Turner was born in Lansing in 1850 and married Sophia Porter Scott in 1876 .
In 1878 , the house was purchased by James M. Turner , one of Lansing 's most prominent businessmen at the time .
James M. Turner was born in Lansing in 1850 and married Sophia Porter Scott in 1876 .
In 1878 , the house was purchased by James M. Turner , one of Lansing 's most prominent businessmen at the time .