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Hardy Arthur Walker
1880 - 1972 (91 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Hardy Arthur Walker was born on 4 Jun 1880 in Dickson County, Tennessee, USA (son of Calvin Monroe Walker and Texanna Bruce); died on 1 Apr 1972 in Columbia, Maury County, Tennessee, USA; was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Columbia, Maury County, Tennessee, USA. Other Events:
- Census: 9 May 1910, Fifth District (Rural Route 2), Dickson County, Tennessee, USA
- Occupation: 12 Sep 1918, Collinwood, Wayne County, Tennessee, USA;
Hardy's WWI draft registration gives his occupation as "horse salesman."
- Residence: 12 Sep 1918, Collinwood, Wayne County, Tennessee, USA;
Hardy's WWI draft registration states that his address is in Wayne County and names his nearest relative as his wife Ethel. However, it gives Ethel's address as Dickson, in Dickson County.
- Divorced: Before Dec 1918;
Ethel remarried 27 December 1918, presumably she was divorced from Hardy prior to that date.
- Census: 14 Apr 1930, Civil District 8, Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tennessee, USA
Notes:
Birth:
Hardy's 1900 census enumeration offers birth of June 1880. Charles Bowen's book offers birth date of 4 June 1879. Since Hardy did not appear in the 1880 census as either a 1-year-old (or a newborn), it is likely that he was born in 1880, not 1870. His cemetery marker offers a birthdate of 4 June 1880, likely to be the correct date.
Census:
1. Walker, H. A., head, male, whtie, 29, first marriage, married 8 years, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee, laborer, farm, worker, can read and write, renting house
2. _____, D. E., wife, female, white, 26, first marriage, 4 children 4 living, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee, can read and write
3. _____, Thelma, son, male, white, 7 6/12, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee, attending school, can read
4. _____, Dalton, son, male, white, 6 4/12, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee
5. _____, Leverett, son, male, whtie, 4 6/12, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee
6. _____, Freda, daughter, female, white, 9 months, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee
Census:
1. Walker, Hardy A., head, owns, value $1000, not a farm, male, white, 45, married, first married age 19, can read and write, Tennessee, Missouri, Missouri, laborer, odd jobs, not a veteran
2. _____, Mary E., wife, female, white, 40, married, first married age 23, can read and write, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee
3. _____, James, son, male, white, 1 11/12, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee
4. Brown, Sewell, son, male, white, 15, attending school, can read and write, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee
5. _____, Mary L., daughter, female, white, 12, attending school, can read and write, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee
Died:
Bowen offers only the year, 1972.
Hardy married Ethel Hooper on 12 Jan 1902 in Dickson County, Tennessee, USA, and was divorced before December 1918. Ethel was born about 1882-1884 in Tennessee, USA; died after 1940. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:- Thelma Walker was born in 1902; died in 1976; was buried in Bruceton, Carroll County, Tennessee, USA.
- Levert Robert Walker was born on 3 Oct 1907 in Dickson County, Tennessee, USA; died on 25 Apr 1990 in Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, USA.
- Dalton Arthor Walker was born on 12 Dec 1903 in Dickson County, Tennessee, USA; died on 4 Oct 1994 in Panama City, Bay County, Florida, USA; was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Panama City, Bay County, Florida, USA.
Hardy married Elizabeth "Bethie" Brown on 6 Aug 1928 in Maury County, Tennessee, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:- James B. Walker was born on 23 Jul 1928.
2. Calvin Monroe Walker was born on 22 Mar 1848 in Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA (son of Elijah Walker and Mary "Polly" McMillan); died on 7 Sep 1930 in 3811 Elkins Ave., Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA; was buried in Fielder Cemetery, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA. Other Events:
- Census: 1 Nov 1850, Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA
- Census: 11 Jul 1860, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA
- Note: 1876, 1st District, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
After his wife's death Calvin was left with two small children, Emma about 4 and Dillard about 2. According to the Charles Bowen typescript, he lived
". . . joining farms to an old negro couple, Lige and Martha Eleazer. He would carry his two little children to the old negro woman's house and she would care for them through the day, then he would take them home at night."
- Census: 24 Jun 1880, District 1, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA
- Census: 2 Jul 1900, 5th Civil District, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA
- Census: 10 May 1910, Dickson Rural Route 2, District 5, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA
- Census: 12 Jan 1920, Dickson and White Bluff Road, District 5, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA
- Census: 11 Apr 1930, 3811 Elkins Ave., Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Notes:
See attached sources.
