Cleopatra Walker

Other Events:

• Census: 3 Aug 1860, Lambs Point, Township 6 Range 7, Madison County, Illinois, USA;

  1. Jones, Thomas, 32, male, [occupation not stated], real estate $230, personal $380, Kentucky 2. _____, Cleoprata [Cleopatra], 20, female, Illinois 3. _____, Josaphine, 1, female, Illinois 4. _____, [Ewilda? Emilda?], 1 month, Illinois

• Migration: 1868, Cherokee County, Kansas, USA;

  Thomas and Cleopatra moved from Madison County, Illinois, to Cherokee County, Kansas.

• Note: 1868, Cherokee County, Kansas, USA;

  A revival meeting was held in the local school and Cleopatra's husband, who had been a farmer, felt "an urgent call to preach the gospel." He became a Methodist Episcopal minister.

• Census: 20 Aug 1870, Neosho township, Cherokee County, Kansas, USA;

  1. Jones, Thomas J., 42, male, white, farmer, real estate $1200, personal $600, Kentucky 2. _____, Cleopatra, 30, female, white, keeping house, Illinois 3. _____, Josephine, 10, female, white, Illinois, attending school 4. _____, Amanda [V.?], 4, female, white, Illinois

• State Census: 1875, Neosho township, Cherokee County, Kansas, USA;

  1. Jones, T. J., 47, male, white, farmer, real estate $200, personal $140, born in Kentucky, moved from Illinois 2. _____, C., 34, female, white, born in Illinois, moved from Illinois 3. _____, J. F., 15, female, white, born in Illinois, moved from Illinois, attending school 4. _____, A. B., 1, female, white, born in Kansas

• Census: 12 Jun 1880, Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming Territory, USA;

  1. Jones, T. J., white, male, 52, married, farmer, Kentucky, Kentucky, Kentucky 2. _____, Theo [Cleopatra], white, female, 40, wife, married, keeping house, Illinois, Virginia, Virginia 3. _____, Josephine, white, female, 21, daughter, single, at home, Illinois, Kentucky, Illinois 4. _____, Bertha, white, female, 7, daughter, Kansas, Kentucky, Illinois 5. _____, Maggie, white, female, 5, daughter, Kansas, Kentucky, Illinois

• Migration: After June 1880, Sacramento County, California, USA;

  The family was enumerated in Cheyenne, Wyoming, in June 1880, but Thomas J. Jones's obituary states that the family moved to California, near Sacramento, in 1880. They may have moved after their enumeration, or the year may not be correct.

• Migration: 1886, Whiterock, Mariposa County, California, USA;

  The Jones family moved from the Sacramento area to Whiterock where he was a stock rancher as well as preaching the gospel.

• Census: Jun 1900, Township 5, Mariposa County, California, USA;

  1. Jones, Thomas J., head, white, male, born May 1828, 72, married 42 years, Kentucky, United States, Tennessee, farmer, can read and write, owns farm free of mortgage, farm schedule no. 127 2. _____, Cleopatra, wife, white, female, June 1840, 59, married 42 years, 8 children 4 living, Illinois, Illinois, Virginia, can read and write 3. _____, Josephine [T.? F.], daughter, white, female, May 1859, 41, single, Illinois, Kentucky, Illinois, school teacher, can read and write 4. _____, Thomas J., son, white, male, March 1882, 18, single, California, Kentucky, Illinois, can read and write 5. Ashurst, Josephine M., granddaughter, white, female, July 1894, 6, California, California, California

• Newspaper Article: 21 May 1904, Mariposa County, California, USA;

  Josephine Frances Jones Wedding May 21, 1904, Mariposa (California) Gazette Wedding at Whiterock. On May 11th, at the home of the bride's parents, Miss Josephine Frances JONES and Charles Martin SMITH were united in the holy bonds of wedlock by Rev. W. D. HAUKINGS of Plainsburg. The wedding took place on the spacious porch among the friends and relatives of the parties. The bride wore a suit of white silk. After congratulations, dinner was served. A long table was filled to overflowing with good things to eat and each of the young folks carried home a piece of wedding cake to dream over. The groom is a son of A. C. SMITH and is a sober, industrious young man. The bride has just closed a successful term of school here, and has taught in Sacramento, Placer, San Benito, Madera, Monterey and San Louis Obispo counties. The guest present were A. C. SMITH, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. BAIN, Mr. and Mrs. DEATSCH, Mr. and Mrs. HARLES, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. JONES Jr., Miss Myrtle HELM, Mrs. H. D. ASHURST, Chester ASHURST, Josie May ASHURST, Bertie May ASHURST, Oriole HELM, Alfred ASHURST. Some of the invited guests were unavoidably absent. Everyone had a merry time. There were several nice presents. The newly wedded couple went to house keeping at once. We wish them a happy journey through life. A. Friend.

