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     Esther Jane Walker married Isaac Diller Worst. Esther Jane Walker was born on 22 December 1845. She was the daughter of Isaac Walker Jr. and Eliza Ann Brooke. Esther Jane Walker died on 1 November 1915 at age 69.

     Esther M. Walker was born at Washington Co. (probably), IN. She was the daughter of Leroy Walker and Elsie M. Payne.
Note: This child is shown in Newland Devault's 1975 genealogy. She was not listed in 1930 or 1940, so either she died young, or was born after APR 1940, or Newland's genealogy was erroneous in this case.

     Evelyn Rhodella Walker was born in 1911 at Maryland.¹ She married Allen Kendall Mezick, son of Allan Willis Mezick and Esther Caroline Robertson, circa 1933. Evelyn Rhodella Walker died on 28 January 1995.

     Flora Walker married Ernest Jabez Starr, son of James Drumond Starr and Lucy Frances Davis, on 28 September 1932. Flora Walker died on 23 May 1963.

     Floss M. Walker was born in May 1887 at Hancock Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Franklin W. Walker and Hellen May Jackson.¹

     Frances Walker was born in 1640 at England. She married James Taylor Sr. Frances Walker died on 23 September 1680.

     Francis Marion Walker was born on 17 June 1841 at Augusta Co., VA. He began military service Civil War service, Union Army, Co. "H", Seventeenth Illinois Volunteers (Lewiston.) He married Phoebe Ann Dye on 9 December 1863 at Audrain Co., MO. Francis Marion Walker died on 3 July 1929 at Eastholm Street, Mexico, Audrain Co., MO, at age 88 Obituary of Francis Marion Walker (1841 VA - 1929 MO), ID = 2759

(Transcription by Roger R. Connelly of the handwritten notes he took while reading a photocopy of the original article published in the Mexico Evening Ledger, Mexico, MO, Wednesday, 3 July 1929.)

F M Walker, 88, Union Veteran, Died Wednesday

Eight days illness fatal to pioneer, who had been married more than 65 years and was prominent in Audrain Co.

After a brief illness of 8 days duration, Francis Marion Walker, 88–year old veteran of the Union Army in the Civil War, and one of the eldest married men in this city, died at his home on this Eastholm Street at 9:45 o'clock Wednesday morning.

Mr. and Mrs. Walker had been married more than 65 years, and had lived happily together since December 9, 1863.

Funeral services will be conducted from the home at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon, with Rev. F. C. Tucker and Dr. A. A. Wallace officiating, and with burial at Benson city.

Mr. Walker had been a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, throughout his lifetime, and an officer at Martinsburg for many years.

Mr. and Mrs. Walker lived in or near Martinsburg during their married life until June 1925, 4 years ago, when they moved to Mexico, and have since resided near their daughter, Mrs. J. B. DeVault, maintaining their own home, and having an active interest in life and its affairs.

Mr. Walker was born on June 17, 1841, in Augusta County, Virginia, coming to Missouri, and to Audrain County, in a covered wagon when a youth of 17 years. After living with his brother, Thomas, in Montgomery County, for a time, he went, he went to Illinois for two years and there, in April, 1861, when the Civil War broke out, joined Company H, Seventeenth Illinois Volunteers, at Lewistown, and serving two years.

After his discharge, he returned to Missouri, and on December 9, 1863, Miss Phoebe Dye became his bride, and they moved to the 354–acre Dolan farm, south of Martinsburg, where they lived thirty years, moving to Martinsburg in 1893.

Active in Democratic politics, he was a state delegate in 1896 when Bryan was boosted for the presidency.

Four children, Mrs. J. B. DeVault, Mexico; Mrs. Cynthia Warnecke, Bulter, Mo; George Walker, Garden City, Kan; and Marion Walker, Omaha, Neb., survive, together with the devoted wife. There are also eight grandchildren, Walker Hughes, Mexico; the three children of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. DeVault, the three children of Mr. and Mrs. George Walker, and one child of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Walker. Three great grandchildren also survive

Two daughters, Mrs. Lute Diggs at Mrs. R. L. Hughes, and three other children, are deceased.

