Name |
David WALKER [1, 2] |
Suffix |
Sr. |
Birth |
25 Jun 1762 |
Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.07,-3.603 [3] |
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1795 bible - birth David Sr. 1795 Walker Bible, birth entry for David Walker Sr. |
Gender |
Male |
Anecdote |
- The father-son relationship between James Walker (c1732-1816), his wife Sarah Hill (c1731-1814), and David Walker (1762-1844) is a proposal based on the age difference of 30 years, close proximity of their farms in Priestside, and that James & David each paid a horse tax three days apart. The evidence is circumstantial, but compelling. James Walker and Sarah Hill are buried with his parents, John Walker (c1704-1739) and Mary Johnston (c1706-1771), in the Dalton Village Graveyard, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
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Anecdote |
- There is a story about the origin of the surname Walker. "Wa(u)lking the Cloth", extracted from a Scottish list: 'Walker' means 'Walker of the Cloth'. This was a transitional process from liquid to cloth, and workers walked it in their bare feet to stretch it. In the Highlands 'waulking' the tweed is a process of shrinking the cloth. A group (usually women) would sit around a wooden table and the long length of damp tweed was held by them all. It was passed through their hands, and bumped down on the table as it was passed along. There were traditional songs sung to maintain the rhythm of the waulking.
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Horse Tax |
30 Oct 1797 |
Wintersheugh, Cummertrees Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland [4] |
- David paid 4 shillings tax for two horses at this time, equivalent to about £21 in today's currency (2021)
- Role: Principal 2
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Horse tax 1797 - David Walker, Farm Horse Tax, 30 October 1797, David Walker in Wintersheugh, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. |
Horse Tax |
30 Oct 1797 |
Wintersheugh, Cummertrees Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland [4] |
- David paid 4 shillings tax for two horses at this time, equivalent to about £21 in today's currency (2021)
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Horse tax 1797 - David Walker, Farm Horse Tax, 30 October 1797, David Walker in Wintersheugh, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. |
Immigration |
Abt 1819 |
New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island [7] |
- "It is recorded of the first of the Walker family, coming to this Island from the lush meadows of Annan, that when he viewed the giant maples and pines that had to be leveled before his home could be built in what is now known as New Annan, he “sat doon and grat.” David Walker and Margaret Hetherington landed at Malpeque, Prince Edward Island, ca. 1819.
- Role: Principal 2
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Immigration |
Abt 1819 |
New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island [7] |
- "It is recorded of the first of the Walker family, coming to this Island from the lush meadows of Annan, that when he viewed the giant maples and pines that had to be leveled before his home could be built in what is now known as New Annan, he “sat doon and grat.” David Walker and Margaret Hetherington landed at Malpeque, Prince Edward Island, ca. 1819.
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Occupation |
21 Oct 1820 |
New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.41978,-63.70972 [8] |
on "A List of Licensed Retailers" in Prince County, "David Walker, Lot 19". |
- on "A List of Licensed Retailers" in Prince County, "David Walker, Lot 19". It is known that David was granted a license to sell "spirituous liquors"
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Occupation |
22 Aug 1821 |
New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island [9] |
listed under "Licensed Retailers", Prince County "David Walker, Lot 19" |
Occupation |
1 Jul 1823 |
New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.41978,-63.70972 [10] |
on "A list of persons licensed to sell spirituous liquors in the year commencing July 1 1823. |
- on "A list of persons licensed to sell spirituous liquors in the year commencing July 1 1823..... David Walker Lot 19"
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Occupation |
1 Jul 1824 |
New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.41978,-63.70972 [11] |
on a "List of Persons Licensed to Retail Spirituous Liquors for the year commencing July 1 1824", under Prince County, "David Walker, Lot 19" |
Occupation |
1 Jul 1826 |
New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.41978,-63.70972 [12] |
on a "List of Persons Licensed to sell Spirituous liquors for the year commencing July 1 1825", under Prince County, "David Walker, Lot 19" |
Occupation |
1 Jul 1826 |
New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.41978,-63.70972 [13] |
on a "list of persons licensed to sell spirituous liquors for the year commencing July 1 1826", under Prince County, "David Walker, Lot 19" |
Occupation |
1 Jul 1827 |
New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.41978,-63.70972 [14] |
on a "list of persons licensed to sell spirituous liquors for the year commencing July 1 1827", under Prince County, "David Walker, Lot 19" |
Occupation |
1 Jul 1829 |
New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island [15, 16, 17] |
on a "list of persons licensed to sell Spirituous Liquors for the year commencing July 1 1829", under Prince County, "David Walker, Lot 19". |
