walter walker
1901-1937
Life Story
Birth & Parentage
Walter Walker was born around 1901 in Newton County, Mississippi, to John Wesley Walker (1870–?) and Fannie Moore Walker (1874–?). He was part of the extended Walker family rooted in the rural communities of Newton County.
Early Life & Occupation
In early life, Walter worked as a farm laborer on the home farm, a common occupation for African American men in the area during the early twentieth century. He later became a carpenter, indicating skilled trade work beyond agricultural labor.
Marriage
Walter Walker married Desha Walker. No confirmed records identifying children have been located.
Death & Burial
Walter Walker passed away on November 15, 1937, at approximately 36 years of age. He was laid to rest in the Evans Cemetery in Newton County, Mississippi.
According to information provided by his family, Walter had been receiving treatment for asthma, and no physician was in attendance at the time of his death.
Informant
The informant on Walter Walker’s death certificate was his sister, Lela Walker Evans, who provided the family and personal details at the time of registration.
Resting Place
Photos/Albums
Sources
- 1910 Federal Census
- Mississippi, U.S., Index to Deaths, 1912-1943
- U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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