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Submitted: 3/20/10 • Approved: 5/21/13 • Last Updated: 5/24/13 • R300167-G0-S3
CAPTAIN
Civil War Confederate
January 17, 1817 - October 2, 1886
A gallant Confederate soldier;
An honored citizen;
beloved by all who knew him.
*Obituary
Fayetteville Democrat
Friday, October 8, 1886
WALKER, John J. - On Saturday evening Capt. John J. Walker was walking in his pasture looking at his stock when he was accidently killed by two boys who were returning from a hunt and were shooting at a tree. Two shots struck him, one in the face and the other in the left side near the heart. The boys were perfectly ignorant of what they had done and went on home. As Capt. Walker did not return to his boarding house, search was made for him and his dead body was found Sunday morning. His remains were brought to this city on Tuesday and were attended to the family burying ground by many sorrowing relatives and friends, where he was interred by the side of his father, Uncle John Mayes conducting the burial services. Capt. John Walker once lived in this county and was known and beloved by all our old citizens. He was largely related here, being a brother of the late Judge David Walker. He was about 70 years old and was honored and esteemed by all who knew him. His unfortunate taking off brings forcibly to mind the utter inexcusable and culpable conduct of parents who permit thoughtless and careless children to carry guns.
Contributed on 3/20/10 by judyfrog
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