Walker, Albert
From Lane Co Oregon
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| Albert Shields Walker | |
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| Personal Identity | |
| Occupation | Blacksmith, Mayor, Councilman, Recorder, School director |
| Birthplace | Green County, Missouri |
| Birthdate | 1824 |
| Death | September 15, 1915 |
| Place of Burial | |
| Family | William Walker (father), Mary Shields Walker (mother), Sarah "Lizzie" Walker (wife), children, Herbert E. (son), William F. (son), Mary B. Walker (daughter), Ralph G. Walker (son), Jessie Walker (daughter), May Walker, Grace, Ida, Joy |
| Personality & Physical nature | |
| Education | Old Columbia College in Eugene |
| Hobbies & Interests | |
| Religion | Christian |
| Gender | Male |
| Heritage | White |
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| Affiliation | |
| Residence | Springfield |
=History=Albert Walker, blacksmith, was the first mayor of Springfield in 1885 upon its incorporation. The advancement and prosperity of the thriving little city of Springfield, Lane County, Oregon, is largely due to the progrressive and energetic captains of industry, who early perceived its advantages as a business center and have been influential in developing its resources. Priminent among these is Albert S. Walker, now one of its foremost citizens and a prosperous real estate dealer and insurance agent. A native of Missouri, he was born January 11, 1846.
William Walker's son Albert Shields Walker, who was to be the first mayor of Springfield, married Sarah "Lizzie" Higgins on June 18, 1868 and at this time the Walker household contained William, Polly, son Albert and wife Lizzie and their infant son Alva, and youngest daughter Tryphena.He died on September 15, 1915. His obituary can be seen here: Daily Eugene Guard (1915), September 15
