fred walker infant son
1926-1926
Life Story
Birth and Passing
The infant son of Fred Walker and Mattie Hardy was born prematurely on July 28, 1926, in Newton County, Mississippi. Due to the extreme prematurity and limited medical care available at the time, the child did not survive.
Family
He was the child of:
- Father: Fred Walker
- Mother: Mattie Hardy
His father, Fred Walker, served as the informant on the death certificate, documenting the brief life and passing of his son for the official record.
Burial
The infant was laid to rest at Bethel, a burial location associated with the community where many Walker, Evans, Chapman, and related families were interred. This likely corresponds to the older burial grounds now connected with the Evans Cemetery community.
Legacy
Though his life was measured in moments, the infant son of Fred Walker remains part of the Walker family’s story. His passing reflects the high rates of infant mortality in early 20th-century Mississippi, when premature births rarely survived without medical intervention. By preserving his name and details, his place in the family lineage is acknowledged and honored.
Resting Place
Photos/Albums
Sources
- Mississippi, U.S., Index to Deaths, 1912-1943
- U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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