Background
Walker, Henry Yonge was born on July 30, 1879 in Moncton, N.B., Canada. Son of James Joseph and Lucy (McSweeney) Walker.
Metallurgical industry executive
Walker, Henry Yonge was born on July 30, 1879 in Moncton, N.B., Canada. Son of James Joseph and Lucy (McSweeney) Walker.
Educated grammar school.
Came to the United States, 1897. With M. Guggenheim’s Sons Smelter interests, 1897-1901. With American Smelting & Refining Company, Denver, 1901-1904, Everett, Washington, 1904-1907.
Tacoma, Washington, 1907-1923.
General manager American Smelting & Refining Company, plants in Colorado, Utah, Montana, California and Washington, 1922-1928, vice president in charge of all smelters and refineries 1928, president 1947.
Member Mining and Metallurgical Society America, American Institute Mining and Metallurgical Engineers.
Married Katherine Paradice, June 1, 1903.