Walker, Charles I. (Charles Irish), 1814-1895

Charles Irish Walker was born April 25, 1814 in New York (State). Educated in common school, he started life as a teacher, clerk, and merchant. He moved to Grand Rapids (Mich.) to buy land in 1836. In 1837 he became editor of the Grand River Times (newspaper). In Vermont, Walker studied law and was admitted to the Vermont bar in 1842. He practiced law there until 1851 when he settled in Detroit (Mich.). After nearly a year as a Circuit Court Judge, Walker resigned to serve as professor of the law school in Ann Arbor (University of Michigan), 1859-1874. He was interested in and wrote ably about the history of the Old Northwest Territory. He served as president of the (Michigan) State Pioneer and Historical Society. Walker died on Feb. 11, 1895 at Detroit. (For further information see Michigan Biographies, v. 2, p.397.).

From the description of Autograph Albums, 1766,1883. (Clarke Historical Library). WorldCat record id: 41953607

Professor of law at the University of Michigan.

From the description of Charles Irish Walker papers, 1817-1887 (scattered dates). (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34421844

From the guide to the Charles I. Walker Collection, 1817-1887, 1817-1825, (Bentley Historical Library University of Michigan)

Detroit lawyer, professor of law, University of Michigan, president of State Pioneer and Historical Society of Michigan and local historian.

Born in Butternuts, N.Y., Apr. 25, 1814; was teacher, 1830; later clerk & merchant; moved to Grand Rapids, Mich., 1836, as agent for land buyers; editor of Grand River Times, 1837; studied law and was admitted to Vermont bar, 1842; practiced in Detroit, 1851; circuit Judge, 1851-5; professor at Law School. Ann Arbor, 1859-74; president of State Pioneer & Hist. Society; Democrat; died in Detroit, Feb. 11, 1895. (from Mich. Biogr. - Wayne Co. Chrongr. p. 163 ; Farmer, Detroit, v. 2, p. 127, with port.) (blue index cards)

From the description of Charles I. Walker papers, 1802-1872. (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 663449004