Freeman Walker

Freeman Walker (October 25, 1780 – September 23, 1827) was a United States senator from Georgia. Born in Charles City, Virginia, he attended the common schools; in 1797, he moved to Augusta, Georgia.

Preceded byJohn Forsyth

Succeeded byNicholas Ware

Born(1780-10-25)October 25, 1780

Charles City, Virginia

DiedSeptember 23, 1827(1827-09-23) (aged 46)

Augusta, Georgia

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Freeman Walker
United States Senator from Georgia
In office November 6, 1819 – August 6, 1821
Preceded by	John Forsyth
Succeeded by	Nicholas Ware
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
In office 1807–1811
Personal details
Born	(1780-10-25)October 25, 1780 Charles City, Virginia
Died	September 23, 1827(1827-09-23) (aged 46) Augusta, Georgia
Party	Democratic-Republican

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Walker studied law, and was admitted to the bar in 1803, commencing practice in Augusta. He was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives from 1807 to 1811, and was mayor of Augusta in 1818 and 1819. He was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the U.S. Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of John Forsyth, serving from November 6, 1819, to August 6, 1821, when he resigned. He was again mayor of Augusta in 1823. Walker died in Augusta in 1827; interment was in the Walker family cemetery.^[1]

Freeman Walker's son was Confederate major general William H.T. Walker, who served in the American Civil War.