Mr. Walker earned a reputation for progressiveness and enterprise while farming that remained with him after retirement, and he was highly respected and widely known, and his death will be be widely regretted.

The Ledger joins friends in extending sincere sympathy to the bereaved family.

(Note by RRC: Based on other sources, "Benson" should be Benton; "Warnecke, Bulter" should be Warnock, Butler; "Marion Walker, Omaha, Neb." should be Marvin Walker, Omaha, Neb.

He was buried in July 1929 at Benton City Cemetery, Benton City, Audrain Co., MO.

     Franklin W. Walker was born on 28 March 1858 at Hancock Co., IL.^1,2 He was the son of Henry M. Walker and Sophronia Rankin. Franklin W. Walker married Hellen May Jackson, daughter of Peter Jackson and Angeline Hanson, on 10 November 1880 at Hancock Co., IL. Franklin W. Walker lived on 22 June 1900 at Prairie Twp., Hancock Co., IL, Farming.² He died on 2 April 1919 at age 61. He was buried in April 1919 at Moss Ridge Cemetery, Carthage, Hancock Co., IL, Findagrave #146920423.

     Frederick E. Walker was born on 12 October 1915 at Miami Co., OH.¹ He was the son of John Henry Walker and Laura G. Cost.¹ Frederick E. Walker began military service on 3 May 1944 at Ft. Thomas, Newport, Campbell Co., KY, Enlisted, U.S. Army. Was unmarried with no dependents at the time of enlistment. He died on 23 November 1963 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, at age 48. He was buried in November 1963 at Maple Hill Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.

     Genevieve Walker was born on 19 September 1902 at Wyaconda, Clark Co., MO.¹ She was the daughter of Jasper Newton Walker and Myrtle Gladys McClure.¹ Genevieve Walker married Arthur Merritt Sedgwick, son of William Cardd Sedgwick and Christina Ida Maria Handschu, on 22 June 1923 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO. Genevieve Walker and Arthur Merritt Sedgwick were divorced before April 1930. Genevieve Walker married John B. Tidd after April 1930. Genevieve Walker and John B. Tidd were divorced before April 1940. Genevieve Walker died on 9 July 1989 at age 86.

     Glenn E. Walker was born circa 1925 at Washington Co. (probably), IN. He was the son of Leroy Walker and Elsie M. Payne.

     Grace Alice Walker was born in 1890 at Linn Co., OR. She married George Winfield Starr, son of Philo Thomas Starr and Fanny Ellen Penland, on 27 December 1917 at Joseph, Wallowa Co., OR.

     Hamilton Walker was born in 1825. He was the son of William Cannon Walker and Rebecca Ann Coffman. Hamilton Walker married Mary Golden on 16 November 1853 at Madison Co., AL. Hamilton Walker died in 1901 at Limestone Co., AL.

     Harriet Walker married Jacob B. Price, son of John Price and Catherine Bear.¹

     Helen Louise Walker was born circa 1926 at Washington Co., IN. She was the daughter of Albert Louis Walker and Huldah Mae Blankenbaker. Helen Louise Walker married Earl John Haley.

     Henry M. Walker was born circa 1829 at Kentucky.¹ He married Sophronia Rankin on 22 September 1853 at Hancock Co., IL.

     Homer Walker was born on 20 October 1898. He married Frances DeVault Powell, daughter of George Washington Powell and Rosa Mae Meyers. Homer Walker died on 6 March 1993 at age 94. He was buried in March 1993 at Manila, Mississippi Co., AR.

     Howard E. Walker was born circa October 1917 at Miami Co., OH.¹ He was the son of John Henry Walker and Laura G. Cost.¹ Howard E. Walker began military service on 9 March 1942 at Ft. Thomas, Newport, Campbell Co., KY, Enlisted, U.S. Army. Was unmarried, with no dependents.
Note: Possibly the Howard E. Walker, born 17 OCT 1917, died 6 JUN 2002 at Kern County, CA, SSN 282-18-7768 issued in Ohio.

