Umatilla County OR Archives Biographies.....Walker, Horace May 14, 1864 - 
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Author: Colonel William Parsons

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HORACE WALKER
	This well known citizen, whose life we have the pleasure to epitomize 
for the chronicles of Umatilla county, is a man who has fully merited the 
esteem and confidence of his fellow citizens that from time to time they have 
taken pleasure in exhibiting by their franchises.  Though but thirty-five 
years of age he has won a political standing by his faithfulness of trust 
bestowed, wisdom in handling public questions, and fearlessness in championing 
the cause of his constituecy, that bid fair, in no far distant day, to place 
him among the leaders of his party in his state.  He is a stanch Republican, 
because he is confident the principles of that party are those best for the 
welfare of the people at large.
	Mr. Walker is a native of Ontario, Canada, being born May 14, 1864, 
and remaining there until 1877 when he came to this county.  His residence 
here has been continuous since that date and his life has been practically 
formed in this western realm.  He owns, with his brother, four hundred and 
eighty acres of land which they farm to wheat.
	The marriage of Mr. Walker and Miss Agnes Jane, daughter of William 
and Mary (Thompson) Still, occurred on April 27, 1892, and the following 
children have been born to them, Horace Raymond, Edna Bernice, Grant.  In 
fraternal circles the popularity of our subject is fully sustained, being a 
member of the Masonic, K. of P., and A. O. U. W. lodges, in which he takes a 
commendable pride.  He has attended many of the county conventions and some of 
the state, as a delegate.  At the last election he was selected for one of the 
county commissioners, in discharging the duties of which office he has made a 
very acceptable record, demonstrating to the voters of the county his ability, 
and opening the door for greater triumphs, which his acumen and probity are 
sure to accomplish.


Additional Comments:
An Illustrated History of Umatilla County by Colonel William Parsons and of 
Morrow County by W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the 
State of Oregon.  W. H. Lever, Publisher  1902.


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