John Walker 1760-1836

Birthplace-Brier Creek, Burke County, GA

Spouse: Frances Byne (b. 1767-1831)

Originally of Burke County and living near his siblings, they relocated to Morgan County, GA in 1810. This family became one of the wealthiest in the county with all children being enslavers. More detailed research needs to be done on the location and number of plantations/work labor camps. There are so many John Walkers/Isaac Walkers that it has been challenging sorting our the various lines.

in 1820, John Walker is found on the Morgan County census with 40 enslaved individuals and families. 30 working in Agriculture, 1 working in Manufactures. 18 males and 22 females.

In 1830 he is found on the Morgan County census with 46 enslaved individuals and families. 31 males and 15 females.

Children:

• Isaac Walker (b.1788-1852)- married Martha Jones (b. 1793-1829) Born in Burke County GA and found living near his parents in Morgan County. They had 3 children and at his death, 49 enslaved individuals and families.

• Edmund Byne Walker (b. 1796-1880)- Married 1st wife Susanah “Susan” Smith and 2nd wife Mary Elizabeth Gautier and settled in Morgan County. More research needs to be done.

• Eliza (Walker) Dawson (b.1803-1831)-. Married John E Dawson and they had 4 children. Further research is required.

• John Byne Walker (b. 1805-1884)- married Eliza Saffold Fannin. Half sister to James Fannin (a known slave trader). They had 9 children. John Byne Walker and his family became one of the largest enslavers of the county. He built Bonar Hall in Madison GA using skilled enslaved labor. He also had large land and enslaved labor operations in Texas starting around 1848. Further research needed to uncover documentation. In Morgan County we know he enslaved at least 200 individuals and families.