Joseph Knox Walker
Joseph Knox Walker (July 19, 1818 – August 21, 1863) was an American politician and officer in the Confederate Army.
Colonel Joseph Knox Walker | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tennessee Senate | |
| In office 1858?–1861? | |
| Secretary to the President of the United States | |
| In office March 4, 1845 – March 4, 1849 | |
| President | James K. Polk |
| Preceded by | Robert Tyler |
| Succeeded by | William Wallace Smith Bliss |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Knox Walker July 19, 1818 Columbia, Tennessee |
| Died | August 21, 1863 (aged 45) Memphis, Tennessee |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Rank | Colonel |