Arthur Springer, History of Louisa County, Iowa, From Its Earliest Settlement to 1911, Volume II, Illustrated; With Biographical Sketches of Some Prominent Citizens of the County:
One of Louisa County's agriculturists who donned the blue and went to the front in those perilous days of the '60s is C. P. Walker, who was born in Wayne County, Indiana, on the 13th of April, 1843. He is the son of Francis S. and Catherine Pearsey Walker, natives of Virginia and Tennessee respectively (sic: Tennessee and Virginia), both of whom have passed away. They were parents of eight children, in order of birth as follows: Vashti, the widow of John Edgar, of Henry County; Leander, deceased; Lovinia, of New Mexico; Rebecca, deceased; William P. of Missouri; C. P., our subject; Clarinda Ann, the wife of William Edgar, Henry County; and Maggie, the wife of Jesse Vaughn, of Sioux City.
C. P. Walker came to Iowa with his family in 1856, locating in Henry County, where he worked as a farm hand for one year, and then went to Des Moines County where he remained for five years. At the expiration of that period he returned to Henry County where he continued to reside until the 22nd of November, 1862, when he enlisted in the Union army, going to the front with the Thirty-fourth Infantry. He was sent from Helena, Arkansas, to Chicago with Rebel prisoners, and from the latter city he went to Vicksburg, where he joined General Sherman, participating in the siege of that southern stronghold. On the 15th of August 1865, he was mustered out at Houston, Texas, and was paid off on the 22nd of September, 1865, at Davenport, Iowa. Mr. Walker was at Fort Morgan when Farragut ran the blockade and captured the Confederate ironclad, Tennessee.
After receiving his discharge he returned to Henry County, Iowa, where he farmed an eighty acre tract which he rented three years. At the end of that time he was married and subsequently, went to Nebraska, where he resided for a year. Returning to Iowa in 1869, he rented one hundred and twenty acres for fourteen years and then went to Texas for a year. In 1884 he came to Louisa County, where he purchased three hundred acres of land, but he has since disposed of all but fifty-seven acres, upon which he continues to reside. He has placed all improvements upon his property and is engaged in general farming and stock-raising.
On the 4th of July, 1868, Mr. Walker was united in marriage to Miss Ruth E. Fox, and by this union there were born eight children as follows: Samuel N., a resident of Louisa county; Everna, the wife of E. C. Frizzell, of Clarke county; Albert, deceased; Thomas, at home; Leander, also of Louisa county; Flossie, who married John Russell, of this county; James G., at home; and John, deceased. The wife and mother passed away in December 1890 (sic: December 29, 1889) and for his second wife Mr. Walker married Mrs. Sarah A. (Houseman) Edgar, the widow of Thomas Edgar. They were wed on 6th of July, 1902.
Mr. and Mrs. Walker affiliate with the Christian church, and he is also a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. His first vote was cast for Abraham Lincoln on a steamer on the Mississippi River, and his political allegiance has ever since been given to the Republican party. He has never participated in public affairs, not being an aspirant for office, but when his services are needed in the support of any just cause he is ever found to be as willing and loyal as his allegiance was in the '60's.
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The Wapello Republican, March 16, 1922; Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa:
Charles Pearsey Walker
Charles P. Walker, a highly respected old resident of the Morning Sun community, and a veteran of the Civil War, passed away at his home near there Wednesday, March 8, at the ripe age of 78 years, 10 months, and 25 days.
C. P. Walker was born in Milton, Wayne county, Indiana, April 13, 1843. He came to Iowa in 1856, locating in Henry county. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having enlisted in the Union army in November, 1862, and served until the close of the struggle. He was a member of the 34th Infantry and was present at the siege of Vicksburg and later was at Fort Morgan when Farragut won the blockade and captured the Confederate Ironclad, Tennessee. He was mustered out at Houston, Texas, August 15th, 1865, and discharged September 22nd, 1865.
