Mark Henry Walker

1872 - 1923  (51 years)

• Photos		Mark Henry Walker At a coal breaker
  		Mark Henry Walker and Elmer as musicians
  		Mark Henry Walker As a boy

  
  

• Name	Mark Henry Walker
  Birth	15 Nov 1872	Avoca, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, USA
  Gender	Male
  Occupation	Coal Miner and Carpenter
  Death	26 Nov 1923	Minersville, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania, USA
  		Death Certificate of Mark Henry Walker (1872-1923)
  Burial	Prospect Hill Cemetery, Peckville, Lackawanna Co., Pennsylvania, USA
  		Mark H. Walker - Prospect Hill Cemetery Plot: Walker
  		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	9 Jan 2023

  
  

  Father	Mark Walker,   b. 14 Jan 1844, New Coundon, Durham, England d. 17 Dec 1901, Peckville, Lackawanna Co., Pennsylvania, USA (Age 57 years)
  Mother	Annie Brown,   b. 23 May 1848, Thornley, Durham, England d. 28 Feb 1915, Minersville, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania, USA (Age 66 years)
  Marriage	10 Oct 1868	Plainsville, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, USA
  Family ID	F13795	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 15 Nov 1872 - Avoca, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, USA Marriage - Type: Methodist - 26 Dec 1894 - Peckville, Lackawanna Co., Pennsylvania, USA Death - 26 Nov 1923 - Minersville, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania, USA Burial - - Prospect Hill Cemetery, Peckville, Lackawanna Co., Pennsylvania, USA  = Link to Google Earth
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