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Walter Daniel Walker 1879–1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Nov 1879

Birth Location: Nicholas County, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 5 Aug 1946

Death Location: United States

Father: Benjamin Walker

Mother: Frances Matheny

Spouse(s): Wilma Barnes

Children(s): William Walker, Homer Walker, Vera Walker, Elizabeth Walker, Grace Walker, Howard Walker, Norma Walker, Mary Walker

In 1879, Walter Daniel Walker entered the world in Nicholas County, West Virginia, USA, born to Benjamin F Walker And Frances Caroline Matheny. In 1880, Walter Daniel Walker resided in Hamilton, Nicholas, West Virginia, USA. In 1900, Walter Daniel Walker resided in Hamilton, Nicholas, West Virginia, USA. Walter Daniel Walker married Wilma Ethel Barnes, and had children including Elizabeth Maxine Dodrill Walker, Grace Virginia Fox Walker, Homer Boyd Walker, Howard Walker, Mary Frances Ingram Walker, Norma Jane Walker, Vera Kathleen Walker, William Reiling Walker. Walter Daniel Walker passed away in 1946 in United States.

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Biography

  • In 1879, Walter Daniel Walker entered the world in Nicholas County, West Virginia, USA, born to Benjamin F Walker And Frances Caroline Matheny.
  • In 1880, Walter Daniel Walker resided in Hamilton, Nicholas, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1900, Walter Daniel Walker resided in Hamilton, Nicholas, West Virginia, USA.
  • Walter Daniel Walker married Wilma Ethel Barnes, and had children including Elizabeth Maxine Dodrill Walker, Grace Virginia Fox Walker, Homer Boyd Walker, Howard Walker, Mary Frances Ingram Walker, Norma Jane Walker, Vera Kathleen Walker, William Reiling Walker.
  • Walter Daniel Walker passed away in 1946 in United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Walker
1843–1894
Birth Location: Greenbrier County, West Virginia, USA
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Frances Matheny
1850–1892
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Wilma Barnes
1892–1980
Birth Location: Wade, Nicholas County, West Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

William Walker
1931–1952
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
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Homer Walker
1916–1953
Birth Location: Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
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Vera Walker
1928–1950
Birth Location: Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
VW
Elizabeth Walker
1920–2009
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
EW
Grace Walker
1923–1991
Birth Location: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
GW
Howard Walker
1925–1965
Birth Location: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
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Norma Walker
1936–1988
Birth Location: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
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Mary Walker
1918–
Birth Location: Cannelton, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
MW

Walter Walker's Ancestors

Self
Walter Walker
1879–1946
Birth Place: Nicholas County, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Benjamin F Walker
1843–1894
Greenbrier County, West Virginia, USA
Frances (Caroline) Matheny
1850–1892
West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Joel (B) Walker
1809–1887
Greenbrier County, Virginia, USA
Mary (Lucinda) Fewell
1817–1887
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Memucan Walker
1764–1836
Rachel Lewis
1781–1859
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sylvanus Walker
1740–1827
Sarah Blagrave
1744–1833

Walter Walker's Descendants

1.
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Walter (Daniel) Walker (5 Nov 1879–5 Aug 1946) m. Wilma (Ethel) Barnes (4 Jun 1892–21 Jan 1980)
  1. 1. William (Reiling) Walker 1931–1952
  2. 2. Homer (Boyd) Walker 1916–1953
  3. 3. Vera (Kathleen) Walker 1928–1950
  4. 4. Elizabeth (Maxine (Dodrill)) Walker 1920–2009 m. Earl (Ray Dodrill) Sr 1923–1998
  5. 5. Grace (Virginia (Fox)) Walker 1923–1991 m. Thomas (Lee) Fox 1923–1997
  6. 6. Howard Walker 1925–1965
  7. 7. Norma (Jane) Walker 1936–1988
  8. 8. Mary (Frances (Ingram)) Walker 1918– m. Fred (Cecil) Ingram 1903–1965

Walter Walker's Timeline

10 Records

1879
5 Nov 1879
Birth of Walter Daniel Walker in Nicholas County, West Virginia, USA
Nicholas County, West Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 1
Walter Daniel Walker resided here in Hamilton, Nicholas, West Virginia, USA
Hamilton, Nicholas, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 21
Walter Daniel Walker resided here in Hamilton, Nicholas, West Virginia, USA
Hamilton, Nicholas, West Virginia, USA
1917
1917
Age 38
Walter Daniel Walker resided here in Charleston, West Virginia, USA
Charleston, West Virginia, USA
1918
1918
Age 39
Walter Daniel Walker resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 41
Walter Daniel Walker resided here in Elkins Ward 1, Randolph, West Virginia, USA
Elkins Ward 1, Randolph, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 51
Walter Daniel Walker resided here in Charleston, Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Charleston, Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 56
Walter Daniel Walker resided here in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia
Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia
1940
1940
Age 61
Walter Daniel Walker resided here in Charleston Mag District, Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Charleston Mag District, Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
1946
5 Aug 1946
Age 67
Death of Walter Daniel Walker in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Nov 1879
    Event Place: Nicholas County, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Hamilton, Nicholas, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Hamilton, Nicholas, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hamilton, Nicholas, West Virginia; Roll: 1768; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0103

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: Charleston, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1918
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Births Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Elkins Ward 1, Randolph, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elkins Ward 1, Randolph, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1971; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 156

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Charleston, Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 2342271

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04413; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 20-36

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Charleston Mag District, Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04413; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 20-36

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of West Virginia; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1937

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Aug 1946
    Event Place: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973
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