In a message dated 9/17/02 4:28:08 PM, beth@swilson.com writes: << Howard County Probate Records Volume 5, 1850-56, page 272 14 November 1853 Walker, Johnson, dec. Letters Testamentary granted to: Sophia Walker; Isham Walker; William Walker; James B. Walker; J__? Walker. (Note: The J. ____is Jessie B. Walker; all of the above are sons of Johnson and first wife Francis Burnette. Sophia is Johnson's second wife and my 4 g grandmother. Her maiden name is WAINSCOTT, dau of Abraham and Elizabeth "Betsy " JOHNSON WAINSCOTT...Linda) Volume 6, 1856-63 Page 307 14 June 1860 Abraham and Isaac Walker, over 14 yr., and minor heirs of Johnson Walker, dec. come into Court and choose Joseph Hockersmith as their guardian. The Court appoints said Hockersmith as guardian for Jacob Walker, under 14 yr., minor heir of the dec. (Note: Abraham, Isaac and Jacob are all sons of Johnson and Sophia) Howard County Probate Records Volume 6, 1858-63 Page 382 8 October 1861 Court grants Letters Testamentary for the estate of James B. Walker, dec. to Joseph Hockersmith and William Walker. (Note: James B. Walker was married to Mary Jane GRAPES, dau of John and Margaret DOUGHERTY GRAPES. William J. GRAPES, brother to Mary Jane was married to Mary "Polly" WALKR, dau of Johnson and Sophia WALKER. Joseph HOCKERSMITH was married to #1 Alice DOUGHERTY and #2 Sidney Ann DOUGHERTY. These lades are sisters to Mary DOUGHERTY GRAPES and all are daughters of John and Elizabeth MILES DOUGHERTY...Linda) >> This is the will of Johnson WALKER and other info.. 1810 WALKER JOHNSTON Wayne County KY 365 00100-00100-00 Federal Population Schedule KY 1810 Federal Census Index KYS1a3318342 ®297 one male 16-25, one female 16-25 1822 Johnson WALKER, “05 Aug 1822, The following road overseers were appointed. Johnson WALKER. Road leading from Chariton to which intercepts the road from Franklin to St. Charles, in the room of Thomas WINN. (From Howard County Court Book B, 1822-1823, Howard County, Missouri, 05 Aug 1822, pg 4-13) 1837 Howard Co., MO Johnson Walker was named The administrator and Guardian in the estate of Milly Ann Barnes in about 1837 in Howard County. He served as the Guardian of William Taylor Barnes into the 1840s. Source: Wills and Administrations of Howard Co MO Vol II, 1837-1847 by Elizabeth Prather Ellsberry (From microfiche at the FHC) page 6 of her book referencing Howard Co Book 2, page 266: Milly Barnes, dec Johnson Walker, Prin John R Lame, Sec John C Williams, Sec Thomas R Reynolds, Sec 15 Aug 1838 1840 WALKER JOHNSON Howard County MO 028 Moniteau Twsp. (File 28.a ) WALKER, Johnson 2 Male, 5-10 2 male, 15-20 1 male, 20-30 1 male, 50-60 3 female, under 5 3 female, 5-10 1 female, 10-15 1 female, 30-40 1850 WALKER JOHNSON Howard County MO 069 District 39 Sl   MO 1850 Slave Schedule MO46620099 Johnson Walker, owner, enumerated 11 Aug 1850 1, 25, f, B 1, 21, m, B 1, 14, f, B 1, 12, f, M 1, 12, m, M 1, 11, m, M 1, 8, f, M 1, illegible, m, B Samuel Walker, 1, f, 14, B 1850 Howard County Census (actual film) ®File 120a.gif 6 6 WALKER Johnson 65 M W Farmer 3000 NC 6 6 WALKER Sophia 40 F W KY (Note the age of Sophia definitely looks like 14 on the census, but Sophia was born 1810) 6 6 WALKER Martha 21 F W MO 6 6 WALKER Eliza J. 19 F W MO 6 6 WALKER Mary 17 F W MO 6 6 WALKER Catherine 15 F W MO 6 6 WALKER Lucy 12 F W MO 6 6 WALKER Caroline 10 F W MO 6 6 WALKER Abraham 8 M W MO 6 6 Isaac 6 M W MO 6 6 Jacob 3 M W MO The Last Will of Johnson Walker.. "now in my 68th yr, possessing legal capacity of mind, being afflicted and knowing I soon must die"..After my just debts are paid, than all property to be kept together for the use of my wife Sophia and my children who remain with her as a part of her family so long as she remains a widow..if she remarries that the executors to keep children or controlled by them, who I make the guardians for the use of my children as remain minors. As long as my wife and children remain a family and she my widow that the negroes and lands with all be kept for their support, when the youngest child