Who was Joseph Walker?

Joseph Walker (1722–1806) was born in Londonderry, Ireland and died in Scott, Kentucky, USA. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Walker 1722–1806

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Jul 1722 · Londonderry, Ireland

Died 10 Jul 1806 · Scott, Kentucky, USA

Father John Walker

Mother Katherine Rutherford

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

Records

Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Census and … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories England, Select Births and Christenings One World Tree (sm) Ancestry Family Tree

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Walker

Katherine Rutherford

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1722, Joseph Walker entered the world in Londonderry, Ireland, born to john walker and katherine rutherford. Joseph Walker passed away in 1806 in Scott, Kentucky, USA.

Sources

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Census Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1787-1890
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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Record One World Tree (sm)
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Life Timeline

1722

Birth of Joseph Walker in Londonderry, Ireland

Birth

1806

Death of Joseph Walker in Scott, Kentucky, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Walker

This ancestor line traces from Wigton, Scotland (1650) to Londonderry, Ireland (1722) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Walker (1722–1806) was born in Londonderry, Ireland and died in Scott, Kentucky, 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 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 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.
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