Birth:
- Death certificate gives place of birth as Humphreys County and birthdate as 2 March 1848
- Collins Walker Bible omits Calvin from the child births
- The McMillan Gaelic Bible lists Calvin's birth as 22 March 1848
Census:
1. Elijah Walker, 48, male, farmer, Georgia, cannot read or write
2. Mary Walker, 37, female, Tennessee, cannot read or write
3. Sarah Walker, 19, female, Tennessee
4. William Walker, 16, male, farmer, Tennessee
5. Levi Walker, 14, male, Tennessee
6. James, 12, male, Tennessee
7. Matilda, 10, female, Tennessee
8. Ritha, 9, female, Tennessee
9. Margaret, 7, female, Tennessee
10. George, 5, male, Tennessee
11. Calvin, 3, male, Tennessee
12. Archalus, 1, male, Tennessee
Census:
1. Elijah Walker, 57, male, farmer, real estate $600, personal $800, Georgia
2. Mary Walker, 47, female, Tennessee, cannot read or write
3. James Walker, 22, male, farmer, personal $400, Tennessee, cannot read or write
4. Ritha S. Walker, 17, female, Tennessee
5. Margret M. Walker, 15, female, Tennessee
6. Geo. R. Walker, 14, male, Tennessee
7. Calvin M. Walker, 12, male, Tennessee
8. R.M. Walker, 10, male, Tennessee
9. Jacob R. Walker, 8, male, Tennessee
10. L.D. [Alonzo Denson] Walker, 6, male, Tennessee
Census:
1. Walker, C. M., white, male, 32, married, farming, Tennessee, Georgia, Tennessee
2. _____, T. A., white, female, 29, wife, married, keeping house, cannot write, Tennessee, North Carolina, Tennessee
3. _____, Emma L., white, female, 8, daughter, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee
4. _____, H. D. white, male, 6, son, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee
Census:
1. Walker, C. M., head, white, male, March 184, 52, married 9 years, Tennessee, Virginia, Tennessee, farmer, can read and write, owns farm free of mortgage, farm schedule no. 168
2. _____, N. A., wife, white, female, Mary 1869, 31, married 9 years, 4 children 4 living, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee, can read and write
3. _____, Hardie, son, white, male, June 1880, 20, single, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee, laborer, farm, can read and write
4. _____, Clara, daughter, white, female, Nov 1891, 8, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee, at school, attended school 2 months
5. _____, Mary, daughter, white, female, [January] 1894, 6, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee
6. _____, Dimple, daughter, white, female, September 1895, 4, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee
7. _____, Irene, daughter, white, female, June 1897, 2, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee
Census:
1. Walker, C. M., head, male, white, 62, 4th marriage, married 19 years, Tennessee, Virginia, Tennessee, farmer, general farm, can read and write, owns farm free of mortgage, farm schedule no. 134
2. _____, N. V., wife female, white, 40, 1st marriage, married 19 years, 8 children 7 living, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee, can read and write
3. _____, Clara, daughter, female, white, 17, single, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee, can read and write, attending school
4. _____, Mary, daughter, female, white, 16, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee, can read and write, attending school
5. _____, Dimple, daughter, female, white, 14, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee, can read and write, attending school
6. _____, Irene, daughter, female, white, 12, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee, can read and write, attending school
7. _____, Scott, son, male, white, 9 10/12, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee
8. _____, Ben, son, male, white, 7 10/12, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee,
9. _____, Louise, daughter, female, white, 2 7/12, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee
Census:
1. Walker, Calvin M., head, owns free of mortgage, male, white, 72, married, can read and write, Tennessee, Virginia, Virginia, farmer, general farm, farm schedule no. 38
2. _____, Nannie V., wife, female, white, 50, married, can read and write, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee
3. _____, Irene, daughter, female, white, 22, single, can read and write, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee
4. _____, Samuel S., son, male, white, 19, attending school, can read and write, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee
5. _____, Louse V., daughter, female, white, 12 11/12, attending school, can read and write, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee
6. _____, Baxter L., son, male, white, 8 7/12, attending school, can read and write, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee
Census:
1. Larkins, Joseph S., head, owns, value $1600, not a farm, male, white, 38, married, first married age 24, can read and write, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee, carpenter, street [car co.?], employee, veteran, WW [World War]
2. _____, Clara, wife, female, white, 37, married, first married age 23, can read and write, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee
3. _____, Josephine, daughter, female, white, 10, attending school, can read and write, Tennesse, Tennessee, Tennessee
4. _____, Mary L., daughter, female, white, 7, attending school, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee
5. Walker, Calvin M., father in law, male, white, 82, widowed, can read and write, Tennessee, Tennessee, Tennessee, no occupation
Died:
The residence of his daughter Clara (Walker) Larkins, the home in which he was enumerated earlier the same year.
Calvin married Texanna Bruce on 3 Dec 1876 in Dickson County, Tennessee, USA. Texanna was born about 1853 in Tennessee, USA; died about 1884 in Dickson County, Tennessee, USA; was buried in O'Ferrell Cemetery, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Texanna Bruce was born about 1853 in Tennessee, USA; died about 1884 in Dickson County, Tennessee, USA; was buried in O'Ferrell Cemetery, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA. Notes:
Died:
May have died in 1844, and may be buried in the O'Ferrell Cemetery, off of Highway 48 in Dickson County. This would be the right area for the burial of a Walker wife. Also, Calvin Walker's third wife was a Ferrell or O'Ferrell.
Notes:
Married:
Marriage bond dated 2 December 1876, bond signed by Calvin and his younger brother Alonzo Denson Walker.
Children:
- 1. Hardy Arthur Walker was born on 4 Jun 1880 in Dickson County, Tennessee, USA; died on 1 Apr 1972 in Columbia, Maury County, Tennessee, USA; was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Columbia, Maury County, Tennessee, USA.
- Cleveland Walker was born in 1881 in Dickson County, Tennessee, USA; died in 1883 in Dickson County, Tennessee, USA.
Generation: 3
4. Elijah Walker was born on 14 Sep 1802 in Georgia, USA (son of (Progenitor) Walker and Elizabeth (--?--)); died on 26 Jul 1872 in Dickson County, Tennessee, USA; was buried after 26 Jul 1872 in Fielder Cemetery, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA. Other Events:
- DNA note:
Our DNA sample (kit no. 16043, Elijah Walker, b 1802 GA) shares a mutation in common with two other kits known to be descended from Elijah Walker. Additionally, the mutation is shared by:
- Kit no. N41013, William T. Walker, b 1837, Carroll Co., AR
- Kit no. 141100, John S WALKER, b 1832, New Albany, Floyd Co., IN
- Kit no. 178056, Joseph Harmon Walker (1796) and Mary Gage (1799). Joseph H. Walker is a possible full sibling to Elijah Walker.