He continued to reside in Henry county until 1883 when he went to Texas, returning to Iowa the following year, and locating in Louisa county, where he remained until his death on March 8th, 1922, aged 78 years, 10 months and 25 days.
He was united in marriage to Miss Ruth E. Fox, July 4th, 1868. Eight children were born to them; Sam N., living on the old home farm near Morning Sun; Everna Frizzell of Garden Grove, Iowa; Thomas, who remained at home and has been the stay and strength of his father in his declining years; Leander of Crawfordsville; Flossie, the wife of John F. Russell of Wapello, and James of Crawfordsville, all of whom were present at the funeral. Two died in infancy. The wife and mother passed away December, 1890 [sic: 1889].
His second marriage was to Mrs. Sarah A. (Houseman) Edgar, July 6th, 1902, [who] with the six children mentioned above; [a total of] twenty grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, survive him.
One brother, William P., lives in Des Moines; a sister, Mrs. Vashti Edgar, the widow of "Uncle Johnnie" Edgar, one of the pioneers of Henry county, another sister, Mrs. Annie Edgar, residing near New London, Iowa, and still another sister, Mrs. Maggie Vaughn, whose home is near Vantassell, Wyoming, mourn his departure. Only two of his old army comrades of the 34th Iowa Infantry remain - Joe Culver of Garden Grove, Iowa, and Jim Williams of Neosho, Missouri.
Mr. Walker was a long-time member of the Christian church, as were both his wives. He was also a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. In his family and among his friends he was known and loved as a man of integrity, a good citizen, and a faithful; unpretentious Christian. Not a man of many words, he was everywhere recognized as an upright, straight-forward citizen. He never sought office nor preferment of any kind. He cast his first vote for Abraham Lincoln on a steamer on the Mississippi river, while in the service of his country, and was a life-long Republican, loyal at all times to every call of duty and devotion to the flag. The flag that rested upon his heart as he was laid away spoke of the simple and sincere devotion of his life.
His last illness dated from December and for three months he was cared for with unfailing devotion by his children, who lavished upon him the wealth of their affection that made his last days as comfortable and peaceful as falls to the human lot. All testify to his patience and the Christian faith and fortitude with which he faced death, unafraid and with a simple and beautiful trust. The family and friends that gathered bore witness to the esteem and regard in which this good man and neighbor and friend was held in the community.
The funeral services were held at the home March 9th, conducted by Charles Blanchard of Des Moines, Iowa, at his request, and burial was made at New London, Iowa.
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Marriage Certificate, Henry County, Iowa:
Certificate of Marriage
This Certifies, That on the 6 day of June 1902, at __ in Henry County, Iowa, according to law, and by authority and license under the seal of the District Court, I duly JOINED IN MARRIAGE
Charles Walker and Mrs. Sarah Edger, Given under my hand this Sixth day of July 1902.
MARRIAGE SOLEMNIZED IN PRESENCE OF
William Edger, John Edger, Witnesses
Ernest L. Coons, Minister
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One of Louisa County's agriculturists who donned the blue and went to the front in those perilous days of the '60s is C. P. Walker, who was born in Wayne County, Indiana, on the 13th of April, 1843. He is the son of Francis S. and Catherine Pearsey Walker, natives of Virginia and Tennessee respectively (sic: Tennessee and Virginia), both of whom have passed away. They were parents of eight children, in order of birth as follows: Vashti, the widow of John Edgar, of Henry County; Leander, deceased; Lovinia, of New Mexico; Rebecca, deceased; William P. of Missouri; C. P., our subject; Clarinda Ann, the wife of William Edgar, Henry County; and Maggie, the wife of Jesse Vaughn, of Sioux City.
