Percy Walker, , a Representative from Alabama; born in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, in December 1812; completed preparatory studies; was graduated from the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia in 1835; commenced the practice of medicine in Mobile, Alabama; served in the campaign against the Creek Indians; studied law; was admitted to the bar and practiced in Mobile; State’s attorney for the sixth judicial district; member of the State house of representatives in 1839, 1847, and 1853; elected as a candidate of the American Party to the Thirty-fourth Congress ; declined to be a candidate for renomination in 1856; died in Mobile, Alabama, 31 December 1880; interment in Magnolia Cemetery.
Background
Walker, Percy was born in December 1812 in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. Son of John Williams Walker.
Education
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
Membership
Member Alabama House of Representatives, 1839, 47, 53. Member United States House of Representatives (American Party candidate) from Alabama, 34th Congress, 1855-1857.