- RESEARCH:
James Walker and Fanny Cannon married in Goochland co in 1774 FTDNA match of Joyce Nanette Gay to: Lee Lallier (Samuel)?1 segment, 16.93 cMs, suggesting a little higher than average 4C, or a little lower 3C1R; might share a great-great? This, however, would be Samuel. Lee only shares one segment, though it is substantial. More likely a random chunk from Samuel?s great grandfather? Henry Brazzell (Polly) - 1 segment, 11.58 cMs, suggesting closest to 4C/3C2R, and high for 4C Mary Ann Wilson (George H) ?1 segment, 11.58, chromosome 5, suggesting 4C/3C2R, and high for 4C Josephine Jones (George H) Jerrold Joseph Walker (Elijah) - many small segments, on large one, almost 20 cMs, indicating somewhere between 3C2R/4C and 3C2R Joyce?s line of descent: John Walker James Walker and Frances Cannon (VA)?POSSIBLE BROTHER OF PROGEN? William Cannon Walker (b 1796, Jefferson Co TN) and Rebecca Ann Coffman Elizabeth Walker (b. May 15, 1833, Limestone Co AL) and Jeremiah M. Stout Samuel Baxter Stout and Mary Amanda Wheeler Boyd Esther (Stout) Gay?mother of Joyce In 1840 Dyer Co, Tennessee, Elijah Walker appears just one page after James Walker, Samuel Walker, and Cannon Walker Ancestry trees indicate that Cannon Walker of Dyer Co was William Cannon Walker, who married Rebecca Ann Coffman; so of James and Fanny, etc. John Porter McMeans' email telling me about a father/son pair of Archilus Walkers in Lauderdale County, Alabama. Another brother to Progenitor? David Walker and Elizabeth Gilbert married in Goochland Co VA, 13 October 1770?possibility for Progenitor and Elizabeth? Probably not, since their first known child was born 1783. They could have had earlier, unknown children, but then her childbearing years would have spanned 1770-1803. If she was 16 when married, that would make her 48 at the birth of Elijah?a stretch but possible. Boyd Esther Stout-Gay, Her parents were Samuel Baxter Stout and Mary Amanda Wheeler-Stout, Baxter's parents were Jeremiah M. Stout and Elizabeth Walker. Elizabeth Walker was born on May 15, 1833 in Limestone County Alabama and died on 27 Sept 1877 in Locksbury Arkansas. Her parents were William Cannon Walker (born 1796 in Jefferson county, Tennessee), married Rebecca Ann Coffman. William Walker's parents were James Walker of Virginia and wife Fanny. Father of James was John Walker.
- RESEARCH: Elijah Walker, born 1795, NC, living in Knox Co TN. Children named Archibald, Elizabeth, Catherine, Elijah. Internet research shows him married to a Sarah Pearson. The name "Rutherford" appears in the family. https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/8054/4206044_00451
- Court: 27 Nov 1815, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA;
"[082] 27 Nov 1815 - William Shelby of Humphreys Co Tn and Jonathan King of Dickson Co Tn to John Alison Sr of Sullivan County, for $108 dollars, supposed to be 18 acres. Jonathan King acting in behalf of his mother and the said William Shelby and Jonathan King acting jointly in behalf of John King son and heir oflsaac King dec'd. [083] A part of the remaining moiety pertaining to the heirs oflsaac King dec'd, being in Sullivan County, belonging to the original tract where the said John Alison now lives. Begin S40 El 14 poles to a comer of Millhorns survey, N16 poles to William Hughes comer, W15 poles to Hughes comer, SI20 poles to Hughes comer, N83 W28 poles, N22 W86 poles, N55 W100 poles, then to the beginning. Containing 100 acres. William Shelby (seal) Jonathan (x) King (seal) Test: Isaac McKinly, Robert Alison May Session 1816 proved by Isaac McKinly and Robert Alison. M Rhea DClk for M Rhea Clk. Reg Auq 14 1816"
- Emigration: Abt 1819, Madison County, Illinois, USA;
Elijah's brother Archalus moves from Dickson County to Madison County, Illinois, probably with the Prior/Pryor Scroggins family.
- Census: 1820, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA
- Note: Abt 1823, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah's marriage to Matilda King.
- Deed: 29 Jan 1823, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Deed of gifts from Elizabeth Walker to her "beloved son" Elijah Walker, giving him a slave girl named Ailee.
- Court: 16 Jan 1824, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA;
"Elijah Walker and Matilda Walker, formerly Matilda King of Dickson Co Tn. appoint William Shelby, of the county and state aforesaid, our lawful Attorney for us and in our name to ask, demand, sue for, recover and receive of all and every person or persons now or formerly of Sullivan County and Washington County both or either in the said state of Tenn. Elijah (x) Walker (seal) Matilda (x) Walker (seal) Dickson County Tenn Jan 16 1824}ack by Elijah Walker. A Coldwell (JP) Matilda Walker ack the above Jan 16 1824. A Coldwell (JP) Dickson County Tenn} Field Farrar clerk for said county certify that Abraham Coldwell Esqr was one ofthe acting Justices of the Peace for said county."
- Deed: 7 Aug 1824, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah Walker of Dickson County purchased forty (40) acres from John Hunter of Humphreys County, for $320.
- SON: 18 Sep 1824, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
"J. M." Walker born. Often seen named as "James Monroe Walker," but evidence shows that he was probably John M. Walker. See data on John M. Walker.
- Note: Bef 4 Oct 1824, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Death of Elijah's mother, Elizabeth Walker.
- Deed: 1 Jan 1825, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA; George H. Walker and Jacob Walker, as administrators of the estate of Elizabeth Walker, sell 56 acres (in two tracts, one of 48 and one of 8 acres) that belonged to her to Wm. B. Dobson, for $114.27.
- Note: Apr 1826, Donegan Crossing, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA
- DAUGHTER: 23 Dec 1826, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Elizabeth M. Walker born
- Court: 1 Jan 1827, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah Walker appointed for jury duty, next term of court, along with a number of others, including James Walker and "Samuel King (Piney)"
- Court: 3 Apr 1827, Charlotte, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah seated on grand jury.
- Court: 3 Apr 1827, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah Walker served on a grand jury.
- NOTE_RESEARCH: Jul 1827, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
In court, it is ordered that Thomas Hunter will recover $158.60 debt from the estate of Elizabeth Walker. (Thomas Hunter vs. Jacob & George H. Walker).
- Court: 6 Jul 1827, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah Walker serving jury duty.
- SON: 21 Oct 1828, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Helton Rutherford Walker born
- Census: 1830, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA
- Emigration: Abt 1831, Bond County, Illinois, USA;
Elijah's sister, Elizabeth (Walker) and husband James Hartley move from Dickson County to Bond County, Illinois.
- Emigration: Abt 1831, Madison County, Illinois, USA;
Elijah's brother Jacob Walker moves from Dickson County to Madison County, Illinois, where brother Archalus lives.
- Jacob is not found in 1831 Dickson County tax lists
- Jacob's son, James A. Walker, was born in Illinois in 1832.
- Tax Record: 1831, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah Walker
- Levi McCollum's Company
- 40 acres of deeded land
- 1 white poll
- DAUGHTER: 3 Jan 1831, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Sarah Cassandra "Cassie" Walker born
- Land Patent: 7 Mar 1831, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah Walker filed a land entry for 160 acres.
