GEORGE J. WALKER, was born on a farm near Murfreesboro, Rutherford county, Tennessee, July 2, 1818. When twelve years of age, he came with his father to Illinois and settled on a farm in Sangamon county, where he lived four years, then moved on a farm three-quarters of a mile southeast of where Loami now is; lived on the farm until his father died, then lived with his mother until his marriage to Miss Elizabeth Back, October 22, 1842; she was born in Garret county, Kentucky, December 25, 1826; her father, Isaih Back, was born in Kentucky; he was a Whig, and came to Illinois in the spring of 1838. His wife, Nancy (Turpin) Back, was a member of the M. E. Church, and the mother of ten children; four are living, viz: Elizabeth, Mrs. Mary A. Parker, Mrs. Miranda Martin, and Caroline Rose; she died July 28, 1872. After his marriage, Mr. George J. Walker lived with his mother two years, then bought a farm of ten acres one-half mile southwest of Loami, and lived there ten years; moved on what was called the Coley farm, and lived there eight years; rented land near Loami fourteen years; then bought a house and lot in Loami, where he now resides. He and wife are members of the M. E. Church, and have had nine children; four are living, viz: Amarins Collins, George W., Louella Reece, and John. Samuel Walker, father of George J., was born in Campbell county, Virginia; was a farmer and a member of the Baptist Church; in politics an old line Whit. His wife, Martha Hannar, was born in Virginia; she was a member of the Baptist church and the mother of nine children; five are living, viz: William S., Thomas H., George J., Hiram, and Mrs. Rebecca Smith. George J. Walker is a Republican in politics, and cast his first vote for William H. Harrison, for President.