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Walker family history, one branch of which is African-American, has a rich and complex origin of which the particulars have been accumulated over the years by Walker family members. The Walker family name is an old heredity that has migrated all across the world over the centuries, and as the name Walker has spread, it has evolved making it's history a challenge to uncover. This Walker history and genealogy page contains the contributed history of the Walker family name made up of user-submitted content from users like you.
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Walker family history, one branch of which is African-American, has a rich and complex origin of which the particulars have been accumulated over the years by Walker family members. The Walker family name is an old heredity that has migrated all across the world over the centuries, and as the name Walker has spread, it has evolved making it's history a challenge to uncover. This Walker history and genealogy page contains the contributed history of the Walker family name made up of user-submitted content from users like you.
Name Origin
The name "Walker" is an ancient name (ca. AD 1000) generally associated with the textile (wool) industry. "Walk" is an old word for felt (as in felt cloth, which is still known as "walked wool" in some places). "Walkers" made felt by boiling wool.
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Nationality & Ethnicity
The "Walker" name generally comes from the British isles (England and the east coast of Scotland), though it can also be found in Denmark (Vikings from which settled the east coast of Scotland) and parts of Germany. One branch of the Walker family Is African-American.
Famous People named Walker
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Early Walkers
These are the earliest records we have of the Walker family.
George Walker was born in 1635, and died at age 55 years old in 1690. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Walker.
Henry Walker was born circa 1683. He was married to Mary Sams Walker, and had a child John Walker. Henry Walker died at age 41 years old circa 1724. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Henry Walker.
Mary (Sams) Walker was born circa 1686 in Wadmalaw Island, Charleston County, South Carolina United States to Bonham Sams and Enstis Sams, and had siblings John Sams and William Sams. She married Henry Walker, and had a child John Walker. Mary Walker died at age 38 years old circa 1724. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Sams Walker.
John Walker was born circa 1707 to Mary Sams Walker and Henry Walker. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Walker.
Mary (Walker) Meate was born in 1712. She was in a relationship with Edward Meate, and had children Susanah Meate, Edward Meates, and James Meates. Mary Meate died at age 51 years old in 1763. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary (Walker) Meate.
Grace Walker was born in 1725. Grace Walker was in a relationship with Thomas Wildgoose, and has children Ann Wildgoose, Ralph Wildgoose, John Wildgoose, Sarah Wildgoose, Laurence Wildgoose, Hannah Wildgoose, Job Wildgoose, Thomas Wildgoose, Anthony Wildgoose, and John Wildgoose. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Grace Walker.
Alexander Walker was born in 1765, and died at age 59 years old in 1824. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Alexander Walker.
Chrispianos H Walker was born on March 14, 1782 at Rockingham, Virginia, USA to Margaret (Peters) Walker and Charles Walker. He married Frances (Peters) Walker, and died at age 93 years old on February 14, 1876 at Flat Top, Mercer, West Virginia, USA. Chrispianos Walker was buried in 1876 at Walker Hatcher Cemetery, Egeria, Raleigh, West Virginia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Chrispianos H Walker.
Frances (Peters) Walker was born in 1794 in new river, giles County, Virginia united states to John Peters and Frances (Simms) Peters. Frances Walker married Chrispianos H Walker, and died at age 89 years old on April 7, 1884 in flat top, Wv. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Frances (Peters) Walker.
Margaret (Walker) Ferguson was born in 1795 in Scotland United Kingdom. Margaret Ferguson was in a relationship with John Ferguson, and has a child Margaret Sharp (Ferguson) Peace. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Margaret (Walker) Ferguson.
Elizabeth (Walker) Beck of Alto Australia was born on January 20, 1804 in Kendal, Cumbria County, England United Kingdom. She was married to James Beck, and had a child George Walker Beck. Elizabeth Beck died at age 53 years old on January 4, 1858 in Kendal.
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Henry C Walker
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Kay Karpus Walker
Kay Leona Walker Karpus. Born in San Francisco - was married and divorced to T. Michael Walker. Had two children, Pamela Walker and Connie Walker - now Connie Walkershaw. Pamela Walker was married and divorced John Cleary. Connie married Ira Jesse Shaw and they combined their names. Pamela has two children - Alexander Cleary and Selina Cleary. Jesse and Connie Walkershaw have one daughter - Carmen Walkershaw.