C. P. Walker came to Iowa with his family in 1856, locating in Henry County, where he worked as a farm hand for one year, and then went to Des Moines County where he remained for five years. At the expiration of that period he returned to Henry County where he continued to reside until the 22nd of November, 1862, when he enlisted in the Union army, going to the front with the Thirty-fourth Infantry. He was sent from Helena, Arkansas, to Chicago with Rebel prisoners, and from the latter city he went to Vicksburg, where he joined General Sherman, participating in the siege of that southern stronghold. On the 15th of August 1865, he was mustered out at Houston, Texas, and was paid off on the 22nd of September, 1865, at Davenport, Iowa. Mr. Walker was at Fort Morgan when Farragut ran the blockade and captured the Confederate ironclad, Tennessee.
After receiving his discharge he returned to Henry County, Iowa, where he farmed an eighty acre tract which he rented three years. At the end of that time he was married and subsequently, went to Nebraska, where he resided for a year. Returning to Iowa in 1869, he rented one hundred and twenty acres for fourteen years and then went to Texas for a year. In 1884 he came to Louisa County, where he purchased three hundred acres of land, but he has since disposed of all but fifty-seven acres, upon which he continues to reside. He has placed all improvements upon his property and is engaged in general farming and stock-raising.
On the 4th of July, 1868, Mr. Walker was united in marriage to Miss Ruth E. Fox, and by this union there were born eight children as follows: Samuel N., a resident of Louisa county; Everna, the wife of E. C. Frizzell, of Clarke county; Albert, deceased; Thomas, at home; Leander, also of Louisa county; Flossie, who married John Russell, of this county; James G., at home; and John, deceased. The wife and mother passed away in December 1890 (sic: December 29, 1889) and for his second wife Mr. Walker married Mrs. Sarah A. (Houseman) Edgar, the widow of Thomas Edgar. They were wed on 6th of July, 1902.
Mr. and Mrs. Walker affiliate with the Christian church, and he is also a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. His first vote was cast for Abraham Lincoln on a steamer on the Mississippi River, and his political allegiance has ever since been given to the Republican party. He has never participated in public affairs, not being an aspirant for office, but when his services are needed in the support of any just cause he is ever found to be as willing and loyal as his allegiance was in the '60's.
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The Wapello Republican, March 16, 1922; Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa:
Charles Pearsey Walker
Charles P. Walker, a highly respected old resident of the Morning Sun community, and a veteran of the Civil War, passed away at his home near there Wednesday, March 8, at the ripe age of 78 years, 10 months, and 25 days.
C. P. Walker was born in Milton, Wayne county, Indiana, April 13, 1843. He came to Iowa in 1856, locating in Henry county. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having enlisted in the Union army in November, 1862, and served until the close of the struggle. He was a member of the 34th Infantry and was present at the siege of Vicksburg and later was at Fort Morgan when Farragut won the blockade and captured the Confederate Ironclad, Tennessee. He was mustered out at Houston, Texas, August 15th, 1865, and discharged September 22nd, 1865.
He continued to reside in Henry county until 1883 when he went to Texas, returning to Iowa the following year, and locating in Louisa county, where he remained until his death on March 8th, 1922, aged 78 years, 10 months and 25 days.
He was united in marriage to Miss Ruth E. Fox, July 4th, 1868. Eight children were born to them; Sam N., living on the old home farm near Morning Sun; Everna Frizzell of Garden Grove, Iowa; Thomas, who remained at home and has been the stay and strength of his father in his declining years; Leander of Crawfordsville; Flossie, the wife of John F. Russell of Wapello, and James of Crawfordsville, all of whom were present at the funeral. Two died in infancy. The wife and mother passed away December, 1890 [sic: 1889].
His second marriage was to Mrs. Sarah A. (Houseman) Edgar, July 6th, 1902, [who] with the six children mentioned above; [a total of] twenty grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, survive him.
