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David Howell Turner (May 10, 1885 – May 11, 1957) was a politician from
Alabama (We dare defend our rights) , anthem = "Alabama (state song), Alabama" , image_map = Alabama in United States.svg , seat = Montgomery, Alabama, Montgomery , LargestCity = Huntsville, Alabama, Huntsville , LargestCounty = Baldwin County, Al ...
. He was
Secretary of State of Alabama The secretary of state of Alabama is one of the constitutional officers of the U.S. state of Alabama. The office actually predates the statehood of Alabama, dating back to the Alabama Territory. From 1819 to 1901, the secretary of state served ...
from 1935 to 1939 and 1943 to 1944. He also served as
State Auditor of Alabama The state auditor of Alabama is constitutionally required to make a complete report to the governor of Alabama showing the receipts and disbursement of every character, all claims audited and paid out, and all taxes and revenues collected and pai ...
from 1939 to 1943. He was born on May 10, 1885, in Camden, AL. He attended the
University of Alabama The University of Alabama (informally known as Alabama, UA, or Bama) is a Public university, public research university in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Established in 1820 and opened to students in 1831, the University of Alabama is the oldest and la ...
. In 1944, he resigned as Secretary of State to accept an appointment as chairman of the Board of Pardons and Paroles. He married on December 18, 1913, and had three children. He died on May 11, 1957.


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1885 births 1957 deaths Alabama Democrats {{Alabama-politician-stub