| Marker Number |
12249 |
| Atlas Number |
5453012249 |
| Marker Title |
Major William Martin "Buck" Walton |
| Index Entry |
Walton, William Martin "Buck", Major |
| Address |
1601 Navasota Street |
| City |
Austin |
| County |
Travis |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
622331 |
| UTM Northing |
3349985 |
| Subject Codes |
Civil War; law, lawyers; military topics |
| Marker Year |
1999 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
Oakwood Cemetery, Section 1, Lot Walton, Space 13 |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
(January 17, 1832 - July 1, 1915) Mississippi native William M. "Buck" Walton attended the University of Virginia and studied law in Carrollton, Mississippi. In 1853 he moved to Austin, where his first law partner was A. J. Hamilton, later governor of Texas. In 1862 he enlisted in the Confederate Army, serving in Co. B, 21st Texas Cavalry. He was elected Texas attorney general in 1866. In the practice of law he had few peers in land litigation, and was considered one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Texas. Esteemed for his generosity, Major Walton was a well known public speaker, author and civic leader. He retired in 1907 but remained active until his death at age 83. He is buried here with his wife of 60 years, Lettie Watkins Walton, their four children and other family members. (1999) |
