George Herbert Walker

George Herbert Walker
George Herbert Walker
Born	June 11, 1875; St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Died	June 24, 1953 (aged 78); New York City, U.S.
Alma mater	Washington University in St. Louis
Occupation(s)	Businessman, banker
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Lucretia Wear
Children	Dorothy Wear; George Herbert Walker Jr.; John M. Walker;
Parents	David Davis Walker; Martha Adela Beaky;
Relatives	George Herbert Walker Bush (grandson); George Walker Bush (great-grandson); Walker Stapleton (great-grandson);

George Herbert "Bert" Walker Sr. (June 11, 1875 – June 24, 1953) was an American banker and businessman. He was the maternal grandfather of United States President George H. W. Bush and a great-grandfather of President George W. Bush, both of whom were named in his honor. He was also the amateur heavyweight-boxing champion of Missouri while studying law at Washington University.

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