CHARLES H. WALKER

Death of Chas. H. Walter (Walker) on 14 December. He was a local lawyer;
in the year 1857 and 1858 a member of the Assembly; later a county judge
and served in the 21st Infantry Regiment as a Major. He leaves a wife and
small children. Burial was on Sunday.
Der Nord Westen, 20 December 1877
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Hon. Charles W. Walker died at his home in Manitowoc Rapids at 2 a.m. Friday the
14th of December. For several years Mr. Walker had been suffering from paralytic
strokes which rendered active business in his profession impossible, and by the
advice of his physician he was persuaded to try farming for the benefit of his
health. He came to Manitowoc in its early days and opened a law office known as
Lee and Walker, was sent to the assembly for two consecutive terms and elected
County Judge in 1858, serving one term. At the breaking out of the war, he went
out with Company K. 21st Reg. Wis. Vols, as Captain, was in many important
battles with the army of Cumberland, and returned at the close of the war with
a major's straps; after he resumed his law business, until ill health required
a change. He was married three times, and leaves a wife and three children. Mrs.
Walker has the hearty sympathy of the community in her affliction; her entire
devotion to her helpless husband for years has been the admiration of all who
knew the circumstances. The funeral services at St. James church was attended
by a large concourse of people, many of whom could not get inside. After the
committal of the body to the grave the concluding services were conducted by
the Odd Fellows of which lodge he was a member.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, December 20, 1877 P. 3
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DEATH OF MAS. C. H. WALKER
The numerous friends and soldier comrades of Hon. Chas. H. Walker,
of Manitowoc, will regret to hear of his death which occurred at
Manitowoc Rapids, on Friday the 14th inst. He has of late years
been suffering from paralysis, and this has finally proved fatal.
We have known the deceased for nearly a quarter of a century and
can truthfully say that he was an able lawyer, a brave soldier, a
good citizen and a true friend, and many years will elapse before
his memory is forgotten by those who knew and valued his sterling
worth. The deceased was a native of Tully, Onondago Co., N. Y.
and was born Sept. 5th, 1828.
Chilton Times, December 22, 1877

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DIED
Walker - At his residence in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids on the morning of the 14th inst., Major Chas. H. Walker, died 49 years, 3 months and 9 days.
The announcement of the death of Major Walker will be received by the numerous friends of this deceased with profound sorrow and regret for he was a general favorite in the large circle of his acquaintances extending not only throughout Manitowoc and Kewaunee counties but throughout a considerable portion of the State.
Major Walker was the last surviving child of the venerable Lyman Walker, of Kewaunee and was born in Tully, Onondagua County, New York, on the 5th day of September, 1828 and was at the time of his death a little over 49 years of age. When he was 13 years of age he moved to the State of Ohio where he was educated, graduating from the Western Reserve College at the age of twenty-two. Soon after leaving college he left Ohio, came to Wisconsin, entered the law office of Judge Chatfield at Kenosha as a law student, where he fitted himself for the practice of the law and admitted to the bar. He engaged in practice at Kenosha a short time, when he determined to see another field to push his fortunes and he made the selection of Manitowoc for his future home and place of business. At Kenosha he married his first wife and in the summer of 1854 both sought and found their future abiding place in the then small village of Manitowoc.
Immediately after his arrival he formed a partnership with Geo. L. Lee, Esq.,, and the firm soon had a thriving and lucrative business. In 1856 deceased was elected to the State Legislature as the representative of Manitowoc County and was re-elected in 1857. His genial manners, ready wit and skillful repartee, together with his youthful appearance made him many friends and brought a good share of public notice. In the fall of 1857 he was elected County Judge of this county and took possession of the office January 1, 1858 which he held till after the outbreak of the rebellion when in the summer of 1862 he recruited a full company and was commissioned as a Captain and was mustered into service of the United States as Captain of Co. K, 21st Wisconsin Vols. on the 1st of September of the above year at Oshkosh and on the 11th he left the State for the front with his regiment. He, together with the brave fellows that comprised his company and regiment, without drill or discipline, was forthwith, put under fire at the battle of Perrysville. He was, with but slight intermissions, with his regiments, enduring its privations and dangers in many of the sanguinary and hard fought fields of the West and with them went with Sherman to the sea in his long, weary and hazardous march. He came back with his regiment by way of Raleigh to Washington and participated in the grand review t the close of the war, remained in camp at the Capitol until the 8th of June, 1865 when he and his comrades were mustered out of the service, he holding the rank of Major which rank he held for some time before being mustered out.
The men who served under him speak loud in his praise as an efficient and capable officer, always considerate of their comfort and kind and cheerful under any and all circumstances, careful of their lives with a vigilant eye in their rations, sure to see that they had their full measure dealt out and thus earning and receiving their esteem and honor.
On returning to Manitowoc, he married a second time, his first wife having died before he entered the army. He entered at once in the practice of his profession which he continued with fair success. His second wife lived but a short time, when he was again left a widower. he married a third time and seemed healthy, prosperous and happy when sudden and swift as the star shoots, about six years ago, he had a stroke of paralysis which partially paralyzed his right side and somewhat affected his speech. Soon after this he gave up the practice of the law and had moved on a farm which he bought in Manitowoc Rapids about three miles from the city. In the meantime, shock succeeded shock at brief intervals, affecting the use of the paralyzed ide more and more and visibly affecting his brain and yet all the while, the buoyant and cheerful spirit of the man seemed unruffled and serene. But at length the resisting force of nature was exhausting, disease was the conqueror and death kindly brought an end to the long sufferings of the deceased and relief to the careworn and afflicted family. He died at two o'clock on the morning of the 14th, his wife, father and daughter being present when he expired.
