Nelson Walker was a prominent community leader and Justice of the Peace in Nashville, Tennessee. Born enslaved, he worked as a barber and purchased freedom for himself, his wife and their four children, then went on to become a lawyer, judge and bank president in Nashville, as well as a member of the Masonic fraternity.
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RoleCommunity leader in Tennessee and Justice of the Peace 1 Role
Role (category) Role (category) Sources
1. Nelson Walker (Wikipedia)
WikipediaIntroduction, gender
He was born enslaved, worked as a barber, purchased freedom for himself, his wife, and their four children, and became a wealthy lawyer, judge and bank president in Nashville, Tennessee.
Introduction, role
Nelson Walker was a community leader in Tennessee and Justice of the Peace.
View the Source 2. Wikidata: Nelson Walker
Wikidata Q111914850, P569 date of birth claim (year)
P569 (date of birth): 1827
Wikidata Q111914850, P570 date of death claim (year)
P570 (date of death): 1875
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