The Evening Star, January 24, 1935
Maj. S.H. Walker, 91, Dies Suddenly
Former Superintendent of Police Had Active Part in Building City
Major Samuel H. Walker, 91, a former superintendent of Metropolitan Police, died suddenly in his office at 507 E street shortly after 8 o'clock this morning. Maj. Walker had left his home, 420 B street northeast, only a few minutes before.
One of the best known business men in Washington, Major Walker was born here June 7, 1844, and had an active part in building up the northeast and southeast sections of the city.
He built the building which houses police headquarters.
At the time of his death he was president of the Capital City Life Insurance Co., which he founded years ago as the Capital City Benefit Society. It is the oldest industrial insurance company chartered in Washington. For many years he had been vice president of the National Capital Bank which he also helped to found.
Helped Defend City
Major Walker served in the defense of Washington. He was a member of the unenlisted forces that threw lines of defense around the city. He attended public schools here and was the oldest living graduate of Columbian College, now George Washington University. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.
Major Walker was employed by the clerk's office at the old city hall January 2, 1862. Later he entered the real estate business. Some 20 years later, in 1886, the Commissioners of the District tendered Mr. Walker the post of major and superintendent of police. Though he remained in office only six months, resigning to carry on his business affairs, Maj. Walker made a memorable record. He set up radical changes in the system of police protection. His orders of police inspection still stand, changed only in small degree.
Developed Several Companies
It was after resigning from the police force that Major Walker developed the Washington Title Insurance Co., the Mutual Fire Insurance Co., the National Capital Insurance Co., and several other organizations which are still in existence. He was vice president of the East Washington Savings Bank for many years.
An active Mason, the 33d degree was conferred upon Major Walker about 20 years ago. He was a member of the York and Scottish Rites, and his blue lodge, Dawson, No. 16, Free and Accepted Masons. For 15 years, he was a treasurer of this organization. He was also a member of Almas Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.
For the past half century Major Walker was an active member of the Waugh Methodist Episcopal Church at Third and A streets. For 15 years he was superintendent of the Sunday school there. At the time of his death he was also chairman of the board of trustees of the Methodist Home for the Aged.
Mrs. Walker Survives
On February 22, 1872, Major Walker married Miss Sallie Lucretia Brady of the Eastern Shore, who survives him. They were the parents of 11 children, eight living. February 22, 1922, Maj. and Mrs. Walker celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
Besides his wife, the following children survive Major Walker: Mrs. William B. Hardy, Miss Rosalie Walker, Mrs. H.J. Walther, Mrs. Maxwell Winter, Mrs. McClain Smith, Robert H. Walker and Arthur B. Walker. Besides these there are 16 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, the last -- Nancy Lee Shantz -- born the second day of this year in Minnesota. Major Walker was preceded in death by his parents, Jonathan T. and Amelia Benson Walker.
Services were held at the Waugh Methodist Episcopal Church, at 3rd and A Street NE.
Maj. S.H. Walker, 91, Dies Suddenly
Former Superintendent of Police Had Active Part in Building City
Major Samuel H. Walker, 91, a former superintendent of Metropolitan Police, died suddenly in his office at 507 E street shortly after 8 o'clock this morning. Maj. Walker had left his home, 420 B street northeast, only a few minutes before.
One of the best known business men in Washington, Major Walker was born here June 7, 1844, and had an active part in building up the northeast and southeast sections of the city.
He built the building which houses police headquarters.
At the time of his death he was president of the Capital City Life Insurance Co., which he founded years ago as the Capital City Benefit Society. It is the oldest industrial insurance company chartered in Washington. For many years he had been vice president of the National Capital Bank which he also helped to found.
Helped Defend City
Major Walker served in the defense of Washington. He was a member of the unenlisted forces that threw lines of defense around the city. He attended public schools here and was the oldest living graduate of Columbian College, now George Washington University. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.
Major Walker was employed by the clerk's office at the old city hall January 2, 1862. Later he entered the real estate business. Some 20 years later, in 1886, the Commissioners of the District tendered Mr. Walker the post of major and superintendent of police. Though he remained in office only six months, resigning to carry on his business affairs, Maj. Walker made a memorable record. He set up radical changes in the system of police protection. His orders of police inspection still stand, changed only in small degree.
Developed Several Companies
It was after resigning from the police force that Major Walker developed the Washington Title Insurance Co., the Mutual Fire Insurance Co., the National Capital Insurance Co., and several other organizations which are still in existence. He was vice president of the East Washington Savings Bank for many years.
An active Mason, the 33d degree was conferred upon Major Walker about 20 years ago. He was a member of the York and Scottish Rites, and his blue lodge, Dawson, No. 16, Free and Accepted Masons. For 15 years, he was a treasurer of this organization. He was also a member of Almas Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.
For the past half century Major Walker was an active member of the Waugh Methodist Episcopal Church at Third and A streets. For 15 years he was superintendent of the Sunday school there. At the time of his death he was also chairman of the board of trustees of the Methodist Home for the Aged.
Mrs. Walker Survives
On February 22, 1872, Major Walker married Miss Sallie Lucretia Brady of the Eastern Shore, who survives him. They were the parents of 11 children, eight living. February 22, 1922, Maj. and Mrs. Walker celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
Besides his wife, the following children survive Major Walker: Mrs. William B. Hardy, Miss Rosalie Walker, Mrs. H.J. Walther, Mrs. Maxwell Winter, Mrs. McClain Smith, Robert H. Walker and Arthur B. Walker. Besides these there are 16 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, the last -- Nancy Lee Shantz -- born the second day of this year in Minnesota. Major Walker was preceded in death by his parents, Jonathan T. and Amelia Benson Walker.
Services were held at the Waugh Methodist Episcopal Church, at 3rd and A Street NE.
