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Charles Henry Turner was born on August 7, 1848. He studied under Otto Grundmann in Boston, MA, and made several European trips to further his art education.

Turner was a member of the Unity Art Club and the Boston Art Club. He exhibited at the Boston Art Club at various times from 1881 until 1907, and served as its president. In 1887, he exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and gave his address (studio location) as 12 West Street, Boston, MA.

For many years, Turner was a summer resident of Jackson, NH. His studio had been built on the northeasterly slope of Duck’s Head, a spur of Iron Mountain. This location provided a commanding view of Thorn, Tin, Black, Doublehead, Carter’s Dome, Eagle and Wildcat Mountains. Looking downward, the village of Jackson, with its various hotels, cottages, summer golf links and river junction provided a wide variety of enthralling scenery. The artist took particular enjoyment in exhibiting his canvases and entertaining guests in his commodious gallery.

Charles Henry Turner died in his long-time home at 68 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, MA, on the morning of November 24, 1908. A funeral at his residence was held three days later, with Reverend Elwood Worcester of Emmanuel Church officiating. Turner was laid to rest at the High Street Cemetery in Hampton, NH.

Obituary From The Boston Globe
Boston, MA / Wednesday, November 25, 1908 / Page 6 / Charles H. Turner Dead.

Charles H. Turner, a portrait painter in this city for many years, died yesterday morning at his home, 68 Mt. Vernon St. Mr. Turner was a native of Hampton, NH, where he was born 60 years ago and lived until he was 20 years of age, when he came to Boston. Since that time the family has resided on Mt. Vernon St.

As a boy Mr. Turner showed a strong inclination for drawing and painting and he went abroad to study, remaining there for some time and working under some of the best masters. Subsequently he made several trips abroad. He early developed a fondness for portrait painting and although little of his work has been seen by the public a great many of his portraits are in private houses in this and other cities.

Mr. Turner is survived by a wife, who before her marriage was Miss Elise Hagedorn, a native of Germany; also a son, Charles M. Turner, and a daughter, Mrs. Gertrude H. Souther. Mr. Turner was prominent in the Masonic fraternity.

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References
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