William Appleby gives details on Walker Lewis's life.
William Appleby, Letter to Brigham Young, June 2, 1847, Brigham Young office files, 1832-1878 (bulk 1844-1877); General Correspondence, Incoming, 1840-1877; General Letters, 1840- 1877; A-B, 1847; William I. Appleby letter; Church History Library, CR 1234 1.
At this place I found a coloured brother by the name of "Lewis," a barber, an Elder in the Church ordained some years ago by Wm. Smith. This Lewis I was informed has also a son who is married to a white girl, and both members of the Church there.