Marion-Polk-Multnomah County OR Archives Obituaries.....Walker, Jane M August 28, 1904
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Morning Oregonian September 25,1904
Salem,Ore.,Sept.24- (Special) Mrs. Jane M.Walker,who died at Spring 
Valley,Polk County,August 28,1904,was born near Clarksville,Mo.,April 24,1819. 
She was married to Walter M.Walker,July 6,1843. In the company of her husband 
and little daughter she left her old Missouri home for the perilous journey 
across the plains,starting on April 1,1848,reaching the Willamette Valley in 
October of that year.They settled in Spring Valley,where Mrs. Walker continued 
to reside until seven years ago,when she removed to Salem,making her home 
there until the time of her death,August 28,1904.
Mrs. Walker and husband,who died eight years ago,were earnest members of the 
Baptist Church.Their lives are a rich heritage for their children and 
grandchildren. To Major and Mrs. Walker were born five daughters,Mrs.J.L. 
Purvine,Mrs.W.D.Jeffries(deceased),Mrs.D.G.Henry, Mrs. J.K.Sears (deceased) 
and Miss Dora.
The funeral services were held on August 30,at Zera Church.Six grandsons of 
deceased acted as pallbearers,

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