Contributed by C.H. Neff
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Lafayette WALKER was born on 18 Nov 1834 in Floyd County, Indiana. He died in the Civil War on 15 Jun 1864 in Pine Knob, Marietta, Georgia. He was buried in Marietta National Cemetery, Marietta, Georgia. He has Ancestral File number 1XMB-1X8. Lafayette WALKER was married to Delilah Jane TIPTON on20 Jun 1855 in Floyd County, Indiana. Delilah Jane TIPTON was born on 29 May 1836 in Jackson Township, Washington County, Indiana. She died on 30 Jun 1922. She was buried in Sugar Grove North Cemetery, Schuyler County, Illinois. She has Ancestral File number 1XMC-032. Lafayette WALKER and Delilah Jane TIPTON had the following children:
1.1. John Wesley WALKER was born on 17 Apr 1856 in Floyd County, Indiana. He died on 21 Dec1946 in Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois. He was buried on 24 Dec1946 in Sugar Grove North Cemetery, Schuyler County, Illinois. He has Ancestral File number 1XMC-048. John Wesley WALKER was married to Joanna Jane CHAPMAN on 5 Aug 1877 in Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois. Joanna Jane CHAPMAN was born on 4 May 1860 in Browning Township, Schuyler County, Illinois. She died on 16 Jun 1926 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. She was buried in Sugar Grove North Cemetery, Schuyler County, Illinois. John Wesley WALKER and Joanna Jane CHAPMAN had the following children:
1.1.1. Sarah (Delila) Jane WALKER died in 1878 in Browning, Schuyler County, Illinois. She was born on 9 Jun 1878 in Schuyler County, Illinois.
1.1.2. Harry Lafayette WALKER was born on 24 Aug 1879 in Schuyler County, Illinois. He died in Aug 1946 in Cass County, Illinois. He was buried in City Cemetery, Beardstown, Illinois. Harry Lafayette WALKER was married to Blanche M. SKILES on 2 Dec 1900 in Browning Township, Schuyler County, Illinois. Blanche M. SKILES was born in 1884 in Schuyler County, Illinois. She died in 1962. She was buried in City Cemetery, Beardstown, Illinois. Harry Lafayette WALKER and Blanche M. SKILES had the following children:
1.1.2.1. Clarice Marie WALKER was born in 1903 in Illinois. She died in 1988 in Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois.
1.1.2.2. Ernest Dilworth WALKER was born in 1905. He died in 1933.
1.1.3. William Wesley WALKER was born on 28 Dec 1880 in Schuyler County, Illinois. He was living in 1920 in Pleasant View, Schuyler County, Illinois. He died on 16 Feb 1920 in Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois. He was buried in Sugar Grove North Cemetery, Schuyler County, Illinois. He was a salesman and laborer. William Wesley WALKER was married to Alta Floy MOREHEAD on 29 Aug 1908 in Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois. Alta Floy MOREHEAD was born on 28 Jun 1891 in Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois. She died on 14 Jan 1969 in Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois. She was buried on 17 Jan 1969 in Rushville Cemetery, Schuyler County, Illinois. William Wesley WALKER and Alta Floy MOREHEAD had the following children:
1.1.3.1. Charles WALKER was born on 26 Dec 1909 in Schuyler County, Illinois. He died on 6 Jun 1973 in Redwood City, California.
1.1.3.2. Helen WALKER was born on 4 Apr 1911 in Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois. She died on 7 Apr 1973 in Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois. She was buried in Rushville Cemetery, Schuyler County, Illinois.
1.1.3.3. Edna May WALKER was born on 19 May 1912 in Schuyler County, Illinois. She died on 1 Jun 1991 in Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois. She was buried on 5 Jun 1991 in Rushville Cemetery, Schuyler County, Illinois.
1.1.3.4. Verna Imogene WALKER was born on 17 Jun 1915 in Pleasant View, Schuyler County, Illinois. She died on 3 Mar 1997 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. She was buried on 6 Mar 1997 in Rushville Cemetery, Schuyler County, Illinois.
