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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Robert Otho Walker was born 13 Nov 1916, Allendale, Waback, Illinois, USA (son of Shelby Lemon Walker and Beulah Fern Potts); died 16 Aug 1980, Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA; was buried , Oak Ridge, Anderson, Tennessee, USA.

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    Robert O. Walker

    Robert O. Walker, 63, 1808 Plumb Branch Lane, Knoxville, Tenn., formerly of Hamilton, died Saturday in Park West Hospital, Knoxville.

    An industrial engineer, Mr. Walker had been employed at National Lead Co., Fernald, from 1955 until moving to Tennessee in 1971. He was most recently employed at Allied Chemical Co., Knoxville.

    While in Hamilton, Mr. Walker was active in several Cub Scout and Boy Scout troops and Junior Achievement. He also was a longtime member of the American Institute of Industrial Engineers.

    A veteran of the U.S. Army, World War II, he was honorably discharged as a sergeant in 1945. He was wounded during the Allied invasion of France in 1944 and was awarded a Purple Heart.

    He was born in Patton, Ill., a son of Shelby and Beulah (Potts) Walker. He graduated from Claypool, Ind., High School and attended Purdue University.

    He leaves his wife, Janice E. Walker, and a stepson Michael S. Walker at home; stepson Robert J. Walker, managing editor of the Journal-News, Hamilton; a stepdaughter, Candace S. Walker, Jeannette, Pa.; five brothers, Francis Walker, Billy J. Walker and John Walker, Warsaw, Ind.; Frank Walker, Indianapolis, Ind.; and Jerry Walker, West Pittston, Pa., and five grandchildren.

    Services for Mr. Walker will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Wetherford Mortuary, Oak Ridge, Tenn. with visitation 7:30-9:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Memorial Gardens.

    The family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society or to a favorite charity.

    (The Journal-News, Hamilton, OH)

    Robert — Janice Elaine Snoke. Janice was born 6 Jan 1928; died 5 Dec 1983. [Group Sheet]

    Robert married Helen Mae Vigoren 15 Oct 1938, Hamilton, Ravalli, Montana, USA. Helen was born 2 Feb 1918, Camp Crook, Harding, South Dakota, USA; died 5 Jun 1985, Butte, Silver Bow, Montana, USA. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Shelby Lemon Walker was born 3 Sep 1884, French Lick, Orange, Indiana, USA (son of Thomas Thurston Walker and Lucinda Riley); died 5 Jun 1948, Claypool, Kosciusko, Indiana, USA.

    Shelby — Beulah Fern Potts. Beulah was born 7 Jan 1884, Wabash, Indiana. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Beulah Fern Potts was born 7 Jan 1884, Wabash, Indiana.
    Children:
    1. 1. Robert Otho Walker was born 13 Nov 1916, Allendale, Waback, Illinois, USA; died 16 Aug 1980, Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA; was buried , Oak Ridge, Anderson, Tennessee, USA.
    2. C.W. Walker
    3. F.M. Walker
    4. Frank S Walker was born 9 Dec 1921, Illinois; died 7 Sep 1986, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA.
    5. B.J. Walker
    6. J.E. Walker
    7. R.L. Walker


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Thomas Thurston Walker was born 22 Oct 1854, Richland County, Illinois, USA; died 15 Jan 1926, Allendale, Wabash, Illinois, USA.

    Thomas married Lucinda Riley 14 Dec 1884, Martin County, Indiana, USA. Lucinda (daughter of John L Riley and Katherine Stockinger) was born 29 Apr 1858, Crawford County, Indiana, USA; died 25 Feb 1945, Allendale, Wabash, Illinois, USA; was buried 28 Feb 1945, Allendale, Wabash, Illinois. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Lucinda Riley was born 29 Apr 1858, Crawford County, Indiana, USA (daughter of John L Riley and Katherine Stockinger); died 25 Feb 1945, Allendale, Wabash, Illinois, USA; was buried 28 Feb 1945, Allendale, Wabash, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Age: 86

    Died:
    Age: 86

    Children:
    1. William H Walker was born May 1882, Indiana.
    2. 2. Shelby Lemon Walker was born 3 Sep 1884, French Lick, Orange, Indiana, USA; died 5 Jun 1948, Claypool, Kosciusko, Indiana, USA.
    3. Walter Hunter Walker was born Apr 1887, Indiana.
    4. Emma T Walker was born Apr 1891, Indiana.
    5. Otho Stephen Walker was born 3 Nov 1893, Orange County, Indiana, USA; died 25 Mar 1969, Allendale, Wabash, Illinois, USA.
    6. Jessie E Walker was born Feb 1896, Illinois.
    7. Susan M Walker was born 22 Apr 1898, Indiana; died Jan 1982, Allendale, Wabash, Illinois, USA.
    8. John I Walker was born 3 Jan 1904, Illinois; died 1967, Allendale, Wabash, Illinois, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  John L Riley was born Abt 1828, Indiana.

    John married Katherine Stockinger 9 Jan 1844, Orange County, Indiana, USA. Katherine was born Abt 1827, Indiana. [Group Sheet]


  2. 11.  Katherine Stockinger was born Abt 1827, Indiana.
    Children:
    1. William Riley was born Abt 1845, Indiana.
    2. John Wesley Riley was born 14 Apr 1847, Orange County, Indiana, USA.
    3. David S Riley was born Abt 1849, Indiana.
    4. Mary Elizabeth Riley was born Abt 1850, Indiana.
    5. James H Riley was born Feb 1852, Indiana.
    6. Joseph Riley was born Abt 1854, Indiana.
    7. Samuel S. Riley was born Abt 1856, Indiana.
    8. 5. Lucinda Riley was born 29 Apr 1858, Crawford County, Indiana, USA; died 25 Feb 1945, Allendale, Wabash, Illinois, USA; was buried 28 Feb 1945, Allendale, Wabash, Illinois.
    9. Douglas Riley was born Sep 1860, Orange County, Indiana, USA; died 30 Jul 1928, Drew County, Arkansas, USA.
    10. Julia Ann Riley was born Jan 1862, Indiana; died 1945, Daviess County, Indiana, USA.
    11. Union Riley was born Abt 1864, Indiana.
    12. Grant Riley was born Abt 1864, Indiana.
    13. Sarah Ellen Riley was born 12 Feb 1867, Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana, USA; died 14 Aug 1940, Dix, Ford, Illinois, USA; was buried 17 Aug 1940, Gibson City, Ford, Illinois, USA.
    14. Malinda Jane Riley was born 20 Nov 1869, Indiana, USA; died 18 Jul 1952, West Baden, Orange, Indiana, USA.


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