 2, 1931
PAY TRIBUTE TO DILLON TURNEY
Last Rites for Prominent Fairfield Man Were Held Sunday
Many relatives and friends paid tribute to the memory of Dillon TURNEY, who died suddenly Thursday morning at the funeral services held from the home 405 East Burlington street, Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Dr. H.C. WHITING assisted by Dr. W.F. Rex officiated at the impressive services.
The casket was banked with flowers and many others were placed in baskets and vases over the house. Mrs. Paul Stoltz of Ottumwa sang the songs and she was accompanied by Mrs. Frank Pierson. Prof. J.P. Moorhead played preceding and after the services. The casket attendants were J.H. Nontgomery, W.H. Bangs, C.H. (sic. ?), Frank Ricksher and A.G. Jordan of Fairfield and J. Wallbank of Mr. Pleasant. Services at the grave were private.
Mrs. A.G. Jordan, Mrs. George Bonfield,Mrs. J. H. Montgomery and Miss Elizabeth TURNEY assisted in arranging the flowere and the seating of friends at the home. Harvey Hunt, George Bonfield, Scott Jordan and Lee Gobble were in charge of the flowers at the cemetery.
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History of Jefferson County, Iowa -- A Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress and Achievement, Vol II, Published 1912, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, Pages 445-447
Dillon TURNEY, active in the industrial circles of Fairfield, is now manager of the wagon manufactory of Joel TURNEY & Company, in which connection he displays marked mechanical still and keen sagacity. He was born in Trenton, Iowa, October 10, 1865, a son of Joel and Sarah M. (PARENT) TURNEY. The father, who was born in 1826, learned the wagon-maker's trade at Columbus, Ohio, and in 1844 came to Iowa, settling at Trenton, where he followed his trade, conducting both a blacksmith and wagon-making business. There he remained until 1888 when he removed to Fairfield, establishing the business now conducted under the firm style of Joel TURNEY & Company. He was one of the oldest if not the oldest wagon-maker in this state at the time of his death, having begun the manufacture of wagons in Iowa in 1852. In 1888 he built a factory in Fairfield and following its destruction by fire in 1897 at once rebuilt and was closely associated with the business until his death, which occurred in 1905 when he had reached the venerable age of seventy-nine years. His name is still retained in the firm style, in recognition of the important part which he played in buidling up this enterprise, which is regarded today as one of the most important industral undertakings of the county. Joel TURNEY developed the business from a small beginning and deserves much credit for what he accomplished as he arrived in Iowa with a cash capital of but fifty dollars. Later he borrowed some money of an uncle and established his wagon shop in the '40s, doing a large amount of repair work for emigrants who were en route for California between the years 1849 and 1852. He carefully saved his earnings and when his economical expenditure had brought him sufficient capital he began the manufacture of wagons in 1852 and for more than half a century continued in the business which gradually developed until it assumed large proportions. His widow, who is still a resident of Fairfield, was born in Indiana, October 6, 1831, and in 1838 was brought to Iowa where she has since made her home. Unto Mr. and Mrs. TURNEY were born five children of whom two daughters died in infancy, while Clayton died in 1886 at the age of twenty-seven years. Another son, Ellsworth, born in 1856, is one of the prominent residents of Fairfield.
Dillon TURNEY, who completes the family, spent his youthful days under the parental roof at Trenton and supplemented his common school education by a course in business college. He then entered his father's wagon factory and thoroughly mastered the business in principle and detail. In 1888 when twenty-three years of age he came with his parents to Fairfield and continued as his father's assistant in the wagon manufactory until 1905, when upon his father's death he assumed the management of the business which is now carried on under his direction. His long experience well qualified him for the onerous duties that devolved upon him. He is today at the head of an enterprise that uses a plant containing ninety-eight thousand square feet of floor space. There are brick buildings one and two stories in height and a two-story brick warehouse. At times employment is given to one hundred workmen and the capacity is about six thousand wagons annually. They manufacture the Charter Oak and Fairfield wagons and are also builders of bobsleds. The business has grown steadily along substantial lines and under the direction of Dillon TURNEY the output has been steadily increased to meet the increasing demand of the trade. In addition to his efforts in this connection he is a director of the Iowa State Savings Bank and of the Farmers Savings Bank of Packwood.
