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Victor Gilley Walker

Victor Gilley Walker

Male 1912 - 1985  (73 years)

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  • Name Victor Gilley Walker  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29] 
    Born 3 May 1912  Bridgeport, Wise, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47] 
    Texas Birth Certificate - Victor Walker [4919]    		 Texas Birth Certificate - Victor Walker [4919]
    May 3, 1912  [from Ancestry.com]
    Texas Birth Certificate - Victor Walker [4920]    		 Texas Birth Certificate - Victor Walker [4920]
    May 3, 1912  [from TX GenWeb Project]
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1914-1915  Decatur, Wise, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [48, 49] 
    Residence 1920  Decatur, Wise, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [50, 51] 
    Census 12 Jan 1920  Decatur, Wise, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [52] 
    Census 3 Apr 1930  Bridgeport, Wise, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [53] 
    Residence 1927-1935  Bridgeport, Wise, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [54, 55, 56] 
    Occupation 1940  Bridgeport, Wise, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [57] 
    Residence 1940  Bridgeport, Wise, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [58, 59, 60] 
    Census 18 Apr 1940  Bridgeport, Wise, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [61] 
    Residence 1941  Rhome, Wise, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [62] 
    Military Service 27 Sep 1943-9 May 1946  [63, 64, 65] 
    Soc Sec Num Bef 1951  , , Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [66, 67] 
    Occupation 1946-Oct 1954  Seagoville, Dallas, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74] 
    Residence 1958  Angola, West Feliciana, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [75] 
    Newspaper Article 23 Jul 1958  New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [76] 
    Newspaper Article 28 Jul 1958  Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [77] 
    Newspaper Article 26 Jun 1960  Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [78] 
    Residence 1962  , , Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [79] 
    Newspaper Article 24 Nov 1963  Lake Charles, Calcasieu, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [80] 
    Occupation Oct 1954-Jul 1964  Angola, West Feliciana, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [72, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89] 
    Occupation Nov 1963-Jun 1964  DeQuincy, Calcasieu, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [90, 91] 
    Residence 1964  DeQuincy, Calcasieu, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [92] 
    Newspaper Article 15 Jul 1964  Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [93] 
    Newspaper Article 23 Jul 1964  New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [94] 
    Occupation 1964-Sep 1967  Lompoc, Santa Barbara, California, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [95, 96, 97, 98, 99] 
    Residence 1967  Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [100, 101] 
    Occupation Sep 1967-Jul 1971  Kearney, Buffalo, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [102, 103, 104, 105, 106] 
    Occupation Jul 1971  Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [107, 108, 109] 
    Newspaper Article 24 Jul 1971  Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [110] 
    Newspaper Article 26 Sep 1971  Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [111] 
    Occupation Sep 1971-Jun 1973  Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [111, 112, 113, 114] 
    Occupation Jun 1973  Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [115] 
    Newspaper Article 9 Jun 1973  Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [115] 
    Newspaper Article 21 Jan 1974  Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [116] 
    Residence 1978  Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122] 
    Occupation 1 Feb 1974-1978  St. Gabriel, Iberville, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [123, 124, 125] 
    Newspaper Article 29 Apr 1984  Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [126] 
    Died 6 Jun 1985  Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Loiuisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132] 
    Address:
    5000 Hennessy Blvd.
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
    USA 
    Obituary 7 Jun 1985  Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [133] 
    Buried 10 Jun 1985  Bridgeport Cemetery (Eastside), Bridgeport, Wise, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [134, 135, 136] 
    Address:
    Bridgeport Cemetery (Eastside)
    Bridgeport, TX
    USA 
    Cemetery Records, TX, Wise Co., Bridgeport - Victor G. Walker [4921]    		 Cemetery Records, TX, Wise Co., Bridgeport - Victor G. Walker [4921]
    1912-1985  [from Find A Grave]
    Person ID I389  Quigley Doyle Family Tree
    Last Modified 24 Jul 2017 

    Father James Wilcox Walker
              b. 26 Feb 1858, Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 1 Aug 1941, Chillicothe, Hardeman, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Relationship biological 
    Mother Emily Rebecca (Emma) Gilley
              b. 18 Jan 1867, , Smith, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 31 Oct 1940, Harris [Memorial Methodist] Hospital, Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years) 
    Relationship biological 
    Married 20 Jul 1887  Boonsville, Wise, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150] 
    Children 10 children 
    Family ID F95  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Velda Frances Hudson
              b. 9 Aug 1920, Bridgeport, Wise, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 7 Jan 2008, Irving, Dallas, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years) 
    Married 6 Jun 1941  Bridgeport, Wise, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [133, 151, 152, 153, 154] 
    Children 
     1. Phillip Anthony Walker
              b. 16 Mar 1945, Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. Bef 2008  (Age 62 years)  [biological]
     2. Living
     3. Living
    Last Modified 7 Aug 2019 
    Family ID F455  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 3 May 1912 - Bridgeport, Wise, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1914-1915 - Decatur, Wise, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1920 - Decatur, Wise, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1920 US - 12 Jan 1920 - Decatur, Wise, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1930 US - 3 Apr 1930 - Bridgeport, Wise, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1927-1935 - Bridgeport, Wise, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - farm laborer - 1940 - Bridgeport, Wise, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1940 - Bridgeport, Wise, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1940 US - 18 Apr 1940 - Bridgeport, Wise, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1941 - Rhome, Wise, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 6 Jun 1941 - Bridgeport, Wise, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - Phillip Anthony Walker - 16 Mar 1945 - Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsSoc Sec Num - 457-03-8147 - Bef 1951 - , , Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - officer, Federal Reformatory - 1946-Oct 1954 - Seagoville, Dallas, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Angola Prison Farm - 1958 - Angola, West Feliciana, Louisiana, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsNewspaper Article - Victor G. Walker Appointed Temporary Warden - 23 Jul 1958 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsNewspaper Article - Victor G. Walker, Temporary Warden - 28 Jul 1958 - Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsNewspaper Article - Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola - 26 Jun 1960 - Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1962 - , , Louisiana, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsNewspaper Article - Victor Walker Named Superintendent - 24 Nov 1963 - Lake Charles, Calcasieu, Louisiana, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Louisiana State Penitentiary - Oct 1954-Jul 1964 - Angola, West Feliciana, Louisiana, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Superintendent, Louisiana Correctional & Industrial School - Nov 1963-Jun 1964 - DeQuincy, Calcasieu, Louisiana, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1964 - DeQuincy, Calcasieu, Louisiana, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsNewspaper Article - Victor G. Walker Resigns as Warden - 15 Jul 1964 - Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsNewspaper Article - Reasons for Warden Walker's Resignation - 23 Jul 1964 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - senior officer, Federal Correctional Institution - 1964-Sep 1967 - Lompoc, Santa Barbara, California, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1967 - Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Asst. Superintendant, Boy's Training School - Sep 1967-Jul 1971 - Kearney, Buffalo, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Deputy Director in Charge of Corrections, State of Nebraska - Jul 1971 - Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsNewspaper Article - Victor G. Walker Named Deputy Director of Corrections - 24 Jul 1971 - Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsNewspaper Article - Victor Walker, Director of Corrections - 26 Sep 1971 - Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Corrections Director, State of Nebraska - Sep 1971-Jun 1973 - Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Director, Nebraska State Dept. of Correctional Services - Jun 1973 - Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsNewspaper Article - Victor Walker, Director of State Dept. of Correctional Services - 9 Jun 1973 - Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsNewspaper Article - Victor Walker Resigns as Director of Correctional Services Dept. - 21 Jan 1974 - Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1978 - Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Warden, Louisiana Women's Prison - 1 Feb 1974-1978 - St. Gabriel, Iberville, Louisiana, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsNewspaper Article - Victor Walker, Former Warden of Louisiana State Penitentiary - 29 Apr 1984 - Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - Address:
    5000 Hennessy Blvd.
    Baton Rouge, LA 70808
    USA - 6 Jun 1985 - Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Loiuisiana, USA    		 Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsObituary - Morning Advocate - 7 Jun 1985 - Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - Address:
    Bridgeport Cemetery (Eastside)
    Bridgeport, TX
    USA - 10 Jun 1985 - Bridgeport Cemetery (Eastside), Bridgeport, Wise, Texas, USA    		 Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 

  • Sources 
    1. [S3301] Bakersfield Californian, CA; Feb 21, 1962 - Obituary for John Harris Walker, Sr. [1803], California. Bakersfield., 1803., "Obituary Notices - John Harris Walker, Sr.," Feb 21, 1962, p. 42; digital images, MyHeritage (myheritage.com : accessed Oct 11, 2014).
      Name Victor Walker.