- on a "list of persons licensed to sell Spirituous Liquors for the year commencing July 1 1829", under Prince County, "David Walker, Lot 19". Another reference in the same newspaper lists "David Walker, New Annan"
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Occupation |
9 Aug 1830 |
New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.41978,-63.70972 [16] |
on a published list of "Licensed Retailers of Spirituous Liquors, Colonial Secretary's Office, August 9 1830", under "Prince County Taverns" is "David Walker, Tavern Owner, New Annan, Lot 19" |
Occupation |
4 Jan 1831 |
New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.41978,-63.70972 [18] |
a "Tavern Owner, New Annan, Lot 19", on a published list of "Licensed Retailers of Spirituous Liquors, Colonial Secretary's Office, January 4, 1831", under "Prince County Taverns" is "David Walker, Tavern Owner, New Annan, Lot 19" |
Occupation |
2 Jan 1832 |
New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.41978,-63.70972 [19] |
a "Tavern Owner, New Annan", on a published list of the "Colonial Secretary's Office, January 2d, 1832. |
- a "Tavern Owner, New Annan", on a published list of the "Colonial Secretary's Office, January 2d, 1832. Licensed Retailers of Spirituous Liquors", under "Prince County Taverns" is "David Walker, New Annan, Lot 19"
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Occupation |
1 Jan 1833 |
New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.41978,-63.70972 [19] |
on a published list of the "Colonial Secretary's Office, 1st January, 1833". |
- on a published list of the "Colonial Secretary's Office, 1st January, 1833". Under "Prince County Taverns" is "David Walker, New Annan"
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Occupation |
31 Dec 1833 |
New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.41978,-63.70972 [20] |
a "Tavern Operator, Colonial Secretary's Office, December 31st 1833. |
- a "Tavern Operator, Colonial Secretary's Office, December 31st 1833. In the list of Prince County Taverns is "David Walker, New Annan"
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Will |
18 Sep 1841 |
Lot 19, New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island [21, 22] |
- Will of David Walker, Senior of New Annan, Lot 19, Innkeeper. PARO Estate File Will W-33. Two documents. Liber 4, Folio 191. "Will. Being of "sound mind and body". To my wife Ann, all my real and personal property for the remainder of her life or widowhood. If she remarries, she may only take her bed, bedding, and clothing. At her decease or remarriage, my leasehold property on Lot 19 passes to my son Robert. At his decease, it passes to his son David. I appoint Benjamin Darby of St. Eleanors and Thomas C. Compton of Pavilion Cottage, St. Eleanors, Lot 17 as Executors. Dated 18 Sept. 1841. Signed David Walker, Sr. Witnessed by H. Montgomery, Joseph Mugridge, Susana Mugridge. Proved on the oath of Joseph Mugridge on 14 May 1844 before R. Hodgson. Probate granted to Benjamin Darby. The court reserves the right to grant the same to Thomas Compton Compton.Inventory: An inventory of the Goods and Chattels Belonging to the late David Walker, New Annan, Lot 19. One page. Itemized list with assigned values. Includes: livestock, furniture, implements of husbandry, 100 acres of leasehold land with a dwelling and office houses attached. [no date] Signed Robt. Walker, Ann Walker. Witnessed by John Nicholson. Filed 12 July 1844.
In the name of God Amen. I David Walker Senior of New Annan Lot Nineteen Prince County Prince Edward Island British North America Innkeeper being of sound mind and body and well knowing that it is affected once for all men to die and wishing to settle all my worldly affairs, as ? my worldly goods, Chattels and Lands as well all monies due or becoming due after my decease, Do after all my first debts and funeral expenses are paid. Bequeath the sums in the following manner. To my beloved wife Ann I will and bequeath for and during the term of her natural life all the messuage, tenement, premises and Farm I now reside on and in with all the stock dead and live with all the furniture therein contained of whatsoever sort or description unto her own proper use and benefit as long as she shall remain my widow, but in the event of her my beloved wife Ann Walker marrying then and in that case I do not allow her to benefit in any way by my property except to take her bed and bedding and Body clothing she may be possessed of at my decease, and after the death of my beloved wife Ann I will and bequeath the before named messuage Tenement, premises dead and live stock and furniture as I shall leave her my said wife at my decease as well as Leasehold premises to my Son Robert Walker also of the above Lot or Township Number (19) Nineteen for and during the term of his natural life, and after his my son Robert Walkers death then to revert to David Walker son of my son Robert Walker and to his Heirs. And lastly appoint and constitute as the executors to of this my last will and testament Benjamin Darby Senr. Of St. Eleanors and Mr. Thos. C. Compton of Pavillion Cottage also in St. Eleanors Lot or Township Number Seventeen to see this my last will and testament executed and I publish and declare this to be my last will and testament evoking and annulling all heretofore will or codicils, Signed, Sealed, published and declaring this as my final will and testament bearing date this Eighteenth day of September one thousand Eight hundred and forty one and in the sixth year of the reign of the Sovereign Lady Victoria Queen of Great Britain and Ireland et cetera.
