While in Baltimore he worked for the firm of Chaney, Randall, and Co. In Staunton he was a member of the "Philomathesian Society" (cf. the Philomathean Society).
While in Baltimore he worked for the firm of Chaney, Randall, and Co. In Staunton he was a merchandise auctioneer with partner W. M. Chewning. Turner was also member of the "Philomathesian Society" (cf. the Philomathean Society).