Who was James Walker?

James Walker (1859–1951) was born in Perce, Gaspe Est, Quebec, Canada and died in Woodland, Aroostook, Maine, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Daniel Walker 1859–1951

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 9 Sep 1859 · Perce, Gaspe Est, Quebec, Canada

Died 6 Feb 1951 · Woodland, Aroostook, Maine, USA

Father Richard Walker

Mother Caroline Jane Donahue

Siblings Caroline Carrie Walker, Elizabeth J Betsey Walker, Isabelle Walker, Joseph Samuel Walker, Josephine Walker, Mary Margaret Walker, Michael Walker, Nancy Anne Walker, Richard Dick Walker Ii, Sarah Emily Walker, Susan Walker, William Henry Walker I

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Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Walker

Caroline Jane Donahue

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

James Daniel Walker was born in 1859 in Perce, Gaspe Est, Quebec, Canada, the child of richard walker and caroline jane donahue. James Daniel Walker passed away in 1951 in Woodland, Aroostook, Maine, USA.

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1859

Birth of James Daniel Walker in Perce, Gaspe Est, Quebec, Canada

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1951

Death of James Daniel Walker in Woodland, Aroostook, Maine, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Walker

This ancestor line traces from Perce, Gaspe Est, Quebec, Canada (1803) to Perce, Gaspe Est, Quebec, Canada (1859) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Walker (1859–1951) was born in Perce, Gaspe Est, Quebec, Canada and died in Woodland, Aroostook, Maine, 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 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.
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