A representative of one of the best known families of Macoupin county,
James A. Walker has scarcely as yet reached middle life but he has attained
a reputation as a substantial and progressive agriculturist. He is now
living in Scottville, having moved to the village from his farm October 10,
1910. Born on the home place October 11, 1875, he is a son of James and
China M. (Owens) Walker, a complete biographical record of whom appears on
another page of this volume.
James A. Walker attended the common
schools and carried his studies further at the normal school at Bushnell,
Illinois. He early showed special adaptability to farming pursuits and in
1895 began cultivating one hundred and forty to one hundred and sixty acres
of land owned by his father. He now owns a farm of one hundred acres and a
tract of thirteen acres in Scottville. Although living in the village he
continues actively as a farmer, and the thrifty appearance of his place
indicates the careful supervision that he gives to his work. The raising and
feeding of stock has been an important part of his business and, as he
raises only the best grades, he usually succeeds in securing a profitable
price for the same.
On October 23, 1895, Mr. Walker was married to
Miss Sarah E. Dugger, a daughter of W. H. and Polly Dugger. The father is
one of the well known farmers of this county and lives at Barr. Mr. Walker
is in thorough sympathy with the republican party whose candidates he
heartily espouses. He is a member of the Christian church of Scottville and
also of Lodge No. 426, A. F. & A. M., the Order of the Eastern Star, the Odd
Fellows and the Mutual Protective League of Scottville. Through life he has
been governed by principles of honor and has gained an enviable position
among his fellow men by his intelligence and willingness to work — two
elements which almost invariably lead to success.
Extracted 18 May 2018 by Norma Hass from History of Macoupin County, Illinois: Biographical and Pictorial, by Charles A. Walker, published in 1911, Volume 2, pages 29-30.
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