Background
Turner, Joseph Augustine was born on November 21, 1875 in Hollins, Virginia, United States. Son of Joseph Augustine and Leila Virginia (Cocke) Turner.
Turner, Joseph Augustine was born on November 21, 1875 in Hollins, Virginia, United States. Son of Joseph Augustine and Leila Virginia (Cocke) Turner.
Educated Richmond (Virginia) College, 1892-1894, University of Virginia, 1894-1897, Eastman Business College, summer 1899.
Teacher Alleghany Institute, 1897-1898. With Hollins College, since 1898. General manager and member of the board of Governors, 1901-1932, business manager and secretary Hollins College Corporation, since 1932.
Since a human being is the central factor in the plan of salvation, the Gospel must be taught, understood and accepted by him.
Member of the board visitors Virginia Agricultural and Mechanics College and Polytechnic Institute, 1912-1919.
Married Mary VanFossen Masters, February 16, 1904. Children: Mary VanFossen, Joseph Augustine, Susanna Pleasants.