Father: Obadiah Walker Sr., buried in New Orleans, Jefferson Co., LA
Son: Edward (from 1st marriage) b. Apr. 14, 1850, d. Bet. 1857-1859
Marriage #1: Mary Stevens, married June 7, 1849,Louisa Co., IA
Marriage #2: Jane Rilla Solloway, married Sept. 28, 1857, St. Joseph Co., IN
The funeral services of Mr. Obediah Walker were held at his farm residence in Hudson township Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock and conducted by the Rev. David R. Frances, of the Christian church. Deacon post G.A.R. of New Carlisle, attended and conducted the services at the New Carlisle cemetery, where the interment took place.
The Walker family came from Lincolnshire, England and settled in Boston, Mass., at the beginning of the 18th century. Edward Walker, the grandfather, was born in Charleston, Mass., in 1760. He was of the second generation born in America. Obediah Walker, sr., the father, was born in Massachusetts in 1789.
Obediah Walker, jr., was born in Cotton township, Switzerland county, Indiana, March 3, 1823. He moved to Iowa in 1837, while the country was yet new, and purchased a claim and settled in Louisa county. He was married to Mary Stevens, June 7, 1849. Two children were born to them, Edwin, who died in infancy, and Mary, who in after years became the wife of Cyrus Cowgill, and who died Dec. 9, 1872.
Mr. Walker moved to Sonoma county, California, in 1853. While on the journey his wife died Aug. 8, and was buried in what is now Humbolt county, Nevada. From California he moved to St. Joseph county, Indiana, in 1857, and on the 28th of September, 1857, was married to Jane Rilla Solloway. Four children were born to them. They removed to Hudson township, LaPorte county, Indiana, in February, 1859, and purchased the farm where he has since resided. He served three years in the union army during the civil war in Company B, 73rd regiment, Indiana volunteers. He died June 22, 1901, aged 73 years, 2 months and 22 days, leaving a wife and four children, Charles, Frank, Mrs. Grace Miller, of Hudson township, and Major Walker of New Carlisle. Also one half brother, Henry Ranstead, of Terre Coupee, Ind. Esquire Walker, as he was familiarly known, served as justice of the peace in his township, for a number of years, and was a much respected citizen of the county.
Note: Since their home was the last one on the road, it became "Walker Road" by default.
The house that Obadiah and Jane built burns...
Herald-Argus
Published: Thursday, September 2, 2010
BLAZE DESTROYS HOUSE, BARNS, IN HUDSON LAKE
A suspicious fire early Wednesday destroyed a vacant farmhouse and two outbuildings near Hudson Lake.
Police are also involved in the investigation because of a reported burglary at the house on August 29 involving the theft of copper piping and wire from the basement.
About 1 a.m., Mark Hellenga told investigators he was getting ready for work when he noticed a "glow" outside. He looked out his window and discovered the neighboring residence in the 9800 block of North 850 East fully engulfed in flames.
New Carlisle Fire Chief Bill Gumm said his crew was pouring water on the residence and a nearby shed that caught fire from heat radiating from the century old, two-story farmhouse when the barn 200 to 300 yards away caught fire. The Indiana State Fire Marshal's Office and LaPorte County Sheriff's Department are assisting in the investigation. "Anytime anything is suspicious I want to get other agencies involved," Gumm said. Fire accelerants were discovered Wednesday on floorboards from the vacant farmhouse by a Portage Fire Department canine. Detective Jeff Roseboom of the state Fire Marshal's Department said this discovery, along with the destruction of three buildings set a distance apart from each other, showed that an accelerant fluid was used to set the fires. He added that the barns contained materials such as farm implements, engines from motor vehicles and other auto parts that also were destroyed.
New Carlisle resident Tim Keller, who owns the home with his wife Rebecca, told investigators the house was vacant and in the process of being sold. Gumm said the house prior to the fire was in need of extensive renovation.
La Porte County Sheriff's Department Chief of Detectives John Boyd said the fire was not related to a string of suspected arson fires in the Stillwell area that resulted in a recent arrest of a 17-year-old junior firefighter with the Pleasant Township Volunteer Fire Department.
