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Henry N. Walker

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American politician
Henry N. Walker
Michigan Attorney General
In office
1845–1847
GovernorJohn S. Barry
Alpheus Felch
Preceded byElon Farnsworth
Succeeded byEdward Mundy
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Wayne County district
In office
January 1, 1844 – 1844
Personal details
Born(1811年11月30日)November 30, 1811
Fredonia, New York, US
DiedFebruary 24, 1886(1886年02月24日) (aged 74)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseEmily Virginia Norvell
Children3

Henry Nelson Walker (November 30, 1811 – February 24, 1886) was a Michigan politician.

Early life

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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

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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

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Walker was married to Emily Virginia Norvell, daughter of United States Senator John Norvell. Together, they had three children. Walker was Episcopalian.[2]

Death

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Walker died on February 24, 1886.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Legislator Details - Henry N. Walker". Library of Michigan . Retrieved December 24, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c "Walker, G to I". Political Graveyard . Retrieved December 24, 2019.
  3. ^ "Henry N. Walker". Detroit Free Press . February 24, 1886. p. 4. Retrieved May 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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