Background
Walker, David Shelby was born on May 2, 1815 in Russellville, Kentucky, United States. Son of David and Mary (Barbour) Walker.
Walker, David Shelby was born on May 2, 1815 in Russellville, Kentucky, United States. Son of David and Mary (Barbour) Walker.
Studied law with brother, George Walker. 1837-circa 1840.
Admitted to Florida bar, circa 1840. Member 1st Florida Senate from 7th district, 1845. Mayor City of Tallahassee (Florida), 1848.
Member Florida House of Representatives from Leon County, 1848-1849. Register of public lands, ex-officio superintendent schools, 1850-1859. The American Association For Justice Florida Supreme Court, 1859-1865.
Governor Florida, 1865-1867. Judge 2d Judicial Circuit Court, 1879-1891.
Member 1st Florida Senate from 7th district, 1845. Member Florida House of Representatives from Leon County, 1848-1849.
Married Philiclea Alston, May 22, 1842. Married second, Elizabeth Duncan.