Signed, Sealed, Published & Declared
as the last Will & Testament of David David Walker Senr LS
Walker Senior in our presence and
in the presence of each of us
Witnesses H. Montgomery
Joseph Mugridge
Susanna Mugridge
The above will was proved and registered the 14th day of May 1844 on the oath of Joseph Mugridge a subscribing witness and Probate granted same day to Benjamin Darby one of the Executors - - to - - to Thomas Compton Compton (sic) the other Executor when he shall demand the same.
- Role: Principal 2
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Will |
18 Sep 1841 |
Lot 19, New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island [21, 22] |
- Will of David Walker, Senior of New Annan, Lot 19, Innkeeper. PARO Estate File Will W-33. Two documents. Liber 4, Folio 191. "Will. Being of "sound mind and body". To my wife Ann, all my real and personal property for the remainder of her life or widowhood. If she remarries, she may only take her bed, bedding, and clothing. At her decease or remarriage, my leasehold property on Lot 19 passes to my son Robert. At his decease, it passes to his son David. I appoint Benjamin Darby of St. Eleanors and Thomas C. Compton of Pavilion Cottage, St. Eleanors, Lot 17 as Executors. Dated 18 Sept. 1841. Signed David Walker, Sr. Witnessed by H. Montgomery, Joseph Mugridge, Susana Mugridge. Proved on the oath of Joseph Mugridge on 14 May 1844 before R. Hodgson. Probate granted to Benjamin Darby. The court reserves the right to grant the same to Thomas Compton Compton.Inventory: An inventory of the Goods and Chattels Belonging to the late David Walker, New Annan, Lot 19. One page. Itemized list with assigned values. Includes: livestock, furniture, implements of husbandry, 100 acres of leasehold land with a dwelling and office houses attached. [no date] Signed Robt. Walker, Ann Walker. Witnessed by John Nicholson. Filed 12 July 1844.
In the name of God Amen. I David Walker Senior of New Annan Lot Nineteen Prince County Prince Edward Island British North America Innkeeper being of sound mind and body and well knowing that it is affected once for all men to die and wishing to settle all my worldly affairs, as ? my worldly goods, Chattels and Lands as well all monies due or becoming due after my decease, Do after all my first debts and funeral expenses are paid. Bequeath the sums in the following manner. To my beloved wife Ann I will and bequeath for and during the term of her natural life all the messuage, tenement, premises and Farm I now reside on and in with all the stock dead and live with all the furniture therein contained of whatsoever sort or description unto her own proper use and benefit as long as she shall remain my widow, but in the event of her my beloved wife Ann Walker marrying then and in that case I do not allow her to benefit in any way by my property except to take her bed and bedding and Body clothing she may be possessed of at my decease, and after the death of my beloved wife Ann I will and bequeath the before named messuage Tenement, premises dead and live stock and furniture as I shall leave her my said wife at my decease as well as Leasehold premises to my Son Robert Walker also of the above Lot or Township Number (19) Nineteen for and during the term of his natural life, and after his my son Robert Walkers death then to revert to David Walker son of my son Robert Walker and to his Heirs. And lastly appoint and constitute as the executors to of this my last will and testament Benjamin Darby Senr. Of St. Eleanors and Mr. Thos. C. Compton of Pavillion Cottage also in St. Eleanors Lot or Township Number Seventeen to see this my last will and testament executed and I publish and declare this to be my last will and testament evoking and annulling all heretofore will or codicils, Signed, Sealed, published and declaring this as my final will and testament bearing date this Eighteenth day of September one thousand Eight hundred and forty one and in the sixth year of the reign of the Sovereign Lady Victoria Queen of Great Britain and Ireland et cetera.
