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Daniel Turrentine, planter, Rosedale, Ark. Mr. Turrentine, one of the leading planters of Howard County, was originally from Tennessee, his birth occurring in Bedford County on March 25, 1832, and the fifth of eight children born to James and Sarah (Thompson) Turrentine, natives of North Carolina and Tennessee, respectively. James Turrentine emigrated to Tennessee with his parents when quite young, and was there married to Miss Thompson. They moved to Arkansas in 1837, and in 1838 settled on the place where the subject of this sketch now resides. They were among the first settlers of this section, and the father became the owner of considerable land. He was a Whig in politics until the late war, after which he affiliated with the Democratic party. He died in 1873 at the age of seventy-nine years. The mother died in 1852 when fifty-two years of age. Of their eight children five are still living: Sarah, Grizzella T., Margaret E. and William L. T. Sarah was married twice, first to David Russey, and the second time to W. B. Willis, who was a successful farmer of Texas, and died in 1878. Grizzella was also twice married, first to Peter C. Willis, and second to S. W. Henry, of Centre Point, Ark., where they now reside. Margaret E. is the widow of William P. Edwards, who died in 1875. William L. T. is residing in this county. Daniel Turrentine was educated in the common schools, and began working for himself when thirty years of age. In July, 1861, he enlisted in the Confederate army, Company G, Twelfth Arkansas Regiment, and served as lieutenant for one year. He was then promoted to the rank of captain, and served as such until cessation of hostilities. He was in numerous battles, and was first taken prisoner at Island No. 10. From there he was taken to Camp Douglas, Chicago, where he was confined five months and was then exchanged. He was again captured at Port Hudson, and was carried to New Orleans, where he was exchanged at the end of two months. Returning to his home in Arkansas after the war, he engaged in farming, which occupation he has since continued. He is at present the owner of 315 acres of land, and has seventy-five acres in tillable shape. He was married in 1865 to Miss Mary E. Holmes, a native of Georgia, and the daughter of G. P. H. Holmes. Her father came to Arkansas in 1862, and settled in Sevier County. To Mr. and Mrs. Turrentine have been born eight children, all living but one, viz.: Joseph D., George P. H., Daniel E., Annie E., Sarah P., Fannie D. and Lewis E. Joseph and George are at present attending the Southwestern University at Georgetown, Tex., in the literary department, and the others are at home. Mr. and Mrs. Turrentine are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and four of the children are members of the same. In his political views Mr. Turrentine affiliates with the Democratic party, but is not active in politics. He was elected justice of the peace in 1850, served one term, and was also elected assessor in 1874, and filled that position for two terms. He is at present postmaster at Rosedale.