Henry N. Walker
Henry N. Walker | |
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Michigan Attorney General | |
In office 1845–1847 | |
Governor | John S. Barry Alpheus Felch |
Preceded by | Elon Farnsworth |
Succeeded by | Edward Mundy |
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Wayne County district | |
In office January 1, 1844 – 1844 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1811-11-30)November 30, 1811 Fredonia, New York, US |
Died | February 24, 1886(1886-02-24) (aged 74) |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Emily Virginia Norvell |
Children | 3 |
Henry Nelson Walker (November 30, 1811 – February 24, 1886) was a Michigan politician.
Early life
Walker was born on November 30, 1811, in Fredonia, New York, to John and Nancy Walker.[1][2] Walker moved to Detroit in 1835.
Career
In Fredonia, New York, Walker graduated from an academy, and then started to practice law. On November 6, 1843, Walker was elected as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Wayne County district. He served in this position in 1844.[1] Walker served as Michigan Attorney General from 1845 to 1847. Walker served as the postmaster of Detroit from 1859 to 1860.[2]
Personal life
Walker was married to Emily Virginia Norvell, daughter of United States Senator John Norvell. Together, they had three children. Walker was Episcopalian.[2]
Death
Walker died on February 24, 1886.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Legislator Details - Henry N. Walker". Library of Michigan. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Walker, G to I". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
- ^ "Henry N. Walker". Detroit Free Press. February 24, 1886. p. 4. Retrieved May 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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Preceded by Elon Farnsworth | Michigan Attorney General 1845–1847 | Succeeded by |
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