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John Dye
John Dye, who turned 95 in 2022, is perhaps one of the most well-respected citizens in Turner County. He is beloved by many not only because he invested so much of his time and love into his students throughout his almost 50 years in education but…
Mrs. Turner Wins Special Election
by Austin Saxon
"Mrs. Shirley Turner became the first woman ever to earn a place on the Ashburn City Council Thursday as she narrowly defeated William I. (Bill) Posey in a special election to fill a vacancy in Post No. 4."
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Mrs. Turner who is…
"Mrs. Shirley Turner became the first woman ever to earn a place on the Ashburn City Council Thursday as she narrowly defeated William I. (Bill) Posey in a special election to fill a vacancy in Post No. 4."
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Mrs. Turner who is…
Painting of Victoria Evans with reference photo
Photograph of Victoria Evans, date unknown, by T.B. Blackshear, photographer in Macon, GA.
Painting was created by Minnie G. Brown of Ashburn, GA based on the photograph of Victoria Evans.
Plaque next to the painting says:
VICTORIA CHARITY…
Painting was created by Minnie G. Brown of Ashburn, GA based on the photograph of Victoria Evans.
Plaque next to the painting says:
VICTORIA CHARITY…
Portrait of John Samuel "J.S." Betts
J.S. Betts was one of Ashburn’s founding fathers, long-time Mayor of Ashburn, and owner of the Betts Lumber Company. It was said that his wife Elmira Josephine Bohannon Betts (May 2, 1858 – September 27, 1907) used to “signal” her sister Ella…
Portrait of John West Evans
JOHN WEST EVANS
(September 27, 1844 – January 16, 1904)
Born in Hancock County to Sterling G. and Mary West Evans, John and his wife Ella, followed his business partner/brother-in-law John Samuel “J.S.” Betts (July 29, 1848 – April 25, 1918)…
(September 27, 1844 – January 16, 1904)
Born in Hancock County to Sterling G. and Mary West Evans, John and his wife Ella, followed his business partner/brother-in-law John Samuel “J.S.” Betts (July 29, 1848 – April 25, 1918)…
Jack Albritton
James Riley “Jack” Albritton, who turns 95 in 2022, has lived a life worth talking about. He served in the Air Corps at age 17 (yes, underage) to help clean up Pearl Harbor. He created a thriving mechanic business in the sleepy town of Sycamore. He…
Dr. G. C. McKenzie
Dr. Gordon C. McKenzie
Chairman of the Board of Education
Chairman of the Board of Education
Scout Leaders
"Dr. G.C. McKenzie of Ashburn, president of the Chehaw Council of the Boy Scouts of America, is pictured above congratulating J.R. Stott, newly appointed field executive for the council. Congratulations took place following a meeting of the various…
4 generations of Shinglers
![1945 Feb 1 WGF - 4 generations of shinglers [HI Shingler i, ii, iii, & Emma Shingler].jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/64f9c8c7bb84b6b1beee37816d114e5b.jpg "1945 Feb 1 WGF - 4 generations of shinglers [HI Shingler i, ii, iii, & Emma Shingler].jpg")
"The above picture was taken after the christening at the Ashburn Methodist church of Herbert Ives Shingler III, son of Lt. Col. and Mrs. H.I. Shingler Jr. In the picture are four generations, all named Shingler, including H.I. Shingler Sr., Mrs.…
Nina Cox - To The Bat for Turner County
A Wiregrass Farmer and Stockman clipping showing Nina Cox holding a bat that says "I will bat for Turner Co."
Nina Cox, an Ashburn High School teacher, resigned from her position in 1924 and entered the race for the Turner County School…
Nina Cox, an Ashburn High School teacher, resigned from her position in 1924 and entered the race for the Turner County School…
Virginia Smith
Born in 1953, Virginia Smith arrived into this world in Sycamore, Georgia delivered at home by a midwife. Due to the time period’s racist social policies, the hospital was a “whites only” establishment. But this was just her first introduction to…
J. H. Gilmore
"Mr. Gilmore is a prosperous farmer of the Rebecca district and is highly esteemed by those who know him. He has good business qualifications and the interest of the county at heart."
Mike Mastrario on how he found Turner County while living in New Jersey
To read the full interview, check out this link: https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/07/21/mike-mastrario/
Joyce McHugh Reed (102-year-old TC citizen) biographical intro
This is a quick introductory clip to Joyce McHugh Reed, 102-year-old Turner County citizen. She was a daughter and wife of a sharecropper. To read the rest of the interview, click here: https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/07/11/joyce-reed/
Linda Wiggins Williford - Wiregrass Farmer History
To read more of Linda Wiggins Williford's interview, click here: https://turnercountyproject.com/2021/04/11/linda-wiggins-williford/
Pioneers Sheep Bennett Pate and Daniel H. Davis, early ~1900s
Pioneers Sheep Bennett Pate and Daniel H. Davis, early ~1900s
Dot Ireland Coker swearing in as Probate Judge (~1980s)
Dot Ireland Coker, first woman county officer (~1980s)
Pictured L to R is Dot, her husband Bussey, and her two sons Randy and Mike.
Pictured L to R is Dot, her husband Bussey, and her two sons Randy and Mike.
Mike Mastrario
On Sunday, July 4, 2021, the Turner County Project sat down with Mike Mastrario to talk about him and his wife Sue moving their whole family from South New Jersey all the way to small town Ashburn in the early 1990s. Getting this Yankee’s first…
Linda Wiggins Williford
On March 24, 2021, Linda Wiggins Williford, daughter of Henry Richard “H.R.” Wiggins (May 10, 1924 – October 14, 2010) and Frankie Ireland Wiggins (November 7, 1923 – September 5, 2018), sat down for an hour-long interview with the Turner County…
Joyce Reed
The Turner County Project had the privilege of interviewing Mrs. Joyce McHugh Reed with the help of her son Wayne Reed on Saturday, July 3, 2021 over a glass of homemade sweet tea. This 102-year-old resident of Turner County shared some stories about…
Cheryle Bryan
Although she was not born in Turner County, Cheryle Bryan without a doubt is full of pride for our little community. Her arrival to Ashburn on Election Day 1972 is one she will always remember as a new beginning and a chance for her to become an…