Walter John Walker (1868 - 1936)

Born 1868 in MacDonald River, New South Wales, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Minnie Hilton Eather — married 1895 in Richmond, New South Wales, Australia

Died 21 Jun 1936 at about age 68 in Malvern, South Australia, Australia

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Biography

Walter John Walker was born on 10 Sep 1868^[1] in Macdonald River, New South Wales, Australia as the first child of Aaron Walker and Frances Morris. He had ten siblings, namely: Aaron Hilton, Mary Jane, William Arthur, Frederick Thomas, Alfred Edgar, Edwin George, Bertram Oswald, Frances Mary, Harold Geoffrey, and Amy Tryphosa. He died on 21 Jun 1936^[2] in Malvern, South Australia, Australia. When he was 26, he married Minnie Hilton Eather, daughter of Charles Eather and Eliza Hough, on 10 Apr 1895^[3] in Richmond, New South Wales, Australia.

Obituary: Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), Thu 25 Jun 1936, Page 17
OBITUARY
REV. W. J. WALKER
Former President Of Methodist Conference
The Rev. W. J. Walker, of Dover street. Malvern, a former President of the Methodist Conference in this State, died on Sunday. Born at Hawkesbury, New South Wales, 68 years ago. Mr. Walker was educated at a local school and at Newington College, Sydney. He was ordained in 1891. For the next 17 years he filled various charges in New South Wales, and in 1908 he was transferred to South Australia. After having been pastor at Port Pirie, Semaphore, Mount Barker. and Malvern, he returned to Sydney. In 1926 he came again to South Australia, and was ap pointed to Crystal Brook. After a period at Kadina. He went to Semaphore. Mr. Walker took office as President of the Conference in 1933, in succession to the Rev. S Carroll Myers. After a short time In charge of the Clarence Park circuit, he retired, and was in ill-health until his death.
Mr. Myers described Mr. Walker last night as a very lovable man, gentle, cultured, and an appealing preacher. Three of his brothers entered the Methodist ministry.
Rev. IV. .1. Walker

Death and Funeral Notices: News (Adelaide, SA : 1923 - 1954), Mon 22 Jun 1936, Page 2
Family Notices
DEATHS
WALKER.-On June 21 at his late residence, 57 Dover street, Malvern, Walter John (Methodist minister), much loved husband of Minnie Hilton Walker, and loving father of Gladys (deceased) and Jessie, aged 68 years. Sydney papers please copy.

Funeral Notices
WALKER.-The Friends of the late Rev. WALTER JOHN WALKER are respect fully informed that his Funeral will Leave his late Residence, 57 Dover street, Malvern on TUESDAY at 11 a.m. for service at the Malvern Methodist Church, corner Marlborough street and Cambridge terrace, thence to the Mitcham General Cemetery.
PENGELLEY & KNABE, Undertakers.
Central 496. 210 Rundle street.

Burial: Walter John Walker was buried on 23 Jun 1936^[4][5] in Mitcham, South Australia, Australia ( Mitcham General Cemetery - Section B Plot 767). Find A Grave: in Mitcham General Cemetery (223990192) ACI ID: (16381510)

Walter John Walker and Minnie Hilton Eather had the following children:

1. Gladys Eileen Walker was born on 08 Jan 1896 in Bourke, New South Wales, Australia. She died on 21 Dec 1934 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia (Result of a car accident).
2. Jessie Winifred Walker was born on 14 Jun 1898 in Cowra, New South Wales, Australia. She died on 26 Nov 1988 in South Australia, Australia. She married Hurtle Peter Rowe on 10 Mar 1923 in Ashfield, New South Wales, Australia

Sources

1. ↑ Date of Birth: NSW Birth, Death and Marriage Registration
   Birth Registration Details for Walter John Walker
   
   • Name: WALKER WALTER J
   • Birth: 10 Sep 1868
   • Registration Number: 11043/1868
   • Father's Given Name(s): AARON
   • Mother's Given Name(s): FRANCES
   • District: MACDONALD RIVER
2. ↑ Death: South Australia Birth Death and Marriage Registration
   Death Registration Details for WALKER, Walter John
   Found in 'Death Registrations' Database
   
   • Surname: WALKER
   • First Names: Walter John
   • Death Date: 21-Jun-1936
   • Age: 68
   • Gender: M
   • Marital Status: M
   • Place of Death: Malvern
   • Residence: Malvern
   • Relative: Not Recorded
   • District: Adelaide
   • Book/Page: 581/2683
   • Notes:
3. ↑ Marriage: NSW Birth, Death and Marriage Registration
   Marriage Registration Details for Walter John Walker and Minnie Francis Eather
   
   • Registration Number: 3788/1895
   • Marriage: 10 Apr 1895
   • Groom's Family Name: WALKER
   • Groom's Given Name(s): WALTER J
   • Bride's Family Name(s): EATHER
   • Bride's Given Name(s): MINNIE F
   • District: RICHMOND
4. ↑ Burial: Find A Grave ID: 223990192 for Walter John Walker Born: 10 Sep 1868, Died: 21 Jun 1936
5. ↑ Burial: Australian Cemeteries Index ID: 16381510 for Walter John Walker Born: 10 Sep 1868, Died: 21 Jun 1936

• NSW Birth, Death and Marriage Registration
• Find a Grave
• Find a Grave
• The Trove Historical Newspaper Reference.

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