Son of John and Nancy Mullins Walker.
Husband of Rachel Karnes Walker.
Brother of Elizabeth Walker Bailey, Sarah Walker Bowling, Crispi Anos Walker, Margaret Walker Lilly Meador, Nancy Walker Hatcher, Cynthia Walker Wright, Mary Walker Bailey, and Ursala Walker Bailey.
The following text from "Tears On The Bluestone" by Arnold Hurd III, © 2007:
1860 Census of Joe's Branch, Wyoming County [West] Virginia, age 46, farmer, married to Rachel, age 39.
Born on 7/18/1813. Son of John and Nancy Mullins Walker. Married to Rachel Karnes. Enumerated on the 1850 census of Mercer County, West Virginia, age 35, married to Rachel, age 29. Listed on the 1870 Census of Slab Fork Township, Wyoming County, West Virginia, age 57, farmer, married to Rachel, age 50. Appears on the 1880 Census of Slab Fork District, Raleigh County, West Virginia, age 66, farmer, married to Rachel, age 59. Died on 12/7/1895. Buried in Walker cemetery at Odd, West Virginia. Also appears in a March 12, 1862 diary entry by Rutherford B. Hayes. The entry lists 7 people who "agree to remain peaceably at home if we will not molest them." Walker is listed as "(Rev.)"
Sons John M. and James M. Walker served in the 60th Virginia Infantry. Son George served with the 45th and the 1st.
Other information for (Elder) Charles Walker is contained in his obituary and in history of his church-and the records of his family. The obituary, below:
"Elder Charles Walker was born July 18, 1813, and was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church about 60 years, and a minister of the gospel over 55 years. He assisted in constituting the Salem Church in 1860, and remained its pastor until his death, which occured Dec. 7, 1895, when he gently fell asleep in the arms of Jesus, making his stay on earth 82Y-4M-19D.
He bore his affliction with Christian fortitude and patience, we may truly say a good man has gone to rest. He had bourn the heat and burden of the day in his Master's vineyard, and having finished the work assigned him, we beleive his master called him home to his reward and to rest from his labors.
We miss him for his seat is vacant in the church, and around our firesides, he was an able and efficient pastor, a kind father, and affectionate husband. And as a minister his only theme was Jesus Christ, and him crucified, he avoided more controverted points, but strove for peace and union among the brethren.
The writer of this obituary visited Elder Walker a few days before his death, and the welfare of the churches seemed heavily impressed upon his mind. He leaves a widow, children, brethren and friends to mourn their loss. Yet the reality is before us that he is gone, never to return. Oh! how precious the thought that he fell asleep in the arms of Jesus, who alone could go with him through the Valley of Death, and lead him through the Gate to Immortal Glory. May God comfort his aged companion, may she realize that her loss is his eternal gain."
(the author of the obituary is unknown to me, regretfully, cannot add credit for this.)
From the research of Glennis Walker:
"Charles was associated with the Camp Creek Primitive Baptist Church of Flat Top as early as Sept. 20, 1845. And as of Sept. 3, 1858 he had been ordained Elder, and as of Aug. 31, 1860 the Salem Church was constituted in a log building in a hollow lying generally between the Kasky Green Place and the Sam Hale Place nearby present-day West View in Raleigh County, WV. Oscar Bowling, long time resident of Ghent, WV told me May 2, 1978 that he had seen the crumbling foundation of the old Salem Church. This church flourished and moved ahead with Elder Charles Walker as pastor, but following his death in 1895 it seemed to slowly disintegrate, and confusion abounded, it came to be known as "Rocky Babylon" and the Salem Church burned in 1901 or 1902.
When the Salem Church was rebuilt in 1903, it was located at Mt. View, still in Raleigh County, WV. Two men who were very instrumental in the erection of the framed wooden church building were Joe Cole and Uncle Barnett Foley, husband of greataunt Mary Dodd Foley. This church building has since been remodeled two or more times, and has accumulated quite a large cemetery, which is well kept and tended."
More about the church association, see memorial of Council Walker.
