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James Walker 1674–1749

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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7 researchers on YourRoots have James Walker in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 24 Dec 1674 · Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Died 12 Sep 1749 · Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States,
Father James Walker
Mother Bathsheba Brooks (1655–1738)
Siblings Bathsheba Walker, Corp David Walker, David Walker, Deborah Walker, Eleazer Walker, Elizabeth Walker, Hannah Walker, Hester Walker, Josiah Walker, Mary Walker, Mercy Walker, Nathan Walker, Nehemiah Walker, Peter Walker, Rebecca Walker
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850 Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … Massachusetts, U.S., Town Birth Records, … Massachusetts, U.S., Town Death Records, … Massachusetts, U.S., Town Marriage Records, … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Sons of the American … Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, … Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate … Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1674, James Walker entered the world in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States, born to james walker and bathsheba brooks. James Walker passed away in 1749 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States,.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

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    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town Birth Records, 1620-1850

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    Death Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town Death Records, 1620-1850

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town Marriage Records, 1620-1850

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

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    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

  13. 13
    Record Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts

Life Timeline

1674
Birth of James Walker in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1749
Death of James Walker in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States,
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Walker

This ancestor line traces from Bradford, Northumberland, England (1473) to Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States (1674) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Walker (1674–1749) was born in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States,. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have James 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.
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.

Related Records

James Walker
Father
Bathsheba Brooks
1655–1738 · Mother
James Walker in the US Census
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James Walker's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Walker PTP
1674–1749
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Bathsheba Brooks PTP
1655–1738
Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
ELIZABETH Simmons PTP
1628–1687
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

James Walker's Descendants

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James Walker PTP 1674–1749