The Evening Star, January 24, 1935
Maj. S.H. Walker, 91, Dies Suddenly
Former Superintendent of Police Had Active Part in Building City
Major Samuel H. Walker, 91, a former superintendent of Metropolitan Police, died suddenly in his office at 507 E street shortly after 8 o'clock this morning. Maj. Walker had left his home, 420 B street northeast, only a few minutes before.
One of the best known business men in Washington, Major Walker was born here June 7, 1844, and had an active part in building up the northeast and southeast sections of the city.
He built the building which houses police headquarters.
At the time of his death he was president of the Capital City Life Insurance Co., which he founded years ago as the Capital City Benefit Society. It is the oldest industrial insurance company chartered in Washington. For many years he had been vice president of the National Capital Bank which he also helped to found.
Helped Defend City
Major Walker served in the defense of Washington. He was a member of the unenlisted forces that threw lines of defense around the city. He attended public schools here and was the oldest living graduate of Columbian College, now George Washington University. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.
Major Walker was employed by the clerk's office at the old city hall January 2, 1862. Later he entered the real estate business. Some 20 years later, in 1886, the Commissioners of the District tendered Mr. Walker the post of major and superintendent of police. Though he remained in office only six months, resigning to carry on his business affairs, Maj. Walker made a memorable record. He set up radical changes in the system of police protection. His orders of police inspection still stand, changed only in small degree.
Developed Several Companies
It was after resigning from the police force that Major Walker developed the Washington Title Insurance Co., the Mutual Fire Insurance Co., the National Capital Insurance Co., and several other organizations which are still in existence. He was vice president of the East Washington Savings Bank for many years.
An active Mason, the 33d degree was conferred upon Major Walker about 20 years ago. He was a member of the York and Scottish Rites, and his blue lodge, Dawson, No. 16, Free and Accepted Masons. For 15 years, he was a treasurer of this organization. He was also a member of Almas Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.
For the past half century Major Walker was an active member of the Waugh Methodist Episcopal Church at Third and A streets. For 15 years he was superintendent of the Sunday school there. At the time of his death he was also chairman of the board of trustees of the Methodist Home for the Aged.
Mrs. Walker Survives
On February 22, 1872, Major Walker married Miss Sallie Lucretia Brady of the Eastern Shore, who survives him. They were the parents of 11 children, eight living. February 22, 1922, Maj. and Mrs. Walker celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
Besides his wife, the following children survive Major Walker: Mrs. William B. Hardy, Miss Rosalie Walker, Mrs. H.J. Walther, Mrs. Maxwell Winter, Mrs. McClain Smith, Robert H. Walker and Arthur B. Walker. Besides these there are 16 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, the last -- Nancy Lee Shantz -- born the second day of this year in Minnesota. Major Walker was preceded in death by his parents, Jonathan T. and Amelia Benson Walker.
Services were held at the Waugh Methodist Episcopal Church, at 3rd and A Street NE.
Maj. S.H. Walker, 91, Dies Suddenly
Former Superintendent of Police Had Active Part in Building City
Major Samuel H. Walker, 91, a former superintendent of Metropolitan Police, died suddenly in his office at 507 E street shortly after 8 o'clock this morning. Maj. Walker had left his home, 420 B street northeast, only a few minutes before.
One of the best known business men in Washington, Major Walker was born here June 7, 1844, and had an active part in building up the northeast and southeast sections of the city.
He built the building which houses police headquarters.
At the time of his death he was president of the Capital City Life Insurance Co., which he founded years ago as the Capital City Benefit Society. It is the oldest industrial insurance company chartered in Washington. For many years he had been vice president of the National Capital Bank which he also helped to found.
Helped Defend City
Major Walker served in the defense of Washington. He was a member of the unenlisted forces that threw lines of defense around the city. He attended public schools here and was the oldest living graduate of Columbian College, now George Washington University. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.
Major Walker was employed by the clerk's office at the old city hall January 2, 1862. Later he entered the real estate business. Some 20 years later, in 1886, the Commissioners of the District tendered Mr. Walker the post of major and superintendent of police. Though he remained in office only six months, resigning to carry on his business affairs, Maj. Walker made a memorable record. He set up radical changes in the system of police protection. His orders of police inspection still stand, changed only in small degree.
Developed Several Companies
It was after resigning from the police force that Major Walker developed the Washington Title Insurance Co., the Mutual Fire Insurance Co., the National Capital Insurance Co., and several other organizations which are still in existence. He was vice president of the East Washington Savings Bank for many years.
An active Mason, the 33d degree was conferred upon Major Walker about 20 years ago. He was a member of the York and Scottish Rites, and his blue lodge, Dawson, No. 16, Free and Accepted Masons. For 15 years, he was a treasurer of this organization. He was also a member of Almas Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.
For the past half century Major Walker was an active member of the Waugh Methodist Episcopal Church at Third and A streets. For 15 years he was superintendent of the Sunday school there. At the time of his death he was also chairman of the board of trustees of the Methodist Home for the Aged.
Mrs. Walker Survives
On February 22, 1872, Major Walker married Miss Sallie Lucretia Brady of the Eastern Shore, who survives him. They were the parents of 11 children, eight living. February 22, 1922, Maj. and Mrs. Walker celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
Besides his wife, the following children survive Major Walker: Mrs. William B. Hardy, Miss Rosalie Walker, Mrs. H.J. Walther, Mrs. Maxwell Winter, Mrs. McClain Smith, Robert H. Walker and Arthur B. Walker. Besides these there are 16 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, the last -- Nancy Lee Shantz -- born the second day of this year in Minnesota. Major Walker was preceded in death by his parents, Jonathan T. and Amelia Benson Walker.
Services were held at the Waugh Methodist Episcopal Church, at 3rd and A Street NE.
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