Walker was the oldest child of George and Francis. He had a colorful career as a horse trader, saloon keeper, deputy chief of police and gun fighter. His adult years were spent in Tarrant Co. and Bowie, Texas. He was shot to death by the bartender Walter James at the "Board of Trade Saloon" in Ft. Worth on 20 May 1908 at the age of 38. During his life he had killed about 6 people but never served time in the penitentiary. He left behind a widow and two small children.
A good view of his exploits can be found in Chapter 1 of Julie Coley's interesting book, "How Did They Die" which starts off with Walker. You can read more about this at:
http://wehaveneatstuff.com/category/2645474501/1/How-Did-They-Die-Murders-in.htm
A good view of his exploits can be found in Chapter 1 of Julie Coley's interesting book, "How Did They Die" which starts off with Walker. You can read more about this at:
http://wehaveneatstuff.com/category/2645474501/1/How-Did-They-Die-Murders-in.htm
Walker was the oldest child of George and Francis. He had a colorful career as a horse trader, saloon keeper, deputy chief of police and gun fighter. His adult years were spent in Tarrant Co. and Bowie, Texas. He was shot to death by the bartender Walter James at the "Board of Trade Saloon" in Ft. Worth on 20 May 1908 at the age of 38. During his life he had killed about 6 people but never served time in the penitentiary. He left behind a widow and two small children.
A good view of his exploits can be found in Chapter 1 of Julie Coley's interesting book, "How Did They Die" which starts off with Walker. You can read more about this at:
http://wehaveneatstuff.com/category/2645474501/1/How-Did-They-Die-Murders-in.htm
A good view of his exploits can be found in Chapter 1 of Julie Coley's interesting book, "How Did They Die" which starts off with Walker. You can read more about this at:
http://wehaveneatstuff.com/category/2645474501/1/How-Did-They-Die-Murders-in.htm