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Steward Young Walker
I have an old studio photograph of Stewart Young WALKER which was taken at the James Studio in Des Moines, IA. The photograph is dated 4 Apr 1888 and indicates that Stewart is 4 months old at the time the photograph was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Stewart and his family:
Stewart Young WALKER was b. Dec 1888 in Des Moines, IA to parents Buffon or Bufford Stewart WALKER (1857-1920) and Mary Ermine YOUNG (1859-1924) who were married 28 Oct 1886 in Des Moines, IA. Stewart was the couple’s only child and he died in 1902 at the age of 14 years and is buried in the Woodland Cemetery in Des Moines, IA.
I’d like to get the photograph to a family member and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
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Shelley
Stewart Young WALKER was b. Dec 1888 in Des Moines, IA to parents Buffon or Bufford Stewart WALKER (1857-1920) and Mary Ermine YOUNG (1859-1924) who were married 28 Oct 1886 in Des Moines, IA. Stewart was the couple’s only child and he died in 1902 at the age of 14 years and is buried in the Woodland Cemetery in Des Moines, IA.
I’d like to get the photograph to a family member and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
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Shelley
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Carol Walker was born on November 25, 1949, and died at age 31 years old in May 1981. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Carol Walker.
Martha (Pascu) Walker of Russia, was married to Michal walker, and has a child Sophia Ponta. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Martha pascu.
Michal Walker of Ferndale, Michigan United States, was married to Martha pascu in Russia, and has a child Sophia Ponta. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Michal walker.
Erin Walker got married to Robert Walker in June 2011. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Erin Walker.
Barney Russell Walker was born on September 3, 1946 in Hammond, Indiana United States. He was married to Sandra Ruth Walker on June 7, 1977, and they were together until Sandra's death on September 8, 2016. Barney Walker has children Robert Walker and Douglas Darien Walker. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Barney Russell Walker.
Robert Walker was born on June 5, 1979 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois United States to Barney Russell Walker and Sandra Ruth Walker, and has a brother Douglas Darien Walker. Robert Walker married Erin Walker in June 2011. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert Walker.
Douglas Darien Walker was born on November 17, 1981 in Naples Italy to Barney Russell Walker and Sandra Ruth Walker, and has a brother Robert Walker. Douglas Walker married Robin Poage on June 15, 2012. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Douglas Darien Walker.
Sandra Ruth (Polkow) Walker was born on December 17, 1947 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois United States to Marvin R Polkow and Elaine M Polkow. She married Barney Russell Walker on June 7, 1977, and they were married until Sandra's death on September 8, 2016. Sandra Walker had children Robert Walker and Douglas Darien Walker.
Dulcie Amelia Walker was born in 1911, and died at age 78 years old on August 4, 1990. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Dulcie Amelia Walker.
Benson Walker III was born in 1848, and died at age 66 years old in 1914. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Benson Walker III.
Alice Emma (Walker) Frost of Nagambie, Strathbogie Shire County, VIC Australia was born on May 26, 1881 in Ferntree Gully, City of Knox County. She was married to Alfred Henry Frost in 1899, and had children Louisa Phillis Frost, Herbert Percival Frost, Hilda Myrtle Frost, Ivy May Frost, Alfred William Frost, Walter Gordon Frost, Norman Frank Frost, Marjorie Alice Frost, Ethel Margaret Frost, Bertha Florence Frost, James Ernest Frost, Edna Jean Frost, and Harold Alexander Frost. Alice Frost died at age 76 years old on July 11, 1957 in Nagambie, Strathbogie Shire County.
Nancy (Walker) Enoch was born on March 15, 1811 in North Carolina United States. She was married to John P. Enoch on December 3, 1832 in Caswell County, and had a child Nancy A. Covington. Nancy Enoch died at age 69 years old on March 15, 1880 in Jericho. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nancy Enoch .
Mark V Walker of Paducah, McCracken County, KY was born on November 2, 1957, and died at age 47 years old on October 3, 2005.
Tammy L. (O’Rourke) Walker was born on September 30, 1971 in San Diego, San Diego County, California United States to Kathleen O’Rourke and Michael O’Rourke, and has a sister Heather O'Rourke. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Tammy Walker.