And thus passed away a man of brilliant parts and fine social qualities who seemed peculiarly constituted for the enjoyment of heaven's bounties and life's pleasures, a devoted husband, a tender, indulgent father, a dutiful and affectionate son, a genial companion, a good neighbor, a worthy patriotic citizen and a man of much more than average intellectual ability. A very large concourse of people attested their respect to the memory of the deceased by their presence at the burial. The Odd Fellows (to which order deceased belonged) numbered about 150 members of Chickerming Lodge and Manitowoc Lodge of Manitowoc and Two Rivers Lodge of Two Rivers and hundreds of other citizens. Funeral services were held at the Episcopal Church and at the grave. The Chickerming Lodge of which the deceased was a member, also read its burial service and the grave closed over all that remained of Charlie Walker, who leaves behind him a stricken widow and two helpless little boys, a married daughter and an aged father whose span of life exceeds the allotted three score and ten, now childless in his old age to deplore and mourn their sad bereavement. May consolation and comfort be vouchsafed them all in their dire hour of trial and extremity.
Manitowoc Tribune - Thurs., Dec. 20, 1877
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On Tuesday morning 5th inst., at St. James Church, Manitowoc, by Rev. I. N. Freeman,
Major Chas. H. Walker to Miss Ione Carpenter, eldest daughter of O. H. Carpenter Esq.,
all of Manitowoc. The happy couple will please accept our congratulations and best
wishes for their future happiness.
The Calumet Chilton Times, Calumet County September 28, 1865
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Married: CHAS. H. WALKER (Maj.) At the residence of the bride's mother, in Sheboygan,
on the 31st day of January, 1870 by the Rev. R.W. Blow, Maj. Chas. H. Walker, of
Manitowoc and Mrs. Libbie M. Rouan of Sheboygan. And now comes the editor and enters
his plea as to the merits of this case, and says, that brother Walker has won an
important suit; and, as is his usual practice, he will re-tain the whole sum recovered,
as his fee. The fair bride - who, by the way, is one of the best women in the world -
will be welcomed to Manitowoc. Charley, you are a fortunate kuss in court. We
congratulate both bride and groom in their success, each with the other.
Manitowoc Pilot, Jan. 3, 1870
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Death of Chas. H. Walter (Walker) on 14 December.
He was a local lawyer; in the year 1857 and 1858 a member of the Assembly;
later a county judge and served in 21st Infantry Regiment as a Major. He leaves a
wife and small children. Burial was on Sunday.
Der Nord Westen, 20 December 1877
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Charles Walker/d. 14 Dec. 1877/bur. 16 Dec. 1877/age 49 yrs. 3 mo. cause: paralysis/
from record of St. James Episcopal Church, Manitowoc
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DEATH RESULTED DECKER
SPECIAL TO THE HERALD:
Algoma, Wis., August 2nd -- News was received in this city this
morning of the death of Mrs. Edward Decker, at the Chicago Hospital,
which took place at 6:30 o'clock last evening. The lady had not been
seriously ill but on the advice of physicians underwent an operation
and was deemed to be on a rapid road to recovery, when she had a
sudden sinking spell and expired. Deceased was about sixty years of
age and is well known and very popular. Her maiden name was Horner
and she was formerly the wife of Major Charles H. Walker, of Manitowoc
who died in 1877. Some years later she married Mr. Decker, now
president of Algoma and Western Railroad, and by him had one daughter,
Miss Libbie a young lady of about twenty years of age. The decedent
also leaves two sons, Harry and Horace Walker to mourn their heavy
bereavement. The summer home of the family was at Casco and the genial
hospitality of the kindly lady will be greatly missed.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, August 2, 1901, p. 1
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(First publication Dec. 26, 1882)
IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT.
In the matter of the guardianship of the minor heirs of Charles H. Walker,
Henry M. Walker and Horace M. Walker.
On reading and filing the petition of Edward Decker, guardian of said minors,
representing among other things, that the said wards are seized of certain real
estate in Manitowoc county, and that it is for the interest of said minors that
all the same should be sold, and praying for license to sell the same; and it
appearing to the Court, from said petition, that it would be beneficial for the
minors to sell the same; it is ordered and directed that the next of kin to said
wards, and all persons interested in said estate, appear before me, on Tuesday,
the 23rd day of January A.D. 1883, at ten o'clock A.M., at the Probate Office in
said county, then and there to show cause (if any there be), why license should
not be granted for the sale of said real estate, according to the prayer of said
petition.
And it is further ordered, that a copy of this order shall be published for four
succesive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Lake Shore Times, a weekly
newspaper printed at Manitowoc, in said county
R.D. Smart, County Judge.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, December 26, 1882 P. 4
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(1880 Manitowoc Rapids census:
Elizabeth Walker age 38 widow; Henry age 9; Horace age 7; mother-in-law Lyman age 81)