Son: Edward (from 1st marriage) b. Apr. 14, 1850, d. Bet. 1857-1859
Marriage #1: Mary Stevens, married June 7, 1849,Louisa Co., IA
Marriage #2: Jane Rilla Solloway, married Sept. 28, 1857, St. Joseph Co., IN
The funeral services of Mr. Obediah Walker were held at his farm residence in Hudson township Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock and conducted by the Rev. David R. Frances, of the Christian church. Deacon post G.A.R. of New Carlisle, attended and conducted the services at the New Carlisle cemetery, where the interment took place.
The Walker family came from Lincolnshire, England and settled in Boston, Mass., at the beginning of the 18th century. Edward Walker, the grandfather, was born in Charleston, Mass., in 1760. He was of the second generation born in America. Obediah Walker, sr., the father, was born in Massachusetts in 1789.
Obediah Walker, jr., was born in Cotton township, Switzerland county, Indiana, March 3, 1823. He moved to Iowa in 1837, while the country was yet new, and purchased a claim and settled in Louisa county. He was married to Mary Stevens, June 7, 1849. Two children were born to them, Edwin, who died in infancy, and Mary, who in after years became the wife of Cyrus Cowgill, and who died Dec. 9, 1872.
Mr. Walker moved to Sonoma county, California, in 1853. While on the journey his wife died Aug. 8, and was buried in what is now Humbolt county, Nevada. From California he moved to St. Joseph county, Indiana, in 1857, and on the 28th of September, 1857, was married to Jane Rilla Solloway. Four children were born to them. They removed to Hudson township, LaPorte county, Indiana, in February, 1859, and purchased the farm where he has since resided. He served three years in the union army during the civil war in Company B, 73rd regiment, Indiana volunteers. He died June 22, 1901, aged 73 years, 2 months and 22 days, leaving a wife and four children, Charles, Frank, Mrs. Grace Miller, of Hudson township, and Major Walker of New Carlisle. Also one half brother, Henry Ranstead, of Terre Coupee, Ind. Esquire Walker, as he was familiarly known, served as justice of the peace in his township, for a number of years, and was a much respected citizen of the county.
Note: Since their home was the last one on the road, it became "Walker Road" by default.
The house that Obadiah and Jane built burns...
Herald-Argus
Published: Thursday, September 2, 2010
BLAZE DESTROYS HOUSE, BARNS, IN HUDSON LAKE
A suspicious fire early Wednesday destroyed a vacant farmhouse and two outbuildings near Hudson Lake.
Police are also involved in the investigation because of a reported burglary at the house on August 29 involving the theft of copper piping and wire from the basement.
About 1 a.m., Mark Hellenga told investigators he was getting ready for work when he noticed a "glow" outside. He looked out his window and discovered the neighboring residence in the 9800 block of North 850 East fully engulfed in flames.
New Carlisle Fire Chief Bill Gumm said his crew was pouring water on the residence and a nearby shed that caught fire from heat radiating from the century old, two-story farmhouse when the barn 200 to 300 yards away caught fire. The Indiana State Fire Marshal's Office and LaPorte County Sheriff's Department are assisting in the investigation. "Anytime anything is suspicious I want to get other agencies involved," Gumm said. Fire accelerants were discovered Wednesday on floorboards from the vacant farmhouse by a Portage Fire Department canine. Detective Jeff Roseboom of the state Fire Marshal's Department said this discovery, along with the destruction of three buildings set a distance apart from each other, showed that an accelerant fluid was used to set the fires. He added that the barns contained materials such as farm implements, engines from motor vehicles and other auto parts that also were destroyed.
New Carlisle resident Tim Keller, who owns the home with his wife Rebecca, told investigators the house was vacant and in the process of being sold. Gumm said the house prior to the fire was in need of extensive renovation.
La Porte County Sheriff's Department Chief of Detectives John Boyd said the fire was not related to a string of suspected arson fires in the Stillwell area that resulted in a recent arrest of a 17-year-old junior firefighter with the Pleasant Township Volunteer Fire Department.
