Edward Turner (judge)

Edward Turner (November 25, 1778 – May 23, 1860) was a state legislator and public official who served as Justice of the Supreme Court of Mississippi from 1824 to 1832,[1] and again from 1840 to 1843.

"[4] Edward Turner was appointed aide-de-camp and private secretary for Governor Claiborne and clerk of the House of Representatives soon after his arrival.

He was married in 1802 to a daughter of Cato West, and in August was appointed clerk of the court of Jefferson County, succeeding Col. John Girault.

He was on duty at the town of Washington until succeeded by Thomas H. Williams, when he removed to Greenville in Jefferson County and continued the practice of law.

It appears to have been a complete, well-arranged, and satisfactory compilation of the United States laws applying to the Territory and the acts of the general assembly.

At the expiration of his term on the bench in November 1843, the bar in attendance on the high court resolved, "That the State of Mississippi is under many obligations to the Hon.

Edward Turner for the many years of arduous labor he has devoted to her service, and for the distinguished example of purity, integrity and patriotism which he has afforded to her citizens."

Judge Turner was a portly and commanding figure, six feet two inches tall, and was described as generous and kind, brilliant in conversation, and gracious in manners.