Gilbert C. Walker
Gilbert C. Walker | |
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John Goode, Jr. | |
36th Governor of Virginia | |
In office September 21, 1869 – January 1, 1874 Provisional Governor from September 21, 1869 – January 1, 1870 | |
Lieutenant | John F. Lewis John Lawrence Marye Jr. |
Preceded by | Henry H. Wells (as Provisional Governor) |
Succeeded by | James L. Kemper |
Personal details | |
Born | Gilbert Carlton Walker August 1, 1833 Hamilton College |
Profession | Attorney |
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Gilbert Carlton Walker (August 1, 1833 – May 11, 1885) was a
Early and family life
Walker was born in Binghamton, New York[1] on August 1, 1833,[2] the son of Sabinus Walker and Matilda (Galloway) Walker.[2][a] Walker's parents separated when he was young, and his mother married Donald Grant of Chenango, New York.[7][8] He attended academies in Delaware, New York and Binghamton, New York, then attended Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts from 1851 to 1852.[2]
In 1854, Walker received a
Legal and business career
Walker practiced in
Political career
Walker served as Governor of Virginia from 1869 to 1874.
Later years
Walker resettled in Binghamton, New York, in 1879 and resumed his legal practice.[2] He moved to New York City in 1881, where he continued practicing law.[2] Walker remained active in business ventures, including serving as president of the New York Underground Railroad Company.[3]
Death and burial
Walker died in New York City on May 11, 1885.[2] He was buried at Spring Forest Cemetery in Binghamton.[3]
Family
In 1857, Walker married Olive E. Evans of Binghamton.[2]
Electoral history
- 1869; Walker was elected Governor of Virginia with 54.15% of the vote, defeating fellow Republican Henry H. Wells.
- 1874; Walker was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives with 55.33% of the vote, defeating Republican Rush Bargess and Independent R.A. Paul.
- 1876; Walker was re-elected with 53.64% of the vote, defeating Republican Charles S. Mills.
Notes
- ^ Several editions of the Congressional Biographical Directory indicate Walker was born in South Gibson, Pennsylvania.[3] Primary source documents including U.S. and state census entries[4] and U.S. passport applications[5] indicate that Walker was born in New York state. The 1855 New York State Census indicates he was born in Broome County, New York, which includes Binghamton.[6] Most secondary sources indicate that he was born in Binghamton.[1] One indicates he was born in Cuba, New York.[2] These details indicate a definite birth in New York state, with the most likely locale being Binghamton.
References
- ^ a b c d Sigma Phi Fraternity (1891). Catalogue of the Sigma Phi. Boston, MA: T. R. Marvin & Son. p. 161 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p Johnson, Rossiter, ed. (1904). The Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans. Vol. X: Steb-Zueb. Boston, MA: The Biographical Society. p. Walker-Walker – via Google Books.
- ^ a b c d e f Joint Committee on Printing, United States Congress (1928). Biographical Directory of the American Congress. 1774-1927. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 1658 – via Google Books.
- ^ "1850 United States Federal Census, Entry for Gilbert C. Walker". Ancestry.com. Lehi, UT: Ancestry.com LLC. 1850. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
- ^ "U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925, Entry for Gilbert C. Walker". Ancestry.com. Lehi, UT: Ancestry.com LLC. August 18, 1868. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
- ^ "1855 New York State Census, Entry for Gilbert C. Walker". Ancestry.com. Lehi, UT: Ancestry.com LLC. 1855. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
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- ^ "1850 U.S. Federal Census, Entry for Donald Grant Family". Ancestry.com. Lehi, UT: Ancestry.com LLC. 1850. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
- ^ Virginia General Assembly (1867). Acts of the General Assembly of the State of Virginia Passed in 1866-67. Richmond, VA: James E. Goode. p. 664 – via Google Books.
- ^ U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor. "Past Chairmen and Ranking Minority Members". EdLabor.House.Gov. Washington, DC: U.S. House of Representatives. Retrieved November 17, 2021.