She was a daughter of James Barroll Ricaud and Anna Elizabeth Gordon Ricaud. Her maternal grandparents were Joseph Nicholson Gordon and Mary Frisby. Mary Ricaud married William Stevenson Walker on 27 December 1855. They had children: Anna Elizabeth; John William, b. 8 Jan. 1861; Cornelia Ricaud; William Steven Walker. Mary Ricaud Walker inherited the White House Farm in Kent County from her father, James B. Ricaud, following his death and the death of his second wife, Cornelia. The Walker family lived together at White House Farm for a time. According to Judge James B. Ricaud's will, Mary's daughter, Cornelia, was to inherit the property upon Mary's death. However, following the death of her husband, both Mary Walker and her daughter Cornelia joined in transferring title of their home & land to Walter Wright in 1909. This estate is located just south of the old Pennsylvania Railroad Depot & was originally known as "Stephney," a grant of land to the Wilmer family.
From The Chestertown Transcript, Chestertown, MD, Saturday, November 16, 1912, courtesy of the Maryland Archives. Please note that all newspapers published before January 1, 1923 are in the public domain & therefore there are no restrictions on usage.
Mrs. Mary R. Walker, widow of the late lamented William S. Walker, died from apoplexy at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Beck, in St. Louis, on Monday, Nov. 11th, after an illness of several days, aged 78 years. The deceased was the daughter of the late Judge Ricaud, of this county. She is survived by one son, Mr. Wm. S. Walker, and two daughters, Mrs. Walter Beck and Miss Cornelia R. Walker, all of St. Louis. Her remains were brought to Baltimore Thursday and interred in Greenmount cemetery beside those of her husband. Mrs. Walker was of a most lovable nature, warm-hearted, generous, gentle and kind, and enjoyed the love and admiration of a host of friends. While a resident of this county her home was noted for its hospitality and her sweet gentle nature was an inspiration to all who knew her. Many friends from Chestertown and the county attended the funeral.
From The Chestertown Transcript, Chestertown, MD, Saturday, November 16, 1912, courtesy of the Maryland Archives. Please note that all newspapers published before January 1, 1923 are in the public domain & therefore there are no restrictions on usage.
Mrs. Mary R. Walker, widow of the late lamented William S. Walker, died from apoplexy at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Beck, in St. Louis, on Monday, Nov. 11th, after an illness of several days, aged 78 years. The deceased was the daughter of the late Judge Ricaud, of this county. She is survived by one son, Mr. Wm. S. Walker, and two daughters, Mrs. Walter Beck and Miss Cornelia R. Walker, all of St. Louis. Her remains were brought to Baltimore Thursday and interred in Greenmount cemetery beside those of her husband. Mrs. Walker was of a most lovable nature, warm-hearted, generous, gentle and kind, and enjoyed the love and admiration of a host of friends. While a resident of this county her home was noted for its hospitality and her sweet gentle nature was an inspiration to all who knew her. Many friends from Chestertown and the county attended the funeral.
She was a daughter of James Barroll Ricaud and Anna Elizabeth Gordon Ricaud. Her maternal grandparents were Joseph Nicholson Gordon and Mary Frisby. Mary Ricaud married William Stevenson Walker on 27 December 1855. They had children: Anna Elizabeth; John William, b. 8 Jan. 1861; Cornelia Ricaud; William Steven Walker. Mary Ricaud Walker inherited the White House Farm in Kent County from her father, James B. Ricaud, following his death and the death of his second wife, Cornelia. The Walker family lived together at White House Farm for a time. According to Judge James B. Ricaud's will, Mary's daughter, Cornelia, was to inherit the property upon Mary's death. However, following the death of her husband, both Mary Walker and her daughter Cornelia joined in transferring title of their home & land to Walter Wright in 1909. This estate is located just south of the old Pennsylvania Railroad Depot & was originally known as "Stephney," a grant of land to the Wilmer family.
From The Chestertown Transcript, Chestertown, MD, Saturday, November 16, 1912, courtesy of the Maryland Archives. Please note that all newspapers published before January 1, 1923 are in the public domain & therefore there are no restrictions on usage.
Mrs. Mary R. Walker, widow of the late lamented William S. Walker, died from apoplexy at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Beck, in St. Louis, on Monday, Nov. 11th, after an illness of several days, aged 78 years. The deceased was the daughter of the late Judge Ricaud, of this county. She is survived by one son, Mr. Wm. S. Walker, and two daughters, Mrs. Walter Beck and Miss Cornelia R. Walker, all of St. Louis. Her remains were brought to Baltimore Thursday and interred in Greenmount cemetery beside those of her husband. Mrs. Walker was of a most lovable nature, warm-hearted, generous, gentle and kind, and enjoyed the love and admiration of a host of friends. While a resident of this county her home was noted for its hospitality and her sweet gentle nature was an inspiration to all who knew her. Many friends from Chestertown and the county attended the funeral.
From The Chestertown Transcript, Chestertown, MD, Saturday, November 16, 1912, courtesy of the Maryland Archives. Please note that all newspapers published before January 1, 1923 are in the public domain & therefore there are no restrictions on usage.
Mrs. Mary R. Walker, widow of the late lamented William S. Walker, died from apoplexy at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Beck, in St. Louis, on Monday, Nov. 11th, after an illness of several days, aged 78 years. The deceased was the daughter of the late Judge Ricaud, of this county. She is survived by one son, Mr. Wm. S. Walker, and two daughters, Mrs. Walter Beck and Miss Cornelia R. Walker, all of St. Louis. Her remains were brought to Baltimore Thursday and interred in Greenmount cemetery beside those of her husband. Mrs. Walker was of a most lovable nature, warm-hearted, generous, gentle and kind, and enjoyed the love and admiration of a host of friends. While a resident of this county her home was noted for its hospitality and her sweet gentle nature was an inspiration to all who knew her. Many friends from Chestertown and the county attended the funeral.
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