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EDWARD M. WALKER, deceased; the oldest of the Walker brothers, was born in Maryland Feb. 26, 1815; his parents came to Darke Co. when he was 15 years of age; settled first in Butler Township and afterward in Harrison, on the farm Edward afterward owned, and where he and his father and mother all died, and his widow now resides; his father’s death occurred Jan. 5, 1840, and he then took charge of the farm and managed the business affairs of the family. May 29, 1844, he was married to Isabella C. Miller, after which they took charge of the house, and his mother and younger brothers and sisters lived with them. His mother’s death occurred Nov. 26, 1857. Edward M. and Isabella C. Walker were the parents of eight children— Joseph C., born June 29, 1845; died Nov. 24, 1860; Margaret, born, Sept. 4, 1847, married to A. G. Trace, Dec. 26, 1872, died Sept. 17, 1873; Hannah R., born Nov. 30, 1849, died April 20, 1874, Nancy J., born Feb. 12, 1852; Daniel, born March 26, 1854, died Sept. 28, 1855; John B. W., born July 1, 1856, died Nov. 25, 1860; Thos. M. born Dec. 26, 1858, and Isabella C., born June 17, 1861. Mrs. Walker died June 26, 1861. Jan. 4, 1866, Mr. Walker was married to Miss Margaret Cameron, also a native of Maryland, born March 4, 1831; she always lived in Baltimore previous to her marriage but visited friends in Darke Co. at different times, and became acquainted with Mr. Walker and married him. They had a son, born March 17, 1867. Mr. Walker was a stirring, energetic man, and, in connection with his brothers, Christopher and Daniel, dealt quite extensively in hogs, shipping many thousands to the Eastern markets during the war period. In politics, he was a lifelong Democrat, and a man of considerable political influence; was twice elected to represent his county in the State Legislature. When the war broke out, he took an active part in raising volunteers. In 1870, the old home was burned, and in the following year he built a handsome residence on the old site, where his widow and surviving children now reside. His death occurred Dec. 2, 1879. Mrs. Walker is an intelligent, social lady, and feels deeply the loss of her lamented husband.