Father: Obadiah Walker Sr., buried in New Orleans, Jefferson Co., LA
Son: Edward (from 1st marriage) b. Apr. 14, 1850, d. Bet. 1857-1859
Marriage #1: Mary Stevens, married June 7, 1849,Louisa Co., IA
Marriage #2: Jane Rilla Solloway, married Sept. 28, 1857, St. Joseph Co., IN
The funeral services of Mr. Obediah Walker were held at his farm residence in Hudson township Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock and conducted by the Rev. David R. Frances, of the Christian church. Deacon post G.A.R. of New Carlisle, attended and conducted the services at the New Carlisle cemetery, where the interment took place.
The Walker family came from Lincolnshire, England and settled in Boston, Mass., at the beginning of the 18th century. Edward Walker, the grandfather, was born in Charleston, Mass., in 1760. He was of the second generation born in America. Obediah Walker, sr., the father, was born in Massachusetts in 1789.
Obediah Walker, jr., was born in Cotton township, Switzerland county, Indiana, March 3, 1823. He moved to Iowa in 1837, while the country was yet new, and purchased a claim and settled in Louisa county. He was married to Mary Stevens, June 7, 1849. Two children were born to them, Edwin, who died in infancy, and Mary, who in after years became the wife of Cyrus Cowgill, and who died Dec. 9, 1872.
Mr. Walker moved to Sonoma county, California, in 1853. While on the journey his wife died Aug. 8, and was buried in what is now Humbolt county, Nevada. From California he moved to St. Joseph county, Indiana, in 1857, and on the 28th of September, 1857, was married to Jane Rilla Solloway. Four children were born to them. They removed to Hudson township, LaPorte county, Indiana, in February, 1859, and purchased the farm where he has since resided. He served three years in the union army during the civil war in Company B, 73rd regiment, Indiana volunteers. He died June 22, 1901, aged 73 years, 2 months and 22 days, leaving a wife and four children, Charles, Frank, Mrs. Grace Miller, of Hudson township, and Major Walker of New Carlisle. Also one half brother, Henry Ranstead, of Terre Coupee, Ind. Esquire Walker, as he was familiarly known, served as justice of the peace in his township, for a number of years, and was a much respected citizen of the county.
Note: Since their home was the last one on the road, it became "Walker Road" by default.
The house that Obadiah and Jane built burns...
Herald-Argus
Published: Thursday, September 2, 2010
BLAZE DESTROYS HOUSE, BARNS, IN HUDSON LAKE
A suspicious fire early Wednesday destroyed a vacant farmhouse and two outbuildings near Hudson Lake.
Police are also involved in the investigation because of a reported burglary at the house on August 29 involving the theft of copper piping and wire from the basement.
About 1 a.m., Mark Hellenga told investigators he was getting ready for work when he noticed a "glow" outside. He looked out his window and discovered the neighboring residence in the 9800 block of North 850 East fully engulfed in flames.
New Carlisle Fire Chief Bill Gumm said his crew was pouring water on the residence and a nearby shed that caught fire from heat radiating from the century old, two-story farmhouse when the barn 200 to 300 yards away caught fire. The Indiana State Fire Marshal's Office and LaPorte County Sheriff's Department are assisting in the investigation. "Anytime anything is suspicious I want to get other agencies involved," Gumm said. Fire accelerants were discovered Wednesday on floorboards from the vacant farmhouse by a Portage Fire Department canine. Detective Jeff Roseboom of the state Fire Marshal's Department said this discovery, along with the destruction of three buildings set a distance apart from each other, showed that an accelerant fluid was used to set the fires. He added that the barns contained materials such as farm implements, engines from motor vehicles and other auto parts that also were destroyed.
New Carlisle resident Tim Keller, who owns the home with his wife Rebecca, told investigators the house was vacant and in the process of being sold. Gumm said the house prior to the fire was in need of extensive renovation.
La Porte County Sheriff's Department Chief of Detectives John Boyd said the fire was not related to a string of suspected arson fires in the Stillwell area that resulted in a recent arrest of a 17-year-old junior firefighter with the Pleasant Township Volunteer Fire Department.