In 1894 Mr. TURNEY was united in marriage to Miss Louise Bella SHIPMAN *, a native of Fairfield and a daughter of Captain John A. SHIPMAN. They have two children, Kathryn Louise and Margaret Christine. Mr. TURNEY belongs to the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and to the Royal Arcanum. He is president of Company M, Armory Company. He is likewise secretary of the board of trustees of the Jefferson County Hospital and is in sympathy with various benevolent projects and with progressive movements that have for their object the welfare and upbuilding of the community. While the greater part of his attention has been concentrated upon his business interests he has never been remiss in the duties of his citizenship.
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* Update: August 6, 2009 ~~
Kathryn TURNEY ALLEN, granddaughter of Dillon TURNEY, states her grandmother's maiden name was not SHIPMAN, but SPIELMAN. This has been verified with the Jefferson County Genealogical Society. Dillon TURNEY, wife Bella SPIELMAN TURNEY, and their daughter Margaret TURNEY are all buried in Evergreen Cemetery, in the Third Addition, Lot 76.
-J.S., Admin.
Note: This contributor was recently doing research for the Nady family of Jefferson County. As a result of subsequent family searches the Turney family was indirectly found to be connected. The memorials for the Turney family are a result of this research activity.
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Note: The crypt inscription for Dillon Turney uses 1866 as the birth year. The cemetery listing gives the birth year as 1865 as do his biographical profiles above and obituary information. Will use the October 10, 1865 date for this entry as it is entirely possible, if not likely, that the engraved 1866 inscription was done in error and not possible to correct by the engraver without damaging the marble casing inside the mausoleum.
The mausoleum is closed and locked, so obtaining photos is very difficult for the burials within it.
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Fairfield Daily Ledger
Thursday, May, 28, 1931
Dillon TURNEY Dies Suddenly At Home Here
PROMINENT IN BUSINESS AND CIVIC AFFAIRS
Death Caused By Cerebal Hemorrhage; Was 65 Years Old
Dillon TURNEY, owner of the Turney Wagon factory of Fairfield and for many years a prominent citizen of Fairfield passed away very suddenly at his home here at 405 East Burlington street at 7:30 o'clock this morning. His death was caused by a cerebral hemorrhage, and came quite without warning.
Last evening Mr. TURNEY was in his usual good health. He ate his dinner and retired without any indication of his approaching death.
Active In Business
Mr. TURNEY was active in the industrial circles of Fairfield. He was manager of the wagon manufacturing company of Joel TURNEY and company, in which connection he displayed marked mechanical skill and keen sagacity. He was born in Trenton, Iowa, October 10, 1865, a son of Joel and Sarah TURNEY. The father, who was born in 1826, learned the wagonmaker's trade at Columbus, Ohio, and in 1844 came to Iowa, settling at Trenton where he followed his trade, conducting both a blacksmith and wagon-making business. There he remained until 1888 when he removed to Fairfield establishing the business now conducted under the firm name of Joel Turney and Company. He was one of the oldest, if not the oldest wagonmaker in thiis state at the time of his death, having begun the manufacture of wagons in Iowa in 1852. In 1888 he built a factory in Fairfield, and following its destruction by fire in 1897 at once rebuilt and was closely associated with the business until his death, which occurred in 1905, when he had reached the age of seventy-nine years. His name is still retained by the firm in recognition of the important part which he played in building us this enterprise.
Born at Trenton
Dillon TURNEY spent his youth in the family home at Trenton and supplemented his public school education with a course in a business college. He then entered his father's wagon factory and thoroughly mastered the business in principle and detail. In 1888, when 23 years of age, he came to Fairfield with his parents and continued as his father's assistant in the manufacture of wagons.
