George H. Walker
George H. Walker | |
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1856 portrait by Fuller and Johnson | |
| 5th and 7th Mayor of Milwaukee | |
| In office April 1853 – April 1854 | |
| Preceded by | Hans Crocker |
| Succeeded by | Byron Kilbourn |
| In office May 1851 – April 1852 | |
| Preceded by | Don A. J. Upham |
| Succeeded by | Hans Crocker |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Milwaukee 4th district | |
| In office January 1, 1851 – January 1, 1852 | |
| Preceded by | John E. Cameron |
| Succeeded by | Jonathan L. Burnham |
| Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Wisconsin Territory | |
| In office December 4, 1843 – January 5, 1846 | |
| Preceded by | Albert Gallatin Ellis |
| Succeeded by | Mason C. Darling |
| Member of the House of Representatives of the Wisconsin Territory for Milwaukee and Washington counties | |
| In office December 5, 1842 – January 5, 1846 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 22, 1811 Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | September 20, 1866 (aged 54) |
| Resting place | Forest Home Cemetery Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Caroline Pratt Spencer |
| Relatives | Isaac P. Walker (brother) |
| Known for | Founding Walker's Point |
George H. Walker (October 22, 1811 – September 20, 1866) was an American trader, Democratic politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was one of three key founders of the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, establishing the first settlement in what is now Milwaukee's south side. The site of his settlement is still known as Walker's Point. He went on to serve as the 5th and 7th mayor of Milwaukee, and represented Milwaukee in the Wisconsin State Assembly during the 1851 term.
Prior to Wisconsin statehood, he also served in the House of Representatives of the Wisconsin Territory, and was speaker for two sessions of the 4th Wisconsin Territorial Assembly.
His younger brother, Isaac P. Walker, was one of the first two United States senators from Wisconsin.