James Burns Walker (born March 23, 1874; died ???) was a politician in Alberta, Canada and a municipal councillor in Edmonton.

Biography

Walker was born March 23, 1874 in Alberton, Ontario. He worked in the insurance and finance businesses in Hamilton before relocating to Montreal, where he spent seven years as a wholesaler. In April, 1904, he came to Edmonton and worked as an insurance and financial broker. In the 1906 Edmonton election he ran for

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as an alderman. He was elected to a two-year term after placing third of twelve candidates. He resigned a year into his term. A by-election held in late December 1907 secured Daniel Fraser as replacement.Edmonton Bulletin, Dec. 23, 1907 James Walker was active with the Edmonton Board of Trade (which later became the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce) and the

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References

Edmonton Public Library biography of James WalkerCity of Edmonton biography of James Walker
{{DEFAULTSORT:Walker, James 1874 births Year of death missing Politicians from Hamilton, Ontario Edmonton city councillors Canadian Presbyterians