I. O. SWIFT. I. O. Swift, the oldest son of Ira F. Swift, was born in Paris, Sept. 3, 1853. He married Hattie M. P'ulsifer, born Feb. 3. 1864, daughter of Joseph R. and Mary J. Pulsifer of Sumner, and has had three children, namely: Lora E., born Aug. 17, 1880, died Oct. 18, 1881. Mr. Swift is one of Sumner's most enterprising and up-to-date farmers, and is much liked by his fellow townsmen. April 1, 1881, he bought the old "Swift" farm in Sumner, which at that time was somewhat run out, both the buildings and land, and by hard work and careful management he has brought the farm up with the best and built an entirely new set of buildings thereon. The farm is very nicely located, commanding a good view of Pleasant Lake and the surrounding country, and is considered one of the most desirable and productive farms in town. Mr. Swift is also a lover of fine cattle, carries a large stock, and deals quite extensively in them. THE TURNER FAMILY. CHARLES TURNER settled in Sumner about 1830, on a farm adjoining the Ryerson farm on the north, Sturtevant farm on the west, and Hersey farm on the south. He married Eliza Briggs of North Salem, Maine, and there were born to them nine children, of whom only three are now living, John and Horatio G. who are the oldest, and Eliza, who married A. M. Tucker, and now resides in Lexington, Mass. Mrs. Turner died Feb. 3, 1845, and the family scattered to look out for themselves. JOHN TURNER was born in North Salem, Maine, Jan. 23, 1827, where he lived until he was three years old, when his folks moved to Sumner. He' was educated in the district school in Sumner. In 1845 he went to Lowell, Mass., and found occupation in a factory, where he remained five years. In 1850 he married Betsey Knights, of Paris, Maine. Being ambitious for a more lucrative occupation, he left Lowell, and started to learn the paving and contracting business in Boston, and finally became a member of the firm, in which he remained for ten years. In 1865 he organized the firm of John Turner & Co., which has been, perhaps, the most successful firm in that business in Boston. Mr. Turner was a member of the Charlestown School-board the five years previous to annexation to Boston. He represented Ward 4, Boston, in the Legislature in 1877 and 1878. He was Treasurer of the Winchester Home for Aged Women for three years, and was later elected President. He is a member of the Hunt Asylum for Destitute Children corporation, and at present is chairman of the Executive Committee. He was a member of the Overseers of the Poor for the city of Boston in 1890, '91, and '92. He was President of the Boston Finance Association, and is a Director of the Charlestown Gas and Electric Company, is a member of the Board of Investment of the Warren Instituttion for Savings, and a Director of the Bunker Hill National Bank. He is a member of Henry Price Lodge, F. & A. M., St. Andrew's Royal Arch Chapter, Melrose Council, Royal and Select Masters, and Coeur de Lon Commandery, Knights Templar. He is a 32d degree Mason. He is also a member of Bunker Hill Lodge, No. 14, Bunker Hill Encampment, No. 5, and Grand Canton Bunker Hill, No. 7, I. O. O. F.., Paul Revere Lodge, No. 824, Knights of Honor, and 999th Artillery Association. Mr. Turner has one son, J. Frank, teller in a local bank. Mr. Turner's office is at 19 Milk Street, Boston. He has resided in Charlestown forty-two years, and has accumulated much property. He is in fact, one of the heaviest tax-payers of the district. He resides at 351 Main Street, Charlestown, Mass. HORATIO G. TURNER (rsidence, Dedham, Mass.), was born in Salem, Maine, Jan. 14, 1829. His parents moved to Sumner, about 1830. He received his education in the district school, worked at farm |