Prentiss Walker Politician

Prentiss Lafayette Walker (August 23, 1917 - June 5, 1998) was a farmer, businessman and politician from the U.S. state of Mississippi. In 1964, he became the first Republican in the 20th century to be elected to the United States House of Representatives from his home state.Prentiss Walker Lake (originally called Ross Barnett Lake) near Mize is named in his honor.

Personal facts

Birth date	August 23, 1917
Birth place	Smith County Mississippi , Mississippi , Taylorsville Mississippi , United States
Date of death	June 05, 1998
Place of death	Simpson County Mississippi , Mississippi , Magee Mississippi
Education	Mississippi College