Abe W. Turner

Background

Turner, Abe W. was born on April 26, 1893 in Heber City, Utah, United States. Son of William Lindsay and Jane (Hatch) Turner.

Education

Student of University of Utah, 1910-1915. Bachelor of Laws, Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia, 1916.

Career

Admitted to Utah bar, 1916. Engaged in stock farming and business, 1916-1919. In private practice of law, Provo, Utah, 1919-1930, city attorney, 1930-1933.

District judge 4th Judicial District, Utah, 1933-1944.

Appointed justice pro tempore, Supreme Court of Utah, May 1, 1944. Democratic precinct chairman, Provo, Utah, 1920-1924.

Member Democratic Central Committee, 1932.

Achievements

• Abe W. Turner has been listed as a reputable judge. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Utah State Bar Association, Delta Theta Phi.

Connections

Married Merline Roylance, July 26, 1917. Children: William Roylance, Dorothy Ann (Mistress William Dee Orser).

Father:

William Lindsay Turner

Mother:

Jane (Hatch) Turner

Spouse:

Merline Roylance

child:

Dorothy Ann Turner (Mistress William Dee Orser)

child:

William Roylance Turner