• Obituary: 13 Jul 1918, Mariposa County, Callifornia, USA;

  Obituary of Thomas J. Jones, husband of Cleopatra Walker, Mariposa (California) Gazette, 13 July 1918 THOMAS JEFFERSON JONES PASSES AWAY IN MODESTO Rev. Thomas J. JONES was born in Hopkinsville, Christian county, Kentucky, on May 13, 1828; died in Modesto, California, June 28, 1918, being 90 years 1 month and 15 days of age. At the age of 18 years he was converted and joined the Methodist church. When 23 years of age he went to Edwardsville, Illinois, and engaged in the carpenter trade. In 1853 he came to California, overland, spending six months on the way. During five years he mostly followed the fortunes of a gold prospector with varying success, then returned to Edwardsville, Ill., aboard ships by the Panama route. There he met Cleopatra WALKER, to whom he was married on June 23, 1858. In 1868 he moved his family to Cherokee county, Kansas, where he adopted the life of a pioneer farmer. The next year there was a revival meeting held in a little log school house, where he felt an urgent call to preach the gospel. He gave his life to the service, becoming a local preacher in the M. E. church. He traveled miles and miles on foot or horseback to preach to the settlers in their cabins or in the little school houses. In 1880 he moved his family overland to California, the land of his dreams. During the nest six years his home was near Sacramento. Then again in 1886 he moved to Whiterock, Mariposa county, where he engaged in stock ranching, continuing however, to preach wherever his services were needed. For many years he was Justice of the peace in the Whiterock district. He served the community faithfully as preacher, Sunday school superintendent or teacher, and as Judge of the Justice Court. He performed the marriage ceremony for many of the young people and conducted the funeral services of the greater part of those who were laid to rest in the Whiterock cemetery as it filled up year after year. In 1912 his faithful and loving companion was called home. Since then he made his home with his daughter in Modesto. From that time, on account of his increasing age, he ceased his ministerial labors, but was a faithful attendant upon Sunday school and church services up to the last Sunday of his life. On Tuesday, June 25th, the absent members of the family were called, and on the 28th he passed quietly away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bertha ASHURST. On Saturday afternoon Rev. PITMAN of the first Presbyterian church, conducted a very appropriated funeral service at the undertaking parlors of Wood and Shannon where a large number of his friends were present. On Sunday morning relatives arrived in LeGrand with the remains, and were joined by friends here who accompanied them to Whiterock cemetery, where they laid him to rest besides his beloved wife. A large number of his former neighbors were present. Rev. NEEDHAM of M. E. Church South conducted the services at the grave and the LeGrand choir rendered beautiful and appropriate music. He leaves to mourn his demise, four children: Mrs. C. M. SMITH of LeGrand; Mrs. Bertha ASHURST and Mrs. P. J. LEARY of Modesto, and Thomas J. JONES of Lewis. - Le Grand Advocate, July 5.

Notes:

Newspaper Article:

It is not clear how the bride in this article relates to the family of Thomas J. and Cleopatra (Walker) Jones. However, several things point to a relationship.

The bride's name, Josephine Jones, is the same as the daughter of Cleopatra (Walker) Jones. However, a check of California marriage records indicates that this Josephine Jones who married Charles M. Smith was only 21 years old.

Guests at the wedding were "Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Jones" (probably Thomas J. and Cleopatra), and also included people with the surname Ashurst, including a Josie M. Ashurst. Present in the 1900 Mariposa County census enumeration of Thomas J. and Cleopatra Jones was their granddaughter Josephine M. Ashurst.

Confusingly, Thomas J. Jones' 1918 obit refers to his daughter "Mrs. C. M. Smith" though his daughter Alice Bertha did not lose her Ashurst husband until 1919 and did not marry Charles Richard Smith until 1921.

I think the Josephine being married in this article is probably the Josephine who was named as granddaughter Josephine Ashurst, in their 1900 census home. Possibly they adopted their granddaughter? Her parents must have been the Alice Bertha (Jones) Ashurst and her husband, living next door in 1900.

Cleopatra married Thomas J. Jones on 23 Jun 1858 in Madison County, Illinois, USA. Thomas was born on 13 May 1828 in Hopkinsville Christian County, Kentucky, USA; died on 28 Jun 1918 in Modesto, Stanislaus County, California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

1. Josephine Jones was born about 1860 in Illinois, USA.
2. Amanda V. Jones was born about 1866 in Illinois, USA; died before 1880?.
3. Alice Bertha Jones was born on 15 Jul 1873 in Kansas, USA; died on 5 Mar 1949 in Stanislaus County, California, USA.
4. Maggie Jones was born about 1875 in Kansas, USA.
5. Thomas J. Jones was born on 28 Mar 1882 in California, USA; died on 9 Oct 1969 in Mariposa County, California, USA.

Elijah married Charity Dove Charity was born in 1816-1817 in Virginia, USA; died about 1890 in Columbus, Cherokee County, Kansas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 20 Jan 1850, Township 6N Range 7W, Madison County, Illinois, USA;

  1. Walker, Elijah, [age illegible], farmer, Illinois, over 20 and cannot read or write 2. _____, Charity, 33, female, Virginia, cannot read or write 3. _____, Mary C., 13, female, Illinois, attending school 4. _____, Cleopatra, 10, female, Illinois, attending school 5. _____, J. R., 8, male, Illinois, attending school 6. _____, Lucilla [Lucetta?], 6, female, Illinois, attending school 7. _____, Zanetta Walker, 1, female, Illinois

• Census: 4 Jun 1880, Neosho township, Cherokee County, Kansas, USA;

  1. Walker, [F.?] Arcenich [Arcenith], white, male, 35, husband, married, farmer, Illinois, Illinois, Virginia 2. _____, A. Lucinda, white, female, 32, wife, married, keeping house, Illinois, Kentucky, Kentucky 3. _____, W. John, white, male, 14, son, farm labor, attending school, Illinois, Illinois 4. _____, L. Virginia, white, female, 13, daughter, at home, attending school, Michigan, Illinois, Illinois 5. _____, A. Edward, white, male, 11, son, at home, attending school, Illinois, Illinois, Illinois 6. _____ E. William, white, male, 9, son, at home, attending school, Illinois, Illinois, Illinois 7. _____, L. Stephen, white, male, 6, son, at home, Illinois, Illinois, Illinois 8. _____, A. Daniel, white, male, 5, son, at home, Illinois, Illinois, Illinois 9. _____, A. Frederick, white, male, 3, son, at home, Kansas, Illinois, Illinois 10. _____, Myrtle, white, female, 2 months, born in April, Kansas, Illinois, Illinois 11. _____, Charity, white, female, 64, mother, widowed, retired, Virginia, Virginia, Virginia

• State Census: 1885, Columbus (post office), Lyon township, Cherokee County, Kansas, USA;

  1. Walker, Charity, 68, female, white, widowed, retired, born Virginia, came to Kansas from Illinois 2. Williams, N. [Nettie], 28, female, white, widowed, hair dresser, born Illinois, came from Illinois

Notes:

Died:

The 1904 bio of her son Arcenith Walker states that she died at age 74.

