Walker, John Grimes, 1835-1907
Variant namesWalker was an instructor at the U.S. Naval Academy; secretary, then chairman of the Lighthouse Board; served as Chief of the Navigation Board; was a member of the Nicaragua Canal Commission; and president of the Isthmian Canal Commission.
From the description of The Admiral John G. Walker collection of family papers. 1865-1907. (Wichita State University). WorldCat record id: 32915790
John Grimes Walker was an American naval officer who helped lead the siege of Vicksburg during the Civil War, and later was U.S. Navy Commanding Officer in the Pacific; he retired with the rank of Rear Admiral.
From the description of Correspondence, 1894-1895. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 81360148
From the guide to the Correspondence, 1894-1895., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)
American naval officer.
From the description of Autograph letter signed : Washington, to Captain H.H. Doty, 1876 Apr. 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270586330
Naval officer.
From the description of John Grimes Walker papers, 1873-1903 (bulk 1885-1894). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78518652
Biographical Note
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1835, Mar. 20:
Born, Hillsboro, N. H. -
1856:
Graduated, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. -
1857:
Duty in USS Falmouth, South American Squadron -
1859:
Instructor, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. -
1861:
Duty in USS Winona, West Gulf Squadron -
1862:
Commanded USS Baron de Kalb, Mississippi Squadron -
1865:
Commanded USS Shawmut, Atlantic Coast Blockade -
1866:
Married Rebecca White Pickering -
1866 -1869 :Assistant to the superintendent, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. -
1869:
Commanded USS Sabine -
1873 -1878 :Secretary, United States Light-House Board -
1879 -1881 :On leave from the navy Secretary, Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Co. -
1881 -1889 :Chief, Bureau of Navigation -
1889:
Appointed acting rear admiral Commander in chief, Squadron of Evolution -
1892:
Commanded South American Station -
1893:
Commanded North American Station -
1894:
Commanded North Pacific Station -
1899:
President, Isthmian Canal Commission -
1902:
Published Isthmian Canal; Statement of Rear-Admiral J. G. Walker Before the Committee on Interoceanic Canals, United States Senate. Washington, D.C.: Govt. Printing Office -
1907, Sept. 15:
Died, Ogunquit, Maine
From the guide to the John Grimes Walker Papers, 1873-1903, (bulk 1885-1894), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)
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Person
Birth 1835-03-20
Death 1907-09-16