    2. [S6] Walker Connection; 1785-1986 [1232], Parrish, Mary Lois Walker, (N.p.: n.p., abt 1986), 1232., James Wilcox Walker Family, 4 Aug 2015.
      Name Victor Gilley Walker.
      p. 25, 64

    3. [S364] 1920 US Census, TX, Wise Co., Decatur - James W. Walker Family [2536], Texas, Wise, (ancestry.com: National Archives and Records Administration, 2010), 2536., T625, roll 1860, Pct. 1, Decatur, enumeration district (ED) 148, p. 9A, dwelling 201, family 211, James W. Walker Family, accessed Aug 5, 2015.
      Name Victor Walker.

    4. [S365] 1930 US Census, TX, Wise Co., Pct. 7 - James W. Walker, Edd N. Sullins & W. S. Hudson Families [2538], Texas, Wise, (ancestry.com: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), 2538., T626, roll 2406, Pct. 7; [Bridgeport], enumeration district (ED) 0017, p. 1B, dwelling 17, family 17, James W. Walker Family, accessed Aug 5, 2015.
      Name Victor Walker.

    5. [S366] 1940 US Census, TX, Wise Co., Pct 7 - Walker & Giles Families [2539], Texas, Wise, (ancestry.com: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012), 2539., T627, roll 4168, Pct 7 [Bridgeport], enumeration district (ED) 249-18, p. 15A, household 310, J.W. Walker Family, accessed Aug 5, 2015.
      Name Victor Walker.

    6. [S368] Bridgeport Index, TX; Aug 8, 1941 - Obituary for Judge J.W. Walker [2542], Texas. Bridgeport., 2542., "Last Rites for Former Official Here 2:30 Sunday," Aug 8, 1941, p. 1; digital images, TX GenWeb Project (txgenweb.org : accessed Aug 5, 2015), Wise County.
      Name Victor Walker.

    7. [S407] Shamrock Texan, TX; Dec 27, 1945 - Obituary for J. D. Walker [2797], Texas. Shamrock., 2797., "Last Rites Held for J. D. Walker.," Dec 27, 1945, p. 1; digital images, The Portal to Texas History (texashistory.unt.edu : accessed Sep 24, 2015).
      Name Victor Walker.

    8. [S822] Wise County Messenger, TX, Decatur; Jul 13, 1967 - Obituary for Mrs. Vera Sullins [3787], Texas. Decatur., 3787., "Sullins Rites Held July 12," Jul 13, 1967, p. 3; digital images, Newspapers.com (newspapers.com : accessed Jun 3, 2016).
      Name Victor Walker.

    9. [S823] Denton Record-Chronicle, TX; Jul 12, 1967 - Double Deaths Hit James K. Hudson Family [3788], Texas. Denton., 3788., "Double Tragedy Strikes Family," Jul 12, 1967, p. 2; digital images, Ancestry (ancestry.com : accessed Jun 3, 2016).
      Name Victor Walker.

    10. [S832] Wise County Messenger, TX, Decatur; Nov 23, 1978 - Obituary for Dewey Otis Walker [4149], Texas. Deactur., 4149., "Former BP Resident Buried," Nov 23, 1978; digital images, TX GenWeb Project (txgenweb.org : accessed Oct 27, 2016).
      Name Victor Walker.

    11. [S833] Bridgeport Index, TX; abt. Nov 23, 1978 - Obituary for Dewey Otis Walker [4150], Texas. Bridgeport., 4150., "Obituary - Dewey Otis Walker," abt. Nov 23, 1978; digital images, TX GenWeb Project (txgenweb.org : accessed Oct 27, 2016).
      Name Victor Walker.

    12. [S3993] Texas Birth Certificate - Victor Walker; 1912 [4919], Texas Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., (ancestry.com :2013.), 4919., Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-1932," Certificate of Birth 18935 (1912), Blank [Victor Walker], accessed Jul 16, 2017.
      Name of child (Blank) Walker.

    13. [S3994] Texas Birth Certificate - Victor Walker; 1912 [4920], Texas. Wise, (wisecountytexas.info/genweb :n.d.), 4920., Wise County Bureau of Vital Statistics." birth certificate no. 6334 (1912), (Blank) Walker [Victor Walker], accessed Jul 16, 2017.
      Child name (Blank) Walker [Victor Walker].

    14. [S869] Cemetery Records, TX, Wise Co., Bridgeport - Victor G. Walker; 1912-1985 [4921], WiseCountyTexas, (findagrave.com, 2009), 4921., Jul 16, 2017, Victor G. Walker.
      Name Victor G. Walker.

    15. [S4056] Soc Sec Death Index - Victor Walker; 1912-1985 [4922], Social Security Administration, (Ancestry (ancestry.com : 2011)), 4922., entry for Victor Walker, 1985, SS no. 457-03-8147, accessed Jul 16, 2017.
      Name Victor Walker.

    16. [S4057] VA BIRLS Death File - Victor Walker; 1912-1985 [4923], Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., ((ancestry.com : 2011)), 4923., accessed Jul 16, 2017), Victor Walker; 1912-1985.
      Name Victor Walker.

    17. [S870] Morning Advocate, LA, Baton Rouge; Jun 7, 1985 - Obituary for Victor G. Walker [4924], Louisiana. Baton Rouge., 4924., "Obituary for Victor G. Walker," Jun 7, 1985, p. 12-C; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 16, 2017).
      Name Victor G. Walker.

    18. [S4058] Times-Picayune, LA, New Orleans; Jul 23, 1958 - Victor G. Walker Appointed Temporary Warden [4925], Louisiana. New Orleans., 4925., Robert Wagner, "Sigler Advised to Leave Prison; Walker to Fill Post at Angola," Jul 23, 1958, p. 1&3; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Name Victor G. Walker.

    19. [S4059] State Times Advocate, LA, Baton Rouge; Jul 28, 1958 - Victor G. Walker, Temporary Warden [4926], Louisiana. Baton Rouge., 4926., Margaret Sheppard, "Next Chapter in Angola's History Is Up to Walker," Jul 28, 1958, p. 33; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Name Victor G. Walker.

    20. [S4060] Morning Advocate, LA, Baton Rouge; Jun 26, 1960 - Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola [4927], Louisiana. Baton Rouge., 4927., Eddie Goldman, "Many Changes Evident at Louisiana's Penetentiary," Jun 26, 1960, p. 1-E; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Name Victor G. Walker.

    21. [S4061] State Times Advocate, LA, Baton Rouge; Jul 15, 1964 - Victor G. Walker Resigns as Warden [4928], Louisiana. Baton Rouge., 4928., "Walker Resigns as La. Prison Warden," Jul 15, 1964, p. 1&10A; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Name Victor G. Walker.

    22. [S4062] Lake Charles American-Press, LA; Nov 24, 1963 - Victor Walker Named Superintendent [4929], Louisiana. Lake Charles., 4929., "Angola Warden Gets DeQuincy LCIS Position," Nov 24, 1963, p. 1; digital images, Newspapers.com (newspapers.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Name Victor Walker.

