The History of Hendricks County (Chicago: Interstate Publishing, 1885)--Brown Township, pages 479-480
Harvey Turpin, son of Robison and Rachel Turpin, was born in Hendricks County, Ind., Feb. 28, 1837. He remained at home till manhood, and in August, 1862, enlisted in the Fifth Indiana Cavalry. He participated in many severe battles and skirmishes, among other Resaca and Rheatown. In July, 1864, he was captured, and was confined in Andersonville Prison two months and thirteen days, and in Florence two months. He was exchanged at Charleston in December, 1864, and was given a furlough home. He was discharged in April, 1865, and again took up the peaceful pursuit of agriculture. He is one of the substantial and enterprising farmers of Brown Township. His homestead on section 15 contains 110 acres of choice land, and he also owns forty acres in Boone County and sixty in Hendricks County. He takes an active interest in all public affairs, and is a liberal supporter of any measure that promises benefit to his township. He was married Sept. 5, 1867, to Parmelia Smith, who was born May 28, 1840, a daughter of Aaron and Frances Smith, of Boone County. They have a family of six children--Rachel F., Mary E., Viola M., Flora E., Harrison E. and Homer E. Mrs. Turpin is a member of the Baptist church.