The History of Hendricks County (Chicago: Interstate Publishing, 1885)--Lincoln Township, page 669
Henry Turpin was born Jan. 11, 1835, in Hendricks County, Ind., a son of Robison and Rachel Turpin, natives of Kentucky. His parents came to this county in 1834, and settled on a tract of timbered land in the southern part of Lincoln Township, residing here till their death, which occurred in 1880. Nine children were born to them, seven of whom are living--Anderson, Henry, Harvey, Doctor, Martha, Jacob and Elizabeth M. Henry Turpin was reared on a farm. He received a fair education, and for a short time was engaged in teaching school. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Company I, Seventh Indiana Infantry, and participated in the battles of second Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, and a number of others. He received a wound in the shoulder at the battle of the Wilderness in May, 1864, which disabled him for two months. At the end of that time he again reported for duty and was recruited into Company G, which subsequently became consolidated with the Twentieth Indiana Infantry. He was present at Lee's surrender to General Grant. He was honorably discharged in June, 1865, when he returned home, and Nov. 28, of the same year, he was married to Miss Amelia E. Brock, of Decatur County, Ind., formerly of Kentucky. They have three children--Cora B., William C. and George H. Mr. Turpin ranks among the leading farmers of Lincoln Township, and is the owner of 200 acres of land. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.