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Bio by aye ain't.
Husband of Rachel Karnes Walker.
Brother of Elizabeth Walker Bailey, Sarah Walker Bowling, Crispi Anos Walker, Margaret Walker Lilly Meador, Nancy Walker Hatcher, Cynthia Walker Wright, Mary Walker Bailey, and Ursala Walker Bailey.
The following text from "Tears On The Bluestone" by Arnold Hurd III, © 2007:
1860 Census of Joe's Branch, Wyoming County [West] Virginia, age 46, farmer, married to Rachel, age 39.
Born on 7/18/1813. Son of John and Nancy Mullins Walker. Married to Rachel Karnes. Enumerated on the 1850 census of Mercer County, West Virginia, age 35, married to Rachel, age 29. Listed on the 1870 Census of Slab Fork Township, Wyoming County, West Virginia, age 57, farmer, married to Rachel, age 50. Appears on the 1880 Census of Slab Fork District, Raleigh County, West Virginia, age 66, farmer, married to Rachel, age 59. Died on 12/7/1895. Buried in Walker cemetery at Odd, West Virginia. Also appears in a March 12, 1862 diary entry by Rutherford B. Hayes. The entry lists 7 people who "agree to remain peaceably at home if we will not molest them." Walker is listed as "(Rev.)"
Sons John M. and James M. Walker served in the 60th Virginia Infantry. Son George served with the 45th and the 1st.
Other information for (Elder) Charles Walker is contained in his obituary and in history of his church-and the records of his family. The obituary, below:
"Elder Charles Walker was born July 18, 1813, and was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church about 60 years, and a minister of the gospel over 55 years. He assisted in constituting the Salem Church in 1860, and remained its pastor until his death, which occured Dec. 7, 1895, when he gently fell asleep in the arms of Jesus, making his stay on earth 82Y-4M-19D.
He bore his affliction with Christian fortitude and patience, we may truly say a good man has gone to rest. He had bourn the heat and burden of the day in his Master's vineyard, and having finished the work assigned him, we beleive his master called him home to his reward and to rest from his labors.
We miss him for his seat is vacant in the church, and around our firesides, he was an able and efficient pastor, a kind father, and affectionate husband. And as a minister his only theme was Jesus Christ, and him crucified, he avoided more controverted points, but strove for peace and union among the brethren.
The writer of this obituary visited Elder Walker a few days before his death, and the welfare of the churches seemed heavily impressed upon his mind. He leaves a widow, children, brethren and friends to mourn their loss. Yet the reality is before us that he is gone, never to return. Oh! how precious the thought that he fell asleep in the arms of Jesus, who alone could go with him through the Valley of Death, and lead him through the Gate to Immortal Glory. May God comfort his aged companion, may she realize that her loss is his eternal gain."
(the author of the obituary is unknown to me, regretfully, cannot add credit for this.)
From the research of Glennis Walker:
"Charles was associated with the Camp Creek Primitive Baptist Church of Flat Top as early as Sept. 20, 1845. And as of Sept. 3, 1858 he had been ordained Elder, and as of Aug. 31, 1860 the Salem Church was constituted in a log building in a hollow lying generally between the Kasky Green Place and the Sam Hale Place nearby present-day West View in Raleigh County, WV. Oscar Bowling, long time resident of Ghent, WV told me May 2, 1978 that he had seen the crumbling foundation of the old Salem Church. This church flourished and moved ahead with Elder Charles Walker as pastor, but following his death in 1895 it seemed to slowly disintegrate, and confusion abounded, it came to be known as "Rocky Babylon" and the Salem Church burned in 1901 or 1902.
When the Salem Church was rebuilt in 1903, it was located at Mt. View, still in Raleigh County, WV. Two men who were very instrumental in the erection of the framed wooden church building were Joe Cole and Uncle Barnett Foley, husband of greataunt Mary Dodd Foley. This church building has since been remodeled two or more times, and has accumulated quite a large cemetery, which is well kept and tended."
More about the church association, see memorial of Council Walker.