Later, when he assumed charge of the factory he developed the business until it occupied a plant containing 98,000 square feet of floor space and manufacturing over 6,000 wagons annually. The company made the Charter Oak and Fairfield wagons and also made a number of bobsleds.
In addition to his duties at the wagon works, Mr. TURNEY was engaged in a number of other business enterprises. He was a director of the First National Savings bank of Fairfield and of the Farmers Savings bank of Packwood. He was president of the Company M Armory corporation. He is secretary of the board of trustees of the Jefferson county hospital. He was for many years secretary of the Iowa State Manufacturers Association.
Three Children
In 1894 Mr. TURNEY was united in marriage to Miss Louise Bella SPIELMAN, a native of Fairfield and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. SPIELMAN. To this union were born three children Kathryn Louise, now Mrs. William NAINES of the city, Margaret Christine and Dillon S. Jr. Dillon, Jr., a Fairfield High school student is the only one of the three now living at home Margaret Christine having passed away some years ago, 1912.
Mr. TURNEY has long been known for his keen interest in and support of Fairfield civic improvement. He was always ready to take part in anything he believed helpful to the community, and devoted a great deal of time in public service.
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Fairfield Daily Ledger
Tuesday June 2, 1931
PAY TRIBUTE TO DILLON TURNEY
Last Rites for Prominent Fairfield Man Were Held Sunday
Many relatives and friends paid tribute to the memory of Dillon TURNEY, who died suddenly Thursday morning at the funeral services held from the home 405 East Burlington street, Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Dr. H.C. WHITING assisted by Dr. W.F. Rex officiated at the impressive services.
The casket was banked with flowers and many others were placed in baskets and vases over the house. Mrs. Paul Stoltz of Ottumwa sang the songs and she was accompanied by Mrs. Frank Pierson. Prof. J.P. Moorhead played preceding and after the services. The casket attendants were J.H. Nontgomery, W.H. Bangs, C.H. (sic. ?), Frank Ricksher and A.G. Jordan of Fairfield and J. Wallbank of Mr. Pleasant. Services at the grave were private.
Mrs. A.G. Jordan, Mrs. George Bonfield,Mrs. J. H. Montgomery and Miss Elizabeth TURNEY assisted in arranging the flowere and the seating of friends at the home. Harvey Hunt, George Bonfield, Scott Jordan and Lee Gobble were in charge of the flowers at the cemetery.
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History of Jefferson County, Iowa -- A Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress and Achievement, Vol II, Published 1912, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, Pages 445-447
Dillon TURNEY, active in the industrial circles of Fairfield, is now manager of the wagon manufactory of Joel TURNEY & Company, in which connection he displays marked mechanical still and keen sagacity. He was born in Trenton, Iowa, October 10, 1865, a son of Joel and Sarah M. (PARENT) TURNEY. The father, who was born in 1826, learned the wagon-maker's trade at Columbus, Ohio, and in 1844 came to Iowa, settling at Trenton, where he followed his trade, conducting both a blacksmith and wagon-making business. There he remained until 1888 when he removed to Fairfield, establishing the business now conducted under the firm style of Joel TURNEY & Company. He was one of the oldest if not the oldest wagon-maker in this state at the time of his death, having begun the manufacture of wagons in Iowa in 1852. In 1888 he built a factory in Fairfield and following its destruction by fire in 1897 at once rebuilt and was closely associated with the business until his death, which occurred in 1905 when he had reached the venerable age of seventy-nine years. His name is still retained in the firm style, in recognition of the important part which he played in buidling up this enterprise, which is regarded today as one of the most important industral undertakings of the county. Joel TURNEY developed the business from a small beginning and deserves much credit for what he accomplished as he arrived in Iowa with a cash capital of but fifty dollars. Later he borrowed some money of an uncle and established his wagon shop in the '40s, doing a large amount of repair work for emigrants who were en route for California between the years 1849 and 1852. He carefully saved his earnings and when his economical expenditure had brought him sufficient capital he began the manufacture of wagons in 1852 and for more than half a century continued in the business which gradually developed until it assumed large proportions. His widow, who is still a resident of Fairfield, was born in Indiana, October 6, 1831, and in 1838 was brought to Iowa where she has since made her home. Unto Mr. and Mrs. TURNEY were born five children of whom two daughters died in infancy, while Clayton died in 1886 at the age of twenty-seven years. Another son, Ellsworth, born in 1856, is one of the prominent residents of Fairfield.
