Pinkney H. Walker

Pinkney Houston Walker[1] (June 18, 1815 – February 7, 1885) was an American jurist.

Born in Adair County, Kentucky, Walker moved to Rushville, Illinois where he worked in a general store as a clerk.

From 1858 until his death in 1885, Walker served on the Illinois Supreme Court and was the chief justice.

Walker died at his home in Rushville from a carbuncle on his neck.

[2][3] His biography and a photo can be found within the Genealogy of the descendants of John Walker of Wigton, Scotland published by Emma Siggens White.