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Bio by aye ain't.
Son of John and Nancy Mullins Walker.
Husband of Rachel Karnes Walker.
Brother of Elizabeth Walker Bailey, Sarah Walker Bowling, Crispi Anos Walker, Margaret Walker Lilly Meador, Nancy Walker Hatcher, Cynthia Walker Wright, Mary Walker Bailey, and Ursala Walker Bailey.
The following text from "Tears On The Bluestone" by Arnold Hurd III, © 2007:
1860 Census of Joe's Branch, Wyoming County [West] Virginia, age 46, farmer, married to Rachel, age 39.
Born on 7/18/1813. Son of John and Nancy Mullins Walker. Married to Rachel Karnes. Enumerated on the 1850 census of Mercer County, West Virginia, age 35, married to Rachel, age 29. Listed on the 1870 Census of Slab Fork Township, Wyoming County, West Virginia, age 57, farmer, married to Rachel, age 50. Appears on the 1880 Census of Slab Fork District, Raleigh County, West Virginia, age 66, farmer, married to Rachel, age 59. Died on 12/7/1895. Buried in Walker cemetery at Odd, West Virginia. Also appears in a March 12, 1862 diary entry by Rutherford B. Hayes. The entry lists 7 people who "agree to remain peaceably at home if we will not molest them." Walker is listed as "(Rev.)"
Sons John M. and James M. Walker served in the 60th Virginia Infantry. Son George served with the 45th and the 1st.
Other information for (Elder) Charles Walker is contained in his obituary and in history of his church-and the records of his family. The obituary, below:
"Elder Charles Walker was born July 18, 1813, and was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church about 60 years, and a minister of the gospel over 55 years. He assisted in constituting the Salem Church in 1860, and remained its pastor until his death, which occured Dec. 7, 1895, when he gently fell asleep in the arms of Jesus, making his stay on earth 82Y-4M-19D.
He bore his affliction with Christian fortitude and patience, we may truly say a good man has gone to rest. He had bourn the heat and burden of the day in his Master's vineyard, and having finished the work assigned him, we beleive his master called him home to his reward and to rest from his labors.
We miss him for his seat is vacant in the church, and around our firesides, he was an able and efficient pastor, a kind father, and affectionate husband. And as a minister his only theme was Jesus Christ, and him crucified, he avoided more controverted points, but strove for peace and union among the brethren.
The writer of this obituary visited Elder Walker a few days before his death, and the welfare of the churches seemed heavily impressed upon his mind. He leaves a widow, children, brethren and friends to mourn their loss. Yet the reality is before us that he is gone, never to return. Oh! how precious the thought that he fell asleep in the arms of Jesus, who alone could go with him through the Valley of Death, and lead him through the Gate to Immortal Glory. May God comfort his aged companion, may she realize that her loss is his eternal gain."
(the author of the obituary is unknown to me, regretfully, cannot add credit for this.)
From the research of Glennis Walker:
"Charles was associated with the Camp Creek Primitive Baptist Church of Flat Top as early as Sept. 20, 1845. And as of Sept. 3, 1858 he had been ordained Elder, and as of Aug. 31, 1860 the Salem Church was constituted in a log building in a hollow lying generally between the Kasky Green Place and the Sam Hale Place nearby present-day West View in Raleigh County, WV. Oscar Bowling, long time resident of Ghent, WV told me May 2, 1978 that he had seen the crumbling foundation of the old Salem Church. This church flourished and moved ahead with Elder Charles Walker as pastor, but following his death in 1895 it seemed to slowly disintegrate, and confusion abounded, it came to be known as "Rocky Babylon" and the Salem Church burned in 1901 or 1902.
When the Salem Church was rebuilt in 1903, it was located at Mt. View, still in Raleigh County, WV. Two men who were very instrumental in the erection of the framed wooden church building were Joe Cole and Uncle Barnett Foley, husband of greataunt Mary Dodd Foley. This church building has since been remodeled two or more times, and has accumulated quite a large cemetery, which is well kept and tended."
More about the church association, see memorial of Council Walker.