Nancy Walker Star of Broadway, Films and Television.
Born May 10, 1922 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Died March 25, 1992 in Studio City, California, (lung cancer)
Height 4' 11" (1.5 m)
They say big things often come in small packages, and never was that saying more true than when sizing up the talents of that diminutive dynamo Nancy Walker. Born Anna Myrtle Smoyer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 10, 1922, she lived a born-in-a-trunk existence as the daughter of vaudevillian Dewey Barto (né Dewey Smoyer). At the time of his run of Broadway's "Hellzapoppin", he was part of the comedy team of Barto & Mann (George Mann). Her sister, Betty Lou Barto, also went on to have a musical career. Though she had designs on becoming a legit singer, it was hard for others to take Nancy seriously with her naturally aggressive manner backed up by this tiny frame. Comedy was definitely her forte.
Broadway legend George Abbott picked up on her innate comic abilities immediately and set her up as his blind date in the Broadway musical smash "Best Foot Forward" in 1941. The show, starring June Allyson, was a certifiable hit, and when MGM turned Best Foot Forward (1943) into a musical film, Nancy, as well as June, went right along with it. Nancy continued giving top support for MGM in the Judy Garland/Mickey Rooney movie Girl Crazy (1943) and in Broadway Rhythm (1944). Back on Broadway, Nancy all but stole the proceedings as the hoydenish cabbie Hildy Esterhazy, who pursues a sailor on leave, in "On the Town" (1944). After a brief first marriage, she met vocal coach David Craig during the 1948 run of "Look, Ma, I'm Dancing," when she was plagued by vocal problems. They married a few years later. When Nancy left the show, she was replaced by her sister Betty. Other musical plaudit came her way, including Tony nominations for the revue "Phoenix '55" and for her lead role in "Do Re Mi" with Phil Silvers.
Nancy experienced some tough, lean years in the late 1950s and 1960s until she found TV an accepting medium. She became popular all over again, and a household name to boot, as Rosie the waitress in a series of Bounty paper-towel commercials. At around the same time, she won a regular role as Mildred, the sardonic maid on McMillan & Wife (1971). Her prototypical wisecracking role, however, came as the outlandish Jewish mom Ida Morgenstern, mother of Valerie Harper's "Rhoda" character on Mary Tyler Moore (1970). When Harper spun off into her own series--Rhoda (1974)--interfering Ida was right alongside her still-unmarried daughter, wreaking havoc. Alas, nominated for eight Emmys and four Golden Globe Awards for her collective work on series TV, she never won. Her renewed popularity, however, led to a couple of TV star vehicles that plainly didn't suit her second-banana talents. Neither lasted very long. She eventually moved into stage and film directing. Nancy made her final regular TV-series appearance on the sitcom True Colors (1990), playing another of her long line of delightfully brash buttinskys. During the run of the show, she was diagnosed with lung cancer and died just weeks before her 70th birthday in 1992.
- IMDb Mini Biography By: Gary Brumburgh
David Craig (29 January 1951 - 25 March 1992) ( her death) ( 1 child)
Received a Tony Award nomination in 1956 for lead Actress in the musical, 'Phoenix '55.'
Her first major Broadway role was as the Blind Date in "Best Foot Forward" (1941). She made her film debut repeating her stage role in the film version (Best Foot Forward (1943)).
Was twice nominated for Broadway's Best Actress (Musical) Tony Award for Actress in a Musical in 1956, for "Phoenix '55," and in 1961, for "Do Re Mi".
Appeared in multiple commercials as a spokesperson for Bounty Paper Towels as the lovable Rosie the Waitress in the 1970s and 1980s.
She was a lifelong Democrat.
Kendra Walker was born on August 21, 1996 to Lorein Walker, and has a brother Kenric Walker Jr. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Kendra Walker.
Kenric Walker Jr was born to Lorein Walker, and has a sister Kendra Walker. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Kenric Walker Jr.
Lorein Walker is the mother of Kendra Walker and Kenric Walker Jr. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lorein Walker.
