City: Decatur
WALKER, James Wm., farmer; born near Dayton, Tenn., Jan. 31, 1868; Irish-Dutch descent; son of W. A. and N. E. (Steele) WALKER; received a common school education and began his business career farming and teaching; married Sallie E. HAYES Sept. 8, 1888; is Secretary of Lodge No. 213 F. & A. M.; and is Treasurer of Lodge No. 531 I. O. O. F.; Democrat; elected Justice of Peace 1894 and held office until 1906, and in Aug. 1910 was elected Register of Meigs Co., which rendered him ex-officio Circuit Court Clerk; member of Baptist Church.