    23. [S4063] Times-Picayune, LA, New Orleans; Jul 23, 1964 - Reasons for Warden Walker's Resignation [4930], Louisiana. New Orleans., 4930., "Ex-Warden Says Martin Differed on Prison System," Jul 23, 1964, p. 25; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Name Victor Walker.

    24. [S4064] Omaha World-Herald, NE; Jul 24, 1971 - Victor G. Walker Named Deputy Director of Corrections [4931], Nebraska. Omaha., 4931., "Corrections Post Filled," Jul 24, 1971, p. 16; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Name Victor G. Walker.

    25. [S4065] Lincoln Star, NE; Sep 26, 1971 - Victor Walker, Director of Corrections [4932], Nebraska. Lincoln., 4932., Marj Marlette, "Corrections Director Progressive, Prefers to Stay Out of Limelight," Sep 26, 1971, p. 1B&9B; digital images, Newspapers.com (newspapers.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Name Victor Walker.

    26. [S4066] Lincoln Star, NE; Jun 9, 1973 - Victor Walker, Director of State Dept. of Correctional Services [4933], Nebraska. Lincoln., 4933., "Exon to Name V. Walker to State Corrections Post," Jun 9, 1973, p. 6; digital images, Newspapers.com (newspapers.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Name Victor Walker.

    27. [S4067] Lincoln Evening Journal, NE; Jan 21, 1974 - Victor Walker Resigns as Director of Correctional Services Dept. [4934], Nebraska. Lincoln., 4934., "Corrections, Walker Resigns Position," Jan 21, 1974, p. 14; digital images, Newspapers.com (newspapers.com : accessed Jul 18, 2017).
      Name Victor Walker.

    28. [S4068] Sunday Advocate, LA, Baton Rouge; Apr 29, 1984 - Victor Walker, Former Warden of Louisiana State Penitentiary [4935], Louisiana. Baton Rouge., 4935., Melinda Shelton, "Angola Outliving Reputation," Apr 29, 1984, p. 1A, 12A, 13A; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 18, 2017).
      Name Victor Walker.

    29. [S872] Wise County Messenger, TX, Decatur; Jan 17, 2008 - Obituary for Velda Walker [4942], ((http://txgenweb.org)), 4942., accessed Jul 19, 2017), Velda Walker; 2008.
      Name Victor Gilley Walker.

    30. [S6] Walker Connection; 1785-1986 [1232], Parrish, Mary Lois Walker, (N.p.: n.p., abt 1986), 1232., James Wilcox Walker Family, 4 Aug 2015.
      Born May 2, 1912; near Bridgeport, TX.
      p. 25, 64

    31. [S364] 1920 US Census, TX, Wise Co., Decatur - James W. Walker Family [2536], Texas, Wise, (ancestry.com: National Archives and Records Administration, 2010), 2536., T625, roll 1860, Pct. 1, Decatur, enumeration district (ED) 148, p. 9A, dwelling 201, family 211, James W. Walker Family, accessed Aug 5, 2015.
      Born in Texas; age 7.

    32. [S365] 1930 US Census, TX, Wise Co., Pct. 7 - James W. Walker, Edd N. Sullins & W. S. Hudson Families [2538], Texas, Wise, (ancestry.com: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), 2538., T626, roll 2406, Pct. 7; [Bridgeport], enumeration district (ED) 0017, p. 1B, dwelling 17, family 17, James W. Walker Family, accessed Aug 5, 2015.
      Born in Texas; age 17.

    33. [S366] 1940 US Census, TX, Wise Co., Pct 7 - Walker & Giles Families [2539], Texas, Wise, (ancestry.com: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012), 2539., T627, roll 4168, Pct 7 [Bridgeport], enumeration district (ED) 249-18, p. 15A, household 310, J.W. Walker Family, accessed Aug 5, 2015.
      Born in Texas; age 26.

    34. [S3969] Wise Co., TX, Births; 1864-1943 - Walker Families [4132], ((www.wisecountytexas.info/genweb/)), 4132., accessed Oct 25, 2016), James Wilcox Walker Family.
      Born May 3, 1912; Wise Co., TX.
      p. 2

    35. [S3993] Texas Birth Certificate - Victor Walker; 1912 [4919], Texas Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., (ancestry.com :2013.), 4919., Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-1932," Certificate of Birth 18935 (1912), Blank [Victor Walker], accessed Jul 16, 2017.
      Born May 3, 1912; Bridgeport, Wise Co., TX.

    36. [S3994] Texas Birth Certificate - Victor Walker; 1912 [4920], Texas. Wise, (wisecountytexas.info/genweb :n.d.), 4920., Wise County Bureau of Vital Statistics." birth certificate no. 6334 (1912), (Blank) Walker [Victor Walker], accessed Jul 16, 2017.
      Born May 3, 1912; Wise Co., TX.

    37. [S869] Cemetery Records, TX, Wise Co., Bridgeport - Victor G. Walker; 1912-1985 [4921], WiseCountyTexas, (findagrave.com, 2009), 4921., Jul 16, 2017, Victor G. Walker.
      Born May 2, 1912.

    38. [S4056] Soc Sec Death Index - Victor Walker; 1912-1985 [4922], Social Security Administration, (Ancestry (ancestry.com : 2011)), 4922., entry for Victor Walker, 1985, SS no. 457-03-8147, accessed Jul 16, 2017.
      Born May 2, 1912.

    39. [S4057] VA BIRLS Death File - Victor Walker; 1912-1985 [4923], Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., ((ancestry.com : 2011)), 4923., accessed Jul 16, 2017), Victor Walker; 1912-1985.
      Born May 2, 1912.

    40. [S870] Morning Advocate, LA, Baton Rouge; Jun 7, 1985 - Obituary for Victor G. Walker [4924], Louisiana. Baton Rouge., 4924., "Obituary for Victor G. Walker," Jun 7, 1985, p. 12-C; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 16, 2017).
      Died at age 73; native of Bridgeport, TX.

    41. [S4058] Times-Picayune, LA, New Orleans; Jul 23, 1958 - Victor G. Walker Appointed Temporary Warden [4925], Louisiana. New Orleans., 4925., Robert Wagner, "Sigler Advised to Leave Prison; Walker to Fill Post at Angola," Jul 23, 1958, p. 1&3; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Age 46.

    42. [S4059] State Times Advocate, LA, Baton Rouge; Jul 28, 1958 - Victor G. Walker, Temporary Warden [4926], Louisiana. Baton Rouge., 4926., Margaret Sheppard, "Next Chapter in Angola's History Is Up to Walker," Jul 28, 1958, p. 33; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      "Texan"

    43. [S4059] State Times Advocate, LA, Baton Rouge; Jul 28, 1958 - Victor G. Walker, Temporary Warden [4926], Louisiana. Baton Rouge., 4926., Margaret Sheppard, "Next Chapter in Angola's History Is Up to Walker," Jul 28, 1958, p. 33; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Age 46.

    44. [S4063] Times-Picayune, LA, New Orleans; Jul 23, 1964 - Reasons for Warden Walker's Resignation [4930], Louisiana. New Orleans., 4930., "Ex-Warden Says Martin Differed on Prison System," Jul 23, 1964, p. 25; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Age 52.

    45. [S4064] Omaha World-Herald, NE; Jul 24, 1971 - Victor G. Walker Named Deputy Director of Corrections [4931], Nebraska. Omaha., 4931., "Corrections Post Filled," Jul 24, 1971, p. 16; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Age 59.

    46. [S4065] Lincoln Star, NE; Sep 26, 1971 - Victor Walker, Director of Corrections [4932], Nebraska. Lincoln., 4932., Marj Marlette, "Corrections Director Progressive, Prefers to Stay Out of Limelight," Sep 26, 1971, p. 1B&9B; digital images, Newspapers.com (newspapers.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Age 59.

