William Holmes Walker
View in FamilySearchOne of three missionaries to open South Africa to the preaching of the gospel.
Born in Peacham, Caledonia, Vermont, United States
1820 August 28
Mother
Lydia Holmes
Father
John Walker
Baptized by Abraham Palmer
1835 January 1 (Age 14)
Served in South African Mission
1852 August–1855 November (Age 32) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Plurally Married
Priesthood Office
Seventy
Residence When Called
Utah Territory, United States
Served in South African Mission
1852 August–1855 November (Age 32) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Plurally Married
Priesthood Office
Seventy
Residence When Called
Utah Territory, United States
Additional Notes
Mission companions were Leonard Smith and Jesse Haven.
Arrived in Field
1853 April 19 (Age 32)
Arrived at Home
1857 September 4 (Age 37)
Death in Lewisville, Fremont, Idaho, United States
1908 January 9 (Age 87)
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William Holmes Walker (1820 - 1908) Profile