One brother, William P., lives in Des Moines; a sister, Mrs. Vashti Edgar, the widow of "Uncle Johnnie" Edgar, one of the pioneers of Henry county, another sister, Mrs. Annie Edgar, residing near New London, Iowa, and still another sister, Mrs. Maggie Vaughn, whose home is near Vantassell, Wyoming, mourn his departure. Only two of his old army comrades of the 34th Iowa Infantry remain - Joe Culver of Garden Grove, Iowa, and Jim Williams of Neosho, Missouri.
Mr. Walker was a long-time member of the Christian church, as were both his wives. He was also a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. In his family and among his friends he was known and loved as a man of integrity, a good citizen, and a faithful; unpretentious Christian. Not a man of many words, he was everywhere recognized as an upright, straight-forward citizen. He never sought office nor preferment of any kind. He cast his first vote for Abraham Lincoln on a steamer on the Mississippi river, while in the service of his country, and was a life-long Republican, loyal at all times to every call of duty and devotion to the flag. The flag that rested upon his heart as he was laid away spoke of the simple and sincere devotion of his life.
His last illness dated from December and for three months he was cared for with unfailing devotion by his children, who lavished upon him the wealth of their affection that made his last days as comfortable and peaceful as falls to the human lot. All testify to his patience and the Christian faith and fortitude with which he faced death, unafraid and with a simple and beautiful trust. The family and friends that gathered bore witness to the esteem and regard in which this good man and neighbor and friend was held in the community.
The funeral services were held at the home March 9th, conducted by Charles Blanchard of Des Moines, Iowa, at his request, and burial was made at New London, Iowa.
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Marriage Certificate, Henry County, Iowa:
Certificate of Marriage
This Certifies, That on the 6 day of June 1902, at __ in Henry County, Iowa, according to law, and by authority and license under the seal of the District Court, I duly JOINED IN MARRIAGE
Charles Walker and Mrs. Sarah Edger, Given under my hand this Sixth day of July 1902.
MARRIAGE SOLEMNIZED IN PRESENCE OF
William Edger, John Edger, Witnesses
Ernest L. Coons, Minister
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Arthur Springer, History of Louisa County, Iowa, From Its Earliest Settlement to 1911, Volume II, Illustrated; With Biographical Sketches of Some Prominent Citizens of the County:
One of Louisa County's agriculturists who donned the blue and went to the front in those perilous days of the '60s is C. P. Walker, who was born in Wayne County, Indiana, on the 13th of April, 1843. He is the son of Francis S. and Catherine Pearsey Walker, natives of Virginia and Tennessee respectively (sic: Tennessee and Virginia), both of whom have passed away. They were parents of eight children, in order of birth as follows: Vashti, the widow of John Edgar, of Henry County; Leander, deceased; Lovinia, of New Mexico; Rebecca, deceased; William P. of Missouri; C. P., our subject; Clarinda Ann, the wife of William Edgar, Henry County; and Maggie, the wife of Jesse Vaughn, of Sioux City.
C. P. Walker came to Iowa with his family in 1856, locating in Henry County, where he worked as a farm hand for one year, and then went to Des Moines County where he remained for five years. At the expiration of that period he returned to Henry County where he continued to reside until the 22nd of November, 1862, when he enlisted in the Union army, going to the front with the Thirty-fourth Infantry. He was sent from Helena, Arkansas, to Chicago with Rebel prisoners, and from the latter city he went to Vicksburg, where he joined General Sherman, participating in the siege of that southern stronghold. On the 15th of August 1865, he was mustered out at Houston, Texas, and was paid off on the 22nd of September, 1865, at Davenport, Iowa. Mr. Walker was at Fort Morgan when Farragut ran the blockade and captured the Confederate ironclad, Tennessee.
After receiving his discharge he returned to Henry County, Iowa, where he farmed an eighty acre tract which he rented three years. At the end of that time he was married and subsequently, went to Nebraska, where he resided for a year. Returning to Iowa in 1869, he rented one hundred and twenty acres for fourteen years and then went to Texas for a year. In 1884 he came to Louisa County, where he purchased three hundred acres of land, but he has since disposed of all but fifty-seven acres, upon which he continues to reside. He has placed all improvements upon his property and is engaged in general farming and stock-raising.
