Richard Walker (1867 - 1943)

Born Jul 1867 in Northampton, Virginia, United States

Husband of Martha L (Lecato) Walker — married 18 Nov 1894 in Accomack, Virginia, United States

Husband of Ida Jane (Adair) Walker — married Jul 1910 in Northampton, Virginia, United States

Descendants

Died 18 Aug 1943 at age 76 in Exmore, Northampton, Virginia, United States

Problems/Questions Profile manager: Cindy Van Dam [send private message]

Biography

Richard Walker is a part of US Black heritage.

Richard (age 21) married Martha Leecate (age 21) on 18 November 1894 in Accomack, Virginia, United States. His parents are listed as Mary and William. Her parents were listed as George and Rena.^[1]

Richard and Matha's son Charlie N Walker was born on 10 September 1895 in Virginia, United States.^[2]

In the 1900 census Richard (age 25) was the married head of household in Pungoteague District, Accomack, Virginia, United States. His family members are Matha (22), Norman (5), Roland (3), and Crawley (1). ^[3]

In the 1910 census Richard (age 40) was the widowed head of household in Franktown, Northampton, Virginia, United States. Only his son Roland (12) lives with him.^[4]

Richard (age 43), son of Edward & Ann, married Ida J. Adair (age 20) in July 1910 in Northampton, Virginia, United States.^[5]

Richard was mentioned in his son Roland's WW I Draft Registration in 1917-1918 in Northampton, Virginia, United States.^[6]

Richard was also mentioned in his son Norman's WW I Draft Registrationin 1917-1918 in Northampton, Virginia, United States.^[7]

Richard's son Norman Walker married Ethel Stevens on 9 June 1918 in Exmore, Northampton, Virginia, United States.^[8]

Sadly a few month's later Richard and Ida's unnamed daughter Walker was born and died on 26 October 1918 in Belle Haven, Northampton, Virginia, United States.^[9]

In the 1920 census Richard (age 48) was the married head of household in Franktown, Northampton, Virginia, United States. His wife Ida is 25, and the family includes Crauley (20), George (15), Able (10), Charley (7), Mary (5) and Percy is two months old in January. ^[10]

Richard's son Charlie Walker married Mabel Shepherd on 29 December 1920 in Northampton, Virginia, United States. (This is probably Crawley. See Research Notes. ^[11]

In the 1930 census Richard (age 54) was the married head of household in Franktown, Northampton, Virginia, United States. Ida is 36, George (24), Abraham (20), Charlie (17), Mary (15) Percy (1), Samuel (8), Martha (6), and Rachel (4) ^[12]

Richard and Ida's son Sammy Walker died of Diptheria on 11 July 1931 in Belle Haven, Northampton, Virginia, United States.^[13]

Richard and Ida's son Richard Thomas Walker died on 9 July 1933 in Belle Haven, Accomack, Virginia, United States at the age of two of Dysentary.^[14]

In the 1940 census Richard (age 65) was the married head of household in Franktown Magisterial District, Franktown Magisterial District, Exmore, Franktown, Hare Valley, Nassawadox, Wardtown, 66-19, Northampton, Virginia, United States. Ida is 48, Charlie (24), Rachel (13) and Corleatia (6) and a daughter whose name is written over was 5. ^[15]

Sources

1. ↑ Marriage: "Virginia, Library of Virginia State Archive, Births, Marriages, and Deaths 1853-1900"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 107843174; Record number: 28
   FamilySearch Record: 68NB-W311 (accessed 4 August 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QHN-B3Y5-8CVH Image number 00197
   Richard Walker (21) marriage to Martha Leecate (21) on 18 Nov 1894 in Accomack, Virginia, United States.
2. ↑ Birth of son Charlie N Walker: "Virginia, Vital Records, 1715-1901"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007576037; Record number: 84
   FamilySearch Record: 6JHJ-CYVF (accessed 4 August 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-99XW-FKYT Image number 00383
   Charlie N Walker born to Richard Walker on 10 Sep 1895 in Virginia, United States.
3. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 18; Digital film/folder number: 004117857; FHL microfilm: 1241697; Image number: 531; Sheet number: 28; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00740-4
   FamilySearch Record: MMFN-N34 (accessed 4 August 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-XX8D-S7
   Richard Wacker (25), married head of household in Pungoteague District, Accomack, Virginia, United States. Born in Virginia.
4. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 005157525_002_M9FP-NRZ; FHL microfilm: 1375652; Image number: 366; Sheet number: 12; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03651-5
   FamilySearch Record: MPG3-1J6 (accessed 4 August 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYB8-1GD
   Richard Walker (40), widowed head of household in Franktown, Northampton, Virginia, United States. Born in Virginia.
5. ↑ Marriage: "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007578217; FHL microfilm: 2048466; Record number: 288; Packet letter: D
   FamilySearch Record: HVSN-GPPZ (accessed 4 August 2023)
   Richard Walker (43) marriage to Ida J. Adair (20) in Jul 1910 in Northampton, Virginia, United States. His parents are listed as Edward and Ann and her parents are listed as George and Lina. (See Research Notes for discussion of his parents)
6. ↑ WW I Draft Registration for Roland Walker: "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
   citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; Digital film/folder number: 005153711; Record number: 0
   FamilySearch Record: 7W3D-1D6Z (accessed 4 August 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YBM-HYR Image number 04759
   Name: Richard Walker.
7. ↑ WW I Draft Registration for Roland Walker: "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
   citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; Digital film/folder number: 005153711; Record number: 0
   FamilySearch Record: 7W3D-1D6Z (accessed 4 August 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YBM-HYR Image number 04759
   Name: Richard Walker.
8. ↑ Marriage of son Norman Walker: "Virginia, County Marriage Records, 1771-1989"
   citing Marriage, Exmore, Northampton, Virginia, United States, Circuit court clerk offices, Virginia
   FamilySearch Record: 6ZDS-5QVX (accessed 4 August 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9BK-G39Y-F Image number 00489
   Richard's son Norman Walker marriage to Ethel Stevens on 9 Jun 1918 in Exmore, Northampton, Virginia, United States.
9. ↑ Death of daughter Walker: "Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987"
   citing Belle Haven, Northampton, Virginia, United States, entry #, Virginia Department of Health, Richmond
   FamilySearch Record: QVR7-7865 (accessed 4 August 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-99GL-22X7 Image number 00238
   Richard Walker in death record for daughter Walker 26 Oct 1918 in Belle Haven, Northampton, Virginia, United States.
10. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 80; Digital film/folder number: 004968952_002_M99Y-RVT; FHL microfilm: 1821897; Image number: 330; Sheet number: 13; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03112-8
    FamilySearch Record: MJFC-4L1 (accessed 4 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRXG-4ZR
    Richard Walker (48), married head of household in Franktown, Northampton, Virginia, United States. Born in Virginia.
11. ↑ Marriage of son Charlie Walker: "Virginia, Library of Virginia State Archive, Births, Marriages, and Deaths 1853-1900"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 107843244; Record number: 11
    FamilySearch Record: 68DS-JMLZ (accessed 4 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QHN-13Y5-6ZGN Image number 00157
    Richard's son Charlie Walker marriage to Mabel Shepherd on 29 Dec 1920 in Northampton, Virginia, United States.
12. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 6; Digital film/folder number: 004955309; FHL microfilm: 2342187; Image number: 505; Sheet number: 18; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03732-4
    FamilySearch Record: CFZZ-KW2 (accessed 4 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRZR-WZ7
    Richard Walker (54), married head of household in Franktown, Northampton, Virginia, United States. Born in Virginia.
13. ↑ Death of son Sammy Walker: "Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987"
    citing Belle Haven, Northampton, Virginia, United States, entry #, Virginia Department of Health, Richmond
    FamilySearch Record: QVRW-YXH7 (accessed 4 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9GG-MSLX Image number 00460
    Richard Walker in death record for son Sammy Walker 11 Jul 1931 in Belle Haven, Northampton, Virginia, United States.
14. ↑ Death of son Richard Thomas Walker: "Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987"
    citing Belle Haven, Accomack, Virginia, United States, entry #, Virginia Department of Health, Richmond
    FamilySearch Record: QVY2-XP44 (accessed 4 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-99GG-99WL Image number 00013
    Richard Walker in death record for son Richard Thomas Walker 9 Jul 1933 in Belle Haven, Accomack, Virginia, United States.
15. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
    citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 40; Digital film/folder number: 005449072; Image number: 452; Sheet number: 25; Sheet letter: A
    FamilySearch Record: VRBL-8DN (accessed 4 August 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9MR-SQ2Q
    Richard Walker (65), married head of household in Franktown Magisterial District, Franktown Magisterial District, Exmore, Franktown, Hare Valley, Nassawadox, Wardtown, 66-19, Northampton, Virginia, United States. Born in Maryland.