John Walker (Virginia politician)

John Walker (February 13, 1744 – December 2, 1809) was a public official from Virginia.

John Walker
United States senator from Virginia
In office March 31, 1790 – November 9, 1790
Preceded by	William Grayson
Succeeded by	James Monroe
Delegate to the Second Continental Congress from Virginia
In office 1780
Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses from Albemarle County
In office February 10, 1772 – May 6, 1776 Alongside Thomas Jefferson
Preceded by	Thomas Walker
Succeeded by	Position abolished
Personal details
Born	(1744-02-13)February 13, 1744 Cobham, Virginia
Died	December 2, 1809(1809-12-02) (aged 65) Madison Mills, Virginia
Political party	Pro-Administration
Alma mater	College of William and Mary
Profession	Lawyer

Biography

Walker was born in Virginia, the son of Dr. Thomas Walker. He received private education before attending the College of William and Mary, which he graduated from in 1764. He was a neighbor and classmate at William and Mary of Thomas Jefferson and they remained close friends until the elections of 1804-1805. In 1772 he replaced his father as a representative of the House of Burgesses. He was in the Continental Army, serving in 1777 as an aide-de-camp to General George Washington, holding the rank of colonel. In 1780, he was elected as a delegate to the Continental Congress. He then studied law. When William Grayson died in 1790, Walker was appointed to the United States Senate to serve from March 31 to November 9 of that year, when a successor was elected by the Virginia General Assembly.

Walker died in 1809.

External links and references

• United States Congress. "John Walker (id: W000059)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

U.S. Senate
Preceded by William Grayson	U.S. senator (Class 1) from Virginia March 31, 1790 – November 9, 1790 Served alongside: Richard H. Lee	Succeeded by James Monroe