On the 4th of July, 1868, Mr. Walker was united in marriage to Miss Ruth E. Fox, and by this union there were born eight children as follows: Samuel N., a resident of Louisa county; Everna, the wife of E. C. Frizzell, of Clarke county; Albert, deceased; Thomas, at home; Leander, also of Louisa county; Flossie, who married John Russell, of this county; James G., at home; and John, deceased. The wife and mother passed away in December 1890 (sic: December 29, 1889) and for his second wife Mr. Walker married Mrs. Sarah A. (Houseman) Edgar, the widow of Thomas Edgar. They were wed on 6th of July, 1902.
Mr. and Mrs. Walker affiliate with the Christian church, and he is also a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. His first vote was cast for Abraham Lincoln on a steamer on the Mississippi River, and his political allegiance has ever since been given to the Republican party. He has never participated in public affairs, not being an aspirant for office, but when his services are needed in the support of any just cause he is ever found to be as willing and loyal as his allegiance was in the '60's.
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The Wapello Republican, March 16, 1922; Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa:
Charles Pearsey Walker
Charles P. Walker, a highly respected old resident of the Morning Sun community, and a veteran of the Civil War, passed away at his home near there Wednesday, March 8, at the ripe age of 78 years, 10 months, and 25 days.
C. P. Walker was born in Milton, Wayne county, Indiana, April 13, 1843. He came to Iowa in 1856, locating in Henry county. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having enlisted in the Union army in November, 1862, and served until the close of the struggle. He was a member of the 34th Infantry and was present at the siege of Vicksburg and later was at Fort Morgan when Farragut won the blockade and captured the Confederate Ironclad, Tennessee. He was mustered out at Houston, Texas, August 15th, 1865, and discharged September 22nd, 1865.
He continued to reside in Henry county until 1883 when he went to Texas, returning to Iowa the following year, and locating in Louisa county, where he remained until his death on March 8th, 1922, aged 78 years, 10 months and 25 days.
He was united in marriage to Miss Ruth E. Fox, July 4th, 1868. Eight children were born to them; Sam N., living on the old home farm near Morning Sun; Everna Frizzell of Garden Grove, Iowa; Thomas, who remained at home and has been the stay and strength of his father in his declining years; Leander of Crawfordsville; Flossie, the wife of John F. Russell of Wapello, and James of Crawfordsville, all of whom were present at the funeral. Two died in infancy. The wife and mother passed away December, 1890 [sic: 1889].
His second marriage was to Mrs. Sarah A. (Houseman) Edgar, July 6th, 1902, [who] with the six children mentioned above; [a total of] twenty grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, survive him.
One brother, William P., lives in Des Moines; a sister, Mrs. Vashti Edgar, the widow of "Uncle Johnnie" Edgar, one of the pioneers of Henry county, another sister, Mrs. Annie Edgar, residing near New London, Iowa, and still another sister, Mrs. Maggie Vaughn, whose home is near Vantassell, Wyoming, mourn his departure. Only two of his old army comrades of the 34th Iowa Infantry remain - Joe Culver of Garden Grove, Iowa, and Jim Williams of Neosho, Missouri.
Mr. Walker was a long-time member of the Christian church, as were both his wives. He was also a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. In his family and among his friends he was known and loved as a man of integrity, a good citizen, and a faithful; unpretentious Christian. Not a man of many words, he was everywhere recognized as an upright, straight-forward citizen. He never sought office nor preferment of any kind. He cast his first vote for Abraham Lincoln on a steamer on the Mississippi river, while in the service of his country, and was a life-long Republican, loyal at all times to every call of duty and devotion to the flag. The flag that rested upon his heart as he was laid away spoke of the simple and sincere devotion of his life.
