He was born in Bedford County, Pennsylvania (6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12). He was born in January 1832 (11; 6 (33 in 1864, 8 (27 in 1860), 9 (38 in 1870), 10 (48 in 1880), 11 (68 in 1900), 12 (57 in 1910)).
In 1852/53, he married Margaret [unknown family name] (11, 12). In 1900 and 1910, she had had nine children, eight of whom were alive (11, 12).
In 1860, he was living in St Clair Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania (8). He was living with his wife Margaret, and children Lorraine, Eli, and Mary (8). He was a blacksmith, and owned $40 in personal property (8).
When he enlisted, he was a blacks[mith] (6).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 6 inches tall, and had a fair complexion, grey eyes, and light hair (6).
He also served in the 171st Pennsylvania Infantry (3, 7, 13). He was mustered into service in the 171st Pennsylvania on 2 November 1862 (4, 7 [16 Oct]). He was a private, in company I (4, 13). He mustered out with his company, on 8 August 1863 (4, 7).
He was drafted (1, 6). His service was credited to the sixteenth congressional district (6). He enlisted and was mustered into service on 21 September 1864 (1, 6, 7). He was enlisted for one year, at Chambersburg, Pennsylvania (6). He was a private, in company I (1, 14).
On 27 April 1865, he was promoted to corporal, effective 1 April 1865 (2, 6).
He was discharged on 30 or 31 May 1865 by general order (1, 5 [31 May], 6 [31 May], 7 [30 May]). He was a corporal in company I (1, 14).
In 1870, he was living in St Clair Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania (9). He was living with his wife Margaret, and children Lorraine, Eli, Mary, Lincoln, Anna, Dorsey, and William, along with an apprentice (9). He was a blacksmith (9).
In 1880, he was living in Pleasantville Borough, Bedford County, Pennsylvania (10). He was living with his wife Margaret, and his children Eli, Mary, Anna, William, Norman, and June (10). He was a teamster (10).
On 2 February 1888 he applied successfully from Pennsylvania for a pension (3, 13).
In 1890, he was living in Alum Bank, Pleasantville, Bedford County, Pennsylvania (7). He had piles, and an affliction of his back and heart, as a result of interment (7).
In 1900, he was living in West St Clair Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania (11). He was living with his wife Margaret and daughter Juniata (11). He was a farmer (11).
On 25 February 1907, he again applied for a pension (13).
In 1910, he was living in West St Clair Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania (12). He was living with his wife Margaret and daughter Janie (12). He was living on his own income (12).
He died on 7 December 1917, in Alum Bank, [Bedford County,] Pennsylvania (13).
1 Bates, Samuel Penniman. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5. Harrisburg: B. Singerly, state printer, 1869-71. 5 volumes. 'Ninety-first regiment', volume 3, pages 186-233. (In the roster)
2 special order 25, HQ 91st PA, 27 April 1865 (Thomas G Walker)
3 pension index, by name (supplied by Dennis Clowney) (Thomas G Walker)
4 Bates [see #1], volume 4, page 1179 (Thomas G Walker)
5 company I, register of men discharged (Thomas G Walker)
6 company I, descriptive roll, #38 (Thomas G Walker)
7 1890 US census, veterans' schedule, Pennsylvania, Bedford County, Pleasantville, supervisor's district 7, enumeration district 82, page 1 (Thomas G Walker)
8 1860 US census, Pennsylvania, Bedford County, St Clair Township (post office St Clairsville), microfilm series M653, film 1072, page 496 = 4 [?] handwritten (Thomas Walker)
9 1870 US census, Pennsylvania, Bedford County, St Clair Township, microfilm series M593, film 1304, page 668 = 20 handwritten (Thos G Walker)
10 1880 US census, Pennsylvania, Bedford County, Pleasantville Borough, supervisor's district 5, enumeration district 235, microfilm series T9, film 1098, page 311 B = 2 handwritten (Thos G Walker)
11 1900 US census, Pennsylvania, Bedford County, West St Clair Township, Pleasantville Borough, supervisor's district 13, enumeration district 29, microfilm series T623, film 1376, page 142 A = 2 handwritten (Thos G Walker)
12 1910 US census, Pennsylvania, Bedford County, West St Clair Township, Pleasantville Borough, supervisor's district 16, enumeration district 31, microfilm series T624, film 1312, page 49 A = 1 handwritten (Thomas G Walker)
13 pension index, by regiment, 91st PA Infantry, company I (Thomas G Walker)
14 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (Thomas G Walker)
| line | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| Dwelling number | 293 | ||||
| Family number | 273 | ||||
| Name | Thomas Walker | Margaret " | Lorane [?] " | Eli " | Mary E " |
| Age | 27 | 23 [?] | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Sex | m | f | f | m | f |
| Color | |||||
| Occupation | Blacksmith | ||||
| Value of real estate owned | |||||
| Value of personal estate | 40 | ||||
