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Margaret Walker 1589–1683

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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 3 independent trees

Born 15 May 1589 · Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland

Died 16 Jan 1683 · Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Father William Willie Walker

Mother Geilis Porter

Siblings Andrew Walker, George Walker, Giles Walker, John Walker, Laurence Walker, Marjory Marion Walker, Robert Walker, Thomas Walker, William Walker

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Willie Walker

Geilis Porter

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

Margaret Walker was born in 1589 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, the child of william willie walker and geilis porter. Margaret Walker passed away in 1683 in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

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1589

Birth of Margaret Walker in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland

Birth

1683

Death of Margaret Walker in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Walker

This ancestor line traces from Dunfermline , Fife, Scotland (1532) to Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland (1589) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Margaret Walker (1589–1683) was born in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland and died in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 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 Margaret 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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