Walter was born in Scotland, in 1819, remained in America, and after his father's return to his native country purchased a tact of one hundred and fifty acres in Susquehanna County. Pennsylvania and erected a homestead which still remains in possession of the family. He matted Candace Hammond and to them were born seven children: William was twice married and had two children, Edward and Gertrude; Willoughby W.; Candace, who married and was the mother of two daughters; Culley, matted to Orrie Washburn; Rose, matted to Daniel Hanna; John, and Delia, matted to Charles Tyler.