The History of Hendricks County (Chicago: Interstate Publishing, 1885)--Lincoln Township, pages 668-669
Anderson Turpin, son of Robison and Rachel Turpin, was born in Scott County, Ky., in October, 1831. In 1834 he came with his parents to Hendricks County, Ind., where he was reared to manhood. Nov. 20, 1853, he was united in marriage to Miss Louisa E. Rupard, of Clark County, Ky. Six children have been born to them--Wilkerson, Mary E., William H., Martha E., Rachel A. and Ora A. Mary E. and Ora A. are deceased. Mr. Turpin is the owner of a fine farm of eighty acres and is meeting with success in his agricultural pursuits. He and his wife are earnest members of the Christian church.