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208 WALKER FAMILY. V.'Thomas Walker, Junr., of Indian Fields, Albemarle County, Virginia, fourthchild and second son (being the eldest to have male issue) of Dr. Thomas Walker, of Castle Hill,Albemarle County, Virginia, and Mildred Thornton, the widow of Nicholas Meriwether, his first wife, third child and second son of Thomas Walker, of Kingand Queen County, Virginia, and Susanna (Peachy), his wife,grandson (?) of Thomas Walker, of Gloucester County, Virginia, who was a member of the Virginia Assembly in 1662, pro- genitor of the Walker Family in Virginia, was born at Castle Hill, Albemarle County, Virginia, 17th March, 1749. The mill on the public road near Indian Fields, now known as Cowherd's Mill, was built by Thomas Walker, and a stone" in the front wall of the building has inscribed on itthe initials T. W.," also the date ofits erection. He married, about 1774, Margaret Hoops, of Carlisle, Pennsyl- vania, whose father is said to have educated Benjamin West, the artist. Some of their children are known to have died infants, and others are probably not recorded. He alone of the sons of Dr. Thomas Walker had male issue. Their children were as follows: 1. Jane Walker, born about 1775; married, about 1795, Mr. Rice, of Charlotte County, Virginia. 2. Elizabeth Walker, born about 1777; married, about 1797, Mr.Michie, of Albemarle County, Virginia. She became blind, and was known as "Cousin Betsey Michie;" but retained her maiden name of Walker on the Maury monument at Grace Church. This monument was erected in memory of Rev. James Maury (father of Matthew), who was the—first Rector of oldWalker's Church. His—wife was a Miss Walker probably a cousin of Dr. Thomas Walker and it was no doubt in this way that he became Rector of Walker's Church. The following is the inscription: "Sacred to the Memory of Rev. James Maury, first Pastor ofWalker's Parish. Born AprilBth, 1717. Died June 9th, 1769. This Monument was erected by Elizabeth Walker, as a tribute tohis Piety, learning and worth." The monument— marks the spot where the pulpit of old Walker's Church stood for he was vburied under the pulpit. 3. Thomas- Walker, Junr., born at Indian Fields about 1780; died infant 4. Martha Walker, born about 1788; married, about 1808, Mr.Goolsby, ofKentucky..

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