Dillon TURNEY, who completes the family, spent his youthful days under the parental roof at Trenton and supplemented his common school education by a course in business college. He then entered his father's wagon factory and thoroughly mastered the business in principle and detail. In 1888 when twenty-three years of age he came with his parents to Fairfield and continued as his father's assistant in the wagon manufactory until 1905, when upon his father's death he assumed the management of the business which is now carried on under his direction. His long experience well qualified him for the onerous duties that devolved upon him. He is today at the head of an enterprise that uses a plant containing ninety-eight thousand square feet of floor space. There are brick buildings one and two stories in height and a two-story brick warehouse. At times employment is given to one hundred workmen and the capacity is about six thousand wagons annually. They manufacture the Charter Oak and Fairfield wagons and are also builders of bobsleds. The business has grown steadily along substantial lines and under the direction of Dillon TURNEY the output has been steadily increased to meet the increasing demand of the trade. In addition to his efforts in this connection he is a director of the Iowa State Savings Bank and of the Farmers Savings Bank of Packwood.
In 1894 Mr. TURNEY was united in marriage to Miss Louise Bella SHIPMAN *, a native of Fairfield and a daughter of Captain John A. SHIPMAN. They have two children, Kathryn Louise and Margaret Christine. Mr. TURNEY belongs to the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and to the Royal Arcanum. He is president of Company M, Armory Company. He is likewise secretary of the board of trustees of the Jefferson County Hospital and is in sympathy with various benevolent projects and with progressive movements that have for their object the welfare and upbuilding of the community. While the greater part of his attention has been concentrated upon his business interests he has never been remiss in the duties of his citizenship.
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* Update: August 6, 2009 ~~
Kathryn TURNEY ALLEN, granddaughter of Dillon TURNEY, states her grandmother's maiden name was not SHIPMAN, but SPIELMAN. This has been verified with the Jefferson County Genealogical Society. Dillon TURNEY, wife Bella SPIELMAN TURNEY, and their daughter Margaret TURNEY are all buried in Evergreen Cemetery, in the Third Addition, Lot 76.
-J.S., Admin.
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Note: The crypt inscription for Dillon Turney uses 1866 as the birth year. The cemetery listing gives the birth year as 1865 as do his biographical profiles above and obituary information. Will use the October 10, 1865 date for this entry as it is entirely possible, if not likely, that the engraved 1866 inscription was done in error and not possible to correct by the engraver without damaging the marble casing inside the mausoleum.
The mausoleum is closed and locked, so obtaining photos is very difficult for the burials within it.
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Fairfield Daily Ledger
Thursday, May, 28, 1931
Dillon TURNEY Dies Suddenly At Home Here
PROMINENT IN BUSINESS AND CIVIC AFFAIRS
Death Caused By Cerebal Hemorrhage; Was 65 Years Old
Dillon TURNEY, owner of the Turney Wagon factory of Fairfield and for many years a prominent citizen of Fairfield passed away very suddenly at his home here at 405 East Burlington street at 7:30 o'clock this morning. His death was caused by a cerebral hemorrhage, and came quite without warning.
Last evening Mr. TURNEY was in his usual good health. He ate his dinner and retired without any indication of his approaching death.
