H. R. Walker

As printed in 1882

H. R. WALKER, Wilmington, dealer in and maker of boots and shoes, East Locust street, was born at New Antioch, Clinton Co., Ohio, March 3, 1848. His father was Nathan Walker, a native of Kentucky, who was a pioneer settler of the east part of this county. He was a farmer by occupation, and resided in Greene Township till his death, September 1, 1876. Mr. Walker’s mother was J. M. Phillips, a native of Kentucky. She departed this life February 8, 1866. Mr. Walker was reared on the farm, and when fifteen years of age was employed as a clerk in a store at New Antioch. He remained in that position five years, and then learned his present trade with I. M. Shoemaker, now of Sabina. He finished his trade in three years, and then started in business for himself at New Antioch. He remained there till October, 1880, when he removed to Wilmington, and commenced business at his present location. Since coming to Wilmington, Mr. Walker has met with very gratifying success, now employing three men, and doing the largest amount of business in the manufacturing department of any one in the village. Mr. Walker is a faithful adherent to the principles of the Republican party. He was married, in 1873, to Rose, daughter of Richard Vander Vort, of New Antioch. They have one daughter — Maggie, now in attendance on the public schools. Mrs. Walker is a member of the Christian Church.

As printed in The history of Clinton County, Ohio (1882). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.