Joseph H. Walker

Joseph Henry Walker
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts
In office March 4, 1889 – March 3, 1899
Preceded by	John E. Russell (10th) John F. Andrew (3rd)
Succeeded by	Michael J. McEttrick (10th) John R. Thayer (3rd)
Constituency	10th district (1889–93) 3rd district (1893–99)
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
In office 1879-1880 1887
Personal details
Born	December 21, 1829 Boston, Massachusetts
Died	April 3, 1907(1907-04-03) (aged 77) Worcester, Massachusetts
Political party	Republican
Children	Joseph H. Walker[1]

Joseph Henry Walker (December 21, 1829 – April 3, 1907) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts.

Early life

Mrs Joseph H. Walker

He was born in Boston on December 21, 1829. He moved with his parents to Hopkinton and to Worcester. He attended the public schools and engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes. He was a member of the common council of Worcester 1852–1854; Walker established the business of manufacturing leather in Chicago, Illinois in 1868.

Career

He served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, and was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-first and to the four succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1889 – March 3, 1899). He served as chairman of the Committee on Banking and Currency (Fifty-fourth and Fifty-fifth Congresses). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1898 to the Fifty-sixth Congress.

Death

Walker resumed his former business pursuits, and died in Worcester on April 3, 1907. His interment was in the Rural Cemetery. Walker Hall at Worcester Academy is named in his honor and service to the Academy.

External links

• United States Congress. "Joseph H. Walker (id: W000062)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• Joseph H. Walker at Find a Grave

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