Henry N. Walker

Henry N. Walker
Michigan Attorney General
In office 1845–1847
Governor	John S. Barry Alpheus Felch
Preceded by	Elon Farnsworth
Succeeded by	Edward Mundy
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Wayne County district
In office January 1, 1844 – 1844
Personal details
Born	(1811-11-30)November 30, 1811 Fredonia, New York, US
Died	February 24, 1886(1886-02-24) (aged 74)
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Emily Virginia Norvell
Children	3

Henry Nelson Walker (November 30, 1811 – February 24, 1886) was a Michigan politician.

Early life

Walker was born on November 30, 1811, in Fredonia, New York, to John and Nancy Walker.[1][2] Walker moved to Detroit in 1835.

Career

In Fredonia, New York, Walker graduated from an academy, and then started to practice law. On November 6, 1843, Walker was elected as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Wayne County district. He served in this position in 1844.[1] Walker served as Michigan Attorney General from 1845 to 1847. Walker served as the postmaster of Detroit from 1859 to 1860.[2]

Personal life

Walker was married to Emily Virginia Norvell, daughter of United States Senator John Norvell. Together, they had three children. Walker was Episcopalian.[2]

Death

Walker died on February 24, 1886.[3]

References

1. "Legislator Details - Henry N. Walker". Library of Michigan. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
2. "Walker, G to I". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
3. "Henry N. Walker". Detroit Free Press. February 24, 1886. p. 4. Retrieved May 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.

Legal offices
Preceded by Elon Farnsworth	Michigan Attorney General 1845–1847	Succeeded by Edward Mundy