1.1.3.5. Frances B. WALKER was born in 1916 in Schuyler County, Illinois. She died in1916 in Schuyler County, Illinois.
1.1.3.6. Dorothy WALKER was born in 1917 in Schuyler County, Illinois. She died in 1961 in Schuyler County, Illinois.
1.1.3.7. William Lester WALKER was born on 15 Oct 1919 in Schuyler County, Illinois. He died on 1 Apr 1993 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was buried on 4 Apr 1993in Leachville Cemetery, Leachville, Arkansas. He served in the military Feb 1941 – Oct 1945 in World War II, Pacific.
1.1.4. Floyd A. WALKER was born on 20 Aug 1882 in Schuyler County, Illinois. He died on3 Sep 1958. Floyd A. WALKER was married to Martha Ann (Mattie) SWISHER. Floyd A. WALKER and Martha Ann (Mattie) SWISHER had the following children:
1.1.4.1. Elsie WALKER.
1.1.4.2. Beatrice WALKER.
1.1.5. John Elmer WALKER was born on 2 May 1884 in Ray, Oakland Township, Schuyler County, Illinois. He was buried in 1955 in Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois. He died on 14 Nov 1955 in St. Johns hospital, Springfield, Illinois. John Elmer WALKER was married to Dora WINGER on 19 Mar 1925 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Dora WINGER died in Mar 1945.
1.1.6. Bertha May WALKER was born on 6 Apr 1886 in Schuyler County, Illinois. She died on16 Dec 1906 in Elvaston, Hancock County, Illinois. Bertha May WALKER was married to Oliver SWISHER on 10 Dec 1903 in Schuyler County, Illinois. Oliver SWISHER was born in Livingston County, Missouri. Bertha May WALKER and Oliver SWISHER had the following children:
1.1.6.1. Gladys SWISHER was born in 1904.
1.1.6.2. Ruby SWISHER was born in 1906.
1.1.7. Oscar Leroy WALKER was born on 31 Jan 1888 in Schuyler County, Illinois. He died in 1936 in Schuyler County, Illinois. He was buried in Sugar Grove North Cemetery, Schuyler County, Illinois. Oscar Leroy WALKER was married to Minnie V. RUSSELL. Minnie V. RUSSELL was born in 1891. She died in 1977 in Schuyler County, Illinois. She was buried in Sugar Grove North Cemetery, Schuyler County, Illinois. Oscar Leroy WALKER and Minnie V. RUSSELL had the following children:
1.1.7.1. Mabel WALKER was born in 1910 in Schuyler County, Illinois.
1.1.7.2. Vernon Russell WALKER was born in 1914 in Schuyler County, Illinois.
1.1.7.3. Raymond WALKER was born on 15 May 1915 in Pleasant View, Schuyler County, Illinois. He died on 16 Jun 1999 in Farmington, Fulton County, Illinois. He was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Elmwood, Illinois.
1.1.7.4. Ruth WALKER was born in 1918. She died in 1991.
1.1.7.5. Chester WALKER.
1.1.7.6. Delbert WALKER.
1.1.7.7. Paul WALKER.
1.1.7.8. Pauline WALKER.
1.1.7.9. Lucille WALKER.
1.1.7.10. Mary Josephine WALKER.
1.1.8. Freddie WALKER died in 1889. He was born on 12 Oct 1889 in Schuyler County, Illinois.
1.1.9. Elsie WALKER died in 1891. She was born on 19 Jan 1891 in Schuyler County, Illinois.
1.1.10. Charles Marao WALKER was born on 26 Dec 1893 in Schuyler County, Illinois. He died on 28 Aug 1937 in Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois. He was buried in Sugar Grove North Cemetery, Schuyler County, Illinois. Charles Marao WALKER was married to Edith BOYLES on 8 Dec 1917 in Rushville Cemetery, Schuyler County, Illinois. Edith BOYLES was born in 1898.
1.1.11. Elizabeth (Bessie) Evelyn WALKER was born on 28 Aug 1895 in Schuyler County, Illinois. She died on 22 Apr 1974 in Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois. She was buried in Bethany Cemetery, Schuyler County, Illinois. Elizabeth (Bessie) Evelyn WALKER was married to Clarence WELLS. Clarence WELLS was born in 1897. He died in 1940 in Schuyler County, Illinois. He was buried in Bethany Cemetery, Schuyler County, Illinois. Elizabeth (Bessie) Evelyn WALKER and Clarence WELLS had the following children:
1.1.11.1. Olive WELLS.
1.1.11.2. Grace Della WELLS.
Elizabeth (Bessie) Evelyn WALKER was married to Unknown HANSON.