Children: Mary Catherine Walker was born on 7 May 1837 in Illinois, USA; died on 7 Oct 1921 in Roodhouse, Greene County, Illinois, USA; was buried in White Hall Cemetery, White Hall, Greene County, Illinois, USA. 1. Cleopatra Walker was born in Jun 1840 in Macoupin County, Illinois, USA; died on 4 Jun 1912; was buried in White Rock Cemetery, Mariposa County, California, USA. John Riley Walker was born on 29 Jan 1842 in Macoupin County, Illinois, USA; died on 9 Jan 1913 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA; was buried in Ruby Cemetery, Clearwater, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA. Lucetta Walker was born about 1844 in Madison County, Illinois, USA; died on 21 Feb 1922; was buried in Newton Moore Cemetery, Faulkner, Cherokee County, Kansas USA. Arcenith Walker was born on 11 Jan 1845 in Madison County, Illinois, USA; died on 15 Oct 1916 in Cherokee County, Kansas, USA; was buried in Columbus City Cemetery, Columbus, Cherokee County, Kansas, USA. Zanetta Pearl Walker was born on 24 Sep 1849 in Macoupin County, Illinois, USA; died on 17 Nov 1938 in Columbus, Cherokee County, Kansas, USA; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Melrose, Cherokee County, Kansas, USA.

Other Events:

• Biography: Marshall County, Kansas, USA
• Biography: Marshall County, Kansas, USA
• Note:

  "Her father was a native of Virginia, and of English descent, his ancestors having come to this country with the Jamestown Colony."

• Occupation:

  According to his daughter's biography, he was both a teacher and a Methodist Episcopal preacher.

• RESEARCH:

  Is it a coincidence that Samuel Allen Walker is found next to a Samuel Allen in the 1818 Madison County, Illinois, census? An internet search finds that Samuel Allen was the son of Thomas Allen and Margaret Bryan. Bio:

  "The 1873 newspaper, The White Hall Register, has a detailed biographical sketch of Thomas Allen and his brother, Zachariah Allen and states: the ?progenitor of the Allen family, came from Tennessee to Madison County, stopping near Upper Alton, about as early as any other white settlers in that region. His wife was a Miss Bryant having been married in Tennessee. His house at Belltown was the first house built north of Apple Creek, in Greene County. Author's note: It appears that Thomas and Zachariah may have lived in Davidson County, Tennessee prior to migrating to Greene County, Illinois. However, Thomas Allen married Margaret Bryan in 1789 in Rowan County, North Carolina (not in Tennessee as stated in the newspaper article). The newspaper article continues: Thomas Allen 'was a sociable, cheerful and a real philosopher. He was a Calvinist seceder from the Presbyterian Church. He died at Belltown about 1835.' Thomas and Margaret Allen were the parents of eight children: Elizabeth Allen (1.9.1), b. February 14, 1790, Rowan County, North Carolina John Allen (1.9.2), b. December 17, 1791, Rowan County, North Carolina William David Allen (1.9.3), b. July 15, 1793, Rowan County, North Carolina Thomas Allen, b. November 9, 1795, Virginia Samuel Allen, b. February 9, 1798, Virginia Unknown Child (implied from Bible record) Sarah Allen (1.9.7), b. September 23, 1804, Tennessee Josiah Allen (1.9.8), b. 1806, Tennessee "According to the History of Greene County, 'Thomas Allen was a large, corpulent man, weighing over 250 pounds, and was good natured and jolly, and especially delighted in romping with children. He had a great love for young folks, common to all men of his build.' Thomas Allen died on September 7, 1832 in Belltown, Illinois and was buried in Belltown, Illinois. In 1840, Margaret (Bryan) Thomas was living with her son, Thomas Allen, in Greene County, Illinois. Margaret (Bryan) Allen died on November 29, 1846 in Belltown, Illinois and was buried in Belltown, Illinois. In 1820, Thomas Allen, Jr. (born 1775 to 1794) was living in Madison County, Illinois. In 1840, Thomas Allen, Jr. was living in Greene County, Illinois. Thomas' mother, Margaret (Bryan) Allen was living with him. Thomas Allen never married and moved to Missouri. Thomas Allen died in 1853 in Lawrence County, Missouri. In 1820, Samuel Allen (born 1775 to 1794) was living in Madison County, Illinois. Samuel Allen never married and moved to Missouri. Samuel Allen died in 1857 in Lawrence County, Missouri. For many years, this author and several descendants of Nathan Allen (born 1799) believed that Nathan Allen was this missing child. However, recent discoveries by descendants of Nathan Allen have now greatly discounted this connection where it is now longer considered plausible."

• Tax Record: 1812, Capt. Simpson's Co., Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA
• Census: 1818, Madison County, Illinois Territory, USA;

  Samuel A. Walker household 1 white male over 21 8 other white inhabitants 0 free persons of color 0 servants or slaves [next door to Samuel Allen]

• Census: 1820, Goshen, Madison County, Illinois, USA;

  Samuel Walker household 3 males under 10 [Philip V., 8; John L. 10; Elijah, 3] 1 male 45 and over [born before 1775?] 2 females under 10 [both unknown] 1 female 10-16 [unknown] 1 female 16-26 [unknown] 1 female over 45 [first wife] 1 person engaged in agriculture [Samuel is the third household following "Archer" Walker, and the second household following "Prier Scroggins."

• Land Entry: 21 Mar 1829, Madison County, Illinois, USA;

  Applied for 80 acres in Section 30, Township 5N, Range 7W, Madison County. Issued 11 May 1829.

• Census: 1830, Madison County, Illinois, USA;

  Samuel A. Walker household 1 male 10-15 [Elijah, b. abt 1817 TN] 1 male 20-30 [Philip V., b. abt 1812 TN] 1 male 40-50 [Samuel A. Walker, about 45] 1 female under 5 [Harriet, b abt 1827] 2 females 5-10 [Susan M., b abt 1823, and ??] 1 female 20-30 [Nancy (Thompson) Walker, abt 26] 1 female 60-70

• HISTORICAL: 1832;

  The end of the Black Hawk War at this time opened the door for peaceful settlement by whites. In 1836 and 1837 there was an influx of settlers to Rock Island County.

• NEWS: 18 Jan 1834, Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA; "A LIST OF LETTERS Remaining in the Post Office, at Edwardsville, on the 1st day of January, 1834, and if not taken out within three months will be returned to the General Post Office as dead letters, to-wit [Long list of names, alphabetical, including] Samuel A. Walker" [Also listed, a Jacob W. Walker?too early to be Samuel's younger brother. Possible relation?]
• Land Entry: 22 Jun 1839, Rock Island County, Illinois, USA;

  Preemption certificate no. 8494, in Sec 9, Twp 18N, Rg 1E3, 160 acres, citing vol. 709:2, name "Samuel A. Walker." [Issued 20 May 1841, see entry below.]

• Census: 1840, Port Byron, Rock County, Illinois, USA
• Land Entry: 20 May 1841, Rock Island County, Illinois, USA;

  Preemption certificate no. 8494, in Sec 9, Twp 18N, Rg 1E3, 160 acres, citing vol. 709:2, name "Samuel A. Walker." [Applied for 22 June 1839.]

• Tax Lists: 17 Jul 1841, Alton, Madison County, Illinois, USA; Samuel A. Walker on a list for unpaid taxes for the year 1840. Legal description: West half of the SE 1/4, Sec 30, Twp 5, Rg 7, 80 acres, value $520, tax $1.92.
• Land Entry: 20 Feb 1844, Rock Island County, Illinois, USA;

  Sec 8, Twp 18N, Rg 2E, 40 acres, citing vol. 713:28, name "Samuel A. Walker." [Issued 1 July 1845.]

• Deed: 10 Jun 1844, Rock Island County, Illinois, USA;

  Samuel A. Walker to Jeremiah H. Lyford, for $200, SW1/4 of SE1/4, Sec 8, Twp 18S, Rg 2E, and SE1/4 of SE1/4, Sec 1, Twp 18N, Rg 1E. [80 acres]

• Missing Census: 1845;

  Should be located in Rock Island County but has not been located.

• Land Entry: 1 Jul 1845, Rock Island County, Illinois, USA;

  Certificate no. 16510, in Sec 8, Twp 18N, Rg 2E, 40 acres, citing vol. 713:28, name "Samuel A. Walker." [Applied for 20 Feb 1844.]

• Deed: 11 Sep 1848, Rock Island County, Illinois, USA;

  From Samuel A. Walker and Nancy his wife to William Garnett and Samuel Bryan, $300, SW1/4 of SE1/4 Sec 8, Twp 18, Rg 2E, Fourth Meridian. [40 acres]

• Census: 25 Nov 1850, District 37, Rock Island County, Illinois, USA;

  1. Walker, Samuel A., 65, male, farmer, real estate value $300, Virginia 2. _____, Nancy H., 46, female, Kentucky 3. _____, Harriet [A.?], 23, female, Illinois 4. _____, Juliett F., 17, female, Illinois 5. _____, Eliza, 15, female, Illinois, attending school 6. _____, Mary J., 6, female, Illinois, attending school

• Missing Census: 1855;

  Should be located in Rock Island County, Illinois, but has not been located.

• Deed: 12 Nov 1856, Rock Island County, Illinois, USA;

  From Samuel A. Walker to Samuel Byerly, $650, " . . . a part of the SE1/4 of the SE1/4 of Sec 1, Twp 18, Rg 1E, Fourth Prime Meridian, containing 30 acres . . . . " Filed and recorded 22 November 1856.

• Emigration: 1858, Marshall County, Kansas, USA;

  In 1858 Samuel A. Walker moved to Marshall County, Kansas.

• Census: 2 Jul 1860, Blue Rapids, Blue Rapids township, Kansas Territory, USA;

  1. Walker, Samuel, 75, male, school teacher, Virginia 2. _____, Nancy, 55, female, Kentucky 3. _____, Mary, 16, female, domestic, Illinois

Notes:

Granddaughter's letter states that "there were several stepbrothers and sisters by a former marriage." She adds that she only knew one, John, who "was the oldest step brother and the father of Tom and Carol Walker of Irving, Kansas."

Birth:

WorldConnect file indicates that Samuel A. Walker was born in "Amhurst" [Amherst], Virginia. The bio of Samuel's daughter Eliza says that he lived on the James River in Virginia. The James River does, indeed, run through Amherst County.

