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TURNER FENTON, farmer, P. O. Winchester. Jesse Fenton, father of our subject, was born October 9, 1799, in Kentucky. He was the son of Jeremiah Fenton, one of the first settlers of Brown County, having settled in the southeastern portion of Eagle Township, where he remained until his decease. In 1835, Jesse married Mary Lawrence, by whom he had eight children, viz.: Louisa. Ruth, Turner, Ann, Emily, Margaret, Hannah, and Harrison. In his youth, he learned the trade of tanning, and followed the same for a number of years. He was highly esteemed by the community in which he resided, a member of the M. E. Church, and departed this life February 4, 1860. His widow survives him, now in her seventy-sixth year. Turner Fenton, our subject, was born October 18, 1838, in Eagle Township, Brown County. He was raised to manhood on a farm, and received but a limited education. In November, 1867, he married Martha McClanahan, born in February, 1843; she is the daughter of John B. and Elizabeth McClanahan. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and the owner of 57 ½ acres of land. He contributes liberally to all enterprises which would prove beneficial to the county, and the elevation of humanity, and a pleasant and agreeable gentleman.