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Subject: [MOHOWARD-L] Dr. W.W. WALKER, Howard Co., MO
Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2000 11:24:56 EDT

Looking for parents of this Dr. WALKER

First Generation


1. W. W. WALKER Dr.

Children:

2 i. J. M. WALKER Dr.

Second Generation


2. J. M. WALKER Dr. Born 25 Aug 1824 in Mercer Co., KY.

DR. J. M. WALKER, on of Howard county's most highly respected and influential
citizens, like many of Missouri's best citizens, is a native of Kentucky,
having been born in Mercy county, Ky., August 25, 1824. He came with his
father, Dr. W. W. WALKER, to Missouri when but a small boy. His father located
in Boone county, but remained there only two years, and them removed to
Randolph county. Dr. Walker was given a good public school education and
studied medicine in his father's office. In 1848 he took a course in the
Louisville, KY., Medical College. Coming home from school he practiced
medicine with his father. In 1855, being desirous of acquiring further
knowledge that would help him in his profession, he took a regular course at a
St. Louis medical college and graduated with high honors. He then practiced
medicine until 1860, and was very successful. In order to retire from practice
he purchased a fine farm of 320 acres, 412 miles south-west of Armstrong, and
removed to it, where he has since resided. the doctor has a beautiful country
home, and he takes pleasure and pride in keeping it well improved. Dr. Walker
was married to Miss SUSAN V. JAMES March 31, 1850. They have three children,
Mrs. J. Y. HUME, W. W. WALKER, assistant cashier of the Farmers' Bank of
Armstrong, and R. W. WALKER. Dr. Walker is one of the directors of the
Farmer's Bank of Armstrong, and is also a member of the Mason lodge. The
doctor and his wife are two of the leading members of the Armstrong Christian
church. Dr. Walker has been a life long Democrat, and is now a strictly sound
money Democrat and an admirer of Grover Cleveland. The doctor has accumulated
a comfortable fortune, and is amply prepared to spend his declining years at
leisure. The doctor now owns four good farms. Armstrong Missouri Herald, 1896

He married Susan V. JAMES, 31 Mar 1850 in Howard Co., MO. They had the
following children:

3 i. Fannie WALKER
4 ii. W. W. WALKER
5 iii. R. W. WALKER

Third Generation


3. Fannie WALKER.

She married J. Y. HUME Dr., son of Reuben Yelverton HUME & Frances Ann
PEYTON, 13 Nov 1879. Born 13 Nov 1851.

DR. J. Y. HUME, physician and surgeon, is a son of Reuben Y. Hume, a pioneer
citizen of this county. Dr. Hume was born November 13th, 1851. The Hume family
came from Kentucky to Missouri in 1844. The doctor was educated at Central
College, Fayette, Mo. 1874 he began the study of medicine under Dr. F. M.
SCROGGIN. He prosecuted his studies with diligence for two years and then
entered the St. Louis Medical Colliege and graduated from this institution
with honor in March 1879. The doctor was one of the first settlers in
Armstrong. He located here in March, 1879 to practice his profession. He has
established a wide reputation as a skillful and successful physician. The
Doctor was for several years associated with J. B. FUGATE in the drug
business, but his practice increased so that he disposed of his interest to
his partner, so that he would have nothing to look after but his practice. The
Doctor has an elegantly fitted up office and a splendid home with 10 acres of
ground right in the heart of town. The doctor was married to Miss FANNIE
WALKER, November 13, 1879. They have two children, one boy and one girl. He is
a member of the Masonic fraternity and the A.O.U.W. He was appointed on the
board of Medical Pension examiners of Howard county under the present
administration. Armstrong Missouri Herald, 1896

4. W. W. WALKER. Born 4 Oct 1863 in Howard Co., MO.

W. W. WALKER, assistant cashier of the Farmers' Bank of Armstrong, was born on
a farm in Howard county October 4, 1863. He is a son of Dr. J. M. WALKER, one
of the wealthiest and most influential citizens of the county. W. W. Walker
was given a good public school education. He accepted the position of
book-keeper in the Farmers' Bank September 2, 1889, and was elected assistant
cashier the following January, which position he holds at the present time. As
book-keeper and assistant cashier of the Farmers' Bank Mr. Walker has
discharged his duties in a faithful and efficient manner; and, in recognition
of his valuable service, the stock-holders have from time to time increased
his salary. Mr. Walker is a careful book-keeper and keeps his books in a neat
and correct condition. The State bank examiner found his books to tally to a
cent. Mr. Walker owns a neat cottage in the west addition with four acres of
land. He was married June 22nd, 1892 to Miss MABLE BROWN, daughter of Mr. &
Mrs. G. C. BROWN. They have two children, both boys. Mr. Walker was once
elected mayor of Armstrong. He is one of Armstrong's most enterprising young
men. He is a stock-holder in the Farmers' Bank. Armstrong Missouri Herald,
1896

He married Mable BROWN, 22 Jun 1892 in Howard Co., MO.

5. R. W. WALKER.

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