William Henry Walker (1903 - 1966)

Born 7 Oct 1903 in Canteen, St Clair, Illinois, United States

Ancestors

Died 14 Jun 1966 at age 62 in East St. Louis, St. Clair, Illinois, United States

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Biography

William was born in 1903. He was the son of John Walker and Charlotte Anderson.

Bill was an American professional baseball left-handed pitcher over parts of ten seasons (1927–1936) with the New York Giants and St. Louis Cardinals. He was the National League ERA champion twice (1929 and 1931) with New York. For his career, Walker compiled a 97–77 record in 272 appearances with a 3.59 ERA and 626 strikeouts.^[1]

In the 1910 census, William (age 8) was the son of John Walker in East St Louis Ward 8, Saint Clair, Illinois, United States.^[2]

In the 1930 census, William (age 28), Loader, was the married head of household at 307 James, Sparta, Randolph, Illinois, United States.^[3]

William (age 32) arrived on the ship Florida on 9 March 1936 in Miami, Florida, United States^[4]

In the 1940 census, William (age 36), Top Hand, was the married head of household in Sparta, Randolph, Illinois.^[5]

William was in a military record on 16 February 1942 in East St. Louis, St Clair, Illinois, United States.^[6]

William was in a directory in 1948 in East St. Louis, Illinois, United States.^[7]

William died (age 62) in June 1966.^[8]

William died on 14 June 1966 and was buried in Valhalla Gardens of Memory and Mausoleum, Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois, United States.^[9]

Bill died (age 63) on 14 June 1966 in Illinois, United States.^[10]

William was in a Social Security record in June 1966.^[11]

Sources

1. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Walker_(baseball)
2. ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1910; Census Place: East St Louis Ward 8, Saint Clair, Illinois; Roll: T624_322; Page: 7b; Enumeration District: 0136; FHL microfilm: 1374335
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 7884 #112257560 (accessed 13 May 2024)
   William Walker (8), single son, in household of John Walker (51) in East St Louis Ward 8, Saint Clair, Illinois, USA. Born in Illinois.
3. ↑ 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1930; Census Place: Sparta, Randolph, Illinois; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 2340286
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 6224 #87410210 (accessed 13 May 2024)
   William Walker (28), married, Loader, head of household at 307 James, Sparta, Randolph, Illinois, USA. Born in Illinois.
4. ↑ Passenger List: "Florida, U.S., Arriving and Departing Passenger and Crew Lists, 1898-1963"
   The National Archives At Washington, D.c.; Washington, D.c.; Series Title: U.s. Citizen Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving At Miami, Florida; NAI Number: 2774842; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Record Group Number: 85
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 8842 #9663382 (accessed 13 May 2024)
   Name: William Walker; Gender: Male; Marital Status: Single; Age: 32; Birth Date: 7 Oct 1903; Record Type: Arrival; Arrival Date: 9 Mar 1936; Arrival Place: Miami, Florida, USA; Ship: Florida.
5. ↑ 1940 Census: "1940 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1940; Census Place: Sparta, Randolph, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00872; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 79-34
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 2442 #145413266 (accessed 13 May 2024)
   William Walker (36), married, Top Hand, head of household in Sparta, Randolph, Illinois. Born in Illinois.
6. ↑ Military: "U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947"
   National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Illinois, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1892
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 2238 #39823028 (accessed 13 May 2024)
   Name: William Henry Walker; Race: White; Age: 38; Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head); Birth Date: 7 Oct 1903; Birth Place: East St. Louis, Illinois, USA; Residence Place: East St. Louis, St Clair, Illinois, USA; Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942; Registration Place: Illinois, USA; Employer: East Side Levee District; Height: 6 1; Weight: 200; Complexion: Light; Hair Color: Brown; Eye Color: Blue; Next of Kin: R D Parish;
   Household Members (Name) Relationship:
   William Henry Walker Self (Head).
7. ↑ 1948 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995"
   Original data: Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 2469 #340557650 (accessed 13 May 2024)
   Name: William H Walker; Gender: Male; Residence Year: 1948; Street Address: 523 N 55 th; Residence Place: East St. Louis, Illinois, USA; Occupation: Supt Pumping Sta; Spouse: Mary B Walker; Publication Title: East St. Louis, Illinois, City Directory, 1948.
8. ↑ Death: "U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014"
   Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
   Ancestry uk Record 3693 #65146239 (accessed 13 May 2024)
   William Walker death Jun 1966 (born 7 Oct 1903).
9. ↑ Burial: "U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current"
   Find A Grave: Memorial #107758666
   Ancestry uk Record 60525 #60046251 (accessed 13 May 2024)
   William Henry Walker burial (died on 14 Jun 1966) in Valhalla Gardens of Memory and Mausoleum, Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois, United States of America. Born on 7 Oct 1903.
10. ↑ Death: "U.S., Professional Baseball Player Photos and Illustrations, 1876-2004"
    Original data: Baseball Almanac, comp. Biographical baseball data provided by Baseball Almanac. Images reproduced courtesy of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 1003 #1546 (accessed 13 May 2024)
    Bill Walker death 14 Jun 1966 in Illinois, United States.
11. ↑ 1966 Social Security: "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007"
    Original data: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007
    Ancestry uk Record 60901 #800811420 (accessed 13 May 2024)
    Name: William H Walker [William Walker]; Gender: Male; Birth Date: 7 Oct 1903; Death Date: Jun 1966; Claim Date: 23 Jun 1966.