| Place of birth | " [sc. Penn] | " | " | " | " |
| Married within year | |||||
| Attended school within year | 1 | ||||
| Cannot read & write | |||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
| line | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
| Dwelling-house number | 155 | |||||||||
| Family number | 155 | |||||||||
| Name | Walker Thos G | - Margaret | - Loraine [?] | - Eli | - Mary | - Lincoln | - Anna | - Dorsey | - William | - Eliel |
| Age | 38 | 38 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1/12 | 20 |
| Sex | M | F | F | M | F | M | F | M | M | M |
| Color | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W |
| Occupation | Black Smith | Keeping House | Black Smith apprentice | |||||||
| Real estate value | ||||||||||
| Personal estate value | ||||||||||
| Birthplace | " [sc. Penna] | " | " | " | " | " | " | " | " | " |
| Father foreign born | ||||||||||
| Mother foreign born | ||||||||||
| Birth month if born within year | May | |||||||||
| Marriage month if married within year | ||||||||||
| Attended school past year | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Can't read | ||||||||||
| Can't write | ||||||||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. | ||||||||||
| Male US citizen at least 21 years old | 1 | |||||||||
| Male US citizen at least 21 years old who can't vote ... |
| line | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 |
| street name | ||||||||
| house number | ||||||||
| dwelling visit # | 15 | |||||||
| family visit # | 15 | |||||||
| name | Walker Thos G | - Margaret | - Eli M | - Mary E | - Anna E | - Wm D | Norman E [?] | - June A |
| color | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W |
| sex | M | F | M | F | F | M | M | F |
| age | 48 [?] | 48 | 24 | 21 [?] | 15 | 12 | 7 | 4 |
| month born if born in year | ||||||||
| relationship | Wife | Son | daughter | daughter | Son | Son | daughter | |
| single | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| married | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| widowed/divorced | ||||||||
| married during year | 1 | |||||||
| occupation | Teamster | Keeping house | Laborer | Housework | At home | At home | ||
| months unemployed | ||||||||
| currently ill? | ||||||||
| blind | ||||||||
| deaf/dumb | ||||||||
| idiotic | ||||||||
| insane | ||||||||
| disabled | ||||||||
| school this year | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| can't read | ||||||||
| can't write | ||||||||
| birthplace | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna |
| father's birthplace | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna |
| mother's birthplace | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna | Penna |
| line | 91 | 92 | 93 |
| street | Allegheny St | ||
| house number | |||
| dwelling number | 30 | ||
| family number | 30 | ||
| name | Walker Thos G | - Margaret | - Juniata |
| relationship | Head | wife | daughter |
| color | W | W | W |
| sex | M | F | F |
| birth date | Jan 1832 | Dec 1831 | Mch 1876 |
| age | 68 | 68 | 24 |
| married? | M | M | S |
| # years married | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| mother of how many children? | 9 | ||
| # of children living | 8 | ||
| birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| father's birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| mother's birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| immigration year | |||
| # years in USA | |||
| naturalized citizen? | |||
| occupation | Farmer | Dressmaker | |
| # months not employed | 0 | 12 | |
| # months in school | 0 | ||
| can read | yes | yes | yes |
| can write | yes | yes | yes |
| speaks English | yes | yes | yes |
| owned/rented | O | ||
| free or mortgaged | F | ||
| farm/house | F | ||
| # of farm schedule | 12 | ||
| line | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| street | Allegheny St | ||
| house nr | |||
| dwelling nr | 9 | ||
| family nr | 10 | ||
| name | Walker Thomas G | - Margaret M | - Janie [?] |
| relationship | Head | Wife | Daughter |
| sex | M | F | F |
| color | W | W | W |
| age | 78 | 78 | 34 |
| marital status | M1 | M1 | S |
| #years present marriage | 57 | 57 | |
| mother of # children | 9 | ||
| mother of # living children | 8 | ||
| birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| father's birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| mother's birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| immigrated | |||
| naturalized/alien | |||
| speaks English | English | English | English |
| occupation | Own Income | None | None |
| nature of industry etc. | |||
| employer etc. | |||
| out of work 15 Apr 1910? | |||
| # weeks out of work 1909 | |||
| can read | yes | yes | yes |
| can write | yes | yes | yes |
| school since 1 Sep 09 | |||
| owned/rented | O | ||
| owned free or mortagaged | F | ||
| farm/house | F | ||
| nr on farm schedule | 3 | ||
| civil war vet | UA | ||
| blind | |||
| deaf & dumb | |||