Percy Walker
Percy Walker (1812-1880) was an American politician from Huntsville, Alabama.
Percy Walker | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1855 – March 3, 1857 | |
| Preceded by | Philip Phillips |
| Succeeded by | James Adams Stallworth |
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| Born | Percy Walker December, 1812 Huntsville, Alabama |
| Died | December 31, 1880 (aged 68) Mobile, Alabama |
| Political party | Know Nothing |
He was graduated from the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia in 1835. He began practicing medicine in Mobile, Alabama. He served in the campaign against the Creek Indians. He studied law and was admitted to the bar. He practiced law in Mobile. He served as State's Attorney for the 6th judicial district.
He was elected to the State House of Representatives in 1839, 1847, and 1853, elected as a candidate of the American Party to the Thirty-fourth Congress (March 4, 1855 – March 3, 1857). He declined to be a candidate for renomination in 1856.
He died in Mobile on December 31, 1880, and was interred in Magnolia Cemetery.
Sources
- United States Congress. "Percy Walker (id: W000064)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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| Preceded by Philip Phillips |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 1st congressional district 1855-1857 |
Succeeded by James Adams Stallworth |
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