1.1.12. Ella Bell WALKER was born on 14 Aug 1898 in Schuyler County, Illinois. She died on14 Jul 1979. Ella Bell WALKER was married to William FELL. Ella Bell WALKER was married to Harry WILLOUGHBY. Ella Bell WALKER and Harry WILLOUGHBY had the following children:
1.1.12.1. Clarence WILLOUGHBY. 1.1.12.2. Eloise WILLOUGHBY was born in 1923. She died in 1926.
Ella Bell WALKER was married to Ray BUCKLEY.
1.1.13. Nora Verna WALKER was born on 20 Sep 1902 in Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois. She died on 28 Nov 1989 in Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois. She was buried in Sugar Grove North Cemetery, Schuyler County, Illinois. Nora Verna WALKER was married to Olen ACKER on 24 Dec 1924. She was divorced from Olen ACKER in 1941. Nora Verna WALKER was married to Columbus AUSTIN on 15 Aug 1942.
1.2. Sarah Ann WALKER was born on 25 Sep 1857 in Georgetown, Floyd County, Indiana. She died on 3 Jan 1863 in Floyd County, Indiana. She has Ancestral File number 1XMC-05G.
1.3. Eliza Jane WALKER was born on 23 Sep 1859 in Floyd County, Indiana. She died on 29 Jul 1936 in Fulton County, Illinois. She was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Canton, Fulton County, Illinois. She has Ancestral File number 1XMC-06N. Eliza Jane WALKER was married to Albert C. BLOCKER before 1878.
1.4. William Nelson WALKER was born on 1 Aug 1861 in Georgetown, Floyd County, Indiana. He died on 9 Aug 1861 in Georgetown, Floyd County, Indiana.
1.5. Laura Ellen WALKER was born on 1 Oct 1862 in Floyd County, Indiana. She died on 5 Sep 1951 in Canton, Fulton County, Illinois. She was buried in Vermont City Cemetery, Fulton County, Illinois. Laura Ellen WALKER was married to William Allison Fremont ATEN on 9 Sep 1883 in Schuyler County, Illinois. William Allison Fremont ATEN was born on 28 Sep 1856 in Ray, Oakland Township, Schuyler County, Illinois. He died on 8 Apr 1927 in Schuyler County, Illinois. He was buried in Vermont City Cemetery, Fulton County, Illinois. Laura Ellen WALKER and William Allison Fremont ATEN had the following children:
1.5.1. Guy Franklin ATEN was born on 12 Nov 1883 in Ray, Oakland Township, Schuyler County, Illinois. He died on 30 Sep 1972 in Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois. He was buried in Vermont City Cemetery, Fulton County, Illinois. Guy Franklin ATEN was married to Mabel Irene NIXON on 17 Sep 1903 in Davenport, Scott County, Illinois. Mabel Irene NIXON was born on 10 Nov 1885 in Clinton, Clinton County, Illinois. She died on 24 Dec 1973 in Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois. She was buried in Vermont City Cemetery, Fulton County, Illinois. Guy Franklin ATEN and Mabel Irene NIXON had the following children:
1.5.1.1. Verl Eldon ATEN was born on 13 Jul 1904. He died in May 1969 in Missouri.
1.5.1.2. Grace ATEN was born on 27 Apr 1906 in Roseville, Warren County, Illinois. She died on 15 May 1906 in Roseville, Warren County, Illinois.
1.5.1.3. Hazel Irene ATEN.
1.5.1.4. Laura Ellen ATEN was born on 29 Jul 1909 in Ray, Oakland Township, Schuyler County, Illinois. She died on 26 Jul 1913 in Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois.
