(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)
Major William Martin "Buck" Walton
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Major William Martin "Buck" Walton is a historical marker in Austin, Travis County, dedicated in 1999. It is one of 336 historical markers documented in Travis County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 641 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.2754, -97.7281 near Austin. The nearest cataloged historic site is Joseph Baker (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Beth Israel #1, Texas Land Commissioner, Johann Jacob Groos, and John Crittenden Duval.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5453012249. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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