NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. 11180 MADISON CO J. STONE WALKER, Walker, Stone, Bates, Boone, Harris, Irvin, Moos, Trigg #11180: Kentucky Genealogy and Biography, Volume 5, Battle Perrin Kniffin, 4th ed. Madison Co. J. STONE WALKER, banker and speculator, was born September 15, 1848, in Madison County, and is a son of Owen W. and Carlile D. (Stone) Walker, to whom eight sons and three daughters were born, nine of whom were reared. Owen W. Walker was born April 8, 1801, on Silver Creek, Madison County. He entered mercantile business at the age of eighteen, drifting into banking, which he continued till his death in 1872. He was an active and public-spirited man, and one of the best business men of his county. He was a son of William W. Walker, who was born in Greenbrier County, W. Va., and who, when a boy, was brought to Madison County, and settled near Boonesborough. He became a leading citizen and farmer, and served as magistrate of the county for many years. He married a Miss Bates, who lost her life by a fall at the ripe age of ninety-seven years. He had preceded her some years, and at an advanced age. He was a son of Joel Walker, who in turn was a son of Felix Walker, who had written an interesting narrative of Boones adventures. He, with seven others (in the winter of 1774-75) from Rutherford County, N.C., set out to explore a county called Leowvisay, containing the best quality of land known, and abounding in wild game. This choice and beautiful country is now known as the blue-grass section of Kentucky. Mrs. Carlile D. Walker was a daughter of James Stone, who was a wealthy and prominent farmer and banker. His wife was a Miss Harris. J. Stone Walker, who ranks as one of the leading and wealthiest citizens of Madison County, was reared in the city of Richmond, where he was partially educated, continuing his studies at Ann Arbor, Mich., and Greencastle, Ind., and graduating from the Kentucky University. In 1868 he entered a bank as clerk. In 1874 he, with his brother and W. W. Irvin, opened a private bank. In 1878 they changed to the Second National Bank, with a capital of $150,000, when he became cashier. In January, 1886, he became the president. He also owns and operates a farm of 545 acres two miles north of Richmond, where he handles all kinds of stock, especially fine jacks. October 10, 1876, he was united in marriage with Ella Moos, of Louisville, Ky., a daughter of Henry S. and Mary (Trigg) Moos. The issue by this union of Mr. and Mrs. Stone is two bright children: Laura and Carlile. Mr. Stone and wife are members of the Episcopal Church. Mr. Stone is one of the leading and active members of the Democratic party, having acted as chairman of the County Democratic Committee for years. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH Archives:http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kyresearch