Ellen Louisa (Swift) Walker of Castlemaine, Mount Alexander Shire County, VIC Australia was born in 1892 in Maryborough, Central Goldfields Shire County to Florence Nancy Anne Shugg and George Swift. She had siblings Lizzie Swift, Vera Swift, Myra Swift, and George Gordon Swift. Ellen Walker married Arthur James Walker in 1912, and died at age 67 years old on August 1, 1960 in Castlemaine, Mount Alexander Shire County.
Popular Walker Biographies
Lycurgus (Walker) Foots was born to Doris Louise Walker in Harris county, Texas.
First married to Roy L. Stewart on May 5, 1979, "Kirk" married Henry James Foots on August 21 2011. Henry Foots appeared on the TLC show "My 600 lb Life".
"Kirk" and Henry had been in a relationship for thirteen years, during which time they lived together. Eventually, Kirk came to feel that she was a caretaker rather than being in a relationship, and they broke up. Henry still loved her and a few years later, Henry encouraged her to also undergo weight loss surgery. She began losing weight and they got back together. They then married in a small wedding with just friends and relatives.
Sadly, Henry passed away just a couple of years after the wedding. Kirk followed in December of 2021, eight years after Henry.
Nellie Jane (Rickard) Walker was born on August 9, 1875 at Hamakua in Maui County, Hawaii United States to William Henry Rickard and Norah (Treloar) Rickard, and had siblings Emma Ann Wood (Rickard) Kempster, Louisa Lovedy (Treloar) Rickard, Nora Joana (Smith Rickard) Muir, William Joseph Rickard, Mary Eliza (Rickard) Herbert, James Bickel Rickard, Willie Rickard, Alice Ethelyne Rose (Rickard) Schellberg, Florence Edna (Rickard) Phillips, Walter Henry Rickard, Ethel Ada (Rickard) Ross, Harold Edward Rickard, Gladys Maude (Rickard) Center, Cecil Arthur Rickard, Aileen Bernice (Rickard) Morrison, Culeen B (Rickard) Morrison, and Violet Moyle (Rickard) Sparks. She married Frederick William Walker on December 28, 1909, and they were married until Frederick's death in 1936. Nellie Walker died at age 81 years old on September 14, 1956 in San Leandro, Alameda County, CA.
Johnny Walker was born in 1913 in Hazard, Kentucky United States to John Walker. Johnny Walker married Winnie (Stacy) Walker, and has children JoAnne (Walker) Long, Margaret Lee Walker, Margaret Baker Walker, and Heddy Louise Walker. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Johnny Walker.
John Walker was born in 1867 to John Walker and Margaret Baker. He was the parent of Johnny Walker. He married Winnie (Stacy) Walker, and they had children JoAnne (Walker) Long, Margaret Walker, and Heddy Louise Walker. John Walker died at age 73 years old in 1940. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Walker.
Brian Joseph Walker Jr of Lafayette, Lafayette County, LA was born on November 17, 1957 to Mary M (Clark) Walker and Richard Ivey Walker. He had siblings Margaret Walker and Richard Walker. He married Kimberly Jeannette Morgan, and had children Clifton Erik Walker, Zacharia Steven Walker, Tiffanie Deannette Walker, and Wendy Lisa Walker. Brian Walker died at age 51 years old on October 25, 2009 in Lafayette, Lafayette Parish County.
Mary M (Clark) Walker of 6704 Genoa Rd, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas United States was born on April 5, 1921. She was married to Richard Ivey Walker, and they were together until death separated them. Mary Walker has children Brian Joseph Walker, Margaret Walker, and Richard Walker.
Richard Ivey Walker was married to Mary M (Clark) Walker, and they were together until death separated them. Richard Walker has children Brian Joseph Walker, Margaret Walker, and Richard Walker. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Richard Ivey Walker.
Mary Edwards Walker was born on November 26, 1832, and died at age 86 years old on February 21, 1919. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Edwards Walker.
Martha Ann Walker was born in 1877, and died at age 75 years old in 1952. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Martha Ann Walker.
Louisa Susan Walker was born on December 23, 1882, and died at age 81 years old in 1964. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Louisa Susan Walker.
Paul Walker, born on September 12, 1973, in Glendale, California, was a beloved American actor known for his roles in the "Fast and Furious" film franchise. With his striking looks and natural talent, he captivated audiences around the world.
