|
a.
|
Note: d on the Gallipolis Dispatch, of which George Hebard was editor. Buried Mound Hill Cem. Source: Information from Phyllis Johnson. John Q. Walker PassesAged Printer Released from Infirmities of Old Age Uncle John Q. Walker, for many, many years an expert compositor [printer] and resident of Gallipolis for perhaps a longer period than any surviving citizen, died this morning. He was born in Gallipolis, Aug. 24, 1828, the son of Matthew and Allison Walker. He married Sarah Hill and of their children, Joseph and Samuel in Texas, Harry in MD and Thomas and Charles in Charleston, survive him. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday from the Myers home on Second Avenue. Internment will follow by Weatherholt at Mound Hill. The death of Mr. Walker will be editorially commented on later. Swift and accurate, Uncle John labored at his trade many years, pulling unnumbered proofs on Louisville and Cincinnati papers when the big dailies were all hand set, and used fifty or more compositors a day. If we are not mistaken Uncle John did his last regular work ten years ago on this paper. We know he stuck to case, stick and rule in this office until his eyesight became so impaired he could not read his sticks. After his working days had passed he made the local newspaper offices his headquarters, feeling at home nowhere else. His mind weakened in his latter years, and harbored the hallucination that he was still "on duty," and his perturbation and distress when he was "at himself" because he found himself unempliyed, was deeply pathetic. To the very end, in spite of the clouds that confused his brain, he was loyal, spirited and anxious to be of service. Much of the time during the last two or three years he was worried over the belief that he had lost something, or that he was slandered by enemies. His relief when assured by somebody in whom he had confidence, that all was well, was touching. Now his troubles are all over. His paper is "out." He has "filled his case." His last Saturday night has come, and his wages are due. We loved the genial old man, enjoyed his daily greetings, and appreciated the true stuff that was in him. Many troubles came to him in his extreme old age, but we have faith to believe that he has arrived at rest, joy and reward. May the clods rest lightly on this staunch and faithful old printer."[Note: additional info shows John Quincy Adams Walker was born Aug. 24, 1828 at Gallipolis; married Sarah Hill Sept. 17, 1855 and died May 5, 1917 at Gallipolis and was buried at Mound Hill. Death Certificate says Matthew Walker was born in England and his wife Allison Smith was born in Easton, Scotland] Gallipolis Daily Tribune Saturday, May 5, 1917 In 1851, he made a trip to England and he still delights to tell of the incidents and scenes of voyage, just as he delights to quote favorite passages from Shakespeare. 1900 - U.S. Federal Census for Gallipolis, Gallia Co., OH; shows Mary J. Hebard Dec 1825 74 Oh Scotland Scotland, Alice Apr 1853 47 OH OH OH, Nettie Dec 1856 43 OH OH OH, Jos. R. Peeples GS Jan 1878 22 OH OH OH hardware salesman, and John Q. Walker B Aug 1829 70 WD OH Scotland Scotland.
Note: John Q. Walker was a printer and typesetter for the Gallipolis Daily Tribune. He also worke
|