Samson Sidney Turley

From a 1951 book published by Pfrimmer's Chapel Evangelical United Brethren Church, Corydon, Indiana:

SAMSON SIDNEY TURLEY

October 15,1874 - December 15, 1950

S.S. Turley was the son of William Harvey and Elizabeth Rosenbarger Turley and was raised in this community. He was converted at our church when he was a boy.

He was received into Indiana Conference at the 81st session held at Dale, Indiana August 25, 1909. His first charge was at Crandall, Indiana. He was ordained in 1911. He served the church at Hartsville during 1912 when there was eighty-seven converts. In 1914 he organized a United Brethren Church at Sardinia and in 1915 he organized one at Grammer.

In 1918 he went to Beatrice, Nebraska and was transferred from Idiana Conference in 1919. While serving at Beatrice, Nebraska he was wed to Miss Rose Meredith.

He began evangelistic work as a Evangelist At Large September 24, 1920. Mrs. Turley assisted with special music. They held services in every state in the United States, In Washington, D. C. and in twelve foreign countries. They educated two native Japanese boys for the ministry and attended the weddings of each of these boys in their native country.

His remains were placed to rest in the Grover Memorial Mausoleum in South Park Cemetery at Greensburg, Indiana.