John Walker: Commonplace Book c. 1635-1655

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John Walker: Commonplace Book c. 1635-1655

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Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives

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Walker John 1570-1655

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Walker, John, 1939-

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John Walker was born 15 August 1785 at "Locust Grove" in King and Queen County, Virginia, to Humphrey Walker (1762-1820) and Frances Temple Walker (ca. 1760-1824). John Walker moved to Tennessee in the 1810s, before returning to King and Queen County in 1819. He became a successful planter, inheriting "Chatham Hill" from his mother's family. After the death of a brother, he also became owner of "Locust Grove." Walker married Margaret Shepherd (1804-1886), and they had 7 children. John Walker die...