Background
Walker, Isaac Pigeon was born on November 2, 1815 in near Wheeling, Virginia (now West Virginia).
Walker, Isaac Pigeon was born on November 2, 1815 in near Wheeling, Virginia (now West Virginia).
Studied law.
He practiced law in Springfield, Illinois, and served one term in the Illinois House of Representatives. He moved to Wisconsin in 1841 and practiced law in the Milwaukee area. He served in Wisconsin"s territorial legislature from 1847 to 1848.
When Wisconsin was admitted as a state in 1848, Walker was elected as a Democrat to represent Wisconsin in the United States Senate, where he served until 1855.
He is buried at Forest Home Cemetery in Milwaukee.
Member Illinois Ho; member special. Member Wis; member United States Senate (Democrat) from State of Wisconsin