- Tax Record: 1832, Levi McCollum's district, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah Walker
- 40 acres of old deeded land
- 60 acres of school land
- 1 white poll
- paid $1.37
- Tax Record: 1833, Levi McCollum's district, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah Walker
- 40 acres old deeded land
- no school acres
- 1 white poll
- paid 75 cents
- Note: Abt 1834;
Elijah's brother, George H. Walker, moved from Dickson County to Marshall County, Mississippi.
- George H. Walker is last seen on Dickson County tax rolls in 1833.
- George's 1850 census enumeration in Marshall County, Mississippi, reflects the birth of sixteen-year-old Hannah in Tennessee, and of thirteen-year-old Matilda in Mississippi, placing the date between 1834 and 1837.
- The Elijah M. Walker (son of George H. Walker) diaries support a date of 1834 for the family move.
- Tax Record: 1834, Levi McCollum's district, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah Walker
- 65 deeded acres
- 1 white poll [Name was first entered as "Joseph Walker," then ?Joseph? was lined out and replaced with "Elijah"] Where did the extra 25 acres come from?
- SON: 15 Oct 1834, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
William K. Walker born.
- Tax Record: 1835, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah Walker
- 65 old deeded acres
- 1 white poll
- Note: 2 Apr 1835, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah, with 5 children under the age of 10, married a second time to Mary "Polly" McMillan. It was her first marriage.
- HISTORICAL: 2 Feb 1836, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Humphreys County gained a good bit of land from Dickson and Hickman by act of legislature.
- SON: 11 Apr 1836, Tennessee, USA;
Birth of Levi Walker, Elijah's first child with Mary "Polly" McMillan, in Dickson or Humphreys county. He was probably born on the same farm as the previous children, but boundary changes around this time moved the farm from Dickson into Humphreys county. Elijah paid taxes in 1835 Dickson and in 1837 Humphreys. 1836 taxes are not extant for either county.
- Tax Record: 1837, Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah Walker
- District 10
- 104 acres
- 160 school acres
- 1 white poll
- Jury duty: 1838, Waverly, Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA;
Appears on list of jurors.
- Tax Record: 1838, Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah Walker
- District 10
- 104 deeded acres
- 160 school acres
- 1 white poll
- SON: 3 May 1838, Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA;
Birth of James L. Walker, probably in Humphreys County, Tennessee.
- Land: 5 Nov 1838, Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah sells 40 acres in Humphreys County to James E. Taylor, for $450.
- Emigration: 1839, Dyer County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah moved to Dyer County around this time.
- Land: 8 Oct 1839, Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah Walker sells 160 acres to James E. Taylor, for $10.
- Land: 12 Dec 1839, Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah's original 160-acre land patent is recorded in the Register of West Tennessee.
- Census: 1840, Dyer County, Tennessee, USA
- DAUGHTER: 7 Jun 1840, Dyer County, Tennessee, USA; Birth of Matilda J. Walker, probably in Dyer County, Tennessee.
- Tax Record: 1841, Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah Walker
- District 2
- 1 white poll
- no acres
- Jury duty: 1842, Waverly, Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA;
Appears on list of jurors.
- Tax Record: 1842, Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah Walker
- District 2
- 1 white poll
- no acres
- Tax Record: 1843;
Elijah does not appear in Humphreys County tax records. [1843 is the last extant year; they resume in 1877.]
- DAUGHTER: 9 Jan 1843, Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA;
Birth of Retha/Ritha Salina Walker, probably in Humphreys County.
- Elijah appears on the 1841 and 1842 Humphreys County tax lists, in District 2
- Elijah does not appear on the 1843 tax list, but he appears in 1850 Humphreys County census.
- DAUGHTER: 10 Aug 1844, Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA;
Birth of Margaret M. Walker, probably in Humphreys County, Tennessee.
- Elijah appears on the 1841 and 1842 Humphreys County tax lists, in District 2
- Elijah does not appear on the 1843 tax list, but he appears in 1850 Humphreys County census.
- SON: 30 Apr 1846, Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA;
Birth of George N. Walker, probably in Humphreys County.
- Elijah appears on the 1841 and 1842 Humphreys County tax lists, in District 2
- Elijah does not appear on the 1843 tax list, but he appears in 1850 Humphreys County census.
- Jury duty: 1847, Waverly, Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA;
Appears on list of jurors.
- Jury duty: 1848, Waverly, Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA;
Appears on list of jurors.
- SON: 22 Mar 1848, Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA;
Birth of Calvin Monroe Walker, probably in Humphreys County.
- Elijah appears on the 1841 and 1842 Humphreys County tax lists, in District 2
- Elijah does not appear on the 1843 tax list, but he appears in 1850 Humphreys County census.
- SON: 16 Jun 1850, Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA;
Birth of Archalas "Arch" McMillan Walker, in Humphreys County.
- Elijah appears in 1850 Humphreys County census.
- Census: 1 Nov 1850, Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA
- Court: 1852, Waverly, Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah Walker, "Court Order," $5.56.
- SON: 7 Apr 1852, Tennessee, USA;
Birth of Jacob R. Walker, probably in Humphreys or Dickson County.
- Elijah appears in 1850 Humphreys County census.
- Elijah appears on 1854 Dickson County tax list, in District 2
- Land: 22 Oct 1852, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah bought from Lewis Evans 115 acres in two parcels, one 80 and one 35.
- Tax Record: 1854, Waverly, Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah Walker paid back taxes for the years 1851 and 1852. For each year, he paid 1 poll, nothing for real estate.
- Tax Record: 1854, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah Walker
- District 2
- 118 acres
- no white poll [was over 50]
- Note: 26 Feb 1854, Tennessee, USA;
Marriage of son Helton Rutherford Walker to Esther Elizabeth Thornton, probably in Hickman County, Tennessee.
- SON: 6 Mar 1854, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Birth of Alonzo Denson Walker, in Dickson County.
- Elijah appears on the 1854 Dickson County tax list, in District 2
- Elijah appears in the 1860 Dickson County census.
- Tax Record: 1855, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah Walker
- District 2
- 118 acres, value $300
- Tax Record: 1856, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
"Elisha" Walker
- District 2
- 118 acres, value $300
- Emigration: Abt 1857, California, USA;
Son William K. Walker migrates to California for the Gold Rush.