    47. [S4067] Lincoln Evening Journal, NE; Jan 21, 1974 - Victor Walker Resigns as Director of Correctional Services Dept. [4934], Nebraska. Lincoln., 4934., "Corrections, Walker Resigns Position," Jan 21, 1974, p. 14; digital images, Newspapers.com (newspapers.com : accessed Jul 18, 2017).
      Age 62.

    48. [S372] Walker Connection, 1785-1986 - James Wilcox Walker [1232B], Parrish, Mary Lois Walker, (N.p.: n.p., abt 1986), 1232B., (Biographical Sketch).
      Moved family to Decatur, Wise Co., TX, in 1914.

    49. [S379] Confederate Pension Application, Texas - Mrs. C. M. Walker; Apr 27, 1909 [4951], Texas. Grayson., (Ancestry. ancestry.com : 2010), 4951., Mrs. C. M. Walker, "Confederate Pension Application, Texas; 1909," Ancestry (ancestry.com : accessed Jul 22, 2017).
      Mother lived with son, J. W. Walker, for the past 10 yrs; PO Decatur, TX.
      [This is inconsistent with the 1910 US Census, which shows she was living with son, Charles B. Walker, in Sherman, TX].

    50. [S364] 1920 US Census, TX, Wise Co., Decatur - James W. Walker Family [2536], Texas, Wise, (ancestry.com: National Archives and Records Administration, 2010), 2536., T625, roll 1860, Pct. 1, Decatur, enumeration district (ED) 148, p. 9A, dwelling 201, family 211, James W. Walker Family, accessed Aug 5, 2015.
      Residence Decatur, Wise Co., TX.

    51. [S3997] Denton Record-Chronicle, TX; Aug 8, 1963 - 1920 Graduates of the College of Industrial Arts [3993], Texas. Denton., 3993., "210 Graduated by CIA in 1920," Aug 8, 1963, p. 20; digital images, Ancestry (ancestry.com : accessed Aug 28, 2016).
      Residence of Ellena May Walker - Decatur, TX.

    52. [S364] 1920 US Census, TX, Wise Co., Decatur - James W. Walker Family [2536], Texas, Wise, (ancestry.com: National Archives and Records Administration, 2010), 2536., T625, roll 1860, Pct. 1, Decatur, enumeration district (ED) 148, p. 9A, dwelling 201, family 211, James W. Walker Family, accessed Aug 5, 2015.
      Jan 12, 1920.

    53. [S365] 1930 US Census, TX, Wise Co., Pct. 7 - James W. Walker, Edd N. Sullins & W. S. Hudson Families [2538], Texas, Wise, (ancestry.com: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), 2538., T626, roll 2406, Pct. 7; [Bridgeport], enumeration district (ED) 0017, p. 1B, dwelling 17, family 17, James W. Walker Family, accessed Aug 5, 2015.
      Apr 3, 1930.

    54. [S365] 1930 US Census, TX, Wise Co., Pct. 7 - James W. Walker, Edd N. Sullins & W. S. Hudson Families [2538], Texas, Wise, (ancestry.com: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), 2538., T626, roll 2406, Pct. 7; [Bridgeport], enumeration district (ED) 0017, p. 1B, dwelling 17, family 17, James W. Walker Family, accessed Aug 5, 2015.
      Residence Pct. 7 [Bridgeport], Wise Co., TX.

    55. [S370] Wise County Messenger, TX, Decatur; Aug 1, 1935 - Life of Mrs. John Gilley (Mary Adeline Davis) [2547], Texas. Decatur., 2547., "Bridgeport News," Aug 1, 1935, p. 4; digital images, Newspapers.com (newspapers.com : accessed Aug 7, 2015).
      Mrs. Gilley has lived with her daughter, Emma, since 1927 in Bridgeport, TX.

    56. [S860] Vernon Daily Record, TX; Dec 26, 1930 - Mr. & Mrs. Bailey Rennels Visit Wife's Parents in Bridgeport [4738], Texas. Vernon., 4738., "Rayland," Dec 26, 1930, p. 8; digital images, Newspapers.com (newspapers.com : accessed May 27, 2017).
      Residence Bridgeport, TX.

    57. [S366] 1940 US Census, TX, Wise Co., Pct 7 - Walker & Giles Families [2539], Texas, Wise, (ancestry.com: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012), 2539., T627, roll 4168, Pct 7 [Bridgeport], enumeration district (ED) 249-18, p. 15A, household 310, J.W. Walker Family, accessed Aug 5, 2015.
      Occupation farm laborer.

    58. [S366] 1940 US Census, TX, Wise Co., Pct 7 - Walker & Giles Families [2539], Texas, Wise, (ancestry.com: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012), 2539., T627, roll 4168, Pct 7 [Bridgeport], enumeration district (ED) 249-18, p. 15A, household 310, J.W. Walker Family, accessed Aug 5, 2015.
      Residence Pct. 7 [Bridgeport], Wise Co., TX.

    59. [S367] Texas Death Certificate - James Wilcox Walker; d. 1941 [2541], Texas Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., (ancestry.com :2013.), 2541., Texas Death Certificates, 1903-1982," death certificate 37316 (1941), James Wilcox Walker, accessed Aug 5, 2015.
      Residence Bridgeport, Wise Co., TX.

    60. [S861] Vernon Daily Record, TX; Nov 8, 1940 - Mrs. J. Bailey Rennels Left for Bridgeport, Where Her Mother Was Dying [4740], Texas. Vernon., 4740., "Riverside," Nov 8, 1940, p. 4; digital images, Newspapers.com (newspapers.com : accessed May 27, 2017).
      Wife's residence Bridgeport, TX.

    61. [S366] 1940 US Census, TX, Wise Co., Pct 7 - Walker & Giles Families [2539], Texas, Wise, (ancestry.com: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012), 2539., T627, roll 4168, Pct 7 [Bridgeport], enumeration district (ED) 249-18, p. 15A, household 310, J.W. Walker Family, accessed Aug 5, 2015.
      Apr 18, 1940.

    62. [S368] Bridgeport Index, TX; Aug 8, 1941 - Obituary for Judge J.W. Walker [2542], Texas. Bridgeport., 2542., "Last Rites for Former Official Here 2:30 Sunday," Aug 8, 1941, p. 1; digital images, TX GenWeb Project (txgenweb.org : accessed Aug 5, 2015), Wise County.
      Residence Rhome, TX.

    63. [S407] Shamrock Texan, TX; Dec 27, 1945 - Obituary for J. D. Walker [2797], Texas. Shamrock., 2797., "Last Rites Held for J. D. Walker.," Dec 27, 1945, p. 1; digital images, The Portal to Texas History (texashistory.unt.edu : accessed Sep 24, 2015).
      "in the service"

    64. [S4057] VA BIRLS Death File - Victor Walker; 1912-1985 [4923], Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., ((ancestry.com : 2011)), 4923., accessed Jul 16, 2017), Victor Walker; 1912-1985.
      He served in the US Army from Sep 27, 1943 to May 9, 1946.

    65. [S870] Morning Advocate, LA, Baton Rouge; Jun 7, 1985 - Obituary for Victor G. Walker [4924], Louisiana. Baton Rouge., 4924., "Obituary for Victor G. Walker," Jun 7, 1985, p. 12-C; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 16, 2017).
      He was a US Army veteran of WW II.

    66. [S4056] Soc Sec Death Index - Victor Walker; 1912-1985 [4922], Social Security Administration, (Ancestry (ancestry.com : 2011)), 4922., entry for Victor Walker, 1985, SS no. 457-03-8147, accessed Jul 16, 2017.
      SSN 457-03-8147; issued bef. 1951 in Texas.

    67. [S4057] VA BIRLS Death File - Victor Walker; 1912-1985 [4923], Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., ((ancestry.com : 2011)), 4923., accessed Jul 16, 2017), Victor Walker; 1912-1985.
      SSN 457-03-8147.