The same WorldConenct file indicates that Samuel's parents were Jacob Walker and Elizabeth Poage, attributed to Noble Sheatsley (tynwd@msn.com). An internet search reveals that Mr. Sheatsley is deceased.

A search on FamilySearch for Jacob Walker and Elizabeth Poage comes up dry, but a Jacob Walker was christened 3 February 1760 to Phillip Walker and Susannah Hilton, in St. James Northam Parish, Goochland County, Virginia.

This brings in the names Phillip, Jacob, and Hilton [Helton].

Biography:

Biography of Eliza A. (Walker) Paul

Mrs. Eliza A. Paul, a pioneer of Marshall County, residing on section 26, Blue Rapids City Township, is a native of Madison County, Ill., but when a child was taken to Rock Island County, Ill., by her parents. She was born Jan. 26, 1836. She was a daughter of the Rev. Samuel A. and Nancy (Thompson) Walker. Her father was a native of Virginia, and of English descent, his ancestors having come to this country with the Jamestown Colony. Her mother was of Irish ancestry and a native of Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Walker were early settlers of Rock Island County, Ill., in which they had located immediately after the Black Hawk War. To them were born five children, of whom three now survive: Sarah, the wife of Samuel Swank, whose home is in Otoe County, Neb.; Mrs. Paul, and Mary, now the widow of William Lemon, in Ohio. The deceased bore the names of Harriet and Julia, respectively. Mrs. Paul grew to maturity in her native county and State, acquiring her education largely under the instruction of her father, who was a teacher, as well as a pioneer preacher of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In the time of Mrs. Paul's youth, public schools were not known in Illinois, and the instruction which she received outside her home was acquired in private schools.

On June 30, 1853, Eliza Walker was married in Rock Island County, to William Paul, a native of County Antrim, Ireland, born Feb. 16, 1830. He was a son of Samuel and Martha Paul, and of remote Scotch ancestry. The union of Mr. and Mrs. Paul resulted in the birth of five children: Martha, the wife of Thomas Short; S. Frank' Sarah, wife of J. N. Wannamaker; Clara, wife of Wesley Miller, and William, all living in this county.

Mr. Paul, when seventeen years old emigrated to America, and remained for a short time in Quebec, Canada. Thence he removed to St. Lawrence County, N.Y., where he resided about three years. He went to Rock Island county, Ill., where he remained until 1859. he then with his wife and family emigrated to this county, and homesteaded eighty acres of land, which comprises a part of the estate on which his widow still lives. The land was raw prairie, and Mr. Paul was practical without means when he settled upon. At his death he left an estate valued at about $10,000. This success resulted from the industry and energy of the young couple, who endured many of the privations consequent to pioneer life, and practiced great self-denial in the earlier years of their residence in the State. Mr. Paul found an efficient helpmate and counselor in his wife. She retains possession of the home farm, owning 180 acres of land there, and fifty-fivee acres in Blue Rapids Township.

Mr. Paul was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics he was a Republican. He had served as a member of the School Board of his district and likewise as Justice of the Peace. During the Civil War he served nearly three years in the Union army, the most of that time being spent in fighting the guerillas in Arkansas and the Indian Territory, together with some raids in Missouri. His death, which occurred Aug. 12, 1886, was occasioned by disease contracted in the army. In his death the county lost one of her earliest pioneers and most respected citizens. He was always in favor of those movements which would tent to improve and elevate society, and advance the interests of the county. He was a kind and loving father and husband, and his death was regretted by all who knew him.

Mrs. Paul being one of the earliest settlers in this part of the county, enjoys an extended acquaintance, and is an active member of society. She is a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and is held in high respect by all who know her.

Biography:

Biography of Samuel Francis Paul, son of Eliza A. (Walker) Paul

Samuel Francis Paul, a native son of the state of Illinois, and today one of the most progressive and substantial farmers and stockmen of Marshall county, and the representative of the Thirty-ninth district to the state Legislature, was born at Rock Island on January 28, 1856, the son of William and Eliza A. (Walker) Paul, who were natives of Belfast, Ireland, and Madison county, Illinois, respectively.

William Paul was born on February 16, 1830, and died on August 12, 1889. . . .[He] located at Rock Island, Illinois, where he engaged in general farming. There he was married on June 30, 1853 to Eliza A. Walker, who was born on January 26, 1836, being the daughter of Samuel A. Walker and wife, who were natives of Virginia, their early home being on the banks of the James river, and where her father was born in 1785. He was one of the early settlers of Madison county, Illinois, and was a well-known Methodist minister of that section. After having spent many years in the work in the county, Mr. Walker moved to Rock Island and in 1858 moved to Marshall county, and later died in Nebraska City, Nebraska. His life was one of usefulness, and his influence on the moral and the social life of the community, was for the general good. The life of a minister was a hard one in those days, yet Mr. Walker accepted his responsibilities with a determination that brought success to his work. He was held in the highest regard by all with whom he came in contact, and his influence for the better life was keenly felt throughout the district in which he worked. He was a man of the highest ideals and of pleasing qualities. To him the people of Madison county were greatly indebted for the high standard of morality that he set in that early pioneer settlement.

To William and Eliza Paul were born the following children: Martha A., Samuel Francis, Sadie L., Clara P. and William F. Martha A. Johnson is a resident of Sheridan, Arkansas; Sadie L. Wanamaker resides at Blue Rapids, Kansas; Clara P. Miller lives at Clepsen Beach, Washington, and William F. lives at Edna, Texas.

[The article continues for three more pages.]

