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     Mary Frances Baker was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 She Mary Baker Hancock, 99 of Salem, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022. A native of Salem, Virginia, she was the daughter of John Boxton Baker and Ada V. Compton Baker. Mary was a member of the Church of Christ in Salem until the early seventies. She later attended Beaver Dam Baptist Church. She retired from G.E. after 20+ years and had previously worked at the Salem Hosiery Mill, as well as the candy counter at J.J. Newberry's. In her free time, Mary enjoyed square dancing and working with the flowers in her yard. Her strong work ethic evolved from her enjoyment of farming and caring for the cows, chickens, and peacocks. She certainly loved her family and that above everything else will be remembered most. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Hancock; seven of her brothers; John, Clyde, Cliff, Herbert "Jack," Howard, Warren, Earl Shelton "Jeff;" two of her sisters, Kathleen Gladys, and Claudine; daughter-in-law, Twila Saul Turner; and her son-in-law, Richard N. Brammer. Family remaining to cherish her memory include her children; Margaret Ann Turner Brammer, and Glenn K. Turner; grandchildren, Lori L. Brammer, Matthew G. Turner, and Brant G. Turner; Great-grandchild, Taurys A. Turner; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family members. Graveside will be conducted at East Hill Cemetery, in Salem. The family would like to offer a special thank you to the 3'rd floor staff at Friendship Manor, in Roanoke, for the love and care given to Mary when it was most needed. Also, to the administrative staff that helped Glenn so much.⁴ She was born on April 17, 1923 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of November 10, 1973,her married name was Hancock.¹ She married William Jack Hancock, son of William Benjamin "Ben" Hancock and Mary Etta Montgomery, on November 10, 1973 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,4 Mary Frances Baker died on April 18, 2022 at Virginia at age 99.^3,4

     Peggy Lee Caldwell Peggy Hancock, Nov 3, 1935 - Apr 13, 2023. Peggy Caldwell Hancock, 87, of Goodview, Virginia, went the be with the Lord, on Thursday, April 13, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, TE and Josephine Caldwell; sisters, Elizabeth Kingery and Lois Sublett. Peggy is survived by her husband of 68 years, Zane M. Hancock; son, Brian M. Hancock; grandsons, Stephen Hancock of Greenville, SC and Matthew Hancock of Zambia, Africa; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; and special friends, Nancy Morris and Louise Hash.³ She was born on November 3, 1935 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of March 31, 1956,her married name was Hancock.¹ She married Zane Montgomery Hancock, son of William Benjamin "Ben" Hancock and Mary Etta Montgomery, on March 31, 1956 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 Peggy Lee Caldwell died on April 13, 2023 at Virginia at age 87.³

     Andrew Jackson Walker was buried at Pulaski Cemetery, Pulaski, Hancock Co., Illinois.^2,3 He married Mary Jane Duval.² Andrew Jackson Walker was born in June, 1827 at Virginia.² He married Katherine Ferree in November, 1853.³ Andrew Jackson Walker died on May 22, 1916 at La Prairie, Adams Co., Illinois, at age 88.^2,3 He La Prairie Man Summoned Aged Resident of Adams County Dies Suddenly at His Home Monday Evening from Apoplexy. Andrew Jackson Walker, aged 89 years, and one of the oldest residents of this section of the country, died at 5 o'clock Monday evening at his home in LaPrairie from a stroke of apoplexy. He had been in failing health for some time but was working in his garden a short time before his death. Mr. Walker was born in Virginia and came to Illinois when 19 years of age, having resided continually in Adams county with the exception of a short time when he was employed in Keokuk, Ia. He was a member of the 39th Illinois volunteers and served four years in the civil war. He had been a resident of LaPrairie for the past 40 years. Mr. Walker was married to Miss Katherine Ferree of Pennsylvania in November, 1853, and to them were born six children, one of whom died in infancy. Those surviving are: Charles A. Walker of Galesburg, Mrs. Jennie E. McKeowan of LaPrairie, Mrs. Mary Robbins of Montana, Dr. Joel F. Walker of Missouri, and George K. Walker of St. Louis. The deceased's first wife died November 24, 1890, and he was later married to Mrs. Mary Moore in Mt. Sterling. He had been a member of the Methodist church for many years and was a regular attendant until his health began to fail. The funeral will be held from the church Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock with burial in the Pulaski cemetery. on May 23, 1916.³