becomes age 15yrs than a division be made of all. Then wifes share taken off and set for her and that the balance be equally divided, share and share alike, and if Martha Roberts is then alive to have a half share. I will that my executors set out my young children as _____I have, like, the old ones as they can and to keep the worth of it in a book which I have left for that purpose and at the general division and settlement to divide according to said book and when they are made equal, the balance to be equally divided amongst all my children, said division may take place at any time previous to the time of my youngest child's arriving to the age of fifteen years, provided my Executors all agree and think it best. I also wish my executors to permit my old black woman, Sindy to remain where she is with her husband so long as they conduct themselves right, and pay her ____ or until the general division. I do appoint, my wife Sophia Walker, Isham Walker, William Walker, Jesse Walker and James B. Walker, my Executors, to execute this my will on this 11th day of July, and year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and Fifty three. Signed and acknowledged Johnson (his x mark) Walker in the presence of John C. Williams Simeon Bain Garland C. White Elijah __. ? Andrews I John C. Williams and Simeon Bain do swear that Johnson Walker Signed, Sealed, publish ______ _______, declared, the written instrument of writing as and for his last will and testament in our presence and in the presence of the other subscribing witness there and that the said Johnson Walker at the time signing said will was of sound mind - So help us God John C. Williams Simeon Bain Subscribed and sworn before me Nov 8, 1853 A. J. Herdon Clrk Filed Nov 8 1853 A. J. Herdon Clrk Know all men by these presents, that we Sophia Walker, Isham Walker, William Walker, and James B. Walker and Jesse Walker, as principals and Boyd M. McCreary- Joel H. McBride, Robert Reynolds, William C. Baker and Charles Litteral as Securities are held and firmly bound unto the State of Missouri in the final sum of sixteen thousand dollars for the payment of which will and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, Executors and Administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents. Signed and sealed on this 14th day of November 1853__ The condition of the above bond is that of Sophia Walker, Isham Walker, William Walker and James B. Walker & Jesse Walker Executors of the last will and testament of Johnson Walker deceased_ Shall faithfully Execute the last will of the Testator, pay the debts and legacies, so far as the assets will extend and the laws direct and faithfully perform all things required of them as Executors by law, the provisions of said will or the order or decree of any Court having jurisdiction then the above bond to be void; otherwise to remain in full force____ Sophia (her x mark) Walker (Seal) Isham Walker (Seal) William Walker (Seal) Jesse Walker (Seal) James B. Walker (Seal) Boyd M. McCrary (Seal) Joel H. (his x mark) McBride (Seal) Robert Reynolds (Seal) W.C. Baker (Seal) Charles (his x mark) Litteral (Seal) Attest A.J. Herndon W. _? Burton Filed Nov 14, 1853 A.J. Herndon Clerk County of Howard, SS. The State of Missouri for all persons to whom these presents shall come greeting: Know ye that the last will and testament of Johnson Walker deceased hath in due form of law, been exhibited, proved and recorded in the office of the Clerk of the County Court of Howard County, a copy of which is hereunto annexed, and inasmuch as it appears that Sophia Walker, Isham Walker, William Walker, Jas. B. Walker & Jesse Walker have been appointed executors in and by the said last will and testament to execute the same and to the end that the property of the testator may be preserved for those who shall appear and have a legal right or interest therein in that the Howard County Probate_Will of Johnson Walker said ____? will may be executed according to the request of the relation, we do hereby authorize them the