Active In Business
Mr. TURNEY was active in the industrial circles of Fairfield. He was manager of the wagon manufacturing company of Joel TURNEY and company, in which connection he displayed marked mechanical skill and keen sagacity. He was born in Trenton, Iowa, October 10, 1865, a son of Joel and Sarah TURNEY. The father, who was born in 1826, learned the wagonmaker's trade at Columbus, Ohio, and in 1844 came to Iowa, settling at Trenton where he followed his trade, conducting both a blacksmith and wagon-making business. There he remained until 1888 when he removed to Fairfield establishing the business now conducted under the firm name of Joel Turney and Company. He was one of the oldest, if not the oldest wagonmaker in thiis state at the time of his death, having begun the manufacture of wagons in Iowa in 1852. In 1888 he built a factory in Fairfield, and following its destruction by fire in 1897 at once rebuilt and was closely associated with the business until his death, which occurred in 1905, when he had reached the age of seventy-nine years. His name is still retained by the firm in recognition of the important part which he played in building us this enterprise.
Born at Trenton
Dillon TURNEY spent his youth in the family home at Trenton and supplemented his public school education with a course in a business college. He then entered his father's wagon factory and thoroughly mastered the business in principle and detail. In 1888, when 23 years of age, he came to Fairfield with his parents and continued as his father's assistant in the manufacture of wagons.
Later, when he assumed charge of the factory he developed the business until it occupied a plant containing 98,000 square feet of floor space and manufacturing over 6,000 wagons annually. The company made the Charter Oak and Fairfield wagons and also made a number of bobsleds.
In addition to his duties at the wagon works, Mr. TURNEY was engaged in a number of other business enterprises. He was a director of the First National Savings bank of Fairfield and of the Farmers Savings bank of Packwood. He was president of the Company M Armory corporation. He is secretary of the board of trustees of the Jefferson county hospital. He was for many years secretary of the Iowa State Manufacturers Association.
Three Children
In 1894 Mr. TURNEY was united in marriage to Miss Louise Bella SPIELMAN, a native of Fairfield and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. SPIELMAN. To this union were born three children Kathryn Louise, now Mrs. William NAINES of the city, Margaret Christine and Dillon S. Jr. Dillon, Jr., a Fairfield High school student is the only one of the three now living at home Margaret Christine having passed away some years ago, 1912.
Mr. TURNEY has long been known for his keen interest in and support of Fairfield civic improvement. He was always ready to take part in anything he believed helpful to the community, and devoted a great deal of time in public service.
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Fairfield Daily Ledger
Tuesday June 2, 1931
PAY TRIBUTE TO DILLON TURNEY
Last Rites for Prominent Fairfield Man Were Held Sunday
Many relatives and friends paid tribute to the memory of Dillon TURNEY, who died suddenly Thursday morning at the funeral services held from the home 405 East Burlington street, Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Dr. H.C. WHITING assisted by Dr. W.F. Rex officiated at the impressive services.
The casket was banked with flowers and many others were placed in baskets and vases over the house. Mrs. Paul Stoltz of Ottumwa sang the songs and she was accompanied by Mrs. Frank Pierson. Prof. J.P. Moorhead played preceding and after the services. The casket attendants were J.H. Nontgomery, W.H. Bangs, C.H. (sic. ?), Frank Ricksher and A.G. Jordan of Fairfield and J. Wallbank of Mr. Pleasant. Services at the grave were private.
Mrs. A.G. Jordan, Mrs. George Bonfield,Mrs. J. H. Montgomery and Miss Elizabeth TURNEY assisted in arranging the flowere and the seating of friends at the home. Harvey Hunt, George Bonfield, Scott Jordan and Lee Gobble were in charge of the flowers at the cemetery.
