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Henry Nelson Walker (November 30, 1811 – February 24, 1886) was a
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politician.


Early life

Walker was born on November 30, 1811, in
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, to John and Nancy Walker. Walker moved to
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in 1835.


Career

In
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, Walker graduated from an academy, and then started to practice law. On November 6, 1843, Walker was elected as a member of the
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from the Wayne County district. He served in this position in 1844. Walker served as
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from 1845 to 1847. Walker served as the postmaster of
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from 1859 to 1860.


Personal life

Walker was married to Emily Virginia Norvell, daughter of United States Senator
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. Together, they had three children. Walker was
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.


Death

Walker died on February 24, 1886, in
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. He was interred at Elmwood Cemetery.


References

1811 births 1886 deaths Michigan postmasters Episcopalians from Michigan 19th-century American Episcopalians Michigan Attorneys General Democratic Party members of the Michigan House of Representatives 19th-century American politicians 19th-century American lawyers Burials at Elmwood Cemetery (Detroit) {{Michigan-politician-stub