Tax Record:

A Samuel A. Walker appears on the 1812 tax list for Humphreys County, Tennessee. It is likely that this is the Samuel A. Walker who was a likely sibling of Archalaus, Jacob, Elijah, and George H. Walker.

Census:

Samuel Walker's stated age, "over 45," in the 1820 enumeration is in conflict with other data. It may have been entered in error, but it should be noted as an anomoly that might indicate this is a different Samuel Walker. Additionally, he is usually named as "Samuel A. Walker."

Census:

A. Walker household
1 male of 50 and under 60 [Samuel Walker, age 55]
3 females of 5 and under 10 [Julia age 4, Sarah, age 10, Julia age 7]
1 female of 10 and under 15 [Harriet, age 13]
1 female of 30 and under 40 [Nancy (Thompson) Walker, age 35]

[While this may not be the Samuel A. Walker household, its makeup is nearly perfect--the only "off" is Julia about 4 in the 5-10 column, which could have been an error and is very close. The bio of their daughter Eliza (Walker) Paul places them in Rock County around this period.]

Samuel married [First Wife]. died between 1823-1826. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Emigration:

  The England family of Dickson County, TN, came from Goochland VA, and some of them were in Elbert County, GA, at the same time that the Prognitor Walker family was in Georgia. This data is unclear and unsourced but worth noting simply because they were from the same area and settled in Dickson County. The Walker family may have moved with the England and Evans families from Elbert Co GA. And possibly the Bakers. See citation at the end of this passage. ---------------------------------- (14) Patty Martha ENGLAND, (William ENGLAND, William) was born Jun 15, 1775 in Of, Goochland Co., Va., and on Sep 2, 1795 in Amherst Co., Virginia, married Robert EVANS SR., son of William EVANS and JOYCE, who was born in 1767 in Of, Amherst, Virginia. Patty Martha died about 1806 in Elbert Co, Georgia. Robert died on Jun 8, 1855 in Hall, Georgia. Robert was married to Mahala GRANGER. This family of Evans came from the LDS Registry and Robert of Amherst was married to Martha England. The dates matched exactly. I will see in Amherst and Goochland are one and the same. Children: 1 Elizabeth EVANS was born about 1796 in Amherst Co, Virginia. 2 Anderson (Andrew) EVANS was born about 1798 in Elbert, Georgia. Anderson (Andrew) died on Nov 3, 1823 in Hall, Georgia. 3 Joseph EVANS was born about 1800 in Elbert Co, Georgia. died on Oct 3, 1826 in Hall Co, Georgia. 4 Thomas Carter EVANS was born about 1802 in Elbert Co, Georgia. 5 Robert EVANS JR. was born in 1805 in Elbert Co, Georgia. Robert died in 1885 in Of Milton Co., Georgia. 6 Sarah EVANS was born about 1806 in Elbert Co, Georgia. From Joe Payne's page regarding the England and Payne families: http://www.joepayne.org/aol/england.htm#William : accessed 19 December 2012 Joe Payne (joe@joepayne.org)

• Note:

  Dana Sue Tilley, atDNA tested, is in common with William E. Walker, Sandra Pippin, Jerrold Joseph Walker, and Lanelle Boyd. Her line of descent includes a Bull family that has surnames McMurry and Herman. Requires investigation. John Porter McMeans says that her Nail/Neil family came from Franklin Co GA around the same time as Joseph H. Walker.

• NOTE_RESEARCH:

  John Porter McMeans, DNA-tested descendant of Joseph H. Walker, believed to be Joseph Harmon or Herman Walker. Email from John dated 4 August 2014:

  "Good morning Janis, Logged on as William E Walker this AM and noticed that Dana Sue Tilley, who claims lineage to Joseph H Walker matches Mayville and Pippin very closely. I believe that she descends from Joseph's eldest, but little known daughter Amanda, who married into the Nails that came from Franklin Co, Ga about the same time as Joseph. Has any common surname cropped up that may the spouse of our Walker progenitor?"

• NOTE_RESEARCH: William Walker's will, Nottaway County, VA, 1789-1802. Had a son named Richard. The weird Dickson County deed for the land that Elizabeth Walker got was to Richard [no surname]--could this have been Walker? Northern Nottaway County is on the waters of the James River. Samuel Allen Walker said he was raised near or on the James River.
• RESEARCH:

  Early militia officers in Hickman County: 1809: John Walker 1812: Elisha Walker 1813: Richard Walker 1814: Elisha Walker 1817: Elias R. Walker From Spence's History of Hickman County, Chapter XXI, pp. 400-442. Other names listed with are not necessarily any red flags. Available Google Books. Same book indicates that Dr. Joel Walker of Williamson Co was brother to Pleasant Walker of Hickman Co.

• RESEARCH: Peter Walker married Elenor Clarke on 8 April 1783; security was Thomas Hodges. Goochland County, Virginia. About right for Arch\'s birth 17 December that year? https://books.google.com/books?id=qjhDAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA93&lpg=PA93&dq=%22Peter+Walker%22+%22Elenor+Clarke%22+Goochland+VA&source=bl&ots=WnCsJXJCuM&sig=7KBnLnxhTtLDwQ-lSo5bK9jI2BA&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjRt5elloDaAhXIm-AKHQSwBhkQ6AEIKzAB#v=onepage&q=%22Peter%20Walker%22%20%22Elenor%20Clarke%22%20Goochland%20VA&f=false
• RESEARCH: The lack of a birth state or close date of birth, as well as no given name for the father or surname for the mother presents research problems. The research path is further complicated by early record losses in Dickson County, Tennessee, their last known place of residence. The county was created in 1803; its 1810 federal census is not extant, few marriage records pre-date 1830, tax lists begin in 1831, and chancery court records begin in 1836. Fortunately, land records and county court records are available from 1804 and early state militia records are also helpful. SOURCE: "Problems With Genealogical Research in Tennessee," The Tennessee Genealogical Magazine Ansearchin' News, vol. 38, no. 4 (Winter 1991), 161; online archives, Tennessee Genealogical Society (www.tngs.org : accessed 27 January 2014). Also, "Lost Records: Courthouse Fires and Disasters in Tennessee," article, Tennessee State Library and Archives (http://www.tn.gov/tsla : accessed 27 January 2014), entry for Dickson County. Also, "Earliest County Records," database, Tennessee State Library and Archives (http://www.tn.gov/tsla : accessed 27 January 2014), entry for Dickson County. Although the earliest marriage records for the county date to 1817, few marriage records survived an 1830 tornado.
• RESEARCH: 3 Dec 2014;