- SON: 30 Mary 1857, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Birth of H. W. Walker in Dickson County.
- Elijah appears on the 1856 and 1858 Dickson County tax lists, in District 2 [records for 1857 are missing]. census.
- Note: 30 Dec 1857, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Marriage of son Levi Walker to Mary A. Cockram, in Dickson County.
- Tax Record: 1858, District 2, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah Walker
- District 2
- 114 acres, $300 value Helton Rutherford also paid taxes in Dickson County in district 1. Levi Walker, who just turned 21, paid 1 white poll in district 1.
- Emigration: Abt 1859, Hamilton County, Illinois, USA;
Elijah's son Levi Walker moves from Dickson County to Hamilton County, Illinois.
- Levi appears in 1858 Dickson County tax records
- Levi appears in 1860 Hamilton County, Illinois, census.
- Note: 27 Jan 1859, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah's and Polly's daughter, Matilda J. Walker, marries William Smith Crowell, in Dickson County. Matilda's brother, James L., was witness.
- Census: 11 Jul 1860, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA
- Census, Agriculture: 12 Jul 1860, Danielsville (post office), Dickson County, Tennessee, USA; [Although this census entry is identified only as E. Walker, the total acres, 115, is compatible with his tax on 114 acres, as are the neighbors' names] 40 acres improved 75 acres unimproved 600 cash value of farm 75 value of farming implements and machinery 3 horses [blank] [? and mules] 1 milch cow 2 working oxen 2 other cattle 24 sheep - not everyone had, but wasn't that unusual 9 swine 550 value of livestock 37 wheat, bushels of - more than most [blank] rye, bushels of 375 Indian corn, bushels of - avg amt [blank] oats - others in neighborhood did [blank] rice - none in neighborhood [blank] tobacco ? others in neighborhood 1 ginned cotton, bushels of 20 wool, lbs of 5 peas and beans, bushels of [blank] Irish potatoes 25 sweet potatoes [blank] barley, bushels of [blank] Ruckwheat? Huckwheat? 20 value of orchard products, in dollars [blank] wine [blank] market gardens 200 butter, lbs of [illegible word] 575 molasses, gallons of and from what made [blank] [blank] 50 value of home-made manufactures 100 value of animals slaughtered
- Tax Record: 1861, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah Walker
- District 2
- 114 acres, value $400
- Military: 16 Feb 1862, Fort Donelson, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah's son, Helton Rutherford Walker, is taken prisoner after the Battle of Fort Donelson.
- Probate Settlement: 3 Nov 1862, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah Walker and W. H. Horner bound and appointed to administer the estate of James L. Walker.
- Note: 28 Dec 1862, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah's daughter, Ritha Salina Walker, married Alexander Woollums in Dickson County.
- Note: 21 Jan 1863, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah's daughter Margaret M. Walker marries W. C. Tull in Dickson County.
- Tax Record: 1865, District 2, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah Walker
- District 2
- 114 acres, value $400
- Tax Record: 1866, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
E. Walker [Elijah Walker]
- District 2
- 114 acres, value $350
- Note: 17 Jun 1866, Clinton County, Illinois, USA;
Second marriage of Elijah's daughter Ritha Salina (Walker) Woollums to John M. Journey in Clinton County, Illinois.
- Note: 3 Sep 1867, San Joaquin County, California, USA;
Elijah's son William K. Walker marries Bridget Dolan in San Joaquin County, California.
- Tax Record: 1868, District 2, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
"E. Walker" [Elijah Walker]
- District 2
- 114 acres, value $350 No other Walkers in district 2.
- Tax Record: 1869, District 2, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
"E. Walker" [Elijah Walker]
- District 2
- 114 acres, value $350. No other Walkers in the district.
- Tax Record: 1870, District 2, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah Walker
- District 2
- 114 acres
[Check headings; entry shows that he owned "30" of something, but cannot read what.]
Other Walkers in district 2:
- Cal M. Walker (son, turned 21 the previous year)
- Joseph Walker (?)
- Note: 13 Juy 1871, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Elijah's son Calvin M. Walker marries Martha A. Baker in Dickson County.
- Note: 15 Aug 1871, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Marriage of Elijah's son Archalus to Francis June Davis in Dickson County.
- Probate Settlement: 25 Nov 1874, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Stephen Fielder, administrator for the estate of Elijah Walker, presented the settlement on this date. It was filed on 6 January 1875.
Notes:
Judge Elijah Walker of the Hickman County Walkers was born in Rockingham, NC. His family moved to Hickman County about 3 years later. About 1849 he was made a judge of his circuit and moved to Savannah, Hardin county, to be more central. He was married to a woman named "Mary E.", who survived him and moved to Maury County. He died on 31 December 1873.
The parallels with "our" Elijah are obvious:- Our Elijah was born abt 1802 GA; he was born abt 1809 NC.
- Our Elijah married (second) a woman named Mary ("Polly"); the other married a woman named Mary
- Our Elijah died in 1872 leaving a widow, Mary Walker; the other died in 1873 leaving a widow, Mary Walker.
The differences are equally striking:- Our Elijah was not a learned man, while the other was a judge
- Our Elijah bore about 16 children; the other was childless
- Our Elijah was not a wealthy man; the other was probably quite comfortable.
Regardless of these differences, the similarities are enough to confuse their identities in some cases.
A biography of Judge Elijah Walker can be found on GoogleBooks, in Eleventh Annual Meeting of the Bar Association of Tennessee held at Four Seasons Hotel, Harrowgate, Tennessee(Nashville, Tn.: Marshall & Bruce, Stationers and Printers, 1892), 113-121.
[Research notes]
Early Walkers in Dickson and Hickman Counties
Two early Walkers mentioned are in Goodspeed's History of Hickman county. The first is Samuel Walker, cited as an early settler, arriving in the winter of 1806, just prior to the creation of Hickman county in 1807. The second was Joel Walker, appointed as one of the four first commissioners of the county, who were to "run the boundary lines, establish the county and select a county seat site." Establishing the lineage of these two could be helpful.