    68. [S6] Walker Connection; 1785-1986 [1232], Parrish, Mary Lois Walker, (N.p.: n.p., abt 1986), 1232., James Wilcox Walker Family, 4 Aug 2015.
      Career with the prison system began with the Federal Correctional System in Seagoville, TX, in 1947.
      p. 66

    69. [S4058] Times-Picayune, LA, New Orleans; Jul 23, 1958 - Victor G. Walker Appointed Temporary Warden [4925], Louisiana. New Orleans., 4925., Robert Wagner, "Sigler Advised to Leave Prison; Walker to Fill Post at Angola," Jul 23, 1958, p. 1&3; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Brough to Angola prison in Louisiana from federal reformatory at Seagoville, TX, in Oct 1954.

    70. [S4059] State Times Advocate, LA, Baton Rouge; Jul 28, 1958 - Victor G. Walker, Temporary Warden [4926], Louisiana. Baton Rouge., 4926., Margaret Sheppard, "Next Chapter in Angola's History Is Up to Walker," Jul 28, 1958, p. 33; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Former officer, Federal Reformatory at Seagoville, TX.

    71. [S4060] Morning Advocate, LA, Baton Rouge; Jun 26, 1960 - Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola [4927], Louisiana. Baton Rouge., 4927., Eddie Goldman, "Many Changes Evident at Louisiana's Penetentiary," Jun 26, 1960, p. 1-E; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Came to Angola from Seagoville Federal Penitentiary in Seagoville, TX, in 1953.

    72. [S4063] Times-Picayune, LA, New Orleans; Jul 23, 1964 - Reasons for Warden Walker's Resignation [4930], Louisiana. New Orleans., 4930., "Ex-Warden Says Martin Differed on Prison System," Jul 23, 1964, p. 25; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      He came to Angola from the Federal Correctional Institute in Seagoville, TX, in 1954.

    73. [S4065] Lincoln Star, NE; Sep 26, 1971 - Victor Walker, Director of Corrections [4932], Nebraska. Lincoln., 4932., Marj Marlette, "Corrections Director Progressive, Prefers to Stay Out of Limelight," Sep 26, 1971, p. 1B&9B; digital images, Newspapers.com (newspapers.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Began with the Federal Bureau of Prisons at Seagoville, TX, in 1946.

    74. [S4067] Lincoln Evening Journal, NE; Jan 21, 1974 - Victor Walker Resigns as Director of Correctional Services Dept. [4934], Nebraska. Lincoln., 4934., "Corrections, Walker Resigns Position," Jan 21, 1974, p. 14; digital images, Newspapers.com (newspapers.com : accessed Jul 18, 2017).
      Started with the Federal Bureau of Prisons in Texas in 1946.

    75. [S4059] State Times Advocate, LA, Baton Rouge; Jul 28, 1958 - Victor G. Walker, Temporary Warden [4926], Louisiana. Baton Rouge., 4926., Margaret Sheppard, "Next Chapter in Angola's History Is Up to Walker," Jul 28, 1958, p. 33; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Lives on the Angola Prison Farm with his wife & 3 children.

    76. [S4058] Times-Picayune, LA, New Orleans; Jul 23, 1958 - Victor G. Walker Appointed Temporary Warden [4925], Louisiana. New Orleans., 4925., Robert Wagner, "Sigler Advised to Leave Prison; Walker to Fill Post at Angola," Jul 23, 1958, p. 1&3; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Victor G. Walker Appointed Temporary Warden.

    77. [S4059] State Times Advocate, LA, Baton Rouge; Jul 28, 1958 - Victor G. Walker, Temporary Warden [4926], Louisiana. Baton Rouge., 4926., Margaret Sheppard, "Next Chapter in Angola's History Is Up to Walker," Jul 28, 1958, p. 33; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Victor G. Walker, Temporary Warden.

    78. [S4060] Morning Advocate, LA, Baton Rouge; Jun 26, 1960 - Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola [4927], Louisiana. Baton Rouge., 4927., Eddie Goldman, "Many Changes Evident at Louisiana's Penetentiary," Jun 26, 1960, p. 1-E; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Victor G. Walker, Warden.

    79. [S3301] Bakersfield Californian, CA; Feb 21, 1962 - Obituary for John Harris Walker, Sr. [1803], California. Bakersfield., 1803., "Obituary Notices - John Harris Walker, Sr.," Feb 21, 1962, p. 42; digital images, MyHeritage (myheritage.com : accessed Oct 11, 2014).
      Residence Louisiana.

    80. [S4062] Lake Charles American-Press, LA; Nov 24, 1963 - Victor Walker Named Superintendent [4929], Louisiana. Lake Charles., 4929., "Angola Warden Gets DeQuincy LCIS Position," Nov 24, 1963, p. 1; digital images, Newspapers.com (newspapers.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Victor Walker Named Superintendent, Louisiana Correctional and Industrial School, DeQuincy, LA.

    81. [S6] Walker Connection; 1785-1986 [1232], Parrish, Mary Lois Walker, (N.p.: n.p., abt 1986), 1232., James Wilcox Walker Family, 4 Aug 2015.
      He worked at the Louisiana State Correctional Institution, Angola, LA, initially as a Training Officer; became Assistant Warden in 1958; Warden until 1964.
      p. 66

    82. [S4058] Times-Picayune, LA, New Orleans; Jul 23, 1958 - Victor G. Walker Appointed Temporary Warden [4925], Louisiana. New Orleans., 4925., Robert Wagner, "Sigler Advised to Leave Prison; Walker to Fill Post at Angola," Jul 23, 1958, p. 1&3; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Brought to Angola by Warden Maurice Sigler [his mentor] in Oct 1954.  Chief Security Officer, Oct 1954; Training Supervisor, Oct 1956; Associate Warden, July 1958; Temporary Warden, July 1958, after the resignation of Sigler.

    83. [S4059] State Times Advocate, LA, Baton Rouge; Jul 28, 1958 - Victor G. Walker, Temporary Warden [4926], Louisiana. Baton Rouge., 4926., Margaret Sheppard, "Next Chapter in Angola's History Is Up to Walker," Jul 28, 1958, p. 33; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Named Temporary Warden of Angola State Penitentiary in July 1958, after Maurice Sigler resigned.

    84. [S4060] Morning Advocate, LA, Baton Rouge; Jun 26, 1960 - Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola [4927], Louisiana. Baton Rouge., 4927., Eddie Goldman, "Many Changes Evident at Louisiana's Penetentiary," Jun 26, 1960, p. 1-E; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Came to the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola in 1953.  Warden in 1960.

    85. [S4061] State Times Advocate, LA, Baton Rouge; Jul 15, 1964 - Victor G. Walker Resigns as Warden [4928], Louisiana. Baton Rouge., 4928., "Walker Resigns as La. Prison Warden," Jul 15, 1964, p. 1&10A; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Became warden at Angola in 1958.  Returned to warden's post in June 1964 after 6 months at Louisiana Corrections Institute at DeQuincy.  Resigned today (July 15, 1964) as warden.

    86. [S4065] Lincoln Star, NE; Sep 26, 1971 - Victor Walker, Director of Corrections [4932], Nebraska. Lincoln., 4932., Marj Marlette, "Corrections Director Progressive, Prefers to Stay Out of Limelight," Sep 26, 1971, p. 1B&9B; digital images, Newspapers.com (newspapers.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Was at the Louisiana State Prison at Angola for nearly 11 years, serving as warden for close to 6 years,

    87. [S4066] Lincoln Star, NE; Jun 9, 1973 - Victor Walker, Director of State Dept. of Correctional Services [4933], Nebraska. Lincoln., 4933., "Exon to Name V. Walker to State Corrections Post," Jun 9, 1973, p. 6; digital images, Newspapers.com (newspapers.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      He was warden of the Louisiana State Penitentiary from 1954 to 1964.

