City: Trezevant
WALKER, John Russell, lawyer; born Friendship, Tenn., Dec. 3, 1855; son of William M. and Sarah F. (Davis) WALKER; Scotch-Irish-French descent; educated Academy at Friendship, Tenn.; married Elizabeth B. TAYLOR, Oct. 29, 1882; Republican; member of State Republican Committee many years; Mayor of Trenton 1881-1882; Vice President First National Bank; Director of Trenton City Schools; Supervisor of Census 5th District of Tenn., in 1890; referee in bankruptcy in Easter division Western District of Tenn., from 1899 Dec. 1909; member Methodist Church; Mason.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.
