Who was Clair Walker?

Clair Walker (1917–2004) was born in Smith, Kansas, USA and died in Smith Center, Smith, Kansas, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Clair in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 15 generations of this lineage.

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Clair A. Walker 1917–2004

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Reliability Score: B

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 29 Jun 1917 · Smith, Kansas, USA

Died 16 Jan 2004 · Smith Center, Smith, Kansas, USA

Father William H Walker

Mother Sadie Vella Kirkendall

Children Cricket Walker

Siblings Lisle Ervin Walker

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Researchers connected through Clair Walker 1917–2004

and 1 more tree owner connected with Clair Walker 1917–2004

Immediate Family

Parents

William H Walker

Sadie Vella Kirkendall

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

Cricket Walker

Biography

The story of Clair A. Walker began in 1917 in Smith, Kansas, USA. Clair A. Walker had children including cricket walker. Clair A. Walker passed away in 2004 in Smith Center, Smith, Kansas, USA.

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Life Timeline

1917

Birth of Clair A. Walker in Smith, Kansas, USA

Birth

2004

Death of Clair A. Walker in Smith Center, Smith, Kansas, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Clair Walker

This ancestor line traces from Glemsford, Suffolk, England (1470) to Smith, Kansas, USA (1917) across 15 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Clair Walker (1917–2004) was born in Smith, Kansas, USA and died in Smith Center, Smith, Kansas, USA. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Clair 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 15 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.
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