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"Curtis Turner"

CURTIS TURNER, cheese-maker; P.O. Lima Center; born in Madison Co., N.Y., June 14,
1820; he followed farming for a number of years; learned the cheese-making business in 1868; came to Wisconsin in 1875, locating at Lima, where he bought the cheese factory which he has successfully conducted since; he used from 7,000 to 8,000 pounds of milk daily during the season of 1878, and made about 100,000 pounds of cheese, besides 4,000 pounds of butter; his experience of many years enables him to guarantee satisfaction to his patrons. He married Miss Harriet E. BROWN in 1846; they have four children - Ada L., Charlie A., Ella and Mattie A. Mr. TUNER is a Republican; was elected Justice of the Peace in 1878; liberal in religion.
 
Taken from "The History of Rock County, Wis." (c)1879, p. 795.
 
Courtesy of Carol

This page last updated June 2, 2002
 
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