Walters, Christian

Walters, Christian a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born in Dauphin County, Pa., March 16, 1827, He was converted in 1842; licensed to preach in 1852; labored several years as colporteur for the Bible Society; and in 1856 entered the Philadelphia Conference. After serving Safe Harbor Circuit two years; St. Paul's, Lancaster, two years; Tamaqua two years; Port Carbon two years; and Second Street, Philadelphia, one year, he took the supernumerary relation, traveled some time for the improvement of his health, and finally settled in Harrisburg, where .he died, July 12, 1869. Mr. Walters was remarkable for his gentlemanliness, zeal, and perseverance. See Minutes of Annual Conferences, 1870, p. 47.