Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-02
RICHARD A, WALKER
DIES At HIS HOME
President of Lincoln National
Bank and Prominent In
Business World.

Richard A. Walker. president Of the
Lincoln National Bank, died yesterday
afternoon at his residence, 11Ol p stree,
northwest, of heart disease. He was
seventy -four years old.
Mr.. Walker was one of the oldest and
best known residents of the District and
was descended from an honored family
which settled early In South Washing
ton. He was a son Of William Bradley
and Maria Martin Walker and was born
June 20, 1880.
His father for many years was super
intendent Of the old Washington arsenal
Mr.. Walkers maternal grandfather
Tobias Martin, a machinist by trade
came to the United States In 1872 and
was then known as white and black
smith, He soon became we'll known
and built one Of the first printing presses
in this city for Gales & Seaton, publish
ers of the National Intelligencer.
Thrown ON Own Resources.
Mr.. Walker was the fourth in line Oh
seven sons, and after attending the pub
lie schools until he was sixteen years
old his father died. compelling him to
start out in the world and earn his own
livelihood. He also contributed toward
the support of his widowed mother.
He chose the trade Of painter and
engaged in the grocery business on ~
stl eet His business grew and soon art
erward he moved to 1900 7th street north
west, where the business Is still conduct
ed.
Mr.. Walkers influence was soon felt
In the business world, and he held va
rious positions of trust. He was d.
rector. vice president and one OF the Or
ganizers of the Commercial Fire lnsur-
ance Company. and he helped to organ
its vice president from its organization
in March. 1850. until July 8, 1909, when
he was elected president.
His a Busy Life.
So busily did he continue at his work
that he often remarked: Il started to
work when l was sixteen years old. and
! have had but little rest since"
Mr.. Walker was a member OF the As
ISOLATION of Oldest Inhabitants and Of
Beacon Lodge, /. 0. o. F.
In 1886 he married Miss Sophia Ridge
way Allen of Alexandria. and he Is sur.
vived by his widow seven sons and three
danghters' all living in washington.
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock at his resi-
dence, with Rev. Lucien Clark. former
pastor of Hamline Methodist Episcopal
church. which Mr.. Walker attended. oni-
eating. lnterment will be at Gienwood
cemetery.
Many expressions of regret over Mr..
Walkers death We're voiced today by his
numerous friends. The directors of the
Lincoln National Bank held q special
meeting this morning at II O'Clock and
adopted the following resolutions:
Friend and Benefactor.
Our president and fellow worker has
been identified with this institution since
its inception In $780, was one of the or
ganizers. served as its vice president for
nineteen years, and since July. 1909,
served as our president.
During all these years he has proved
himself friend and benefactor. not only
TO this board of directors, but to all who
came In contact with him, by his genial.
courteous and pleasing demeanor under
all circumstances.
we record the expression Of our deep
board. in this loss to our institution by
the sudden demise of our honored presi-
dent.
we extend to the bereaved family our
hearuen sympathy in their great loss.
.. as ac!ive pailbearers the following were
=. laws. 8. P. Loving, John w. Draw
Ths he eu Latterner and A. ,. Ga9iey'
Inc honorary pallbearers will be Rob
cry "A. Dore. William F. Downey, Rich-
ara j.. Earnshaw. William F. GUIDE. 8.
Dana Lincoln. Andrew Lofier, Florence
=. Norton. Henry T. Offterdinger. George
=. humphrey, Samuel c.. Redman, Joseph
Straspurger. William D. Sullivan, G..
Taylor wade and r. E. Parker