Walter, Francis J.

  • Died 8/13/1874,age 53. According to 1860 Clarkston census records, Francis was a 58 year old cabinetmaker who was born in Switzerland.
  • Wife, Francis, born in 1828 in England. Died 4/26/1881, age 53. Census records listed Flora, 7, born in Michigan; Ellen, 6, born in Michigan. and William A. Hendrickson, an 18 year old cabinet apprentice who was born in Ohio.
  • In 1859 tax records list his "cabinet shop" on lots 6 & 9, Block 19 (40' front on Main St., 75' back). This property was on the east side of Main St. north of E. Washington St. In 1864-1870 his residence was 35 Buffalo.