The wife of Mr. McMillan formerly was Mary Pickering, daughter of Maynard Pickering and Jemima (Rockhold) Pickering, the former born in Wirt County, W. Va. Mr. Pickering came to Fulton County in 1852. His wife was a daughter of Starling Turner and widow of E. M. Rockhold. Mr. Turner was a prominent man in the early history of the State and achieved more than passing fame as a scholar and scientist. He was particularly interested in astronomical research, and possessed a valuable collection of instruments and books. Imbued with a spirit of humanity, he was generosity personified, and among other contributions to the community erected a church opposite his home, still known as Turner’s Church.
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