1.5.1.5. Donald Leroy ATEN was born on 16 Oct 1910 in Schuyler County, Illinois. He died in Mar 1979 in Illinois.
1.5.1.6. Guy Franklin ATEN Jr. was born on 18 Nov 1911 in Schuyler County, Illinois. He died in Dec 1983 in Illinois.
1.5.1.7. Zelma ATEN.
1.5.1.8. Rosa Marie ATEN
1.5.1.9. Albert Wayne ATEN.
1.5.1.10. June Elizabeth ATEN.
1.5.1.11. Melvin Eugene ATEN.
1.5.1.12. Erma Jane ATEN.
1.5.2. Dwight L. ATEN was born on 4 Sep 1885 in Ray, Oakland Township, Schuyler County, Illinois. He died on 25 Nov 1964 in Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois. He was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, McDonough County, Illinois. Dwight L. ATEN was married to Ada Josephine ANDERSON on 8 Jan 1908 in Camden Township, Schuyler County, Illinois. Ada Josephine ANDERSON was born on 8 Aug 1885 in Huntsville township, Schuyler County, Illinois. She died on 5 Jan 1956 in Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois. She was buried in Oakland Cemetery, McDonough County, Illinois. Dwight L. ATEN and Ada Josephine ANDERSON had the following children:
1.5.2.1. Lenora Elsie ATEN was born on 12 Sep 1909 in Schuyler County, Illinois. 1.5.2.2. Ralph Fay ATEN was born on 15 Nov 1913 in Illinois. 1.5.2.3. Virginia Irene ATEN.
1.5.3. Len B. ATEN was born on 14 Jul 1890 in Ray, Oakland Township, Schuyler County, Illinois. He died on 5 Feb 1951 in Ray, Oakland Township, Schuyler County, Illinois. He was buried in Vermont City Cemetery, Fulton County, Illinois. Len B. ATEN was married to Nora NALL on 23 Dec 1909 in Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois. Nora NALL was born on 15 Jul 1890 in Astoria, Fulton County, Illinois. She died on 22 Sep 1981 in Canton, Fulton County, Illinois. Len B. ATEN and Nora NALL had the following children:
1.5.3.1. Virgil Nall ATEN was born on 9 Sep 1912 in Illinois. 1.5.3.2. Fremont Allison ATEN was born. 1.5.3.3. Cleo Paul ATEN. 1.5.3.4. Norma Jean ATEN.
1.5.4. Pha Hazel ATEN was born on 16 Feb 1897 in Astoria, Fulton County, Illinois. She died on 14 Sep 1986 in Ipava, Fulton County, Illinois. She was buried in Ipava Cemetery, Fulton County, Illinois. Pha Hazel ATEN was married to Clifford Stanton HEATON on 16 May 1914 in Canton, Fulton County, Illinois. Clifford Stanton HEATON was born on 12 Apr 1892 in Vermont, Fulton County, Illinois. He died on 5 May 1973 in Ipava, Fulton County, Illinois. Pha Hazel ATEN and Clifford Stanton HEATON had the following children:
1.5.4.1. Dale Stanton HEATON. 1.5.4.2. Wilma Lucille HEATON. 1.5.4.3. Robert Burdette HEATON. 1.5.4.4. Merle Gene HEATON.
1.5.5. Walker F. ATEN was born on 5 Apr 1900 in Ray, Oakland Township, Schuyler County, Illinois. He died on 15 May 1978 in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois. He was buried in Swan Lake Cemetery, Peoria County, Illinois. Walker F. ATEN was married to Hildreth Lorene PLUMB on 15 Sep 1924 in Lewiston, Fulton County, Illinois. Hildreth Lorene PLUMB was born on 15 Sep 1903 in Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois. She died on 6 Jul 1964 in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois. She was buried in Swan Lake Cemetery, Peoria County, Illinois. Walker F. ATEN and Hildreth Lorene PLUMB had the following children:
1.5.5.1. Merle Walker ATEN. 1.5.5.2. Cherrill Marlene ATEN.
1.6. Mary Lizzie WALKER was born on 20 Jan 1867 in Schuyler County, Illinois. She died on 3 Nov 1950 in Lewiston, Fulton County, Illinois. She was buried in Vermont City Cemetery, Fulton County, Illinois. Mary Lizzie WALKER was married to Walter WITCHELL on 4 Mar 1891. Mary Lizzie WALKER and Walter WITCHELL had the following children:
1.6.1. Barton Edward WITCHELL was born on 28 Nov 1891 in Vermont, Fulton County, Illinois. He died in Oklahoma. 1.6.2. Harold WITCHELL was born on 12 Aug 1899 in Vermont, Fulton County, Illinois. He died on 14 Sep 1914 in Vermont, Fulton County, Illinois. 1.6.3. Mary WITCHELL was born on 27 Mar 1902 in Fulton County, Illinois.