Sarah Stokes Walton

Sarah Stokes Walton (, Dunn; February 12, 1844 – May 13, 1899) was an American poet. Her charitable deeds associated with St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Beverly, New Jersey were highly valued. The church's first west window, representing charity, was dedicated to Walton.

From her youth, Walton was a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church, and she was prominent in everything that advanced the interests of the church and its members. She was a member of St. Stephen's Ladies' Aid Society, of The King's Daughters, and of the New Jersey Society of the Colonial Dames of America.

Walton composed at night only, wrote only "when the spirit moves her," and took pencil and tablet to bed with her when in a writing mood.

Personal life She was also quite successful as an amateur artist, having taken a number of prizes for amateur work.

Walton died on May 13, 1899.