Signed, Sealed, Published & Declared
as the last Will & Testament of David David Walker Senr LS
Walker Senior in our presence and
in the presence of each of us
Witnesses H. Montgomery
Joseph Mugridge
Susanna Mugridge
The above will was proved and registered the 14th day of May 1844 on the oath of Joseph Mugridge a subscribing witness and Probate granted same day to Benjamin Darby one of the Executors - - to - - to Thomas Compton Compton (sic) the other Executor when he shall demand the same.
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Death |
15 Apr 1844 |
(probably) New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island [23] |
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Walker 1795 bible - death Davi 1795 Walker Bible, death entry for David Walker Sr. |
Will Proved |
14 May 1844 [24, 25] |
Burial |
(probably) North Bedeque Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36205,-63.72580 [26] |
- The exact burial site for David Walker, Margaret Hetherington and Ann Bramble is not known, but is generally assumed to be North Bedeque Cemetery, where many second generation Walkers are buried. Inscription: At Rest Nearby / David Walker / 25 Jun. 1762 - 15 Apr. 1844 / His Wife / Margaret Hetherington / 9 Jan. 1764 - 27 Jun. 1824 / Emigrated From / Dumfriesshire, Scotland / Settled at New Annan, PEI, ca. 1819 / His Wife / Ann Bramble / 14 Nov. 1776 - 26 Sep. 1864 / Erected by Descendants of / David & Margaret, 2005.
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Marker - David Walker & Margar Memorial tombstone for David Walker (1762-1844), his wives (1) Margaret Hetherington (1764-1824) and (2) Ann Bramble (1776-1864). North Bedeque Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Person ID |
I333 |
Ancestral Trails |
Last Modified |
7 May 2024 |
Family 1 |
Margaret HETHERINGTON, b. 9 Jan 1764, Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.983,-3.266 d. 27 Jun 1824, New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island (Age 60 years) |
Marriage |
1 Jul 1783 |
Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.983,-3.266 [3] |
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Walker 1795 bible - marriage D 1795 Walker Bible, marriage entry for David Walker & Margaret Hetherington. |
Children |
| 1. Thomas WALKER, b. 18 Feb 1781, Wintersheugh Farm, Cummertrees Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.016621,-3.323199 |
| 2. Nelly WALKER, b. 8 Apr 1784, Wintersheugh Farm, Cummertrees Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.016621,-3.323199 d. 21 Feb 1859 (Age 74 years) |
| 3. Sarah WALKER, b. 10 Apr 1786, Wintersheugh Farm, Cummertrees Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.016621,-3.323199 d. 22 Feb 1858, Prince County, Prince Edward Island (Age 71 years) |
| 4. Janet WALKER, b. 17 Jun 1788, Wintersheugh Farm, Cummertrees Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.016621,-3.323199 |
| 5. Mary WALKER, b. 19 Jun 1790, Wintersheugh Farm, Cummertrees Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.016621,-3.323199 d. 12 Apr 1875, New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada (Age 84 years) |
| 6. Margaret WALKER, b. 25 May 1793, Wintersheugh Farm, Cummertrees Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.016621,-3.323199 d. 4 Dec 1873 (Age 80 years) |
| 7. John WALKER, b. 25 Sep 1795, Wintersheugh Farm, Cummertrees Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.016621,-3.323199 d. 28 Nov 1882, New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada (Age 87 years) |
| 8. Susanna WALKER, b. 25 Aug 1798, Wintersheugh Farm, Cummertrees Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.016621,-3.323199 |
| 9. Ann WALKER, b. 12 Mar 1801, Wintersheugh Farm, Cummertrees Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.016621,-3.323199 d. 2 Apr 1882, the residence of James Sharp, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada (Age 81 years) |
| 10. Jamesi WALKER, b. 13 Apr 1803, Priestside, Cummertrees Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.978635,-3.394592 d. 15 Aug 1803, Priestside, Cummertrees Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.978635,-3.394592 (Age 0 years) |
| 11. James W. WALKER, b. 14 Nov 1804, Priestside, Cummertrees Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.978635,-3.394592 d. 27 Jan 1866, Lot 19, New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island (Age 61 years) |
| 12. David WALKER, Jr., b. 15 Feb 1807, "Nether Twathes", Twathats, Ruthwell Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.020450,-3.387644 d. 26 Mar 1884, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada (Age 77 years) |
| 13. Robert WALKER, b. 11 Mar 1811, Twathats, Ruthwell Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.020450,-3.387644 d. 4 Dec 1882, New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.41978,-63.70972 (Age 71 years) |
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Family ID |
F147 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Last Modified |
2 May 2024 |