Who was Joseph Walker?

Joseph Walker (1646–1687) was born in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. 13 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 13 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 4 generations of this lineage.

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Joseph Walker 1646–1687

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Death year and location consistent across 13 trees

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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 13 independent trees

Born 14 Jul 1646 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

Died 19 Nov 1687 · Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Father Robert Walker

Mother Sarah Leager

Siblings Eliakim Walker, Elizabeth Walker, Jacob Walker, Joanna Walker, John Walker, Mary Walker, Sarah Walker, Thomas Walker, Thurston Walker, Timothy Walker, Zechariah Walker

Records

U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … North America, Family Histories Colonial Families of the USA Ancestry Family Tree

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Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Walker

Sarah Leager

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joseph Walker began in 1646 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. Joseph Walker passed away in 1687 in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

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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 North America, Family Histories
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Record Colonial Families of the USA
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Life Timeline

1646

Birth of Joseph Walker in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1687

Death of Joseph Walker in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Walker

This ancestor line traces from Exeter, Devon, , England (1544) to Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA (1646) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Walker (1646–1687) was born in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. 13 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, 13 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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 4 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.