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John Walker 1604–1647

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

6 researchers on YourRoots have John Walker in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 6 independent trees

Born 15 May 1604 · Cowfold, Essex, , England
Died 18 Mar 1647 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Spouse Katherine Hutchinson
Children Deacon Philip Walker, Dorcus Walker, James Walker, Katherine Walker, Mary Earle Walker, Mary Elizabeth Walker, Prudence Walker, Sarah Walker

Researchers connected through John Walker 1604–1647

and 5 more tree owners connected with John Walker 1604–1647

Biography

The story of John Walker began in 1604 in Cowfold, Essex, England. John Walker married katherine hutchinson, and had children including deacon philip walker, dorcus walker, james walker, katherine walker, mary earle walker, mary elizabeth walker, prudence walker, sarah walker. John Walker passed away in 1647 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1604
Birth of John Walker in Cowfold, Essex, England
Birth
1647
Death of John Walker in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Walker

This ancestor line traces from Rutland, Leicestershire, England (1565) to Cowfold, Essex, England (1604) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Walker (1604–1647) was born in Cowfold, Essex, , England and died in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have John 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.

John Walker's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Walker PTP
1604–1647
Cowfold, Essex, , England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Walker's Descendants

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John Walker PTP 1604–1647
  1. 1. Sarah Walker PTP 1618–1672