... Wilbur F. Walker, from Virginia, 1825, son of Dr. David Walker ...
... Dr. David Walker and wife, Phebe Finley, came from Rockingham County, Virginia, in 1826, a practicing physician ; was the first County Clerk of LaSalle County. Dr. Walker and his numerous family was a large element in the settlement and business of Ottawa during its early history. He died in 1835.
Of his children,
- Keziah married Edmund Weed, and went to California.
- Huldah married Vitall Vermit, and lived at Vermit's Point for many years.
- Elizabeth married Daniel Newton, a hardware merchant, and Methodist Preacher.
- Adeline married Wm. Hickling.
- Jane N. married Jos. Cloud.
- Geo. E. Walker, son of Dr. David Walker, from same place, came to Ottawa in 1827, and married Margaret Thomas from Si. Clair County ...
... David Walker, youngest son of Dr. David Walker, came with his father in 1826, married
Lucy Tozer, of Pennsylvania, and lives in Ottawa. ...
