Walker, Joel Hamilton

14 Oct. 1813–10 Nov. 1849. Merchant, soldier. Born at Peacham, Caledonia Co., Vermont. Son of Joel Walker and Alice Houghton. Began military service, ca. 1830. Sailed to Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia, Oct. 1833. In mercantile business with King, Walker & Co., 1836–1839, in Chicago. Moved to Boston, by 1841. Declared bankruptcy, 1842. Member of St. John’s Masonic Lodge, 1842–1848, in Boston. Served in Mexican-American War. Died at Belvidere, Boone Co., Illinois.