    88. [S4067] Lincoln Evening Journal, NE; Jan 21, 1974 - Victor Walker Resigns as Director of Correctional Services Dept. [4934], Nebraska. Lincoln., 4934., "Corrections, Walker Resigns Position," Jan 21, 1974, p. 14; digital images, Newspapers.com (newspapers.com : accessed Jul 18, 2017).
      Served as warden of the Louisiana State Penitentiary from 1954 to 1964.

    89. [S4068] Sunday Advocate, LA, Baton Rouge; Apr 29, 1984 - Victor Walker, Former Warden of Louisiana State Penitentiary [4935], Louisiana. Baton Rouge., 4935., Melinda Shelton, "Angola Outliving Reputation," Apr 29, 1984, p. 1A, 12A, 13A; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 18, 2017).
      Began working at Angola in 1954.  Served as warden from 1958 until his resignation in 1964.

    90. [S4061] State Times Advocate, LA, Baton Rouge; Jul 15, 1964 - Victor G. Walker Resigns as Warden [4928], Louisiana. Baton Rouge., 4928., "Walker Resigns as La. Prison Warden," Jul 15, 1964, p. 1&10A; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Occupation Superintendent, Louisiana Corrections Institute, DeQuincy, LA; for the 1st half of 1964.

    91. [S4062] Lake Charles American-Press, LA; Nov 24, 1963 - Victor Walker Named Superintendent [4929], Louisiana. Lake Charles., 4929., "Angola Warden Gets DeQuincy LCIS Position," Nov 24, 1963, p. 1; digital images, Newspapers.com (newspapers.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Victor Walker Named Superintendent, Louisiana Correctional and Industrial School, DeQuincy, LA.  He had requested a transfer from the Angola State Penitentiary.

    92. [S4063] Times-Picayune, LA, New Orleans; Jul 23, 1964 - Reasons for Warden Walker's Resignation [4930], Louisiana. New Orleans., 4930., "Ex-Warden Says Martin Differed on Prison System," Jul 23, 1964, p. 25; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Residence DeQuincy, LA.

    93. [S4061] State Times Advocate, LA, Baton Rouge; Jul 15, 1964 - Victor G. Walker Resigns as Warden [4928], Louisiana. Baton Rouge., 4928., "Walker Resigns as La. Prison Warden," Jul 15, 1964, p. 1&10A; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Victor G. Walker Resigns as Warden, Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola.

    94. [S4063] Times-Picayune, LA, New Orleans; Jul 23, 1964 - Reasons for Warden Walker's Resignation [4930], Louisiana. New Orleans., 4930., "Ex-Warden Says Martin Differed on Prison System," Jul 23, 1964, p. 25; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Reasons for Warden Walker's Resignation from Angola State Prison.

    95. [S6] Walker Connection; 1785-1986 [1232], Parrish, Mary Lois Walker, (N.p.: n.p., abt 1986), 1232., James Wilcox Walker Family, 4 Aug 2015.
      In 1964 he returned to the Bureau of Federal Services at the Federal Correctional Institution, Lompoc, CA; served 3 yrs.
      p. 66

    96. [S4064] Omaha World-Herald, NE; Jul 24, 1971 - Victor G. Walker Named Deputy Director of Corrections [4931], Nebraska. Omaha., 4931., "Corrections Post Filled," Jul 24, 1971, p. 16; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Before Sep 1967, he was senior officer in the federal prison system of California, headquartered at the Federal Reformatory at Lompoc, CA.

    97. [S4065] Lincoln Star, NE; Sep 26, 1971 - Victor Walker, Director of Corrections [4932], Nebraska. Lincoln., 4932., Marj Marlette, "Corrections Director Progressive, Prefers to Stay Out of Limelight," Sep 26, 1971, p. 1B&9B; digital images, Newspapers.com (newspapers.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Rejoined the federal system at the Lompoc, CA, reformatory; leaving in Sep 1967.

    98. [S4066] Lincoln Star, NE; Jun 9, 1973 - Victor Walker, Director of State Dept. of Correctional Services [4933], Nebraska. Lincoln., 4933., "Exon to Name V. Walker to State Corrections Post," Jun 9, 1973, p. 6; digital images, Newspapers.com (newspapers.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      He was associated with the federal corrections system as a senior officer from 1964 to 1967.

    99. [S4067] Lincoln Evening Journal, NE; Jan 21, 1974 - Victor Walker Resigns as Director of Correctional Services Dept. [4934], Nebraska. Lincoln., 4934., "Corrections, Walker Resigns Position," Jan 21, 1974, p. 14; digital images, Newspapers.com (newspapers.com : accessed Jul 18, 2017).
      Rejoined the federal bureau for 3 yrs, leaving in 1967.

    100. [S822] Wise County Messenger, TX, Decatur; Jul 13, 1967 - Obituary for Mrs. Vera Sullins [3787], Texas. Decatur., 3787., "Sullins Rites Held July 12," Jul 13, 1967, p. 3; digital images, Newspapers.com (newspapers.com : accessed Jun 3, 2016).
      Residence Los Angeles, CA.

    101. [S823] Denton Record-Chronicle, TX; Jul 12, 1967 - Double Deaths Hit James K. Hudson Family [3788], Texas. Denton., 3788., "Double Tragedy Strikes Family," Jul 12, 1967, p. 2; digital images, Ancestry (ancestry.com : accessed Jun 3, 2016).
      Residence California.

    102. [S6] Walker Connection; 1785-1986 [1232], Parrish, Mary Lois Walker, (N.p.: n.p., abt 1986), 1232., James Wilcox Walker Family, 4 Aug 2015.
      Became Asst. Superintendant of the Boy's Training School, Kearney, NE.
      p. 66

    103. [S4064] Omaha World-Herald, NE; Jul 24, 1971 - Victor G. Walker Named Deputy Director of Corrections [4931], Nebraska. Omaha., 4931., "Corrections Post Filled," Jul 24, 1971, p. 16; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      He had been assistant superintendent of the Kearney Boys Training School since Sep 1967.

    104. [S4065] Lincoln Star, NE; Sep 26, 1971 - Victor Walker, Director of Corrections [4932], Nebraska. Lincoln., 4932., Marj Marlette, "Corrections Director Progressive, Prefers to Stay Out of Limelight," Sep 26, 1971, p. 1B&9B; digital images, Newspapers.com (newspapers.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Was assistant superintendent of the Boys Training School at Kearney, NE.

    105. [S4066] Lincoln Star, NE; Jun 9, 1973 - Victor Walker, Director of State Dept. of Correctional Services [4933], Nebraska. Lincoln., 4933., "Exon to Name V. Walker to State Corrections Post," Jun 9, 1973, p. 6; digital images, Newspapers.com (newspapers.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      He was assistant director of the Kearney Boys Training School for 4 yrs., leaving in 1971.

    106. [S4067] Lincoln Evening Journal, NE; Jan 21, 1974 - Victor Walker Resigns as Director of Correctional Services Dept. [4934], Nebraska. Lincoln., 4934., "Corrections, Walker Resigns Position," Jan 21, 1974, p. 14; digital images, Newspapers.com (newspapers.com : accessed Jul 18, 2017).
      Came to Nebraska in 1967 to help work out problems at the Youth Development Center in Kearney.

    107. [S4064] Omaha World-Herald, NE; Jul 24, 1971 - Victor G. Walker Named Deputy Director of Corrections [4931], Nebraska. Omaha., 4931., "Corrections Post Filled," Jul 24, 1971, p. 16; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Named Deputy Director in Charge of Corrections, State of Nebraska, to fill a portion of the job being vacated by Maurice Sigler [his mentor].

