Biography of Walker & Nabors - Conway Co, AR *********************************************************** Submitted by: Cathy Barnes Date: 21 Jun 1998 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm *********************************************************** SOURCE: Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Western Arkansas. Goodspeed Publishers, 1891. page 125 Walker & Nabors are well-known as skillful and thorough workmen in their line, and are the leading woodwork-men and blacksmiths of Solgohachia, Conway County. The senior member of this firm, Mr. Walker, was born in Mississippi, on May 19, 1858. After spending a portion of his youth at school he began life for himself at the age of 20 years, by engaging in farming. He followed this occupation for two years, and then, as he had a natural aptitude for mechanical work, concluded he would learn the wood-workman and wagonmaker's trade. After completing that, he associated himself in business with his present partner, and the present firm of Walker & Nabors was established. In 1889 he married Mattie Coleman, on May 19, to which union there has recently been born one child. Mr. Nabors is a member of the A. F. and A. M. Springfield Lodge, No. 217. He is an earnest advocate of public schools and has served his school district well as director. The junior member of this firm is a native of Georgia, and was born in that State, January 3, 1854. His father, a native of South Carolina, married Sarah Jenkins, to which union was born seven children, of which our subject was the fourth child. After spending his early youth at home and attending school, he, on attaining his majority, began life for himself by engaging in farming. In 1882 he commenced learning the blacksmith trade at Solgohachia, and later made the business connection before stated. At the age of 23 years, he married Sarah A. Walker. The fruits of this union have been six children, all of whom are living. The firm of Walker & Nabors, are doing a constantly increasing trade, and individually the gentlemen composing it are held in credit and esteem.