i am researching the turner family.i own a house in quincy that was built for rodolphus kibbe turner in 1870 his father was professor jonathon baldwin turner of jacksonville il. found pictures on you site of his brothers that lived in butler if anyone has information it would be great
thanks cheryl

Responses via emails with Ann Tindall (edited)--
From: Cheryl
so glad to finally hear from you,the rodolphhus kibbe turner i am reseaching was born in jacksonville 1836 died 1880.his father was jonathon baldwin turner who helped start the il.college in jacksonville. r.k.was a lawyer and land dealer in quincy and had this house built for his family.the home is called a manse{mini mansion}it has been on our historical tours several times.he has quite a history and quite a character ! had read that he had 2brothers that had lived in butler il. that's how i got to butler.when i saw the pictures ann had posted i recognized names and couldn't believe how much i've learned! can't wait to hear more
thank you cheryl

From: Anita Rundquist 
Interesting to ponder a home lived in by Rhodolphus Kibbe Turner.  This was my fathers name,  and he was born here, returned from University of Illinois, to farm here all his life.  I married  a crops and soils instructor,  and we still live here,  tho our son John Kibbe,  manages  and just kibitz.  Enjoyable life.   My father had an uncle by the same name.  I will look up his statistics and let you know.  Where are you located.  Think the elder R.K.  lived in Macon or near Decatur.   I will enjoy delving into this.

Hi to all of you,
The Rhodolphus Kibbe Turner that was born in Jacksonville 1836 and died 1880 is my GG Grandfather. I'd love to see pictures of RK Turner's home in Quincy! Thank you Ann for posting the great family pictures of Wm, John B. and Fannie's families. That is what got me to this site. My grandfather was also named Rhodolphus Kibbe Turner. That is a family name through and through! I'd love to share any info that I have and would love to hear from anyone researching!

hi jan,
was excited to here from anita that there is another turner out there.i own the house that belonged to rodolphus kibbe turner 1836-1880 actually he died in this house dec 20,1880 his wife thought he was recovering and when downtown shopping that day.i am writing a book,very slowly,about my house and it starts with the turner family.would love to here what you know about them.which of r.k.s siblings is your grandparents?george,horace,sally? good to here from you
thanks cheryl