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Bio by aye ain't.
Husband of Rachel Karnes Walker.
Brother of Elizabeth Walker Bailey, Sarah Walker Bowling, Crispi Anos Walker, Margaret Walker Lilly Meador, Nancy Walker Hatcher, Cynthia Walker Wright, Mary Walker Bailey, and Ursala Walker Bailey.
The following text from "Tears On The Bluestone" by Arnold Hurd III, © 2007:
1860 Census of Joe's Branch, Wyoming County [West] Virginia, age 46, farmer, married to Rachel, age 39.
Born on 7/18/1813. Son of John and Nancy Mullins Walker. Married to Rachel Karnes. Enumerated on the 1850 census of Mercer County, West Virginia, age 35, married to Rachel, age 29. Listed on the 1870 Census of Slab Fork Township, Wyoming County, West Virginia, age 57, farmer, married to Rachel, age 50. Appears on the 1880 Census of Slab Fork District, Raleigh County, West Virginia, age 66, farmer, married to Rachel, age 59. Died on 12/7/1895. Buried in Walker cemetery at Odd, West Virginia. Also appears in a March 12, 1862 diary entry by Rutherford B. Hayes. The entry lists 7 people who "agree to remain peaceably at home if we will not molest them." Walker is listed as "(Rev.)"
Sons John M. and James M. Walker served in the 60th Virginia Infantry. Son George served with the 45th and the 1st.
Other information for (Elder) Charles Walker is contained in his obituary and in history of his church-and the records of his family. The obituary, below:
"Elder Charles Walker was born July 18, 1813, and was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church about 60 years, and a minister of the gospel over 55 years. He assisted in constituting the Salem Church in 1860, and remained its pastor until his death, which occured Dec. 7, 1895, when he gently fell asleep in the arms of Jesus, making his stay on earth 82Y-4M-19D.
He bore his affliction with Christian fortitude and patience, we may truly say a good man has gone to rest. He had bourn the heat and burden of the day in his Master's vineyard, and having finished the work assigned him, we beleive his master called him home to his reward and to rest from his labors.
We miss him for his seat is vacant in the church, and around our firesides, he was an able and efficient pastor, a kind father, and affectionate husband. And as a minister his only theme was Jesus Christ, and him crucified, he avoided more controverted points, but strove for peace and union among the brethren.
The writer of this obituary visited Elder Walker a few days before his death, and the welfare of the churches seemed heavily impressed upon his mind. He leaves a widow, children, brethren and friends to mourn their loss. Yet the reality is before us that he is gone, never to return. Oh! how precious the thought that he fell asleep in the arms of Jesus, who alone could go with him through the Valley of Death, and lead him through the Gate to Immortal Glory. May God comfort his aged companion, may she realize that her loss is his eternal gain."
(the author of the obituary is unknown to me, regretfully, cannot add credit for this.)
From the research of Glennis Walker:
"Charles was associated with the Camp Creek Primitive Baptist Church of Flat Top as early as Sept. 20, 1845. And as of Sept. 3, 1858 he had been ordained Elder, and as of Aug. 31, 1860 the Salem Church was constituted in a log building in a hollow lying generally between the Kasky Green Place and the Sam Hale Place nearby present-day West View in Raleigh County, WV. Oscar Bowling, long time resident of Ghent, WV told me May 2, 1978 that he had seen the crumbling foundation of the old Salem Church. This church flourished and moved ahead with Elder Charles Walker as pastor, but following his death in 1895 it seemed to slowly disintegrate, and confusion abounded, it came to be known as "Rocky Babylon" and the Salem Church burned in 1901 or 1902.
When the Salem Church was rebuilt in 1903, it was located at Mt. View, still in Raleigh County, WV. Two men who were very instrumental in the erection of the framed wooden church building were Joe Cole and Uncle Barnett Foley, husband of greataunt Mary Dodd Foley. This church building has since been remodeled two or more times, and has accumulated quite a large cemetery, which is well kept and tended."
More about the church association, see memorial of Council Walker.
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