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John Walker 1639–1652

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 22 Sep 1639 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Died 22 Jul 1652 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Father Robert Walker (1607–1687)

Mother Sarah Leager

Siblings Eliakim Walker, Elishua Walker, Elizabeth Walker, Jacob Walker, Joanna Walker, John Walker, Joseph Walker, Mary Frances Walker, Mary Twin Walker, Mary Walker, Sarah Walker, Thomas Walker, Thurston Walker, Timothy Walker, Zechariah Walker

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Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Walker

1607–1687

Sarah Leager

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

John Walker was born in 1639 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, the child of robert walker and sarah leager. John Walker passed away in 1652 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1639

Birth of John Walker in Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1652

Death of John Walker in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Walker

This ancestor line traces from Bretherton, Lancashire, England (1285) to Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States (1639) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Walker (1639–1652) was born in Boston, Massachusetts, USA and died in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. 5 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, 5 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 10 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.