Jerome Spence and Davd Spence, _History of Hickman Co Tennessee_ (Signal Mountain, Tenn.: Mountain Press, 1990). Indicates that Allan Walker established Walker's Ferry, one mile above Centerville. "He reared a large family, which became prominent in the development of the county. His sons were: Joel, William, Allan, James, Pleasant, and Elijah. Dr. Joel Walker went to Williamson County, where he became prominent in business and political circles. Pleasant Walker represented Hickman County several terms in the legislature, and was sheriff of the county four years. Elijah Walker became one of the best judges that ever presided in a Tennessee courthouse. He was a good judge of law - not an eloquent speaker, but a profound thinker. He was honest in his decisions and would refuse a fee when his would-be client was in the wrong."
A direct descendant of Allen Walker to participate in the Walker DNA study?
Land Records Dyer County
No Elijah Walker land records have been located in Dyer Co TN. Christie Fillerup checked Dyer County land records, 1835-1850, FHL film no. 833,235. [Report, 21 Feb 2009]
On the LSU library website:
Walker, Zachariah. Papers, 1805-1859. 177 items. Location: C:18. Resident of Woodville, Wilkinson County, Mississippi. Personal papers include correspondence, accounts, and legal documents. For further information see manuscript card catalog. Mss. 275.
Baker family in Dickson County, from Elbert County, Georgia- John A. Baker, born about 1770, Elbert County, GA; wife "Jane"
- His 1820 Dickson County will was witnessed by George Brazzell
- He had a daughters Margaret Evans and Jane Evans, mentioned in the will.
- John A. Baker bought 153 acres "on the West side of Piney river" in Dickson County on 30 Dec 1808
- Land sold from Elizabeth Walker's estate after her 1823 death was described as having been surveyed in 1808.
- A note that is not clear indicates that John A. Baker was a witness for land conveyed by Stephen Tatom and Lewis Evans in 1814.
- It was Lewis Evans who sold Elijah land in 1852, on the Piney
- Four of the children of George Brazzell and Polly Walker married the Evans family: Richmond to Ancy Evans (1838), Rachel to Lewis Evans (1839), Wilson to Martha Jane Evans (1853), and Lucinda to George Evans (1845).
- Eldest son Allen Brazzell married Nancy Baker (1842)
- John A. Baker, born about 1770, Elbert County, GA; wife "Jane"
Of interest from "War of 1812 Pension Application Files Index, 1812-1815," digital images Ancestry.com
- Benjamin Walker (Jemima O. Walker, widow), Capt. William Walker Ga Militia (alleged)
- Charles H. Walker (Martha Walker, widow), Capt. Kendrick's Co Ga Mil
"Walker, Elizabeth - Died before 7 April 1823 when Jacob Walker and George H. Walker were appointed administrators. (Dic TN, Co Ct Min, 2/no#) A suit was brought by Archibald Walker and others versus Elijah Walker. A jury found that Elizabeth Walker was not of sound mind on 29 January 1823 when she made a deed of gift to Elijah Walker. (Ibid, Cir Ct Min, 3/no#)"
[Marjorie Hood Fisher, Tennessee Tidbits 1778-1914, 4 vols. (Easley, SC : Southern Historical Press, 1986), 1: 386, for Elizabeth Walker, Elijah Walker, Archibald Walker.]http://www.tngenweb.org/cemeteries/index.php?table_name=DT_Burial&function=details&where_field=bur_id&where_value=273665
Canon Rutherford Cemetery, Rutherford County. Surnames Hunter, Canon, Walker, Sharp, Holland, Garner, Fergason
Birth:
Both the McMillan Gaelic Bible and the Collins Walker Bible agree on the birth date of Elijah Walker. This birth date is supported by the 1850 Humphreys County, Tennessee, census [age 48, born in Georgia] and the 1860 Dickson County, Tennessee, census [age 57, born in Georgia].
Census:
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?]
Deed:
The deed specifies that offspring of the slave are to be given to his sisters, Elizabeth Heartly, Polly Bazzell [Brazzell], and Ritha Turner. The deed is witnessed by George H. Walker.
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 his 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 son, George H., leaving him a slave boy. Elijah Walker witnessed this deed.
Subsequently, Archalaus Walker came from Illinois an filed an objection in circuit court, ultimately prevailing. The Fisher abstraction:
"Walker, Elizabeth - Died before 7 April 1823 when Jacob Walker and George H. Walker were appointed administrators. (Dic TN, Co Ct Min, 2/no#) A suit was brought by Archibald Walker and others versus Elijah Walker. A jury found that Elizabeth Walker was not of sound mind on 29 January 1823 when she made a deed of gift to Elijah Walker. (Ibid, Cir Ct Min, 3/no#)"
Deed:
". . . on hurricane Creek of Duck River it being a part of Hunter's Land Beginning on a White Oak the south east corner of a hundred acre tract that said Hunter sold to Heirs of James King turning south with said line one hundred and twenty [four] poles to a beach [sic] on the south side of said Creek then with the bluff of said Creek fifty two poles to James Morgan's north West corner a white oak Then south to Martha King south west corner one hundred and twenty four poles then with said Kings line to the beginning. . ."
Drawn 7 August 1824, Witnessed by William Shelby and William King.
Proved the same date.
Filed 29 August 1827, Book D: 221
Note:
George H. Walker and Jacob Walker were appointed administrators for her estate on this date.
Deed:
". . . 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 a
long 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"
Drawn 1 January 1825
Witnessed by Wm. Dunnagan and [Given name?] A. [Meek]
Proved Oct Term 1825
Registered 27 January 1826
Note:
Jacob Walker, George Brazeal [Brazzell], James Hartley, William Roy, and William Dunnigan appointed, under the direction of William B. Dodson, to oversee the road from Dodson's house to Contrary Pond.
Court:
Also serving were Wm Tatom (foreman), Redic Myatt, Moses Street, Moses White, Robert Vanhook, Wm Wood, William Hickerson, Robt Nesbitt Jr, Archibald Skelton, Daniel Nall, Joseph Shouse, Archibald Pullin.
NOTE_RESEARCH:
This could be a good avenue for research. That was a significant amount of money in that day and time. Who was Thomas Hunter, and why did Elizabeth Walker's estate owe it to him? Thomas Hunter appears in the 1820 Dickson County census, age 26-45 (born between 1775 and 1794), on page 10; Elizabeth Walker was on page 16. Elijah purchased 40 acres from a John Hunter in 1824.