    108. [S4065] Lincoln Star, NE; Sep 26, 1971 - Victor Walker, Director of Corrections [4932], Nebraska. Lincoln., 4932., Marj Marlette, "Corrections Director Progressive, Prefers to Stay Out of Limelight," Sep 26, 1971, p. 1B&9B; digital images, Newspapers.com (newspapers.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Became deputy institutions director in charge of corrections less that 2 months ago.

    109. [S4067] Lincoln Evening Journal, NE; Jan 21, 1974 - Victor Walker Resigns as Director of Correctional Services Dept. [4934], Nebraska. Lincoln., 4934., "Corrections, Walker Resigns Position," Jan 21, 1974, p. 14; digital images, Newspapers.com (newspapers.com : accessed Jul 18, 2017).
      Succeeded Maurice Sigler (long-time friend & professional colleague) in the deputy director's post in July 1971

    110. [S4064] Omaha World-Herald, NE; Jul 24, 1971 - Victor G. Walker Named Deputy Director of Corrections [4931], Nebraska. Omaha., 4931., "Corrections Post Filled," Jul 24, 1971, p. 16; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Victor G. Walker Named Deputy Director of Corrections for the State of Nebraska.

    111. [S4065] Lincoln Star, NE; Sep 26, 1971 - Victor Walker, Director of Corrections [4932], Nebraska. Lincoln., 4932., Marj Marlette, "Corrections Director Progressive, Prefers to Stay Out of Limelight," Sep 26, 1971, p. 1B&9B; digital images, Newspapers.com (newspapers.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Nebraska's new corrections director.

    112. [S6] Walker Connection; 1785-1986 [1232], Parrish, Mary Lois Walker, (N.p.: n.p., abt 1986), 1232., James Wilcox Walker Family, 4 Aug 2015.
      Later (aft. 1969), he became Director of Corrections, State of Nebraska; Lincoln, NE.
      p. 66

    113. [S4066] Lincoln Star, NE; Jun 9, 1973 - Victor Walker, Director of State Dept. of Correctional Services [4933], Nebraska. Lincoln., 4933., "Exon to Name V. Walker to State Corrections Post," Jun 9, 1973, p. 6; digital images, Newspapers.com (newspapers.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      Has been Deputy Institutions Director for Corrections for the past 2 years.

    114. [S4067] Lincoln Evening Journal, NE; Jan 21, 1974 - Victor Walker Resigns as Director of Correctional Services Dept. [4934], Nebraska. Lincoln., 4934., "Corrections, Walker Resigns Position," Jan 21, 1974, p. 14; digital images, Newspapers.com (newspapers.com : accessed Jul 18, 2017).
      Named to head the new Correctional Services Dept. when it was separated from the Institutions Dept. in June 1973.

    115. [S4066] Lincoln Star, NE; Jun 9, 1973 - Victor Walker, Director of State Dept. of Correctional Services [4933], Nebraska. Lincoln., 4933., "Exon to Name V. Walker to State Corrections Post," Jun 9, 1973, p. 6; digital images, Newspapers.com (newspapers.com : accessed Jul 17, 2017).
      To be named Director of a new Nebraska State Dept. of Correctional Services.

    116. [S4067] Lincoln Evening Journal, NE; Jan 21, 1974 - Victor Walker Resigns as Director of Correctional Services Dept. [4934], Nebraska. Lincoln., 4934., "Corrections, Walker Resigns Position," Jan 21, 1974, p. 14; digital images, Newspapers.com (newspapers.com : accessed Jul 18, 2017).
      Victor Walker Resigns as Director of Correctional Services Dept.

    117. [S832] Wise County Messenger, TX, Decatur; Nov 23, 1978 - Obituary for Dewey Otis Walker [4149], Texas. Deactur., 4149., "Former BP Resident Buried," Nov 23, 1978; digital images, TX GenWeb Project (txgenweb.org : accessed Oct 27, 2016).
      Residence Baton Rouge, LA.

    118. [S833] Bridgeport Index, TX; abt. Nov 23, 1978 - Obituary for Dewey Otis Walker [4150], Texas. Bridgeport., 4150., "Obituary - Dewey Otis Walker," abt. Nov 23, 1978; digital images, TX GenWeb Project (txgenweb.org : accessed Oct 27, 2016).
      Residence Baton Rouge, LA.

    119. [S6] Walker Connection; 1785-1986 [1232], Parrish, Mary Lois Walker, (N.p.: n.p., abt 1986), 1232., James Wilcox Walker Family, 4 Aug 2015.
      After retirement (1978) he and Velda moved to Baton Rouge, LA.
      p. 66

    120. [S4056] Soc Sec Death Index - Victor Walker; 1912-1985 [4922], Social Security Administration, (Ancestry (ancestry.com : 2011)), 4922., entry for Victor Walker, 1985, SS no. 457-03-8147, accessed Jul 16, 2017.
      Last residence 70811 Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Par., LA.

    121. [S870] Morning Advocate, LA, Baton Rouge; Jun 7, 1985 - Obituary for Victor G. Walker [4924], Louisiana. Baton Rouge., 4924., "Obituary for Victor G. Walker," Jun 7, 1985, p. 12-C; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 16, 2017).
      Residence Baton Rouge, LA.

    122. [S870] Morning Advocate, LA, Baton Rouge; Jun 7, 1985 - Obituary for Victor G. Walker [4924], Louisiana. Baton Rouge., 4924., "Obituary for Victor G. Walker," Jun 7, 1985, p. 12-C; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 16, 2017).
      Wife's residence Baton Rouge, LA.

    123. [S6] Walker Connection; 1785-1986 [1232], Parrish, Mary Lois Walker, (N.p.: n.p., abt 1986), 1232., James Wilcox Walker Family, 4 Aug 2015.
      Occupation Warden, Louisiana Women's Prison, St. Gabriel, LA; until his retirement in 1978.
      p. 66

    124. [S870] Morning Advocate, LA, Baton Rouge; Jun 7, 1985 - Obituary for Victor G. Walker [4924], Louisiana. Baton Rouge., 4924., "Obituary for Victor G. Walker," Jun 7, 1985, p. 12-C; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 16, 2017).
      He was a retired warden.

    125. [S4067] Lincoln Evening Journal, NE; Jan 21, 1974 - Victor Walker Resigns as Director of Correctional Services Dept. [4934], Nebraska. Lincoln., 4934., "Corrections, Walker Resigns Position," Jan 21, 1974, p. 14; digital images, Newspapers.com (newspapers.com : accessed Jul 18, 2017).
      Will begin duties for the Correctional Institution for Women at St. Gabrielk, LA, Feb 1, 1974.

    126. [S4068] Sunday Advocate, LA, Baton Rouge; Apr 29, 1984 - Victor Walker, Former Warden of Louisiana State Penitentiary [4935], Louisiana. Baton Rouge., 4935., Melinda Shelton, "Angola Outliving Reputation," Apr 29, 1984, p. 1A, 12A, 13A; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 18, 2017).
      Victor Walker, Former Warden of  Louisiana State Penitentiary, describes his times at Angola and what he has seen subsequently.

    127. [S6] Walker Connection; 1785-1986 [1232], Parrish, Mary Lois Walker, (N.p.: n.p., abt 1986), 1232., James Wilcox Walker Family, 4 Aug 2015.
      Died Jun 6, 1985; Baton Rouge, LA.
      p. 25, 64

    128. [S869] Cemetery Records, TX, Wise Co., Bridgeport - Victor G. Walker; 1912-1985 [4921], WiseCountyTexas, (findagrave.com, 2009), 4921., Jul 16, 2017, Victor G. Walker.
      Died Jun 6, 1985.

    129. [S4056] Soc Sec Death Index - Victor Walker; 1912-1985 [4922], Social Security Administration, (Ancestry (ancestry.com : 2011)), 4922., entry for Victor Walker, 1985, SS no. 457-03-8147, accessed Jul 16, 2017.
      Died Jun 1985.