     Ira S. Walker was Church of the Brethren.¹ He was born on 25 February 1864.¹ He was the son of Samuel Walker and Mary (?)¹ Ira S. Walker married Lanah Stover, daughter of Daniel Stover and Sarah Wolfe, on 6 October 1886.¹ Ira S. Walker lived in 1926 at Linden, Dallas Co., IA.¹

     Isaac Walker married Deborah Dickinson. Isaac Walker was born on 22 July 1779. He was the son of Asahel Walker and Ann Moore. Isaac Walker died on 21 May 1847 at age 67.

     Isaac Grant Walker was born circa 1865 at Montgomery Co., PA.¹ He was the son of Isaiah Walker and Hester Ann Weidner.¹

     Isaac Walker Jr. married Eliza Ann Brooke. Isaac Walker Jr. was born on 27 January 1808. He was the son of Isaac Walker and Deborah Dickinson. Isaac Walker Jr. died on 2 November 1891 at age 83.

     Isaiah Walker was born on 8 May 1827 at Pennsylvania.^2,3 He married Hester Ann Weidner, daughter of Joseph Weidner and Sarah Sallade, on 15 February 1853, eleven children born, nine living as of the 1900 census.^1,3 Isaiah Walker lived on 20 June 1900 at Worcester Twp., Montgomery Co., PA.³ He died on 15 March 1907 at North Wales, Montgomery Co., PA, at age 79.

     Isaiah Walker was born circa 1858 at Montgomery Co., PA.¹ He was the son of Isaiah Walker and Hester Ann Weidner.¹ Isaiah Walker died before 15 August 1870.

     James Walker was born in 1823. He was the son of William Cannon Walker and Rebecca Ann Coffman. James Walker died at Adamsville, McNairy Co., TN.

     James Walker married Phoebe Goss on 25 October 1855 at Washington Co., IN.

     James Edward Walker was born on 3 March 1844 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Clara Celestin Hardacker on 23 April 1876 at Riga, Lenawee Co., MI. James Edward Walker died on 13 December 1927 at Monroe Co., AR, at age 83. He was buried in December 1927 at Roe Cemetery, Roe, Monroe Co., AR, Findagrave #47297374.

     Jane Walker married William Jopson.¹

     Janice Walker was born on 11 July 1942. She married Eric Njord Ericson on 15 May 1972 at Office of Mayor Beverly Briley, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Janice Walker died on 13 January 2022 at Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, at age 79

Obituary --

Obituary -- The Tennessean, Nashville, Tennessee, Sunday, 23 JAN 2020:

Janice Walker Wendell was born July 11, 1942 in East Tennessee and passed peacefully on January 13, 2022 surrounded by her beloved family in Nashville. Known by many for her courageous spirit and business acumen, she always put the needs of a friend, family and community before her own. She achieved equal success in business, charitable and philanthropic endeavors and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

Janice moved with her family from Bowling Green, Kentucky to Nashville in 1957 - attending Donelson High School where she was actively involved in various clubs, taught sewing classes after school, was voted class president and “Most Likely to Succeed.” She attended Nashville Business College after graduating high school.

Janice Wendell began her professional career in 1964 with Showbiz, a division of Noble Dury Advertising where she produced and sold such seminal nationally syndicated country, R&B and gospel television programs as The Porter Wagoner Show, The Beat!!!, and Gospel Jubilee with Les Beasley and the Florida Boys. In 1969, she co-founded Creative House, Inc. which soon thereafter became Eric Ericson & Associates advertising agency. Representing clients such as National Life & Accident Insurance Co., Third National Bank (later SunTrust), Opryland USA, Martha White Foods, Kentucky Fried Chicken, the State of Tennessee and Murray Ohio Manufacturing Co. the agency grew to be the largest privately held marketing and advertising agency in the southeast. In 1987, Janice became the primary owner of the firm which was renamed Ericson Marketing Communications. She sold the agency and retired from her advertising career in 1992. It was through business that Janice met the love of her life, E.W. “Bud” Wendell, whom she married in December, 1984. In nearly 40 years of marriage, they traveled the world together – spreading their infectious kindness, humility and a sincere love for family and friends old and new. She and Bud cherished the adventure of seeing and learning from countries and people all over the world - always returning with great affection to their beloved home base of Nashville.

