John probably had three wives, the first two are unknown. He came to Hawkins Co., TN from Grayson County, VA between 1800 and Dec 26 1809. He was on Grayson tax list in 1796. He was reputed to have been in the Rev War - Records show a Capt. John Walker during the Rev War in the First North Carolina Continental Battalion. They also show a John walker was appointed on Sept 1 1775, promoted to Major on Apr 26, 1778 and resigned Dec 22 1777 - perhaps he served in the NC regiments which included Tennessee at that time. Efforts to document this have been unsuccessful at present. John fathered many children over a period of 40 years.
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WILL OF JOHN WALKER
Page 484 Dated: «b»Aug. 19, 1818«/b»
In the Name of God, Amen. I, John Walker, of the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee, being weak in body but of sound and perfect mind and memory, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, blessed by Almighty God for the same, do make and publish this my last Will & Testament in manner and form following (viz):
First. After paying all just debts, I give and bequeath unto my «b»eldest children (Viz) Joshua Walker, John Walker, Walter Walker, Edward Walker, Elizabeth Walker, Jane Epperson and James Walker «/b»each one dollar, which several legacies I will and order to be paid to the said respective legatees after my decease. And the rest of the Estate to be equally divided between «b»my beloved wife Elizabeth Walker and my four youngest children ( Viz) Cinthia Walker, Sarah Walker, Frances Walker and Andrew Walker«/b». And, also, I hereby appoint Elizabeth Walker my wife sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal. This 19th day of Aug., One Thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
John Walker (seal)
(his mark)
Signed, sealed and declared by the above named John Walker to be his last Will & Testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses in the presence of the Testator.
James x Walker, Nicholas Long
(his mark)

(Research):



Will of John Walker

Dated Aug 19 1818

In the name of God, Amen.

I, John Walker of the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee, being weak in body but of sound ad perfect mind and memory, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, blessed be Almighty God for the same, do make and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following(viz):

First: After paying all just debts, I give and bequeath unto my eldest children (viz) Joshua Walker, John Walker, Edward Walker, Elizabeth Walker, Jane Epperson, and James Walker each one dollar, which several legacies I will and order to be paid to the said respective legatees after my demise. And the rest of the Estate to be equally divided between my beloved wife Elizabeth Walker and my four youngest children (viz) Cinthia Walker, Sarah Walker, Frances Walker and Andrew Walker. And, also I herby appoint Elizabeth Walker my wife sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal. This 19th day of Aug. One Thousand eight hundred and eighteen.

John Walker (seal) (his mark)

Signed, sealed and declared by the above named John Walker to be is last Will & Testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names was witnesses in the presence of the Testator.

James x Walker (his mark) Nicholas Long


Source: Wills of Hawkins County, Tennessee 1786-1864, Volume 1. Page 484, Being Transcriptions of Original Wills Re-copied by the County Court Clerk after the Civil War and Microfilmed by Tennessee State Library and Archives, Technical Service Section, Nashville, Tennessee 37219 - Microfilm Roll No. 31. Transcription of Microfilm by Eugenia Lauderdale Messick - Published

• Married: Abt 1764
• Note: The last three children Allen, Louise and Charles were not on the will and may be the children of James (son of elder John) Walker's family ²
• Change Date: 25 May 2007

1. Walter Walker b: Abt 1765
2. Jane Walker b: Abt 1770
3. Joshua Walker b: 1770
4. John R. Walker b: Abt 1773
5. Edward Walker b: 27 Mar 1773 in Virginia
6. James H. Walker b: Abt 1785
7. John A Walker b: 24 Jul 1794
8. Elizabeth Walker b: 14 Sep 1802 in Hawkins County, TN

• Married: Abt 1794
• Change Date: 28 Oct 2005

1. Cynthia Walker b: 1795
2. Sarah B. Walker b: 1798
3. Francis H. Walker b: Abt 1800-1810
4. Andrew Walker b: Abt 1800-1810

1. Media: Periodical
   Abbrev: Distant Crossroads - Vol.13-July1996 No.3
   Title: Distant Crossroads- Vol.13-July1996 No.3
   Publication: Quarterly publication by Hawkins County Genealogical Society, Hawkins County, Tennessee
2. Media: Personal Research
   Abbrev: John S. Walker
   Title: John S. Walker
   Publication: John S. Walker's personal research - Email <john.s.walker@gm.com> Much of the various family info on John Walker(d Aug 19, 1818) and Joshua Walker(b Sept 15, 1757) is by speculation and not proven.
3. Media: Census
   Abbrev: Tennessee Hawkins County 1880 Census
   Title: 1880 Hawkins County TN Census
   Author: 1880 Hawkins County TN Census
   Publication: 1880 Hawkins County TN Census
   Page: dau states father born in VA
   Quality: 3
4. Media: Periodical
   Abbrev: Distant Crossroads
   Title: Distant Crossroads
   Author: Hawkins County Genealogical Society
   Publication: Quarterly publication by Hawkins County Genealogical Society
5. Media: Family History
   Abbrev: Andrea Walker Clark
   Title: Andrea Walker Clark