Son: Edward (from 1st marriage) b. Apr. 14, 1850, d. Bet. 1857-1859
Marriage #1: Mary Stevens, married June 7, 1849,Louisa Co., IA
Marriage #2: Jane Rilla Solloway, married Sept. 28, 1857, St. Joseph Co., IN
The funeral services of Mr. Obediah Walker were held at his farm residence in Hudson township Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock and conducted by the Rev. David R. Frances, of the Christian church. Deacon post G.A.R. of New Carlisle, attended and conducted the services at the New Carlisle cemetery, where the interment took place.
The Walker family came from Lincolnshire, England and settled in Boston, Mass., at the beginning of the 18th century. Edward Walker, the grandfather, was born in Charleston, Mass., in 1760. He was of the second generation born in America. Obediah Walker, sr., the father, was born in Massachusetts in 1789.
Obediah Walker, jr., was born in Cotton township, Switzerland county, Indiana, March 3, 1823. He moved to Iowa in 1837, while the country was yet new, and purchased a claim and settled in Louisa county. He was married to Mary Stevens, June 7, 1849. Two children were born to them, Edwin, who died in infancy, and Mary, who in after years became the wife of Cyrus Cowgill, and who died Dec. 9, 1872.
Mr. Walker moved to Sonoma county, California, in 1853. While on the journey his wife died Aug. 8, and was buried in what is now Humbolt county, Nevada. From California he moved to St. Joseph county, Indiana, in 1857, and on the 28th of September, 1857, was married to Jane Rilla Solloway. Four children were born to them. They removed to Hudson township, LaPorte county, Indiana, in February, 1859, and purchased the farm where he has since resided. He served three years in the union army during the civil war in Company B, 73rd regiment, Indiana volunteers. He died June 22, 1901, aged 73 years, 2 months and 22 days, leaving a wife and four children, Charles, Frank, Mrs. Grace Miller, of Hudson township, and Major Walker of New Carlisle. Also one half brother, Henry Ranstead, of Terre Coupee, Ind. Esquire Walker, as he was familiarly known, served as justice of the peace in his township, for a number of years, and was a much respected citizen of the county.
Note: Since their home was the last one on the road, it became "Walker Road" by default.
The house that Obadiah and Jane built burns...
Herald-Argus
Published: Thursday, September 2, 2010
BLAZE DESTROYS HOUSE, BARNS, IN HUDSON LAKE
A suspicious fire early Wednesday destroyed a vacant farmhouse and two outbuildings near Hudson Lake.
Police are also involved in the investigation because of a reported burglary at the house on August 29 involving the theft of copper piping and wire from the basement.
About 1 a.m., Mark Hellenga told investigators he was getting ready for work when he noticed a "glow" outside. He looked out his window and discovered the neighboring residence in the 9800 block of North 850 East fully engulfed in flames.
New Carlisle Fire Chief Bill Gumm said his crew was pouring water on the residence and a nearby shed that caught fire from heat radiating from the century old, two-story farmhouse when the barn 200 to 300 yards away caught fire. The Indiana State Fire Marshal's Office and LaPorte County Sheriff's Department are assisting in the investigation. "Anytime anything is suspicious I want to get other agencies involved," Gumm said. Fire accelerants were discovered Wednesday on floorboards from the vacant farmhouse by a Portage Fire Department canine. Detective Jeff Roseboom of the state Fire Marshal's Department said this discovery, along with the destruction of three buildings set a distance apart from each other, showed that an accelerant fluid was used to set the fires. He added that the barns contained materials such as farm implements, engines from motor vehicles and other auto parts that also were destroyed.
New Carlisle resident Tim Keller, who owns the home with his wife Rebecca, told investigators the house was vacant and in the process of being sold. Gumm said the house prior to the fire was in need of extensive renovation.
La Porte County Sheriff's Department Chief of Detectives John Boyd said the fire was not related to a string of suspected arson fires in the Stillwell area that resulted in a recent arrest of a 17-year-old junior firefighter with the Pleasant Township Volunteer Fire Department.
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