Robert Walker (1837 - 1917)

Born 6 May 1837 in Delaware, USA

Husband of Susan A (Hanby) Walker — married 15 Dec 1859 in Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA

Descendants

Died 24 Mar 1917 at age 79 in Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

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Biography

Robert Walker was born on 6 May 1837 in Delaware.^[1] He was the son of James Walker and Mary Solomon.

He married Susan A. Hanby on 15 Dec 1859.^[2] They had two children Mary A and Frank D.^[3]

In 1873 Robert moved his family to Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.^[3]

Robert died on 24 Mar 1917 in Kennett Square, Chester, Pennsylvania.^[1]

Robert Walker Obit:^[3]

Robert Walker, who died recently at his home, at Kennett Square, was a former resident of this city, having been a familiar figure among the volunteer firemen of the city a number of years ago. At one time he was a chief of the Water Witch Fire Company. He moved to Kennett Square in 1873. He was 79 years old.

Mr. Walker was born in Wilmington and for a number of years conducted a cigar store at Sixth and Orange streets. Mrs. Leo J. Martin, of No. 2305 Washington street, and Frank D. Walker, of No. 1224 Tatnall street, are his children. He will be buried from his home, in Kennett Square, on Friday afternoon.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963, Certificate Number: 29370
2. ↑ Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Collection Name: Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 791
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2} Robert Walker obit in The Evening Journal Thu Mar 15 1917

See also:

• Residence - 1880 Census - Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania. Census Place: Kennett, Chester, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1114; Family History Film: 1255114; Page: 263B; Enumeration District: 054; Image: 0178