said Sophia Walker, Isham Walker, William Walker & Jas. B. Walker & Jesse Walker, as such executors to collect and secure all and Singular the goods and Chattels, rights and Credits which were of the said Johnson Walker at the time of his death, in whosoever's hands or possession the same may be found, and to perform and fulfill all such duties as may be enjoined upon them by said will, so far as there shall be property, and the law charge them, and in general to do and perform all other acts which now are, or here after may be required of them by law. In testimony whereof, I, Andrew J. Herndon Clerk of the County Court in and for the County of Howard aforesaid, have hereunto signed my name, and affixed the seal of said Court, at office this 14th day of November, A D, 1853___ A.J. Herndon, Clerk Recorded on the 18th day of November A.D. 1853 and before the delivery. A.J. Herndon, Clerk ®Carolyn Bartels' Howard Co Missouri Wills and Administrations 1818-1840 and 1840-1857 on microfilm (copy of all is in my possession...Linda) Volume 5, 1850-56, page 272 14 November 1853 Walker, Johnson, dec. Letters Testamentary granted to: Sophia Walker; Isham Walker; William Walker; James B. Walker; J__? Walker. Volume 6, 1856-63 Page 307 14 June 1860 Abraham and Isaac Walker, over 14 yr., and minor heirs of Johnson Walker, dec. come into Court and choose Joseph Hockersmith as their guardian. The Court appoints said Hockersmith as guardian for Jacob Walker, under 14 yr., minor heir of the dec. 1860 WALKER SOPHIA Howard County MO 336 Bonefemme Twp Slave schedule MO 1860 Slave Schedule MO22623967 1860 WALKER SOPHIA Howard County MO 378 Bonefemme Township Federal Population Schedule MO 1860 Federal Census Index MO229114534 669 655 WALKER, Sophia, 49, F, Domestic, 1000, 670, MO, Illiterate Abraham, 17, M, Farmer, MO, School Isaac, 15, M, Farmer, MO, School Jacob, 14, M, Farmer, MO, School MOODY, Mary, 12, F, (Note: Sophia was born in KY, not Missouri..Linda) 1870 WALKER SOPHIA Howard County MO 245 Bonnefemme Twp Federal Population Schedule MO 1870 Federal Census Index MO301184912 131 131 Walker Sophia 60 F W Farmer 1000 100 KY 131 131 Walker Isaac 25 M W Farm hand MO 1876, State Census for Howard County, Town 48, Range 14 WALKER, Sophia, f, 67 WALKER, Isaac, m, 31 OWENS, Caren, f, 9 (Note: Isaac is son of Sophia and Johnson and Careen is dau. of Kerin WALKER OWEN, and grandaughter of Sophia and Johnson WALKER...Linda) 1880 Bonnefemme Twp. Howard Co., MO Household 331/Family 331. WALKER, Sophia wf 71 Wid Keeping House KY KY KY Isaac wm 35 Son S Farmer MO GA KY Jacob wm 32 Son Wid Farmer MO GA KY Sarah E wf 13 GDau S At Home, in school MO MO MO Nannie B wf 7 GDau S At Home MO MO MO Caron H wf 13 GDau S At Home MO MO MO (Sarah E. and Nannie B. are daughters of Jacob. Their Mother died 1877) Caron H is dau of Karen Happuck (Kerin) Walker and John James Owen. I do not have the death date for Sophia. It was definitely before 1900 when Isaac her son shows up by himself in the census. Have no record for 1890 census yet. There is no tombstone for Sophia in the New Hope Cemetary, so she either did not have one or possibly was not buried there. Still searching for that information. 1912 The Higbee News Friday, 15 Nov 1912--S. T. Mobley living south of town showed us a curiosity yesterday in the shape of an old document, it being a patent to the farm he now owns. It was printed on sheepskin and was signed by J. Q. Adams, who was then president. Although it was issued on April 1, 1825, the writing is as legible as the day it was penned. The entry was made by Johnson Walker. Mr. Mobley says the paper came into his possession along with the deed to the farm and that he wouldn't part with it for any reasonable sum. 1913 The Higbee News Friday, 31 Jan 1913--J.O. White bought the A.G. Atkins farm of 80 acres near Myers and an adjoining 40 acres of S.T. Mobley and Homer Andrews the first of the week. We did not learn the purchase price. (Note the S.T. Mobley residence is the former home of Jesse and Johnson Walker..Linda)