From an early age, Paul showed a passion for acting and embarked on a successful career in the entertainment industry. Beyond his on-screen success, he was also actively involved in philanthropy, particularly in the areas of disaster relief and ocean conservation. Sadly, his life was tragically cut short in a car accident on November 30, 2013.
Paul's untimely death left a void in the hearts of many, but his legacy as an actor and humanitarian continues to inspire and resonate with fans globally.
Hettie Rebecca Walker was born in 1889, and died at age 58 years old on December 24, 1947. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Hettie Rebecca Walker.
Nancy Malinda Walker was born on January 31, 1881, and died at age 50 years old in 1931. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nancy Malinda Walker.
Margaret Jane Walker was born on August 29, 1870, and died at age 92 years old on December 20, 1962. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Margaret Jane Walker.
Edna Walker was born to Nora (Wells) Walker and Frank Walker. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Edna Walker.
Valerie Anne (Coad) Walker of Dandenong North, City of Greater Dandenong County, VIC Australia was born to Mary Isabel Finlayson Coad and Robert James Coad, and has siblings Patrick William Coad, James Coad, and Carmel Joy Coad. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Valerie Anne (Coad) Walker .
Walker Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Walker family member is 71.0 years old according to our database of 178,411 people with the last name Walker that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Walkers
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Willie Walker was born on May 5, 1865, and died at age 115 years old in December 1980. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Willie Walker.
Mary Walker of Quincy, Norfolk County, MA was born on February 21, 1860, and died at age 114 years old in August 1974.
Lee Walker was born on October 30, 1866, and died at age 113 years old in September 1980. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lee Walker.
Alfred Walker of Bronx, Bronx County, NY was born on April 28, 1888, and died at age 114 years old on October 10, 2002.
Joann Walker of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin was born on June 25, 1867, and died at age 113 years old in June 1980.
William Walker was born on December 19, 1864, and died at age 111 years old in October 1976. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Walker.
Litta A Walker of Glenwood, Mills County, IA was born on March 23, 1893, and died at age 110 years old on January 13, 2004.
George Walker was born on July 7, 1862, and died at age 111 years old in December 1973. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Walker.
Zola Walker of Marion, Perry County, Alabama was born on July 1, 1876, and died at age 110 years old in February 1987.
Elizabeth N Walker of New York, New York County, NY was born on February 1, 1899, and died at age 111 years old on May 4, 2010.
Carrie E Walker of Burgaw, Pender County, NC was born on September 30, 1900, and died at age 110 years old on January 8, 2011.
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Lori Russell
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09/16/2021
Looking for a Mrs. Porter Walker.
Teresa Fleming
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03/10/2014
if anyone is interested in seeing the picture please contact me...... hope to hear from someone soon :)
Kenny Walker
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03/04/2015
My father was Harry Walker and I know he was married to someone else before for my mom.He passed away around the 90's His age was about 91 when he died.My name is Kenny Walker.
Sharon Goemaere
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03/06/2015
Hi Kenny,I am looking for a Mary Maude Walker married to Harry Spencer.In Missouri.These were my maternal grandparents.
Kenny Walker
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03/07/2015
Teresa...This is what I have so far...My dad married a woman named Clara B and I don't know her maiden name,But my dad was borned in Kingsport TN.My e-mail is [contact link] If you need to contact me.
Lori Russell
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08/12/2021
My Combs, Sawyers, Lozar are in Michigan. There is a Doug Sawyer married to a Audrey. His mom was Dorothea C Lozar. Dorothea married a couple times. A Sawyer man. George Westly Combs. And my grandfather Ferris Thompson. Doug Sawyer also has a couple of brothers. So the Walker line is definitely coming to Michigan. To Fenwick Michigan. There is a Marrita Julia Combs to. Along with this Cynthia Combs. I think this Marritta Combs is with George westly Combs. Some where in this line my mom comes about. Oh Gerald Combs too.
Teresa Fleming
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03/10/2014
i am searching for some info on a Harry Walker......... i believe he lived in or around bigheart oklahoma which is now known as Barndall......... he would have been there around 1931........ i have a picture of my g aunt with a man and on the back of the picture it has the name Harry Walker.......i desprately need to find some answers as to if this is in fact harry walker and if anyone recognizes this picture.
