Background
Walton, Thomas Cameron was born on May 31, 1838 in Cumberland, England. Son of Thomas and Ann (Watson) Walton.
Walton, Thomas Cameron was born on May 31, 1838 in Cumberland, England. Son of Thomas and Ann (Watson) Walton.
Came to America, 1847. Educated Toronto Academy and McGill University, Canada, 1860. Doctor of Medicine University of New York, 1862.
Appointed assistant surgeon United States Navy, October 5, 1861. Advanced through the various grades and retired May 31, 1900, with rank of rear admiral.
Served during Civ. War and Spanish-American War and at all the important naval stations.
Married Kate Lane Lynch, February 1871.