W Eugene Turton Scrapbook

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: MG Nwk Turton-(Fileroom)

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This scrapbook has many empty pages. It includes newsclippings and a few glossy photos on the W. Eugene Turton. Photos are generally of landscapes, matching article, not of people.

Dates

c. 1919-1932

Conditions Governing Use

Photocopying of materials is limited and no materials may be photocopied without permission from library staff. Researchers wishing to publish, reproduce, or reprint materials from this collection must obtain permission. More restrictions apply, must sign legal agreement -- contact CFCNJIC for more information.

Biographical / Historical

W. Eugene Turton was born in Newark c. 1876. He lived there at least through 1903, when he was admitted to the NJ Bar, but lived at 63 Harrison Pl., Newark for the next 60+ years of his life. He died in Point Pleasant in 1965.

During his career, Turton was a commissioner for the Port of New York and was an Irvington magistrate. He had an active law practice in Newark for many years. He was a founder of the Newark Athletic Club and a lifetime memeber of the American Automobile Association.

Mr. Turton was married to Helen McCandless in 1947 and she was his only immediate survivor.