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George H. Walker
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Quarter-length oval portrait of George H. Walker, who was born in Lynchburgh, Campbell County, Virginia, October 5th, 1812. He emigrated to Wisconsin in October 1833. He located first in what is now Racine County, and was the first settler in the county. He later moved to Milwaukee and took up his residence there on March 20, 1834.
1856
Publication Information
| Contributor | Mills, Simeon, 1810-1895 |
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| Date Created | 1856 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 13 x 16 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | [Wisconsin souvenir from Johnson and Fuller.] |
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| Call Number | PH 60.30 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465627902121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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