  Email from Jon P. Ward (Greenville and Ridgeway, SC), who manages the atDNA (FTDNA) acct of Edgar Richard Parker. Email address jmpward46913@bellsouth.net

  "Janis, Thank you for your inquiry. Edgar Richard Parker is my cousin and I am keeper of family research. However, I am new to FTDNA and learning to "read" test results. The genealogy lineage of our Walker line is as follows: Andrew Walker - b. 1745- Va., d. 1845 SC; son- Drury Walker- b. 1766 Va., d. 1846 SC; m. Margaret Bailey - b. 1776 SC., d. 1858 -SC.; their son - James Bailey Walker - b. 1818 - SC, d. 1910 - SC; m. Martha Neeley, b. 1817 - SC, d. 1885 -SC. Their daughter Emma Walker - b. 1843, SC, d. 1898 - SC married Eli Wood Parker - b. 1837 - SC, d.1924 - SC. Their son Edgar William Parker b. 1877 - SC, d. 1963 - SC; m. Sarah Hogan, b 1876 - SC, d. 1935 - SC. Their youngest child was James Walker Parker - b. 1914 SC, d. 1971 SC was the father of Edgar Richard Parker. Another cousin is awaiting results of Family Finder and he is also related to the Walker line but one generation after ERParker. None of the names you listed appear in my Walker genealogy. The sons of Drury Walker were Robert B. Walker b. 1804; James Bailey Walker; John B. Walker b. 1817, d. in Ala.; Thomas B. Walker, b. 1819 d. 1904 SC; Drury Walker Jr., b. 1823, d. 1844 - SC; Andrew B. Walker (dates unkn.). There were four daughters. Drury Walker b. 1766 Va. may have had a brother who migrated into Georgia. Elijah Walker b. 1802 Ga., may have been his son. This is speculation, of course. Researchers interested in Fairfield County, SC are awaiting acceptance from FTDNA for a Project site. This should be a very interesting site as many people in the county are inter-related by marriage. I research the Boulware, Crumpton, Hogan, McCants, Parker, Wilson, and Walker lines and find many double relationships within the family. My own grandparents were 2nd cousins through the Hogan line. Maybe some of this info will assist you. Watch for the Fairfield County, SC Project on FTDNA as there are many Walkers living in the county and hopefully will be tested. I will keep your info and should I come across any of the names I will certainly let you know. Best of luck in your research. Jon Jon P. Ward Greenville and Ridgeway, SC."

Notes:

Samuel Allen Walker's daughter's bio (see his entries for sourcing and full text) indicate his birth in Amherst County, Virginia. A search of the FHL's two index volumes for Amherst marriages did not discover a Walker male married to an Elizabeth:

• Amherst County, Virginia marriages 1763-1800, 975.5496 V2am
  Amherst County, Virginia, marriage bonds 1753-1853, 975.5496 V2sw
  
  Both volumes contained only these marriages:
  • Joel Walker to Mary Penn (1775)
    
  • Robert Walker to Nancy Powell (1792)
    
  
  
  The 1775 marriage is early enough for the birth of earliest-known child Archalaus in 1785, and could have been a first marriage for Progenitor?
  
  
  
  

  Possible parent? George Walker of Goochland County, son of William Walker and his first wife (second wife Jane Burton). George Walker married Eliza Green in 1787 Goochland Co VA, William Walker also mentioned.
  
  Could this be a second marriage of our Progen to Elizabeth? Possibly Samuel A., Archalaus were from the first marriage? Timing is right for Elizabeth, Polly, etc to begin being born 1790 GA. Married and moved to GA?
  
  Older brother Patton Walker.
  
  See:
  http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/VAALBEMA/1999-02/0918738101
  
  and
  
  http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/WALKER/2006-02/1140034214
  
  and
  
  http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/goochland/vitals/marriages/marr0002.txt
  
  Patton Walker, who was early in Madison/Macoupin IL area, would have been the uncle of Samuel and Arch.
  
  Rufus Ray Clark, Jr., has an autosomal DNA match to James R. Walker, Sr. and Gerald Hartley. Rufus is from the Jacob/Agnes line, Gerald from the Elizabeth/James Hartley line, and James R. Walker descends from the Patton Walker who was in Macoupin Co IL.
  
  HOWEVER, Patton Walker's Y-DNA placed him in Group 26, not Group 2, of the Walker DNA study.
  
  

  Most people seem to feel that additional children were James and Matilda.
  
  Birth:
  Evidence would indicate that Archalaus was the older brother or half-brother of Elijah Walker (1802). Arch's obit indicates that he was born 1783 Virginia. If we assume that progenitor Walker was at least 18 years old, that puts his birth at prior to 1765. Since he was still having children in 1802, it is unlikely, though possible, that he was born prior to 1750.

