This entry speculates that John was the son of John and Elizabeth Bender Walhey.
1840 census John Walley and wife, both age 20-30, lived in Menallen Twp, Adams County, Pennsylvania with 1 daughter age 0-5.
1850 census John Walley age 36 and Catherine age 33 lived in Menallen Twp, Adams County, Pennsylvania with 3 children. Next door is the family of Ferdinand Meals.
1860 census John Walhey age 46 and Cathaine age 43 lived in Menallen Twp, Adams County, Pennsylvania with 4 children. Margaret Weigle age 83 lived with them. Next door is the family of Ferdinand Meals.