Erlene Best
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02/11/2011
Naomi was the daughter of Phillip Aden Walker and Chloe Mae Hedrick. She married Lovis L. Walker.
Obituary from the "Bluefield Daily Telegraph," Bluefield, WV, November 19, 2009:
"Our precious, wonderful, beautiful mother, Naomi Lois Walker, 91, of Pinoak, died peacefully in her sleep, Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at Sandy's Home Sweet Home in Pinoak. born July 6, 1918 at Besoco in Raleigh County, she was the daughter of the late Phillip Aden Walker and Chloe Mae Hedrick Walker. Mrs. Walker was a member of Rich Creek Primitive Baptist Church at Pinoak. She was a former employee of Beckley Manufacturing and Majestic Laundry in Princeton. Her most devoted and cherished duties were to her family, friends and neighbors whom she cherished. She was spirited, humorous and good to all. She loved to quilt with her friends, read newspapers, listen to preachers on the radio and sing. She loved to tend her farm animals. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lovis L. Walker, Sr.; one son, Lovis Walker, Jr.; one grandson, Tracy Akers; four sisters, Anna Marie McKeon, Reva Walker, Estes Gibson and Gyle Johnson; two brothers, Andrew Walker and Avil Walker; and stepmother, Mayna McComas Walker. Survivors include four daughters, Delma Birchfield and her husband Abner (Buddy) of Athens, Adele Kossel and her husband Kurt of Beckley, Elizabeth Akers and her fiance Roger Hodge of Princeton, Nancy Semones and her husband Harvey of Lashmeet; and one sister, Peggy Vencill and her husband Marvin of Princewick; and one stepsister, Rema Meadows of Beckley; 20 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Naomi was a mother 'by heart' to Arnold Walker, Jerry Walker and Yvonne Walker-Wiles; Naomi's nephews and nieces; children of Naomi's precious sister-in-law, Deloris Walker Hicks and precious brother-in-law, Tony Preston Walker. They praised her for her love and caring. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 20, 2009 at the Rowland H. Bailey Funeral Chapel of the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton withElder Lewis Lester officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery at Lashmeet. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Obituary from the "Bluefield Daily Telegraph," Bluefield, WV, November 19, 2009:
"Our precious, wonderful, beautiful mother, Naomi Lois Walker, 91, of Pinoak, died peacefully in her sleep, Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at Sandy's Home Sweet Home in Pinoak. born July 6, 1918 at Besoco in Raleigh County, she was the daughter of the late Phillip Aden Walker and Chloe Mae Hedrick Walker. Mrs. Walker was a member of Rich Creek Primitive Baptist Church at Pinoak. She was a former employee of Beckley Manufacturing and Majestic Laundry in Princeton. Her most devoted and cherished duties were to her family, friends and neighbors whom she cherished. She was spirited, humorous and good to all. She loved to quilt with her friends, read newspapers, listen to preachers on the radio and sing. She loved to tend her farm animals. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lovis L. Walker, Sr.; one son, Lovis Walker, Jr.; one grandson, Tracy Akers; four sisters, Anna Marie McKeon, Reva Walker, Estes Gibson and Gyle Johnson; two brothers, Andrew Walker and Avil Walker; and stepmother, Mayna McComas Walker. Survivors include four daughters, Delma Birchfield and her husband Abner (Buddy) of Athens, Adele Kossel and her husband Kurt of Beckley, Elizabeth Akers and her fiance Roger Hodge of Princeton, Nancy Semones and her husband Harvey of Lashmeet; and one sister, Peggy Vencill and her husband Marvin of Princewick; and one stepsister, Rema Meadows of Beckley; 20 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Naomi was a mother 'by heart' to Arnold Walker, Jerry Walker and Yvonne Walker-Wiles; Naomi's nephews and nieces; children of Naomi's precious sister-in-law, Deloris Walker Hicks and precious brother-in-law, Tony Preston Walker. They praised her for her love and caring. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 20, 2009 at the Rowland H. Bailey Funeral Chapel of the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton withElder Lewis Lester officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery at Lashmeet. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Tabatha Weaver
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My fiance's mother was adopted at birth from Carmi, Illinois. Her name is Donna Sue and was adopted by Fern and William Cox in 1957. She knows that her mother's name is Nancy Walker whose parents owned a store in Concord, Illinois and had since the civil war. She knows that her father's last name was Travelstead and he lived in Concord, Illinois. He has a sister whose name may be "Flo". She was blind in one eye and used a glass eye. She knows that there is a lot of Indian in her father's side of her blood line.
