Legislator Details
Adam Wilbert Walker
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 30
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 9/9/1874
City:
County: Perth County, ON
Country: Canada
Death
Date: 12/24/1934
City: Bay City, MI
County: Bay County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 12/27/1934
City: Bay City, MI
County: Bay County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oak Ridge Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Charlotte Underwood, dau. of Ed Underwood, 10/12/1892 in west bay City; children: 4, Ivy E., Alice A., Charlotte L. and Adam W.
Number of Children: 4
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: motorman, rail conductor, internal revenue collector
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
public school
Biographical Sketch:
Of Scotch-Irish descent. Son of Robert and Esther (Carus) Walker. He moved to Huron County, MI in about 1885. At 18, he moved to West Bay City and worked for the West Bay City Street Railway Co., eventually becoming a conductor. He served 2 terms on the Board of Education.
Notable Facts:
Died of cancer of the neck. Death record gives year of birth as 1873, Manual says 1874.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: City Corporations , Fish and Fisheries , Liquor Traffic , Rules and Joint Rules
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Bay City
County of Residence Bay
District: Bay 1
District Description: Bay City
Date Elected: 11/6/1906
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1907
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Rules and Joint Rules
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Eastern Asylum for Insane , Labor , School for the Blind
Postions Held:
City of Residence: West Bay City
County of Residence Bay
District: Bay 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/8/1904
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1905
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: