Who was Alfred Walker?

Alfred Walker (1899–1986) was born in Poplar, London, England and died in Lewisham, London, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Alfred Helgason Walker 1899–1986

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Oct 1899 · Poplar, London, England

Died 6 Aug 1986 · Lewisham, London, England

Father James Helgason Walker

Mother Sarah Bass

Spouse Edith Victoria Place

Children Doreen Edith Victoria Walker, Joan Mary Theresa Walker, Lenard Walker, Victor Walker

Records

1911 England Census England & Wales, Civil Registration … England & Wales, Civil Registration … 1939 England and Wales Register UK, Burial and Cremation Index UK, World War i Service … Essex, England, Church of England … London, England, Church of England …

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Researchers connected through Alfred Walker 1899–1986

Immediate Family

Parents

James Helgason Walker

Sarah Bass

Spouse(s)

Edith Victoria Place

Children

Doreen Edith Victoria Walker

Joan Mary Theresa Walker

Lenard Walker

Victor Walker

Biography

The story of Alfred Helgason Walker began in 1899 in Poplar, London, England. In 1911, Alfred Helgason Walker resided in West Ham, Essex, England. In 1939, Alfred Helgason Walker resided in Essex, England. Alfred Helgason Walker married edith victoria place, and had children including doreen edith victoria walker, joan mary theresa walker, lenard walker, victor walker. Alfred Helgason Walker passed away in 1986 in Lewisham, London, England.

Sources

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Census 1911 England Census
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Death Records England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007
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Marriage Records England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005
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Record 1939 England and Wales Register
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Burial Records UK, Burial and Cremation Index
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Military UK, World War i Service Medal and Award Rolls
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Record Essex, England, Church of England Marriages, 1754-1937
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Record London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1923

Life Timeline

1899

Birth of Alfred Helgason Walker in Poplar, London, England

Birth

1911

Alfred Helgason Walker resided here in West Ham, Essex, England

Residence

1939

Alfred Helgason Walker resided here in Essex, England

Residence

1986

Death of Alfred Helgason Walker in Tower Hamlets, London, England

Death

1986

Burial of Alfred Helgason Walker in Lewisham, London, England

Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Alfred Walker

This ancestor line traces from Bethnal Green, London, England (1853) to Poplar, London, England (1899) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Alfred Walker (1899–1986) was born in Poplar, London, England and died in Lewisham, London, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Alfred in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.