Monthly Archives: August 2008
It’s a bowler…. no, it’s a derby…
It’s Uncle Will, not Uncle Bill posed for the camera with flair. On his head was a bowler, or is it a derby that covered his full head of hair? _________________________________________________ According to Wikipedia, the Bowler (a hard felt hat … Continue reading
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Children of George A. Walker and Georgiana Boss
The Walkers, who were known as “George and Georgie” were parents to seven children, five of whom lived into adulthood. In the above picture all are dressed in their best to pose for the photographer….. a very handsome family indeed! … Continue reading
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Walker Family Obituaries
Hello Again, This post includes obituaries collected over the years for the Walker family. Included are: Jeannie (Arbuckle) Walker, George Alexander Walker, William Andrew Walker, Georgiana (Boss) Walker, Margaret (Walker) Barnhart, Joyce Marie (Walker) Mott, Elsie M. (Walker) Everest. The … Continue reading
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Children of William Walker and Jeannie Arbuckle
Good Evening! My Grandfather, George Alexander Walker was one of 12 children, 9 girls and three boys. I wanted to give you a “mini-bio” and photo for each one, and while there’s obviously much, much more that can be said … Continue reading
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Pit and Siz
My brother Bob was one of the most fun loving people you’d ever want to meet and it was mainly through him that the Shane family “language” took flight. Bob died in 1973 at the young age of 45 years … Continue reading
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Why Do I Love You?
Why do I love you? Picking out one photo among many…. hmmm…. not an easy task. So I decided to choose this one, and I’m not even sure why. The picture was in a box of items my husband inherited … Continue reading
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Walker Family Vital Records
Good Evening, Here’s a list of several vital records on the Walker Family mostly taken from County Indexes. Births March 22, 1876, Caroline Alma Walker, Iowa State Department of Health-Division of Vital Statistics Affidavit of Delayed Birth Registration. Minnesota, Beltrami … Continue reading
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William Alexander Walker
The story of William Alexander Walker starts in Canada where he was born to parents William George Walker and Margaret Amelia Daly (or O’Daly). Family tradition holds that William was born in Kingston, Ontario, and his death certificate also lists … Continue reading
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