     Floyd M. Walker was born circa 1829 at Virginia.¹ He married Sarah Margaret Jackson on April 24, 1854 at Colorado Territory.⁴ Floyd M. Walker died on July 9, 1860 at Golden City, Kansas Territory; Golden City July 9 Y60 Friend John You are aware perhaps that our friend Walker was at the point of death so I rote in my letter of the 7th. But O can I say it Yess I must he died about an hour ago he was cursely calm when died but would not talk. I right in hast wer am having a air tight coffen made for him. So if you want to remove him to the States you can do so he would talk about you + his family + all of his friends he knew that he was going to die I wish you would right immediately on recept of this and let me know what you are going to do. My letter is shor for I expect the stage every minuit + I cannot right. My nirves ar purfectly unstrung (?) I will do all I can for you untill I hear from you We are selling nothing hardly any way now here But your goods is jest as safe as if you was with them so long as I keep well and I hope I may I close by hoping that I may hear from you in due time. Respectfully yours Wm W Hodge in hast I pray this Page 1 of letter from Mr. Hodges to John Jackson regarding the death of Mr. Floyd M. Walker.³

     Newton K. Walker was buried at Looney Cemetery, Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on February 22, 1831 at Virginia.^1,4 He married Julia Ann Rapp on March 19, 1866 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^3,4 Newton K. Walker died on September 22, 1909 at Walton, Roane Co., West Virginia, at age 78.⁴

     Melvina Catherine Walker was born on July 11, 1833 at Virginia.^1,2 As of March 11, 1852,her married name was Richardson.² She married James Richardson Jr. on March 11, 1852 at Adams Co., Illinois.² Melvina Catherine Walker died on February 18, 1877 at Illinois at age 43.²

     Martha "Marthy" Poage was buried at Old Ripley Cemetery, Ripley, Brown Co., Ohio.¹ She was born in 1728 at Augusta Co., Virginia.¹ As of 1750,her married name was Woods.¹ She married Andrew Woods in 1750.¹ Martha "Marthy" Poage died on April 15, 1818 at Ripley, Brown Co., Ohio.¹

     Andrew Woods was born in 1722.¹ He married Martha "Marthy" Poage, daughter of Robert Poage and Elizabeth Preston, in 1750.¹ Andrew Woods died in 1781.¹

     Mary Woods was buried at Old Ripley Cemetery, Ripley, Brown Co., Ohio.¹ Her married name was Crawford.¹ She married James Crawford.¹ Mary Woods was born on February 19, 1766.¹ She died on May 25, 1830 at age 64.¹

     James Crawford was buried at Old Ripley Cemetery, Ripley, Brown Co., Ohio.¹ He married Mary Woods, daughter of Andrew Woods and Martha "Marthy" Poage.¹ James Crawford was born on March 17, 1760 at Augusta Co., Virginia.¹ He died on April 9, 1820 at Ripley, Brown Co., Ohio, at age 60.¹

     Henry M. Walker was buried at Walker-Sizer Cemetery, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on February 2, 1807 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ He married Maria Rankin Shawver on July 15, 1833 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ Henry M. Walker died on May 10, 1891 at Virginia at age 84.¹

     Maria Rankin Shawver was buried at Walker-Sizer Cemetery, Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.¹ She was born in 1812 at Virginia.¹ As of July 15, 1833,her married name was Walker.¹ She married Henry M. Walker, son of Andrew Woods Walker and Elizabeth "Betsy" Handley, on July 15, 1833 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ Maria Rankin Shawver died in 1897 at Virginia.¹

     Emily Houston Walker was buried at Burton Cemetery, Burton, Adams Co., Illinois.¹ She was born on March 7, 1813 at Monroe Co., Virginia (now West Virginia).¹ As of September 6, 1832,her married name was Morris.¹ She married Israel Morris Jr. on September 6, 1832 at Monroe Co., Virginia (now West Virginia).¹ Emily Houston Walker died on March 10, 1897 at Kansas at age 84.¹

     Israel Morris Jr. was buried at Burton Cemetery, Burton, Adams Co., Illinois.¹ He was born on August 29, 1806 at Virginia.¹ He married Emily Houston Walker, daughter of Andrew Woods Walker and Elizabeth "Betsy" Handley, on September 6, 1832 at Monroe Co., Virginia (now West Virginia).¹ Israel Morris Jr. died on February 12, 1875 at Adams Co., Illinois, at age 68.¹

     As of November, 1853,her married name was Walker.¹ Katherine Ferree married Andrew Jackson Walker, son of Andrew Woods Walker and Elizabeth "Betsy" Handley, in November, 1853.¹ Katherine Ferree died on November 24, 1890.¹

     Mary Jane Duval was buried at Pulaski Cemetery, Pulaski, Hancock Co., Illinois.¹ Her married name was Walker.¹ She married Andrew Jackson Walker, son of Andrew Woods Walker and Elizabeth "Betsy" Handley.¹ Mary Jane Duval was born in January, 1852.¹ She died on November 7, 1940 at age 88.¹