His last illness dated from December and for three months he was cared for with unfailing devotion by his children, who lavished upon him the wealth of their affection that made his last days as comfortable and peaceful as falls to the human lot. All testify to his patience and the Christian faith and fortitude with which he faced death, unafraid and with a simple and beautiful trust. The family and friends that gathered bore witness to the esteem and regard in which this good man and neighbor and friend was held in the community.
The funeral services were held at the home March 9th, conducted by Charles Blanchard of Des Moines, Iowa, at his request, and burial was made at New London, Iowa.
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Marriage Certificate, Henry County, Iowa:
Certificate of Marriage
This Certifies, That on the 6 day of June 1902, at __ in Henry County, Iowa, according to law, and by authority and license under the seal of the District Court, I duly JOINED IN MARRIAGE
Charles Walker and Mrs. Sarah Edger, Given under my hand this Sixth day of July 1902.
MARRIAGE SOLEMNIZED IN PRESENCE OF
William Edger, John Edger, Witnesses
Ernest L. Coons, Minister
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One of Louisa County's agriculturists who donned the blue and went to the front in those perilous days of the '60s is C. P. Walker, who was born in Wayne County, Indiana, on the 13th of April, 1843. He is the son of Francis S. and Catherine Pearsey Walker, natives of Virginia and Tennessee respectively (sic: Tennessee and Virginia), both of whom have passed away. They were parents of eight children, in order of birth as follows: Vashti, the widow of John Edgar, of Henry County; Leander, deceased; Lovinia, of New Mexico; Rebecca, deceased; William P. of Missouri; C. P., our subject; Clarinda Ann, the wife of William Edgar, Henry County; and Maggie, the wife of Jesse Vaughn, of Sioux City.
C. P. Walker came to Iowa with his family in 1856, locating in Henry County, where he worked as a farm hand for one year, and then went to Des Moines County where he remained for five years. At the expiration of that period he returned to Henry County where he continued to reside until the 22nd of November, 1862, when he enlisted in the Union army, going to the front with the Thirty-fourth Infantry. He was sent from Helena, Arkansas, to Chicago with Rebel prisoners, and from the latter city he went to Vicksburg, where he joined General Sherman, participating in the siege of that southern stronghold. On the 15th of August 1865, he was mustered out at Houston, Texas, and was paid off on the 22nd of September, 1865, at Davenport, Iowa. Mr. Walker was at Fort Morgan when Farragut ran the blockade and captured the Confederate ironclad, Tennessee.
After receiving his discharge he returned to Henry County, Iowa, where he farmed an eighty acre tract which he rented three years. At the end of that time he was married and subsequently, went to Nebraska, where he resided for a year. Returning to Iowa in 1869, he rented one hundred and twenty acres for fourteen years and then went to Texas for a year. In 1884 he came to Louisa County, where he purchased three hundred acres of land, but he has since disposed of all but fifty-seven acres, upon which he continues to reside. He has placed all improvements upon his property and is engaged in general farming and stock-raising.
On the 4th of July, 1868, Mr. Walker was united in marriage to Miss Ruth E. Fox, and by this union there were born eight children as follows: Samuel N., a resident of Louisa county; Everna, the wife of E. C. Frizzell, of Clarke county; Albert, deceased; Thomas, at home; Leander, also of Louisa county; Flossie, who married John Russell, of this county; James G., at home; and John, deceased. The wife and mother passed away in December 1890 (sic: December 29, 1889) and for his second wife Mr. Walker married Mrs. Sarah A. (Houseman) Edgar, the widow of Thomas Edgar. They were wed on 6th of July, 1902.
Mr. and Mrs. Walker affiliate with the Christian church, and he is also a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. His first vote was cast for Abraham Lincoln on a steamer on the Mississippi River, and his political allegiance has ever since been given to the Republican party. He has never participated in public affairs, not being an aspirant for office, but when his services are needed in the support of any just cause he is ever found to be as willing and loyal as his allegiance was in the '60's.
