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William V. Turner was a state representative in Alabama during the Reconstruction era. He testified about intimidation and balloting issues in 1871. He represented Elmore County. He campaigned for U.S. Senator George E. Spencer and was accused of receiving patronage positions in exchange. He was a school teacher in Wetumpka and an organizer in the Union League.

He served as editor of the Elmore Republican.

See also

• List of African-American officeholders during Reconstruction

References

1. Representatives, USA House of (December 30, 1872). "House Documents". U.S. Government Printing Office – via Google Books.
2. Garrett, William (December 30, 1872). "Reminiscences of Public Men in Alabama" – via Google Books.
3. Senate, Alabama Legislature (December 30, 1876). "Journal of the Senate of the State of Alabama" – via Google Books.
4. Kolchin, Peter (December 31, 2008). First Freedom: The Responses of Alabama's Blacks to Emancipation and Reconstruction. University of Alabama Press. ISBN 9780817355357 – via Google Books.
5. Silvestro, Clement M. (December 31, 1961). "None But Patriots: The Union Leagues in Civil War and Reconstruction". University of Wisconsin--Madison – via Google Books.
6. "L_Schweninger_Alabama_1978" (PDF). libres.uncg.edu. Retrieved February 9, 2024.

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