Bio of WALTON, Edmund G. (b.1864), Hennepin Co., MN
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EXTRACTED FROM: History of Minneapolis, Gateway to the Northwest; 
Chicago-Minneapolis, The S J Clarke Publishing Co, 1923; Edited by: Rev. 
Marion Daniel Shutter, D.D., LL.D.; Volume I - Shutter (Historical); 
volume II - Biographical; volume III - Biographical

Vol. II, pg 458-461
EDMUND G. WALTON
Cut off in the prime of life, it seemed that Edmund G. Walton should have been
spared for many years to come, as his career was one of usefulness in connection
with the business development of Minneapolis and in public service as well. He
was widely and prominently known as a successful realtor, becoming one of the
principal organizers of the Edmund G. Walton Agency, of which he was president.
Edmund G. Walton was born in London, England, on the 23d of July, 1864, his
parents being Edmund and Sophie (Glaskin) Walton, who were also natives of the
world metropolis.
The son obtained his education in private schools of London, there remaining
until he had attained his majority, when in 1885 he severed the ties which bound
him to friends and native country and came to the new world, making his way
first to North Dakota, where for three years he managed a large ranch. On the
expiration of that period he came to Minneapolis and here became associated in
business with his uncle. Edwin Glaskin, who was interested in the Gogebic mines
in northern Minnesota. His work attracted the attention of Thomas Lowry, who
sought his cooperation in con­nection with the management of his Minneapolis
properties, making him sale agent thereof in 1892. He had charge of the
development and sale of the Lowry Hill addition and later promoted other
valuable residential sections. He was put in charge of the Columbia Heights
addition in 1903 and handled this with equal success. He remained an active
factor in real estate operations in Minneapolis to the time of his demise and
won classification with the leading realtors of the city. The value of his
opinions on business matters of this character was recognized by the Real Estate
Board, which named him to many important committee positions, and for a time he
served as the head of the publicity committee. In 1917 he worked out a plan for
the use of Minneapolis stamps, with the Minneapolis insignia on all
correspondence.
In 1889 Mr. Walton was united in marriage to Miss Nell Ingram, a daughter of
Ben-ton H. and Maria (Grimshaw) Ingram, the latter a native of England, while
the father was a representative of one of the old American families of North
Carolina. Benton H. Ingram became a resident of Sedalia, Missouri, where the
family was living at the time of Mrs. Walton's birth. He was very prominent in
insurance circles in that state and was also accounted one of the leading
representatives of Masonry in Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Walton became the parents
of three daughters: Audrey, at home; Dorothy, the wife of Carroll Binder of
Chicago; and Grace Sophea, at home.
Mr. Walton departed this life April 2, 1919, passing away in the faith of the
Church of England, in which he held membership. He was well known in club
circles, belonging to the Minneapolis Club, the Minikahda Club, the University
Club of St. Paul and the Auto Club. Of the Minneapolis Club he was a charter
member. He likewise took deep interest in the Minneapolis Garden Club, which he
assisted in organizing, and each year he offered several prizes to persons who
best exemplified the ideals fostered by the organization. He supported many
civic interests and as a realtor made for himself a prominent position in
business circles. Devoting his attention to the general realty business here, he
headed the Edmund G. Walton Agency until his death and was one of the principal
organizers of the Minnesota Debenture Company, and its president. His success
was well merited, coming as the reward of close application and indefatigable
energy, and he won classification with the leading realtors of the Northwest. At
the time of his death he was also serving as British vice consul and he held to
high ideals in the discharge of all of his public duties.