BIO: J. Albert WALTON, Centre County, PA

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Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania: Including 
the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion: Containing 
Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens, Etc. 
Chicago: J. H. Beers, 1898.
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512  COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD.  

  J. ALBERT WALTON, postmaster at Philipsburg, Centre county, is a 
genial young gentleman whose efficiency in any line of effort 
undertaken bespeaks unusual ability and energy. He was born in England, 
May 13, 1867, a son of John and Mary (Cook) Walton, both also natives 
of that country, who came to America when our subject was about two 
years old, and located at Philipsburg, Penn., before the development of 
the coal fields of this section was begun. In that work John Walton 
took an active part, becoming one of the leading prospectors, and he 
also developed and operated some valuable coal lands. He had been a 
contractor in England, and had gained a practical knowledge of coal 
mining there. He still owns an interest in certain properties, but has 
retired from active business, and with his estimable wife is enjoying a 
quiet life at their home in Philipsburg.
  J. Albert Walton is the only child of his parents, and as he has 
lived in Philipsburg from childhood, he is thoroughly identified with 
the place. After completing a course of study in the public schools 
there, he became a bookkeeper in the office connected with his father's 
mining business. At an early age he began to show a liking for 
politics, and time has demonstrated his possession of decided ability 
in that line. In June, 1896, he was commissioned postmaster at 
Philipsburg, by President Cleveland; confirmed by the Senate, and re-
commissioned by President McKinley in March, 1897. He has since filled 
the office to the entire satisfaction of all concerned.
  On July 18, 1889, Mr. Walton was united in marriage with Miss Annie 
Laura Burchfield, daughter of William E. Burchfield, ex-register of 
deeds of Centre county. Three children have blessed this union: Sue E., 
John and William B. In musical and social life Mr. Walton and his wife 
hold a leading place. The family is connected with the Episcopal 
Church, and our subject for several years has been secretary of the 
vestry. He affiliates with the F. & A.M., Lodge No. 391, at 
Philipsburg, and with the Royal Arcanum, Centre Council No. 803, etc. 
In politics he is a Democrat.