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The Wapello Republican, March 16, 1922; Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa:
Charles Pearsey Walker
Charles P. Walker, a highly respected old resident of the Morning Sun community, and a veteran of the Civil War, passed away at his home near there Wednesday, March 8, at the ripe age of 78 years, 10 months, and 25 days.
C. P. Walker was born in Milton, Wayne county, Indiana, April 13, 1843. He came to Iowa in 1856, locating in Henry county. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having enlisted in the Union army in November, 1862, and served until the close of the struggle. He was a member of the 34th Infantry and was present at the siege of Vicksburg and later was at Fort Morgan when Farragut won the blockade and captured the Confederate Ironclad, Tennessee. He was mustered out at Houston, Texas, August 15th, 1865, and discharged September 22nd, 1865.
He continued to reside in Henry county until 1883 when he went to Texas, returning to Iowa the following year, and locating in Louisa county, where he remained until his death on March 8th, 1922, aged 78 years, 10 months and 25 days.
He was united in marriage to Miss Ruth E. Fox, July 4th, 1868. Eight children were born to them; Sam N., living on the old home farm near Morning Sun; Everna Frizzell of Garden Grove, Iowa; Thomas, who remained at home and has been the stay and strength of his father in his declining years; Leander of Crawfordsville; Flossie, the wife of John F. Russell of Wapello, and James of Crawfordsville, all of whom were present at the funeral. Two died in infancy. The wife and mother passed away December, 1890 [sic: 1889].
His second marriage was to Mrs. Sarah A. (Houseman) Edgar, July 6th, 1902, [who] with the six children mentioned above; [a total of] twenty grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, survive him.
One brother, William P., lives in Des Moines; a sister, Mrs. Vashti Edgar, the widow of "Uncle Johnnie" Edgar, one of the pioneers of Henry county, another sister, Mrs. Annie Edgar, residing near New London, Iowa, and still another sister, Mrs. Maggie Vaughn, whose home is near Vantassell, Wyoming, mourn his departure. Only two of his old army comrades of the 34th Iowa Infantry remain - Joe Culver of Garden Grove, Iowa, and Jim Williams of Neosho, Missouri.
Mr. Walker was a long-time member of the Christian church, as were both his wives. He was also a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. In his family and among his friends he was known and loved as a man of integrity, a good citizen, and a faithful; unpretentious Christian. Not a man of many words, he was everywhere recognized as an upright, straight-forward citizen. He never sought office nor preferment of any kind. He cast his first vote for Abraham Lincoln on a steamer on the Mississippi river, while in the service of his country, and was a life-long Republican, loyal at all times to every call of duty and devotion to the flag. The flag that rested upon his heart as he was laid away spoke of the simple and sincere devotion of his life.
His last illness dated from December and for three months he was cared for with unfailing devotion by his children, who lavished upon him the wealth of their affection that made his last days as comfortable and peaceful as falls to the human lot. All testify to his patience and the Christian faith and fortitude with which he faced death, unafraid and with a simple and beautiful trust. The family and friends that gathered bore witness to the esteem and regard in which this good man and neighbor and friend was held in the community.
The funeral services were held at the home March 9th, conducted by Charles Blanchard of Des Moines, Iowa, at his request, and burial was made at New London, Iowa.
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Marriage Certificate, Henry County, Iowa:
Certificate of Marriage
This Certifies, That on the 6 day of June 1902, at __ in Henry County, Iowa, according to law, and by authority and license under the seal of the District Court, I duly JOINED IN MARRIAGE
Charles Walker and Mrs. Sarah Edger, Given under my hand this Sixth day of July 1902.
MARRIAGE SOLEMNIZED IN PRESENCE OF
William Edger, John Edger, Witnesses
Ernest L. Coons, Minister
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