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Henry C. Walker

Henry C. Walker, merchant. Homer, Louisiana One of the most successful business men in the town of Homer today is Mr. Henry C. Walker, who established his business here in 1890, and who, by his pleasant and agreeable manner, has won the confidence and respect of the people. He is a native of Louisiana, his birth occurring in West Feliciana Parish, August 29, 1845, and is a son of Dr. W. P. Walker the father was born in the Old Dominion, was reared and educated there, but was married in Louisiana to Miss Frances C. Skillman, a native of the Creole State, and the second wife of Dr. Walker. Dr. Walker settled in Louisiana at an early day, and was in the active practice of his profession for a number of years. He was a surgeon in the Confederate Army during the war. His wife died in 1858 and he in 1880. Their family consisted of four sons and four daughters.

Our subject being third in order of birth of the second union. He received a good English education, and after completing his schooling was engaged in clerking for a few years. After this he embarked in merchandising (1868) at Atlanta, Louisiana, continued there about a year, and then moved to Montgomery, where he was in business for ten years. From there he removed to Columbia, Louisiana, sold goods there until 1890 and then came to Homer, where he has since been in business. He carries a new and complete stock of goods, dry goods, groceries, clothing, etc., and is receiving his share of the patronage. Mr. Walker is familiar with his business in all its details, and is one who will make his way to the front. He is a Democrat in politics and has held several official positions, serving as clerk of Grant Parish for one term and a member of the school board in Caldwell Parish for twelve years.

He was also superintendent of education for four years. Mr. Walker's marriage occurred in Grant Parish, February 3, 1870, to Miss Emma McCain, a native of Alabama, but who was reared and educated in Grant Parish, Louisiana She is the daughter of H. B. McCain, and her death occurred June 11, 1878. There are three sons by this union: Milton E., Robert M. and William P.

Mr. Walker was married the second time September 1, 1880, in Caldwell Parish to Miss Zoe Redditt, a native of Caldwell Parish, where she was reared and educated, and the daughter of Lafayette Redditt. To this union has been born one son, Henry C. Mr. and Mrs. Walker are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, and Mr. Walker is a member of the A. F. & A. M., the K. of P. and the I. O. O. P. having served officially in all of the organizations.

Biographical Sketches| Claiborne Parish

Source: Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Northwest Louisiana, Southern Publishing Company, 1890