Leslie "Pete" Walker

#333, (26 August 1894 - 11 May 1950)
Father*John F. Walker1 (1859 - )
Mother*Flora E Van Cleave2 (1863 - )

Family

Fern Maggie Bridges b. 1899, d. 1976
Birth*26 August 1894He was born on 26 August 1894 at Henderson, Rush Co., IndianaG.3 
4 June 1900He appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 in the household of John F. Walker and Flora E Van Cleave at Jackson Twp., Rush Co., IndianaG.4 
20 April 1910He appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 in the household of John F. Walker and Flora E Van Cleave at Carthage, Ripley Twp., Rush Co., IndianaG.5 
5 June 1917He registered for the military draft empl. Carthage Board and Paper on 5 June 1917 at Carthage, Ripley Twp., Rush Co., IndianaG.6 
between 14 June 1918 and 28 July 1919He was a Private in the 71st Ord. Det. between 14 June 1918 and 28 July 1919.7
15 January 1920He appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 in the household of John F. Walker and Flora E Van Cleave at Carthage, Ripley Twp., Rush Co., IndianaG, age 25.8 
Marriage*6 May 1921He married Fern Maggie Bridges, daughter of Sherman T Bridges and Priscilla Addie Tremper, on 6 May 1921 at Quincy, Adams Co., IllinoisG.9 
1925He and Fern Maggie Bridges lived in 1925 at 408 Spring, Quincy, Illinois.10 
1926He and Fern Maggie Bridges lived in 1926 at 501 Washington, Quincy, Illinois.11 
1938He and Fern Maggie Bridges lived in 1938 at 1416 A Avenue, New Castle, Henry Co., IndianaG.12 
3 April 1940He and Fern Maggie Bridges appeared on the census of 3 April 1940 at 1420 A Avenue, New Castle, Henry Co., IndianaG.13 
27 April 1942He registered for the military draft on 27 April 1942 at 1420 A Avenue, New Castle, Henry Co., IndianaG.3 
Death*11 May 1950He died on 11 May 1950 at Henry County Hospital, New Castle, Indiana, at age 55; (res. 1335 Circle St.)14
Burial*circa 14 May 1950He was buried circa 14 May 1950 at South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Henry Co., IndianaG.15 

Citations

  1. [S5] 1900 U.S. Federal Census. John F (40), day laborer; Flora E. (36), b. Aug 1863, 6 children, 5 living; marr. 10 yrs.
  2. [S198] Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941 [database], Jordan Dodd, Liahona Research and Works Progress Administration, compilers, online Ancestry.com, Name: John F Walker
    Spouse Name: Flora E Vancleave
    Marriage Date: 1 Jan 1888
    Marriage County: Shelby
    Source Title 1: Shelby County, Indiana
    Source Title 2: Index To Marriage Record 1856 - 1920 Inclusive Vol
    Source Title 3: W. P. A. Original Record Located: County Clerk's O
    Book: 13; OS Page: 259.
  3. [S1277] World War II Draft Registration Cards, image viewed online FamilySearch.org or Ancestry.com, Serial # U66; empl. Chrysler Corp., New Castle IN; b. Henderson, Rush Co., IN, 26 Aug 1894; wife Fern M Walker; res. 1420 A Ave., New castle, Henry Co., IN.
  4. [S5] 1900 U.S. Federal Census. John F (40), b. Jul 1859, day laborer; Flora E (36), b. Aug 1863, 6 children, 5 living; m. 12 yrs.
  5. [S8] 1910 U.S. Federal Census. John F (51), empl Paper mill; Flora E (46), father b. KY; janitor (church).
  6. [S1278] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, image viewed online FamilySearch.org or Ancestry.com. empl. Carthage Board and Paper; single, age 22, b. Henderson IN 26 Aug 1894; res. Carthage IN.
  7. [S1184] Applications for Headstones for U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941/1963; Publications M1916 (1925-1941) and M2113 (1941-1949), Record Group 92, Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, NARA, online Ancestry.com. see exhibit.
  8. [S11] 1920 U.S. Federal Census. John F (61), mechanic, tires/tubes; Flora E (56).
  9. [S2025] The Daily Reporter, Greenfield, Indiana. Online Newspapers.com.
  10. [S249] W.H. Hoffman's City Directory (n.p.: Hoffman City Directories, annual), p 498; Leslie empl. North Star Strawboard, machine tender.
  11. [S249] W.H. Hoffman's City Directory (annual), p 491; Leslie empl. North Star Paper, machine tender.
  12. [S248] Polk's City Directory R. L. Polk & Co., p 193. Leslie listed as a factory worker.
  13. [S346] 1940 U.S. Federal Census. Leslie (45), b. IN, machinist, auto factory [Chrysler]; Fern (41).
  14. [S1183] The Courier-Times, New Castle, Indiana.
  15. [S1628] FindAGrave.com, online findagrave.com, shared standing marker. Leslie Walker (1894–1950) and Fern Walker (1899–1976), South Mound Cemetery, New Castle IN. Memorial 132455687., created by Angels a-Far, photo added by Mary Louise Reynolds.