Bruce - Even though your Robert Walker would have been too old to serve in WWII, I believe this may be his required draft registration card that he signed in April 27, 1942. The local board was Chicago City No. 27, 6243 S, Ashland Ave. Chicago. Serial No. U2871; Robert Walker; 5960 Lowe Ave., Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois. At the time of registration he was age 47, born in Forfar, Scotland. His birthdate was Aug 22, 1894. He listed Mrs. Lavinia Walker as his next of kin. His employer, as you guessed, was Chicago Surface Lines, 78th & Vincennes. Robert was 5 feet 9 inches, weighed 174 lbs and had a light complexion, black hair and blue eyes. These details should help you in your search. Good luck! Wendy On Thu, Aug 4, 2011 at 2:51 PM, Bruce Dorward wrote: > My maternal grandmother was Walker in Forfar who came from a fairly > large family. I have a good idea of some of her siblings' history but > one hits a dead end. > > Robert Walker was born before 1900 and, I believe, was married and had > family before WW1 when he served in the UK forces. I have evidence > that he left Scotland about 1930 and eventually reached Chicago where > he worked on the "surface railway". > > As far as I know he had two sons and a daughter. I believe the > daughter died rather young and I have heard, from family in Forfar, > that one of the sons visited while serving with the American forces > during WW2. > > Can anyone suggest where I might look on-line for more information > about this family in Chicago? > > Cheers, > Bruce D