David Walker (Arkansas politician)
David Walker (February 19, 1806 – September 30, 1879) was an American lawyer, politician, and judge and notable early settler of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Walker served on the Arkansas Supreme Court for a total of eight years, including two years as chief justice.
The Honorable David Walker | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court | |
| In office 1866–1868 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas D. W. Yonley |
| Succeeded by | W.W. Wilshire |
| Associate Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court | |
| In office 1849–1855 | |
| Preceded by | William Conway |
| Succeeded by | Thomas B. Hanly |
| Member of the Arkansas Senate from the Washington County district | |
| In office November 2, 1840 – November 4, 1844 Serving with O. Evans and Mark Bean | |
| Preceded by | redistricted |
| Succeeded by | Robert McCamy |
| Member of the Territorial General Assembly | |
| In office October 5, 1835 – November 16, 1835 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 19, 1806 Elkton, Kentucky |
| Died | September 30, 1879 (aged 73) Fayetteville, Arkansas |
| Spouse |
Jane Lewis Washington
(m. 1833) |
| Children | Jacob Wythe Walker Charles Whiting Walker Mary Walker |
| Relatives | James D. Walker (cousin) |
| Occupation | Lawyer, judge, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1863-1864 |
| Rank | Colonel |
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