Turley.Jonathan.1827.BIOS JONATHAN TURLEY is a native of this township (Marion Twp), born May 2, 1827, son of BENJAMIN and PARMELIA (WRIGHT) TURLEY. The grandparents came early to Barren County, Ky., and in 1824 to this county (Lawrence Co., Indiana), locating at Palestine. Here the grandfather, AARON, died. One of his children was Benjamin, the father of Jonathan. The father married Miss Wright of Orange County, Indiana; was a prominent and useful citizen and farmer; was an Old Line Whig and a Republican, and was once Captain of Militia. Ten of his twelve children grew up. Jonathan is a self-made man. His youth was spent on the farm and in attendance at the subscription schools. He selected the occupation of farming and his success is shown by his 430 acres and comfortable home. In 1879 he began the distillation of brandy ans some whisky, making from 600 to 1,800 gallons per year. December 28, 1849, he married JULIA A. HALL, who was born in this county in 1828. They have four children: MARY F., SARAH J., ROBERT B. and ELIZA A. Mr. Turley is a Republican. The mill is known as Daisy Spring Mill and is doing a good business as it did in early times. Mr. Turley is just commencing to burn lime on an extensive scale. He is an industrious and properous man. "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE & WASHINGTON COUNTIES INDIANA." GOODSPEED BROS. 1884. Submitted by: Diana Flynn Date: Wed, 2 Jul 1997