November 5, 1907 (Book 218, Page 270)
Grantee: Frank Turpin (King and Laura Turpin's brother)
Grantor: Robert Brashears
8 1/2 acres in district 9 (Hardin Valley area)
Purchase Price: $80
My Note: It appears that Frank Turpin is the first Turpin to own land in Knox County.
September 29, 1908 (Book 224, Page 102)
Grantee: Frank Turpin (same as above)
Grantor: Sarah Summers
Right of way for a road in district 9 (Hardin Valley area)
My Note: This road is today known as "Turpin Lane." It leads to Frank's previously purchased property.
August 22, 1923 (Book 382, Page 257)
Grantee: King Turpin
Grantor: Amanda Stubbs (husband was W. N. Stubbs)
12 1/2 acres in district 9 (Hardin Valley area)
Purchase Price: "One dollar and love and affection"
My Note: Could this "Amanda" be Amanda Turpin as a married woman? Until now, we have received no indication that Amanda Turpin ever married.