Robert J. Walker
(1801-1869)
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Robert John Walker (July 19, 1801 – November 11, 1869) was an American lawyer, economist and politician. An active member of the Democratic Party, he served as a member of the U.S. Senate from Mississippi from 1835 until 1845, as Secretary of the Treasury from 1845 to 1849 during the administration of President James K. Polk, and briefly as Territorial Governor of Kansas in 1857. He was also an ardent supporter of slavery, and owned slaves throughout his life.
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Robert John Walker 19 July 1801 Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
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11 November 1869 (aged 68) Washington, D.C. USA
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Duncan Stephen Walker 1st child with Mary Bache Walker Male b. 11 Nov 1841 d. 3 Jun 1912 Age: 70 (at death) 1841-1912 Union Army general
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