Percy Walker

Percy Walker (1812-1880) was an American politician from Huntsville, Alabama.

Percy Walker
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 1st district
In office March 4, 1855 – March 3, 1857
Preceded by	Philip Phillips
Succeeded by	James Adams Stallworth
Personal details
Born	Percy Walker December, 1812 Huntsville, Alabama
Died	December 31, 1880 (aged 68) Mobile, Alabama
Political party	Know Nothing

He was graduated from the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia in 1835. He began practicing medicine in Mobile, Alabama. He served in the campaign against the Creek Indians. He studied law and was admitted to the bar. He practiced law in Mobile. He served as State's Attorney for the 6th judicial district.

He was elected to the State House of Representatives in 1839, 1847, and 1853, elected as a candidate of the American Party to the Thirty-fourth Congress (March 4, 1855 – March 3, 1857). He declined to be a candidate for renomination in 1856.

He died in Mobile on December 31, 1880, and was interred in Magnolia Cemetery.

Sources

• United States Congress. "Percy Walker (id: W000064)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.