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Walker-Henkle Family Bible These bible pages are located in the Benton County Historical Museum, Philomath, Oregon. Contact the museum for more information. http://www.bentoncountymuseum.org/ Names are listed in the order as they appear on the original page and transcribed as written. This 1889 Bible was published by A.J. Holman & Co. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. . Bible Page 1         Image of Page 1 THIS IS TO CERTIFY That__   William H Walker and__   Etta O Henkle Were United by Me In HOLY MATRIMONY At__   Benton County Oregon on the 29th day of May  __In the year of our Lord 1884 In Presence of__   Z. H. Davis and Ollie Skipton Signed___ Rev A. Krecker . . Bible Page 2         Image of Page 2 Marriage Photo     . . Bible Page 3         Image of Page 3 Births William H Walker Was born In Benton County Oregon February 11th 1857 Etta O Walker was born In Lee County Iowa May 30th 1862 Newspaper Obituary: 5-11-53-14- Etta O. Henkle born May 30, 1862, Warren, Lee County, Iowa; died November 16, 1938 at Independence, Polk County, Oregon; married May 30, 1884 to Oregon pioneer of 1853. He was born William H. Walker, son of J.T. Walker February 11, 1857 on the Walker land claim in Benton County, Oregon. No Issue. William H. Walker removed too Independence, Oregon in 1890. He entered the Grocery business with his brother-in-law Eli Henkle who soon sold his interest to Sida B. Walker the business being conducted under the name of Walker Brothers, until it was sold to Douty and Paddock. The Walker brothers bought land near by and were engaged in hop growing. William H. Walker soon bought his brother's interest and after five or six years leased the business to the Seavey-Walker Organization. William H. Walker became quite promiment socially as well as wealthy. He was a bank director and served several terms as Mayor of Independence, joined the Lyon Lodge, A.F. & A.M., Adah Chapter of the Eastern Star; Valley Lodge of Odd Fellows; Rebeccas; Knights of Pythias; Kill-Kare and the Whist Clubs. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and was buried in the Mt. Union Cemetery near Corvallis, Oregon. . Bible Page 4         Image of Page 4 Deaths William H Walker Died at Independence Polk County Oct 9th 1930 Etta O. (Henkle) Walker Died at Independence Nov. 16, 1938