F. Walden (1839–1913)

He had the usual advantages of the district schools. He was enabled to enter a select school in Oskaloosa, Iowa in 1855, taught by Geo. W. Drake. In April, 1859, that he confessed Christ, and was baptized by J. B. Noe. He was influenced to cast his lot among the Disciples, by hearing a discussion on the action, subject, and design of baptism, between Aaron Chatterton, Disciple, and F. W. Evans, Methodist. He is the author of a tract on the "Indwelling of the Holy Spirit," a pamphlet on the "Sabbath Question," and a "Treatise on the Culture of Small Fruits."