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History of Jefferson County, Iowa -- A Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress and Achievement, Vol II, Published 1912, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, Pages 445-447
Dillon TURNEY, active in the industrial circles of Fairfield, is now manager of the wagon manufactory of Joel TURNEY & Company, in which connection he displays marked mechanical still and keen sagacity. He was born in Trenton, Iowa, October 10, 1865, a son of Joel and Sarah M. (PARENT) TURNEY. The father, who was born in 1826, learned the wagon-maker's trade at Columbus, Ohio, and in 1844 came to Iowa, settling at Trenton, where he followed his trade, conducting both a blacksmith and wagon-making business. There he remained until 1888 when he removed to Fairfield, establishing the business now conducted under the firm style of Joel TURNEY & Company. He was one of the oldest if not the oldest wagon-maker in this state at the time of his death, having begun the manufacture of wagons in Iowa in 1852. In 1888 he built a factory in Fairfield and following its destruction by fire in 1897 at once rebuilt and was closely associated with the business until his death, which occurred in 1905 when he had reached the venerable age of seventy-nine years. His name is still retained in the firm style, in recognition of the important part which he played in buidling up this enterprise, which is regarded today as one of the most important industral undertakings of the county. Joel TURNEY developed the business from a small beginning and deserves much credit for what he accomplished as he arrived in Iowa with a cash capital of but fifty dollars. Later he borrowed some money of an uncle and established his wagon shop in the '40s, doing a large amount of repair work for emigrants who were en route for California between the years 1849 and 1852. He carefully saved his earnings and when his economical expenditure had brought him sufficient capital he began the manufacture of wagons in 1852 and for more than half a century continued in the business which gradually developed until it assumed large proportions. His widow, who is still a resident of Fairfield, was born in Indiana, October 6, 1831, and in 1838 was brought to Iowa where she has since made her home. Unto Mr. and Mrs. TURNEY were born five children of whom two daughters died in infancy, while Clayton died in 1886 at the age of twenty-seven years. Another son, Ellsworth, born in 1856, is one of the prominent residents of Fairfield.
Dillon TURNEY, who completes the family, spent his youthful days under the parental roof at Trenton and supplemented his common school education by a course in business college. He then entered his father's wagon factory and thoroughly mastered the business in principle and detail. In 1888 when twenty-three years of age he came with his parents to Fairfield and continued as his father's assistant in the wagon manufactory until 1905, when upon his father's death he assumed the management of the business which is now carried on under his direction. His long experience well qualified him for the onerous duties that devolved upon him. He is today at the head of an enterprise that uses a plant containing ninety-eight thousand square feet of floor space. There are brick buildings one and two stories in height and a two-story brick warehouse. At times employment is given to one hundred workmen and the capacity is about six thousand wagons annually. They manufacture the Charter Oak and Fairfield wagons and are also builders of bobsleds. The business has grown steadily along substantial lines and under the direction of Dillon TURNEY the output has been steadily increased to meet the increasing demand of the trade. In addition to his efforts in this connection he is a director of the Iowa State Savings Bank and of the Farmers Savings Bank of Packwood.
In 1894 Mr. TURNEY was united in marriage to Miss Louise Bella SHIPMAN *, a native of Fairfield and a daughter of Captain John A. SHIPMAN. They have two children, Kathryn Louise and Margaret Christine. Mr. TURNEY belongs to the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and to the Royal Arcanum. He is president of Company M, Armory Company. He is likewise secretary of the board of trustees of the Jefferson County Hospital and is in sympathy with various benevolent projects and with progressive movements that have for their object the welfare and upbuilding of the community. While the greater part of his attention has been concentrated upon his business interests he has never been remiss in the duties of his citizenship.
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* Update: August 6, 2009 ~~
Kathryn TURNEY ALLEN, granddaughter of Dillon TURNEY, states her grandmother's maiden name was not SHIPMAN, but SPIELMAN. This has been verified with the Jefferson County Genealogical Society. Dillon TURNEY, wife Bella SPIELMAN TURNEY, and their daughter Margaret TURNEY are all buried in Evergreen Cemetery, in the Third Addition, Lot 76.
-J.S., Admin.
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