Person:Walter Jefferson (2)

Biography

Battle, J.H. Counties of Todd and Christian, Kentucky

DR. WALTER B. JEFFERSON is a son of Isham R. and Sarah A. (Mansfield) Jefferson, who came separately to Todd County in 1833, from Abermarle [sic] County, Va. The father was a native of that county, and was there reared by his uncle, Thomas Jefferson, the famous author of the Declaration of Independence, and third Chief Executive of the United States, Isham's father, Randolph Jefferson, being the youngest brother of the President. The father of our subject married first a Miss Henderson, and afterward a Miss Peyton. He located, on coming to Todd County, upon a farm in Jesup's Grove, removing afterward to within a mile south of Elkton, where he died in 1862. His third marriage occurred in this county. He wedded Miss Mansfield, and the union was blessed with the following children: William A., James M. Walter B., Susan M. (deceased), Nannie, wife of F. M. Byars, and Wirt, who died in 1875, in early manhood. Dr. W. B., the subject of these lines, obtained his early schooling in Elkton, and began the study of medicine under Drs. James A. and John O. McReynolds. He attended the University of Virginia, and afterward the University of Nashville, graduating from the latter institution in 1862, since which date he has practiced his profession in Todd and Logan Counties and in Paducah, Ky. He married, in 1863, Miss Mamie, daughter of Judge Ben. T. Perkins. She died in 1877, leaving one child, Anna M. His second marriage was with Mrs. Evelyn A. Taylor, a daughter of Edwin Johnson, of Montgomery County, Tenn. Dr. Jefferson is a man of ability, and of high standing with the community. His sunny nature and high social worth attract to him a large circle of acquaintances. He was elected to the Legislature of 1883, and is now serving in that body, and was elected a delegate to represent the Third District in the Democratic National Convention held at Chicago.

1. ↑ Kentucky, United States. Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1965. (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com [database on-line], 2007)
   v. 12, certif # 5856.

   d. Hopkinsville, 26 Mar 1928. b. 1846 Todd Co, age 82. Physician. Parents N? R. Jefferson, b. VA, Sarah Mansvield, b. Ky. Cause of death Influenza.

2.   Hafner, Arthur W. Directory of deceased American physicians, 1804-1929. (Genealogy.com, c1999).

   born 1842, d. 26 Mar 1928 Hopkinsville. Allopath. Medical school at University of Virginia, 1863. Licensed in Kentucky 1894. Practicing in Guthrie KY in 1863, Elkton 2 Mar 1918; Hopkinsville 10 Jun 1920.

3.   Todd, Kentucky, United States. Todd Co., Kentucky 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule
   Elkton, p. 4B.

   Walter B. Jefferson Jul 1843 KY, par VA; m. 20 yrs; physician; Evelyn A. (wife) Jul 1844 TN, par VA; Walter E. (son) Jul 1885 TN; Edwin R. (son) Jan 1887 KY; Dock Perrick (servant) unk; Mallie Smith (servant) unk, and her son George.

4.   Montgomery, Tennessee, United States. 1910 U.S. Census Population Schedule
   Civ Dist 1, Dist 116, p. 4B, 25 Apr 1910.

   Walter B. Jefferson 67 KY, par VA, retired doctor, m2 30 years; Evelyn A. 67 Tn, par VA; 4 kids, 2 living; Edwin (son) 23 TN bookkeeper.

5.   Battle, J.H., and W.H. Perrin. Counties of Todd and Christian, Kentucky: historical and biographical. (Chicago: F.A. Battey, 1884)
   p. 296.