Kentucky: A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, & Kniffin, ed. 8-B,
Whitley County

William M. Walters, attorney-at-law, Williamsburg, Ky., was born in Whitley
County, Ky., July 17, 1852.  His father, William Walters, was born in Wayne
County, Ky., in 1822.  The latter married Jane B. Bishop, a native of
Whitley County, born April 22, 1822.  They were the parents of three
children, viz: James D., Silas S. and William M.  William M. Walters was
reared on the farm and educated in the common schools.  In 1873 he commenced
the study of law at Pineville, Ky., and was admitted to the bar in 1874.  He
then located at Staunton, where he began the practice of his chosen
profession.  In 1880 he was elected county attorney of Powell County, and
served until 1882, when he received an appointment in the Interior
Department of Washington City, which position he filled until 1887.  He then
resigned and removed to Williamsburg, Whitley County, Ky., and resumed the
practice of law.  May 6, 1877, he married Susan M. Caudill, a daughter of
Stephen J. and Elizabeth (Adams) Caudill, of Letcher County, Ky.  Four
children have blessed their union, viz: Annie, Janie, Maggie and Bessie.  In
politics Mr. Walters is a Republican.

Walters Bishop Caudill Adams
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Wayne-KY Powell-KY Letcher-KY

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