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Alexander Walker (1869-1950)

From Graces Guide

Sir Alexander Walker (1869–1950), whisky blender and industrialist, of John Walker and Sons and Distillers Co

1869 Born in Kilmarnock, son of Alexander Walker (1837-1889) and Isabel (nee McKemmie)[1]

1926 Member of the National Fuel and Power Committee

1950 Sir Alexander Walker, a former chairman of John Walker and Sons, the whisky distillers, died at Troon, Ayrshire. He was 81. Sir Alexander was a great-grandson (sic) of the original Johnny Walker, founder of the company.[2]

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Sources of Information

  1. BMD
  2. Gloucestershire Echo 15 May 1950