Throughout their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Wendell’s partnership included many charitable, civic and philanthropic interests. Janice joined the Country Music Association board of directors in 1982 where she served until 1996. Additionally, she served on the boards of The Arthritis Foundation, The Nashville Symphony, American Cancer Society, The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation, The Sarah Cannon Cancer Center, The Country Music Foundation, The Country Music Association, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, The Nashville Tourism Commission, Third National Bank, The Junior League of Nashville, and Cheekwood Estate & Gardens. In the late 1980s and throughout the 1990s, Janice served on the board, including a term as Chairman, of Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. She also served as Chairman of the Symphony Ball and on the Symphony’s Executive Committee.

She received numerous awards including the United Way’s Women’s Initiative Spirit of Giving Award. In 1989, Nashville business magazine Advantage named Janice “Woman of the Year.” Savvy magazine named her one of “America’s 60 Leading Businesswomen” in 1990. That same year, the Nashville Advertising Federation honored Janice with the Silver Medal, the group’s highest accolade. In 2011, Source Nashville named her to their Hall of Fame recognizing exceptional women leaders in the music and entertainment industries.

Alongside her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Wendell were contributors to the Monroe Carrell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, The Country Music Hall of Fame, The Country Music Foundation, The United Way of Middle Tennessee, The Nashville Symphony, The Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, The Boy Scouts of America, First Presbyterian Church, the Jack C. Massey Graduate School of Business, Montgomery Bell Academy, The Oak Hill School and Alive Hospice. Through their efforts, funds were raised to significantly advance the Angel Transport and Life Flight programs at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital as well as relocate the Country Music Hall of Fame to downtown Nashville.

She loved deeply, led courageously and held herself and everyone around her to the highest standards of integrity, generosity and authenticity. She was a compassionate listener and would take up the fight for a person in need. She would lend her strong voice to a worthy cause. Most of all, when she hugged you, you felt as though you were the most loved person in the world. She held a special place in her heart for, and collected figurines of angels and now, she is one herself.

Mrs. Wendell was preceded in death by her parents, William Parkey Walker and Beulah June Cheatham and daughter, Lisa Gail Pugh. She is survived by her husband, E.W. “Bud” Wendell; children: Eric N. Ericson Jr. (Tricia), Lindy Reece (Bo), Beth Cosgrove (Dave), Danny Wendell (Patricia), Andrew Wendell and 11 grandchildren. Also she is survived by her sisters Mary Lynn Griswold and Karen Seale (Tom) of Fairhope, AL, and Pam Crockett of Lilburn, GA and her brother
Bill Walker of Lebanon, TN.

Services will be held at First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 10 am. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for charitable donations please be made to the Monroe Carrel Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, Alive Hospice or a charity of your choosing.

     Jasper Newton Walker was born on 14 March 1880 at Kahoka, Clark Co., MO. He was the son of John S. Walker and Priscilla Davalt.¹ Jasper Newton Walker married Myrtle Gladys McClure, daughter of Robert McClure and Sarah H. Colvin, on 25 June 1901 at Fairmont, Clark Co., MO. Jasper Newton Walker lived on 16 April 1910 at 818 Ridge Street, Keokuk, Lee Co., IA.² He lived on 7 January 1920 at 1118 North Adams Street, Peoria, Peoria Co., IL.³ He died on 30 March 1941 at Creve Coeur, Tazewell Co., IL, at age 61. He was buried in April 1941 at Parkview Cemetery, Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, Findagrave #131565206.