    130. [S4057] VA BIRLS Death File - Victor Walker; 1912-1985 [4923], Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., ((ancestry.com : 2011)), 4923., accessed Jul 16, 2017), Victor Walker; 1912-1985.
      Died Jun 6, 1985.

    131. [S870] Morning Advocate, LA, Baton Rouge; Jun 7, 1985 - Obituary for Victor G. Walker [4924], Louisiana. Baton Rouge., 4924., "Obituary for Victor G. Walker," Jun 7, 1985, p. 12-C; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 16, 2017).
      Died Jun 6, 1985; Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge, LA.

    132. [S872] Wise County Messenger, TX, Decatur; Jan 17, 2008 - Obituary for Velda Walker [4942], ((http://txgenweb.org)), 4942., accessed Jul 19, 2017), Velda Walker.
      Died 1985.

    133. [S870] Morning Advocate, LA, Baton Rouge; Jun 7, 1985 - Obituary for Victor G. Walker [4924], Louisiana. Baton Rouge., 4924., "Obituary for Victor G. Walker," Jun 7, 1985, p. 12-C; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 16, 2017).

    134. [S6] Walker Connection; 1785-1986 [1232], Parrish, Mary Lois Walker, (N.p.: n.p., abt 1986), 1232., James Wilcox Walker Family, 4 Aug 2015.
      Buried in Bridgeport, TX.
      p. 25, 64

    135. [S869] Cemetery Records, TX, Wise Co., Bridgeport - Victor G. Walker; 1912-1985 [4921], WiseCountyTexas, (findagrave.com, 2009), 4921., Jul 16, 2017, Victor G. Walker.
      Buried at Eastside Cemetery, Bridgeport, Wise Co., TX.  Plot: 4, 17, 1295.

    136. [S870] Morning Advocate, LA, Baton Rouge; Jun 7, 1985 - Obituary for Victor G. Walker [4924], Louisiana. Baton Rouge., 4924., "Obituary for Victor G. Walker," Jun 7, 1985, p. 12-C; digital images, Genealogy Bank (genbank.com : accessed Jul 16, 2017).
      Funeral services Monday (June 10, 1985); Eastside Cemetery, Bridgeport, TX.

    137. [S361] 1900 US Census, TX, Wise Co., Pct. 8 - James W. Walker Family [1797], Texas, Wise, (ancestry.com: National Archives and Records Administration, 2004), 1797., T623, roll 1681, Precinct 8 [Boonsville], enumeration district (ED) 0151, p. 6B, dwelling 103, family 104, James W. Walker Family, accessed Oct 11, 2014.
      Married 13 years.

    138. [S362] 1910 US Census, TX, Wise Co., Pct. 7 - James W. Walker Family [1798], Texas, Wise, (ancestry.com: National Archives and Records Administration, 2006), 1798., T624, roll 1600, Pct. 7 [near Bridgeport], enumeration district (ED) 0254, p. 13B, dwelling 242, family 242, James W. Walker Family, accessed Oct 11, 2014.
      Married 22 years.

    139. [S6] Walker Connection; 1785-1986 [1232], Parrish, Mary Lois Walker, (N.p.: n.p., abt 1986), 1232., James Wilcox Walker Family, 4 Aug 2015.
      Married Jul 20, 1887.
      p. 1, 24

    140. [S363] Photograph of James Wilcox Walker & Rebecca Emily Gilley; abt. 1890 [2532], 2532.
      Married Jul 20, 1887.

    141. [S364] 1920 US Census, TX, Wise Co., Decatur - James W. Walker Family [2536], Texas, Wise, (ancestry.com: National Archives and Records Administration, 2010), 2536., T625, roll 1860, Pct. 1, Decatur, enumeration district (ED) 148, p. 9A, dwelling 201, family 211, James W. Walker Family, accessed Aug 5, 2015.

    142. [S365] 1930 US Census, TX, Wise Co., Pct. 7 - James W. Walker, Edd N. Sullins & W. S. Hudson Families [2538], Texas, Wise, (ancestry.com: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), 2538., T626, roll 2406, Pct. 7; [Bridgeport], enumeration district (ED) 0017, p. 1B, dwelling 17, family 17, James W. Walker Family, accessed Aug 5, 2015.
      Ages at marriage 29 (husband), 22 (wife).

    143. [S366] 1940 US Census, TX, Wise Co., Pct 7 - Walker & Giles Families [2539], Texas, Wise, (ancestry.com: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012), 2539., T627, roll 4168, Pct 7 [Bridgeport], enumeration district (ED) 249-18, p. 15A, household 310, J.W. Walker Family, accessed Aug 5, 2015.

    144. [S367] Texas Death Certificate - James Wilcox Walker; d. 1941 [2541], Texas Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., (ancestry.com :2013.), 2541., Texas Death Certificates, 1903-1982," death certificate 37316 (1941), James Wilcox Walker, accessed Aug 5, 2015.
      Husband was a widower.

    145. [S368] Bridgeport Index, TX; Aug 8, 1941 - Obituary for Judge J.W. Walker [2542], Texas. Bridgeport., 2542., "Last Rites for Former Official Here 2:30 Sunday," Aug 8, 1941, p. 1; digital images, TX GenWeb Project (txgenweb.org : accessed Aug 5, 2015), Wise County.
      Married 54 yrs ago at Boonsville, TX.

    146. [S369] Texas Death Certificate - Emily Rebecca Walker; d. 1940 [2545], Texas Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., (ancestry.com :2013.), 2545., Texas Death Certificates, 1903-1982," death certificate 48007 (1940), Emily Rebecca Walker, accessed Aug 6, 2015.

    147. [S370] Wise County Messenger, TX, Decatur; Aug 1, 1935 - Life of Mrs. John Gilley (Mary Adeline Davis) [2547], Texas. Decatur., 2547., "Bridgeport News," Aug 1, 1935, p. 4; digital images, Newspapers.com (newspapers.com : accessed Aug 7, 2015).

    148. [S357] Shamrock Texan, TX; Jul 3, 1938 - Obituary for Mrs. J. H. Walker [2794], Texas. Shamrock., 2794., "Rites Spoken for Mrs. J.H. Walker," Jul 3, 1938, p. 1 & 4; digital images, The Portal to Texas History (texashistory.unt.edu : accessed Sep 23, 2015).

    149. [S371] Cemetery Records, TX, Wise Co., Bridgeport - James B. Walker; 1892-1952 [3528], Richard Mayo, (findagrave.com, 2009), 3528., Mar 16, 2016, James B. Walker.

    150. [S372] Walker Connection, 1785-1986 - James Wilcox Walker [1232B], Parrish, Mary Lois Walker, (N.p.: n.p., abt 1986), 1232B., (Biographical Sketch).
      Married Jul 20, 1887.

    151. [S6] Walker Connection; 1785-1986 [1232], Parrish, Mary Lois Walker, (N.p.: n.p., abt 1986), 1232., James Wilcox Walker Family, 4 Aug 2015.
      Married Dec 26, 1941. [Date is inconsistent with obituary (Jun 6, 1941) and only 3 months before first child is born].
      p. 25, 64

    152. [S869] Cemetery Records, TX, Wise Co., Bridgeport - Victor G. Walker; 1912-1985 [4921], WiseCountyTexas, (findagrave.com, 2009), 4921., Jul 16, 2017, Victor G. Walker.

    153. [S871] Cemetery Records, TX, Wise Co., Bridgeport - Velda F. Walker; 1920-2008 [4940], WiseCountyTexas, (findagrave.com, 2009), 4940., Jul 19, 2017, Velda F. Walker.

    154. [S872] Wise County Messenger, TX, Decatur; Jan 17, 2008 - Obituary for Velda Walker [4942], ((http://txgenweb.org)), 4942., accessed Jul 19, 2017), Velda Walker; 2008.
      Married Jun 6, 1941; Bridgeport, TX.


 

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