Who was Bernard Walker?

Bernard Walker (1885–1940) was born in Castle Forbes Bay, Franklin, Tasmania, Australia and died in Castle Forbes Bay, Franklin, Tasmania, Australia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Bernard Earl Walker 1885–1940

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

Born 1 Mar 1885 · Castle Forbes Bay, Franklin, Tasmania, Australia

Died 19 Dec 1940 · Castle Forbes Bay, Franklin, Tasmania, Australia

Father Thomas Earl Walker

Mother Isabella Mcarthur

Spouse Doris Enman

Children Malva Irene Walker, Noel Eard Walker

Siblings Alice Maud Walker, Annie Maria Walker, Ethel Isabel Walker, Florence Isobel Walker, John Walker, Robert Earl Walker, William Randolph Walker

Records

Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922 Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985 Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980 Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950 Australia, Births and Baptisms Sydney, Australia, Anglican Parish Registers

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Biography

In 1885, Bernard Earl Walker entered the world in Castle Forbes Bay, Franklin, Tasmania, Australia, born to thomas earl walker and isabella mcarthur. In 1885, Bernard Earl Walker resided in Franklin, Tasmania, Australia. Bernard Earl Walker married doris enman, and had children including malva irene walker, noel eard walker. Bernard Earl Walker passed away in 1940 in Castle Forbes Bay, Franklin, Tasmania, Australia.

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Birth Records Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922
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Death Records Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985
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Record Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980
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Marriage Records Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950
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Baptism Records Australia, Births and Baptisms
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Church Records Sydney, Australia, Anglican Parish Registers

Life Timeline

1885

Birth of Bernard Earl Walker in Castle Forbes Bay, Franklin, Tasmania, Australia

Birth

1885

Bernard Earl Walker was baptized in Franklin, Tasmania, Australia

Baptism

1885

Bernard Earl Walker resided here in Franklin, Tasmania, Australia

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1922

Bernard Earl Walker resided here in Huon, Franklin, Tasmania, Australia

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1940

Death of Bernard Earl Walker in Castle Forbes Bay, Franklin, Tasmania, Australia

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Bernard Walker

This ancestor line traces from Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom (1673) to Castle Forbes Bay, Franklin, Tasmania, Australia (1885) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Bernard Walker (1885–1940) was born in Castle Forbes Bay, Franklin, Tasmania, Australia and died in Castle Forbes Bay, Franklin, Tasmania, Australia. 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 Bernard 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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