Donna has dark brown hair and brown eyes. She has two children (a boy, Benjamin and a girl, Angie) She is interested in learning about her natural family's origin and about medical history. If you have any information or would like to know anything more from me, please feel free to contact me through email, or this site. My email address is [contact link]
Thank you for taking the time to read this, and I look forward to hearing from anyone who knows anything and who wants to help my future mother-in-law learn about her heritage.
Donna has dark brown hair and brown eyes. She has two children (a boy, Benjamin and a girl, Angie) She is interested in learning about her natural family's origin and about medical history. If you have any information or would like to know anything more from me, please feel free to contact me through email, or this site. My email address is [contact link]
Thank you for taking the time to read this, and I look forward to hearing from anyone who knows anything and who wants to help my future mother-in-law learn about her heritage.
Unknown Morgan
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04/18/2004
my daddy's grandpa was Louis Anderson Walker. He married Sarah Lavonia Parker.
They had several children: Lonnie Homer, Jesse Lee, Lena Mae, Grady & two more children. My grandpa was Homer, he married Nora Haynes.
they had O'Neal, Ernest, Lewis & Rosa.
my dad is Lewis. His mom died when he was about 7. grandpa remarried a lady named Lula Ragsdale. they had a daughter Martha together.
Oneal married Marie & had one daughter Louise
Ernest married Ruth & had Patsy, Betty, Alice, Dennis, Michael & Linda.
Lewis married Lois & had Claudetta, Susan, Paul & Penny.
Rosa was married to Mack & had Jim, Joe & Diane. then married John and had David & Mark.
Martha married Braxton & had Gerald & Lonnie.
They had several children: Lonnie Homer, Jesse Lee, Lena Mae, Grady & two more children. My grandpa was Homer, he married Nora Haynes.
they had O'Neal, Ernest, Lewis & Rosa.
my dad is Lewis. His mom died when he was about 7. grandpa remarried a lady named Lula Ragsdale. they had a daughter Martha together.
Oneal married Marie & had one daughter Louise
Ernest married Ruth & had Patsy, Betty, Alice, Dennis, Michael & Linda.
Lewis married Lois & had Claudetta, Susan, Paul & Penny.
Rosa was married to Mack & had Jim, Joe & Diane. then married John and had David & Mark.
Martha married Braxton & had Gerald & Lonnie.
Penny Nystrom
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In the census 1830 George Walker age 76 and Rebecca Walker age 37? Children:
Martha, Joshua, and Hampton. There were other children, too. Names?
Martha's children: Annallah age 16, Hampton age 23,
John and Mary both (twins), Patrick,
Sarah, and Hampton.
In the Census 1840 Ruthford Co. Joshua married to Elizabeth Hunt and all moved to Whiteside settlement Ruthford
Co on September 27, 1850. Witness- John
Walker Martha's brother?
June 18, 1860- GoldenValley Ruthford Co.
North Carolina Joshua age 37 and
Elizabeth age 27 Children: John age 13,
Hampton age 10, Joshua age 7, Martha age 3, Nancy age 2 lived with Rebecca age 76, Martha age 40, Hampton age 28.
Martha's children: Annallah age 16 and
Hampton age 23 (Labor)
October 15,1868, Rutherford Co. North Carolina Hampton married to Susan Apply
Father of Hampton was George Walker?
Father of Susan was Henry Apply.
July 1, 1870 Hampton and Susan had a baby Hampton- 1 year old.
Joshua and Elizabeth had Mary,Berry and
George on that year.
1870 census, Burk Co. N.C. Birth place of Fannie York, She was 22 years old.
Born on 1848?
1880 Census, Lower Fork, Burke Co. N.C.
Fannie york was 32 years old. Sam York her son was 3 years old born in Cherryville, N.C.
March 4, 1870, Rutherford Co. N.C.