Census:
Elijah Walker household
1 male under 5 [Helton Rutherford Walker, abt 2]
1 male 5-10 [J. M. Walker, abt 6]
1 male 20-30 [Elijah Walker, abt 28]
1 female under 5 [Elizabeth M. Walker, abt 4]
1 female 20-30 [Matilda (???) Walker
No slaves
Land Patent:
". . . on the north side of Hurricane Creek beginning at a white oak about three or four poles from said Walker's house running North and west south and East for complement."
The deed was not proven and filed until 1839, by which time it was in Humphreys County (boundary change), and was registered there.
HISTORICAL:
This explains why Elijah paid taxes in 1835 Dickson County, but in 1837 Humphreys County. He didn't move--the county line did.
From Dickson the following area moved to Humphreys:
". . . all that portion of Dickson County lying in the following boundaries shall hereafter be attached to and belong to the county of Humphreys: -- Beginning at the southwest corner of Dickson County, and thence running east with the south boundary line of said county o Dickson, to where the said line intersects the ridge that divides the waters of Hurricane creek from the waters of Garner's creek; thence with said ridge, to where said ridge intersects with the ridge that divides the waters of Hurricane creek from the waters of Garner's creek; thence with said ridge, to where said ridge intersects with the ridge that divides the waters of Cumberland and Duck rivers; thence north westwardly with said ridge, to the line that divides the counties of Dickson and Humphreys; thence south with said line to beginning."
And from Hickman to Humphreys:
". . . all that territory and county now lying in the county of Hickman, within the following boundaries, shall hereafter belong and (be) attached to the county of Humphreys, to wit:--Beginning in the line dividing the counties of Hickman and Humphreys, where the same first strikes Duck River, running south from the north west corner of Hickman; running thence up with the meanders of Duck river, with the main channel, to where the middle of the main ridge dividing the waters of Sugar and Tumbling creeks strikes the river; thence a north easterly course, along the summit of said ridge, between the waters of said creeks, to the main ridge dividing the waters of Garner's and Little Hurricane creek; thence along the summit of the same to the north boundary line of Hickman county; thence west with said line to the north west corner of said county; thence south with the line dividing the counties of Hickman and Humphreys to the beginning."
Land:
This is the original 40 acres that he bought in August 1824, and is where their home was.
Drawn 5 November 1838
Proved 3 December 1838
Filed 7 December 1838
Legal description:
". . .on Hurrican [sic] Creek of Duck River it being a part of John Hunters land. Beginning on a white oak the south east Corner of a hundred acre tract that said Hunter sold to the heirs of James King running south with said line One hundred and twenty poles to a beach on the south side of said Creek, thence with the bluff of said Creek fifty nine poles to James Morgans north west corner a white oak, thence north to Martha Kings south west corner one hundred and thirty four poles thence with said Kings line to the Beginning. . . ."
Emigration:
Since he sold his land on the Humphreys/Dickson County border it seems likely that he intended the move to be permanent.
The reason for this move remains unknown. Other familiar surnames appear near Elijah's, including two Sawyer families that appear to be related to the Sawyers with whom Archalaus was closely affiliated in Macoupin County, Illinois.
Additionally, a canal was cut shortening by 25 miles the path of the Forked Deer River of Dyer County to the Mississippi. This increased connection to major river traffic caused a boom in the town of Dyersburg and in 1836 the first steamship, The Grey Eagle, began regular trips. This history was gleaned from various places on the internet and a more serious look should be taken at contemporary newspapers or historical accounts to better understand if this might have been a motivator for Elijah's move.
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyersburg,_Tennessee
http://mossisland.com/story_1.htm]
Land:
Drawn 8 October 1839
Proved 25 November 1847
Filed 27 November 1847
Why $10?
Land:
Possibly to clear the title for Hunter, to whom he had sold both it and his 40-acre tract?
Census:
Elijah Walker
2 males 0-5 [James abt 2 & Levi abt 4]
1 male 5 - 10 [William K., abt 6]
1 male 10-15 [Helton Rutherford Walker, abt 12]
1 male 15-20 [James Monroe Walker, abt 16]
1 male 30-40 [Elijah Walker, abt 38]
1 female 0 -5 [Matilda J, b in June]
1 female 5-10 [Sarah C., abt 9 ]
1 female 10-15 [Elizabeth M., about 14]
1 female 20-30 [wife, Mary Polly (McMillan) Walker, abt 27]
0 slaves
3 engaged in agriculture
0 engaged in other occupations
10 total
Census:
1. Elijah Walker, 48, male, farmer, Georgia, cannot read or write
2. Mary Walker, 37, female, Tennessee, cannot read or write
3. Sarah Walker, 19, female, Tennessee
4. William Walker, 16, male, farmer, Tennessee
5. Levi Walker, 14, male, Tennessee
6. James, 12, male, Tennessee
7. Matilda, 10, female, Tennessee
8. Ritha, 9, female, Tennessee
9. Margaret, 7, female, Tennessee
10. George, 5, male, Tennessee
11. Calvin, 3, male, Tennessee
12. Archalus, 1, male, Tennessee
Census:
1. Elijah Walker, 57, male, farmer, real estate $600, personal $800, Georgia
2. Mary Walker, 47, female, Tennessee, cannot read or write
3. James Walker, 22, male, farmer, personal $400, Tennessee, cannot read or write
4. Ritha S. Walker, 17, female, Tennessee
5. Margret M. Walker, 15, female, Tennessee
6. Geo. R. Walker, 14, male, Tennessee
7. Calvin M. Walker, 12, male, Tennessee
8. R.M. Walker, 10, male, Tennessee
9. Jacob R. Walker, 8, male, Tennessee
10. L.D. [Alonzo Denson] Walker, 6, male, Tennessee
Probate Settlement:
Why, when Elijah had so many children, was the estate administered by Stephen Fielder? It would have been unusual for a daughter to administer.
