The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-04-18
Obituary..
GEORGE FREDERICK WALTERS

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George Frederick Walters was born
at Lynn, Walworth County, Wisconsin,
Jan. 25, 1847, and died at his home in
Albion town, Dane county, Wisconsin,
April IL, 1919.
He was a son of Thomas Walters,
and Alzina Maxson, his mother hailing
from Leonardsville, m. Y, and his
father from Worcester, England. When
about ten years of age he removed
with the family to Juneau county,
Wis, and here the mother died leaving
a family of six children, he being the
third child. His father then, with the
family, removed to Walworth over
land with OK teams, passing by the site
of his late home, and stopping over
night with Jesse Saunders, we'll known
to many of the citizens here. At Wal
worth he was engaged for some three
years working on farm by the month,
then as, an apprentice under William
Higbee. He then moved to Albion
where engaged in labor for Billings
Lanphear, and later for Thomas Still
man of Edgerton. At Edgerton he be-
came very prominent and influential in
the Good Templar organization. And
it was here that he became acquainted
with Frances Potter, to whom he was
united in marriage late in July, 1876.
Mrs. Walters passed into gloryland in
1905, leaving one son, Geo. t., who has
been his fathers stay during his de-
Ginning years.
When but a boy Mr.. Walters was
converted to the faith of Christ, and
became identified with the Walworth
Seventh Day Babtist church, but in
May, 1892, changed his membership to
the Albion church where he has re-
NAMED a faithful and consistent men,
Der to the day of his death. He pos
sessed a loving and genial character,
winning friends wherever he went. He
possessed the delightful quality of al
ways looking on the bright side of
things. A friend who has lived close
neighbor from childhood said of him,
che was good neighbor, one who
could always be depended upon in any
time of need. He was loyal friend,
seldom, if ever, speaking i'll of any one,
and hardly ever showing any signs of
uncontrolled passion. Thus he i'm
pressed himself upon all, ever ready to
lend helping hand. especially in time
of sickness or bereavement, always
comforting the bereft. He was good
story teller, and often delighted his
companions with story to fit the oc-
casion, and this gift served him to the
last. No father could hardly be more
self sacrificing than he.
He loved his home and family, and in
return he had the love and respect of
every member. The daughter-inl law
proved her loyalty by her love and de-
votion to him during his illness, pa
tiently and tenderly ministering to his
wants to the last and was with him,
trying to make him more comfortable
when his spirit went home.
He leaves to mourn their loss, the
only son, George L., and wife Ella; two
grandsons, LaClede and Fred; two Sis
tiers, Mrs. Susan Green of Chicago and
Mrs De Eft Randolph of Walworth;
two brothers, Herbert of Chicago and
Eugene of Walworth. Also one half
brother, Clarence of Rhinelander, and
one brother-in-law and wife. Mr.. and
Mrs. w. S. Potter of Beloit.
Funeral services were held at his late
home at Albion, on Monday, Adril IA,
conducted by his pastor, Rev. c. S.
Sayre. Interment was made in the
Evergreen cemetery by the side of his
loved wife.