Capt. Joseph (Vachub) WALKUP
(1776-1840)
Mary Hamilton "Polly" BYRD
(1800-1870)
William Henry WALKUP
(1825-1906)
Miriam CALLISON
(1827-1859)
James Franklin WALKUP
(1852-1944)

 

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Spouses/Children:
Mary Elizabeth MEEHAN

James Franklin WALKUP

  • Born: 9 May 1852, Greenbrier Co., VA
  • Marriage: Mary Elizabeth MEEHAN on 25 Mar 1880 in Bedford, Taylor Co., IA
  • Died: 7 Feb 1944, Bedford, Taylor Co., IA at age 91

  General Notes:

History of Taylor County, Iowa: From the Earliest Historic Times to 1910 by Frank E. Crosson. Chicago, The S.J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910, page 589

J. F. Walkup is numbered among the large landowners and substantial citizens of Taylor county, dating his residence here from 1870. He was born in Greenbrier county, West Virginia, May 9, 1852, and was there reared to the age of seventeen years, having been trained to the duties of farm life. In 1870, being then a youth of eighteen, he came to Taylor county, Iowa, where for six years during the summer months he was employed at farm labor. For four years during the winter months he continued his studies in the schools of this county, his earlier education having been acquired in the schools of his native county. After completing his education he was engaged for two years during the winter season as a teacher but he continued to carry on farm work during the summer months.

It was in 1880 that Mr. Walkup established a home of his own by his marriage in Clayton township, this county, to Miss Mary Mehan, their wedding ceremony being performed on the 9th of March of that year. Mrs. Walkup was born and reared in this county. Following their marriage they located on a farm of eighty acres in Clayton township, which Mr. Walkup had previously bought. After about four years, however, he disposed of that land and purchased one hundred and sixty acres of his present home place in Gay township. This tract was but partly cleared but in due time Mr. Walkup had the entire place under cultivation. He further improved the farm by the erection of a house and outbuildings, set out an orchard, built fences and made it a valuable property. As time passed and the sale of his crops brought him good financial returns, he invested his money in more land from time to time until the home place now comprises two hundred and forty acres. In 1908 he erected a modern and substantial farm residence and added more outbuildings and his place today is one of the best in his section of the county. In addition to carrying on general farming he also gives attention to raising and feeding stock, annually raising a carload of hogs. Mr. Walkup also owns another farm of eighty acres, which he rents. It will thus be seen that he made no mistake in locating in Taylor county during (page 590) its pioneer period, for through his labors and his wise judgment he has accumulated a good property.

The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Walkup has been blessed with three sons and two daughters, namely: Blanche, the wife of Lon Keith, a resident of Canada; Maude, the wife of Earl Gordon, a resident farmer of Clayton township; Roy C., who is on a ranch in New Mexico; and Glen and Frank, who are still at home.

Politically Mr. Walkup is a democrat. For a number of years he has served as township trustee, while he has also filled the office of road supervisor and has been identified with the school board as a director. Popular and public spirited, he has been chosen by his party as a delegate to county conventions. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Baptist church. Since coming to the county almost four decades ago he has seen many changes as the railroads have been built through this section, the telephone and telegraph lines introduced and many other modern and needed improvements made. He has been a leader in much of the work that has been accomplished and takes a just pride in seeing Taylor county rank with the best sections of the state of Iowa.


James married Mary Elizabeth MEEHAN on 25 Mar 1880 in Bedford, Taylor Co., IA.




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