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Photographer: Brian Scott
Taken: August 2, 2008
Caption: Grave of William Walker
Additional Description: Top Marker: In Memory of
Wm. Walker, A.S.H.
Died September 24th 1875,
in the 64th year of his
age. He was a devoted
Husband & kind Father,
a consistent Baptist 47
years. Taught music 45 yrs.
The author of 4 Books of
sacred music. He rests from
his labors. He died in
the triumphs of faith.
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Sing praises unto the
Lord

Bottom Marker: To the Memory of
William Walker, A.S.H.
Singin' Billy
Pioneer in Southern Christian Harmony
1809-1875

This marker placed by the South Carolina Branch
of the National Federation of Music Clubs
Plot restored by the Woman's Music Club
of Spartanburg, S.C.
March 16, 1939
Submitted: August 2, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
Database Locator Identification Number: p30313
File Size: 2.395 Megabytes

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