Relatives & Ancestors of Barbara (Martin) Hughes :Information about Tandy W. Walker
Dr. Tandy W. Walker (b. Abt. 1805, d. Abt. 1851)
Notes for Tandy W. Walker:It is said that Dr. Tandy W. Walker either was widowed at a young age or never married.No known children.
From page 104"Early Settlers of Alabama" and "Recollections of North Alabama" on page 103 it tells a bit about Dr. Tandy as he liked to be called.He commenced the practice of medicine at Oakville, Alabama, a flourshing village nine miles east of Moulton, now abandoned.The doctor was a gentleman of genius, and well educated.
He had a genial temper, and became a great favorite with the people.He was elected five times by the county to the House, and for three years to the Senate.On one occassion he was defending himself from some small charges, and concluded by saying: "And now, gentlemen, although I am entirely innocent of what was alleged against me, I have often done wrong, and made great mistakes.I don't claim to be any better than other men, but just about as clever as the common run of you, no better and no worse.I am no angel in any respect, but would be greatly obliged to you for your votes."This announcement was received with great plaudits, and the doctor become more popular than he had ever been before.He spent his winters in Tuscaloosa, and was much in society, and being a widower in the zenith of life, he was quite attentive to the ladies, who seemed to be fond of his company.He had a genial face, and a merry laugh and was a favorite, even with the Whigs.
More About Tandy W. Walker:
Baptized (LDS): 05 July 1955, IFALL.
Endowment (LDS): 23 August 1956, IFALL.
Sealed to parents (LDS): Bef. 1970