Walker, Albert
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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 |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Social information | |
| Affiliation | |
| Residence | Springfield |
History
Albert Walker, blacksmith, was the first mayor of Springfield in 1885 upon its incorporation.
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
