Major William Martin "Buck" Walton
(January 17, 1832 - July 1, 1915)
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Marker No: 12249
Aluminum 18 x 28 Subjject Marker
Geographic: 30.275354, -97.728180
Location: Oakwood Cemetery, Section 1, Lot Walton, Space 13. 1601 Navasota Street, Austin
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Marker text: 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 cavalry. He was elected Texas attorney general in 1866. In the practice of law he had few peers in land ligation, 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)
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