Of his sons, Helton Rutherford had moved to Missouri a few months earlier; William K. lived in San Joaquin County, California; Levi lived in Illinois, James L. had died in the Civil War, George Neal died in 1867; Calvin M. and Arch were living in the area, but were age 24 and 22, possibly a little young to be expected to administer the estate; Jacob had probably already left home due to mysterious trouble and may have been in Arkansas; Alonzo Denson was underage. Elijah's eldest son, often believe by many to be "James Monroe Walker" was actually John M. Walker--and living out of the state in White Co ARK (he died just a year later).Elijah married Mary "Polly" McMillan on 2 Apr 1835 in Dickson County, Tennessee, USA. Mary (daughter of Malcolm McMillan and Margaret "Peggy" Unknown) was born on 17 Mar 1813 in Tennessee, USA; died after 1880. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- DNA note:
5. Mary "Polly" McMillan was born on 17 Mar 1813 in Tennessee, USA (daughter of Malcolm McMillan and Margaret "Peggy" Unknown); died after 1880. Other Events:
- Census: 1830, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA
- Census: 16 Jun 1880, 2nd District, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA
Notes:
"Mary Walker" was named in the noncupative will of Malcomb McMillan, May 1840, Humphreys County, Tennessee.
Census:
"Malcomb" McMillan household
2 males 5-10 [Alexander abt 9, James abt 8]
2 males 15-20 [John abt 19, Hugh abt 16]
1 male 40-50 [Malcolm McMillan]
2 females under 5 [Margaret abt 10, Leoina abt 1]
2 females 15-20 [Polly abt 17, Isabelle abt 14]
1 female 40-50 [Margaret "Peggy" McMillan]
10 total
no slaves
Census:
1. Walker, Mary, white, female, 67, widow, keeping house, cannot read or write, Tennessee, Scotland, [Pennsylvania? Tennessee?]
2. Tull, Margaret, white, female, 35, daughter, widowed, Tennessee, Georgia, Tennessee
3. _____, Sarah, white, female, 16, granddaughter, single, Tennessee, Kentucky, Tennessee
4. Walker, Alonzo, white, male, 26, son, single, farmer, Tennessee, Georgia, TennesseeNotes:
Married:
Esther Pratt states: "The record of Elijah to Polly McMillan was blown from the marriage book, but the original was in a drawer in the courthouse, was saved, and I have a copy."Children:
- Levi V. Walker was born on 11 Apr 1836 in Tennessee, USA; died on 15 Mar 1923 in Dix, Jefferson County, Illinois, USA; was buried on 18 Mar 1923 in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Jefferson County, Illinois, USA.
- James L. Walker was born on 3 May 1838 in Tennessee, USA; died on 11 Feb 1862; was buried in 1862.
- Matilda J. Walker was born on 7 Jun 1840 in Dyer County, Tennessee, USA; died in Sep 1919.
- Ritha Salina Walker was born on 9 Jan 1843 in Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA; died on 23 Feb 1922 in Carlyle, Clinton County, Illinois, USA; was buried in Carlyle Cemetery, Carlyle, Clinton County, Illinois, USA.
- Margaret M. Walker was born on 10 Aug 1844 in Tennessee, USA; died after 1880.
- George Neal Walker was born on 30 Apr 1846 in Tennessee, USA; died on 8 Jan 1867.
- 2. Calvin Monroe Walker was born on 22 Mar 1848 in Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA; died on 7 Sep 1930 in 3811 Elkins Ave., Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA; was buried in Fielder Cemetery, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA.
- Archalas Mcmillan "Arch" Walker was born on 16 Jun 1850 in Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA; died on 30 Jan 1917 in Dickson County, Tennessee, USA; was buried in Fielder Cemetery, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA.
- Jacob R. Walker was born on 7 Apr 1852 in Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA; died on 25 Jun 1937 in Izard County, Arkansas, USA; was buried after 25 Jun 1937 in Lacrosse-Lacrosse Cemetery, Izard County, Arkansas.
- Alonzo Denson Walker was born on 6 Mar 1854 in Dickson County, Tennessee, USA; died on 18 Mar 1901 in Williamson County, Tennessee, USA; was buried in Sparkman Cemetery, Williamson County, Tennessee.
- H. W. Walker was born on 30 Mar 1857 in Tennessee, USA; died on 23 Aug 1859 in Dickson County, Tennessee, USA.
Generation: 4
8. (Progenitor) Walker was born between 1750 and 1765; died in in Tennessee, USA. 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]
- Joel Walker to Mary Penn (1775)
- Emigration:
9. Elizabeth (--?--) was born in 1775-1785; died before 7 Apr 1823 in Dickson County, Tennessee, USA; was buried in Dickson County, Tennessee, USA. 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 1808Notes:
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.
- 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.
- 4. 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.
10. Malcolm McMillan was born between 1780 and 1790; died between 4 May 1840-2 June 1840 in Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA. Other Events:
- Witness: 2 Nov 1807, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
Malcolm McMillan witnessed the will of Mark Hailey. Filed in Dickson County, the will stated that Mark Hailey was "of Stewart County," but dealt with a piece of property in Dickson County and indicated that he had formerly resided in Dickson.
- Census: 1830, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA
Notes:
From info on Everton's., submitted by: Jesse H. Fondy 3203 Brookridge Drive Chickasha, OK 73018
Census:
"Malcomb" McMillan household
2 males 5-10 [Alexander abt 9, James abt 8]
2 males 15-20 [John abt 19, Hugh abt 16]
1 male 40-50 [Malcolm McMillan]
2 females under 5 [Margaret abt 10, Leoina abt 1]
2 females 15-20 [Polly abt 17, Isabelle abt 14]
1 female 40-50 [Margaret "Peggy" McMillan]
10 total
no slavesMalcolm married Margaret "Peggy" Unknown on 7 Mar 1811. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- Witness: 2 Nov 1807, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA;
11. Margaret "Peggy" Unknown Notes:
Married:
Deduced from birth date of daughter, Mary "Polly" McMillanChildren:
- John McMillan was born on 29 Dec 1811; and died.
- 5. Mary "Polly" McMillan was born on 17 Mar 1813 in Tennessee, USA; died after 1880.
- Hugh McMillan was born on 30 Oct 1814; and died.
- Isabelle C. McMillan was born on 6 Setp 1816; and died.
- William B. McMillan was born on 11 Aug 1819; died on 3 Oct 1819.
- Alexander Neal McMillan was born on 10 Oct 1820; and died.
- James Gutherie McMillan was born on 13 Dec 1822; and died.
- Margaret McMillan was born on 12 Aug 1824; and died.
- Levina Jane McMillan was born on 2 May 1829 in Dickson County, Tennessee, USA; died after June 1840.
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