The Honorable David Walker | |
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Chief Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court | |
In office 1866–1868[1] | |
Preceded by | Thomas D. W. Yonley[1] |
Succeeded by | W.W. Wilshire[1] |
Associate Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court | |
In office 1849–1855[2] | |
Preceded by | William Conway[2] |
Succeeded by | Thomas B. Hanly[2] |
Member of the Arkansas Senate from the Washington County district | |
In office November 2, 1840[3] – November 4, 1844[4] Serving with O. Evans and Mark Bean | |
Preceded by | redistricted |
Succeeded by | Robert McCamy[4] |
Member of the Territorial General Assembly | |
In office October 5, 1835 – November 16, 1835[5] | |
Personal details | |
Born | Elkton, Kentucky | February 19, 1806
Died | September 30, 1879 Fayetteville, Arkansas | (aged 73)
Spouse |
Jane Lewis Washington
(m. 1833) |
Children | Jacob Wythe Walker Charles Whiting Walker Mary Walker |
Relatives | James D. Walker (cousin) |
Occupation | Lawyer, judge, politician |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1863-1864 |
Rank | Colonel |
David Walker (February 19, 1806 – September 30, 1879) was an American lawyer, politician, and judge and notable early settler of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Walker served on the Arkansas Supreme Court for a total of eight years, including two years as chief justice.