David S. Walker
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David Shelby Walker (May 2, 1815 - July 20, 1891) was the eighth governor of Florida.
Born in Kentucky, he moved to Florida in 1837, settling in Leon County. He was elected to the first session of the Florida State Legislature, originally opposing the idea of secession form the United States. However, when the decision was passed to leave the Union, he supported his state. He was appointed governor on December 20, 1865 by President Andrew Johnson. His term in office was occupied with the job of restoring the state government, while being occupied by U.S. Army. After leaving the governor's office on July 4, 1868, he returned to practicing law. In 1878, he was appointed circuit court judge, a position he held until his death on July 20, 1891.
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| Preceded by William Marvin |
Governor of Florida December 20, 1865 – July 4, 1868 |
Succeeded by Harrison Reed |
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