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Benjamin Sterling Turner (March 17, 1825 – March 21, 1894) was an American businessman and politician who served in the United States House of Representatives representing Alabama's 1st congressional district in the 42nd United States Congress.
Jul 7, 2023 · Benjamin Sterling Turner (1825-1894) was an entrepreneur, business executive, civic leader, and legislator. Turner became the first African American Republican representative from Alabama elected to the U.S. Congress (1871-1873).
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Apr 20, 2007 · Benjamin S. Turner fought for impoverished black farmers. In February of 1872 he called for the elimination of the tax on cotton because it was harmful to many of his constituents. He also argued that the tax was unconstitutional because it singled out a specific cash crop.
Feb 11, 2020 · Benjamin Sterling Turner (1825-1894) was the first African-American elected to represent Alabama in the United States Congress. Elected March 4th, 1870, he served in the 42nd Congress from 1871-1873. Turner was born into slavery on March 17, 1825 in Weldon, North Carolina.
Benjamin S. Turner 1825–1894. Politician. While still a slave, Benjamin S. Turner acquired considerable wealth as a livery stable owner and merchant. After the Emancipation, he served Selma, Alabama, as tax collector then as city councilman.
March 21, 1894. Born into slavery near Weldon, North Carolina, congressman and merchant Benjamin S. Turner was taken by his owner, a widow, to Alabama when he was five. Allegedly taught by his owner's children to read, Turner was sold when he was twenty.
