Who was James Walker?

James Walker (1707–1787) was born in Wigton, Wigtonshire, Scotland and died in Walker Creek, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Walker 1707–1787

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 17 Mar 1707 · Wigton, Wigtonshire, Scotland

Died 17 Jun 1787 · Walker Creek, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA

Father John Walker

Mother Katherine Rutherford

Siblings Alexander Walker, Elizabeth Walker, Esther Walker, Jane Walker, John Walker, Joseph Walker, Mary Walker, Samuel Walker, Thomas Walker, William Walker

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Walker

Katherine Rutherford

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

James Walker was born in 1707 in Wigton, Wigtonshire, Scotland, the child of john walker and katherine rutherford. James Walker passed away in 1787 in Walker Creek, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA.

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Life Timeline

1707

Birth of James Walker in Wigton, Wigtonshire, Scotland

Birth

1787

Death of James Walker in Walker Creek, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Walker

This ancestor line traces from Wigton, Scotland (1650) to Wigton, Wigtonshire, Scotland (1707) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Walker (1707–1787) was born in Wigton, Wigtonshire, Scotland and died in Walker Creek, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA. 3 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, 3 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 3 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.