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Mark Henry Walker

Mark Henry Walker

Male 1872 - 1923  (51 years)


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  • Name Mark Henry Walker 
    Birth 15 Nov 1872  Avoca, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Occupation Coal Miner and Carpenter 
    Death 26 Nov 1923  Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Death Certificate of Mark Henry Walker (1872-1923)    		 Death Certificate of Mark Henry Walker (1872-1923)
    Burial Prospect Hill Cemetery, Peckville, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mark H. Walker - Prospect Hill Cemetery    		 Mark H. Walker - Prospect Hill Cemetery
    Plot: Walker
    Walker Family Lot - Prospect Hill Cemetery    		 Walker Family Lot - Prospect Hill Cemetery
    Left to Right: Mark, Mary, Mark H.
    Plot: Walker
    Notes 
    • Mark Walker. Sr., formerly of Pine Hill, but lately a resident of Minersville, died at his home on School St., Monday night after an illness of several months. The deceased came to Pine Hill from Peckville, about 12 years ago and he was for many years separator foreman at the colliery. After leaving there he followed his trade of carpenter.
      He was also a musician of ability, and he played the trombone in both the Minersville and the Forestville bands. He is survived by his wife and the following children, Mark, Joseph, Lillian, wife of Raymond Evans, Margaret, wife of Gilbert George, William, James, Elmer and Francis, the last four living at home. Several brothers residing at Peckville and Forrest City also survive. The funeral will be held Friday and interment will be at Peckville, the funeral going to that town by auto.
      (Pottsville Republican, November 27, 1923, page 2)
    Person ID I38840  OurNorthernRoots | Rebecca's Ancestor
    Last Modified 25 May 2025 

    Father Mark Walker,   b. 14 Jan 1844, New Coundon, County Durham, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Dec 1901, Peckville, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 57 years) 
    Mother Annie Brown,   b. 23 May 1848, Thornley, County Durham, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 28 Feb 1915, Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 66 years) 
    Marriage 10 Oct 1868  Plainsville Twp, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F13795  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mary Ann Shone,   b. 17 Sep 1877, Upsall, Yorkshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Apr 1938, Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 60 years) 
    Marriage 26 Dec 1894  Peckville, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Type: Methodist 
    • Married by Rev.F.P.Doty at the brides home.
    Children 
    +1. Mark Henry Walker, Jr.,   b. 29 Aug 1895, Peckville, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Dec 1976, Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 81 years)
    +2. Joseph Shone Walker,   b. 21 Jan 1899, Marcy, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 29 Mar 1958, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 59 years)
    +3. Lillian Elizabeth Walker,   b. 6 Mar 1899, Avoca, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Nov 1966, Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 67 years)
    +4. Margaret Helen Walker,   b. 7 Dec 1901, Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Mar 1979, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years)
    >5. William Vincent Walker,   b. 22 Dec 1903, Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 Jun 1985, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 81 years)
     6. Edward Arthur Walker,   b. 12 Apr 1905, West Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Mar 1906, West Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)
    >7. James Wilson Walker,   b. 12 Apr 1906, West Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 23 Dec 1968, Key West, Monroe County, Florida Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 62 years)
     8. Mary Jane Walker,   b. 23 Oct 1908, West Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Jul 1909, West Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)
    >9. Elmer Straub Walker,   b. 13 Feb 1910, Cass, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aug 1986, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years)
     10. Chester Arthur Walker,   b. 23 May 1913, Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Oct 1913, Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)
    +11. Francis Harrison Walker,   b. 2 Oct 1914, Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 30 May 1972, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 57 years)
    Photos
    Mark Henry Walker and Family    		Mark Henry Walker and Family
    Children of Mark Henry Walker    		Children of Mark Henry Walker
    Lillian, Margaret, William and James
    Family ID F13794  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 12 Jul 2014 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 15 Nov 1872 - Avoca, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - Type: Methodist - 26 Dec 1894 - Peckville, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 26 Nov 1923 - Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Prospect Hill Cemetery, Peckville, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Mark Henry Walker    		Mark Henry Walker
    At a coal breaker
    Mark Henry Walker and Elmer as musicians    		Mark Henry Walker and Elmer as musicians
    Mark Henry Walker    		Mark Henry Walker
    As a boy


 

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