Hampton Walker married Nancy Terry.
Father of Hampton was Josuha Walker
Mother of Nancy was Nancy Johnson.
They moved June 8, 1880 to Bysartville,
Mc Dowell Co. N.C.
1890 Hampton and son george W. worked in a mine. James H., Mary N.and Martha
Nancy with kids ran away.
June 15,1880 Golden Valley Township,
Rutherford Co. N.C. Joshua Walker
was a servant at age 50 or 60?
March 24, 1885 Lincoln Co. N.C. Hampton
Walker married Fanny York (5 months pregnant) They had children:
Earnest F., Sally, Lizzie my grandma,
and Oma. Fanny was pregnant with Samuel
York.
Hampton my great grandpa died at home in
Soulder, Mo on May 30, 1933 and was buried in Souder Cemetary, Soulder, Mo.
Fannie York Walker died on April 9, 1908
at home and was buried in Souder Cemetary. There were no tombstone for
either, just two rocks near the fence
on the right side of the church.
June 6, 1900 Ozark Co. Jackson Township, MO. On September 15, 1902
Hampton and Fannie got 90+30/100
acres Homestead from U.S. President
Theodore Rossevelt. Sold 50 acres to
Ernest Walker of Hilo, MO, Douglas Co. by Hampton and 3rd wife Nancy J. Walker.
Marriage- Oct 25,1912 witness:
Boone and Luna Abstractor
Later on more histories..
Martha, Joshua, and Hampton. There were other children, too. Names?
Martha's children: Annallah age 16, Hampton age 23,
John and Mary both (twins), Patrick,
Sarah, and Hampton.
In the Census 1840 Ruthford Co. Joshua married to Elizabeth Hunt and all moved to Whiteside settlement Ruthford
Co on September 27, 1850. Witness- John
Walker Martha's brother?
June 18, 1860- GoldenValley Ruthford Co.
North Carolina Joshua age 37 and
Elizabeth age 27 Children: John age 13,
Hampton age 10, Joshua age 7, Martha age 3, Nancy age 2 lived with Rebecca age 76, Martha age 40, Hampton age 28.
Martha's children: Annallah age 16 and
Hampton age 23 (Labor)
October 15,1868, Rutherford Co. North Carolina Hampton married to Susan Apply
Father of Hampton was George Walker?
Father of Susan was Henry Apply.
July 1, 1870 Hampton and Susan had a baby Hampton- 1 year old.
Joshua and Elizabeth had Mary,Berry and
George on that year.
1870 census, Burk Co. N.C. Birth place of Fannie York, She was 22 years old.
Born on 1848?
1880 Census, Lower Fork, Burke Co. N.C.
Fannie york was 32 years old. Sam York her son was 3 years old born in Cherryville, N.C.
March 4, 1870, Rutherford Co. N.C.
Hampton Walker married Nancy Terry.
Father of Hampton was Josuha Walker
Mother of Nancy was Nancy Johnson.
They moved June 8, 1880 to Bysartville,
Mc Dowell Co. N.C.
1890 Hampton and son george W. worked in a mine. James H., Mary N.and Martha
Nancy with kids ran away.
June 15,1880 Golden Valley Township,
Rutherford Co. N.C. Joshua Walker
was a servant at age 50 or 60?
March 24, 1885 Lincoln Co. N.C. Hampton
Walker married Fanny York (5 months pregnant) They had children:
Earnest F., Sally, Lizzie my grandma,
and Oma. Fanny was pregnant with Samuel
York.
Hampton my great grandpa died at home in
Soulder, Mo on May 30, 1933 and was buried in Souder Cemetary, Soulder, Mo.
Fannie York Walker died on April 9, 1908
at home and was buried in Souder Cemetary. There were no tombstone for
either, just two rocks near the fence
on the right side of the church.
June 6, 1900 Ozark Co. Jackson Township, MO. On September 15, 1902
Hampton and Fannie got 90+30/100
acres Homestead from U.S. President
Theodore Rossevelt. Sold 50 acres to
Ernest Walker of Hilo, MO, Douglas Co. by Hampton and 3rd wife Nancy J. Walker.
Marriage- Oct 25,1912 witness:
Boone and Luna Abstractor
Later on more histories..
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