  (Progenitor) married Elizabeth (--?--) before 1790. Elizabeth was born in 1775-1785; died before 7 Apr 1823 in Dickson County, Tennessee, USA; was buried in Dickson County, Tennessee, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• RESEARCH: Hypothesis: Could Elizabeth's surname have been Allen? Hence she named her son after a brother Samuel Allen? There was a Richard Allen--and the name on her same property, earlier, was Richard, with no last name.
• Possible Residence: 1783, Virginia, USA;

  If Elizabeth Walker was also the mother of Archalus, she probably lived in Virginia in 1783.

• Residence: 1790-aft 1802, Georgia, USA;

  Elizabeth Walker resided in Georgia as early as the birth of daughters Elizabeth and Polly in 1790 and as late as the birth of Elijah in 1802.

• Census: 1820, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;

  Elizabeth Walker household 2 males 16 - 26 [Elijah, abt 18, George H. abt 19] 1 female 26 - 45 [Elizabeth Walker] 2 engaged in agriculture Slaves: 1 male under 14 1 female under 14 [Ailee?]

• Court: 29 Jan 1823, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;

  Deed of gifts from Elizabeth Walker her "beloved son" Elijah Walker, giving him a slave girl named Ailee. The deed specifies that offspring of the slave are to be given to his sisters, Elizabeth "Heartly" [Hartley], Polly "Bazzell" [Brazzell], and Ritha Turner. The deed is witnessed by George H. Brazzell. This deed is important evidence of relationships, specifying that Elijah is the son of Elizabeth Walker, that Elizabeth, Polly, and Ritha, are his sisters, and that George H., also her "beloved son" is Elijah's brother. It is also evidence of who the three named girls married. On the same date, Elizabeth Walker also made a Deed of Gifts to her "beloved son" George H. Walker, leaving him a slave boy. Elijah Walker witnessed this deed.

• Court: 7 Apr 1823, Charlotte, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA; George H. Walker and Jacob Walker are made administrators for Elizabeth Walker, deceased.
• Probate: 1 Jan 1825, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA

Notes:

See attached sources.

1853 Dickson Co will of Alexander Wilkins mentions in a land description "Elizabeth Walker's spring" and the will is witnessed by Robert A. Reaves.

Birth:
We don't know if Elizabeth was the mother of all of "Progenitor's" children.

1820 census places her age between 26-45, calculating to 1775-1794.

Birth of "beloved son" George in 1801 (if she was not mother of the older children) suggests that she was at least 14 by that time--probably older--and was therefore likely born between 1775-1786.

The one census is the only direct evidence we have of Elizabeth's age. If it is right, she could not have been the mother of Archalaus or Samuel. She might, however, have been the mother of Elizabeth, Polly, Jacob, Joseph, Ritha, George H., and Elijah.

Probate:

George H. Walker and Jacob Walker, administrators of the estate of Elizabeth Walker deceased sold 56 acres to William B. Dodson, drawn 1 January 1825, acknowledged Court of Pleas October Term 1825, filed 27 January 1826.

Described as:
A Certain Tract or parcel of Land situate lying and being in the County of Dickson state and County aforesaid on the head Waters of Yellow Creek Containing Forty eight Acres lying in Dickson County in the first district Beginning at [an] Oak on the south side of Yellow Creek about Ten poles south of a spring branch of Yellow Creek Turning North Crossing the Trap shoal Branch at 36 poles and in all 64 poles to a small Hickory. Thence West Crossing the Trap shoal Branch at 26 poles Thence to a Stake Corner Thence North Crossing Yellow Creek to a turkey oak Thence West to Tatoms fence Thence South along said fence a Conditional line Crossing the Creek to William Gates? fence thence a long said fence a Conditional line. Thence to a dry Hollow that Turns down by Tatoms house Thence up the hollow to Hickory Corner a boundary Corner of the south boundary Corner line. Thence to the Beginning Corner surveyed May the [10th or 16th] 1808. likewise Eight Acres beginning at a White Oak the beginning Corner of said Gates forty eight Acre Tract Runing [sic] South 23 ½ poles to a Hickory and White Oak Thence East 50 poles to a White Oak Thence north crossing the Trap Shoal branch at 222 poles and in all 25 ½ poles to an Elm and a Hickory Thence West Crossing a branch at Twenty One poles and in all fifty poles to the Beginning surveyed May the 16th 1808

Notes:

Married:
Deduced from birthdates of children.

Children: Archalaus Walker was born on 17 Dec 1783 in Virginia, USA; died on 11 Dec 1866 in Macoupin County, Illinois, USA; was buried in Wayne Cemetery, Dorchester, Macoupin County, Illinois, USA. 4. Samuel Allen Walker was born about 1785 in Amherst County, Virginia, USA; died after 1860. Elizabeth Walker was born about 1790; died on 23 Oct 1834 in Bond County, Illinois, USA. Mary "Polly" Walker was born about 1790 in Georgia, USA; died between 1861 and 1870 in Tennessee, USA. Jacob Walker was born about 1793 in Georgia, USA; died on 3 Mar 1855 in Staunton, Macoupin County, Illinois, USA. Joseph Harmon Walker was born about 1796 in Georgia, USA; died after 1870. Retha Walker was born about 1799 in Georgia, USA; died after 1850. George H. Walker was born in 1801 in Georgia, USA; died after 1870. Elijah Walker was born on 14 Sep 1802 in Georgia, USA; died on 26 Jul 1872 in Dickson County, Tennessee, USA; was buried after 26 Jul 1872 in Fielder Cemetery, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA.