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Rev. William Walton 1605–1668

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3 researchers on YourRoots have Rev. Walton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 13 Sep 1605 · Seaton, Devon, England
Died 6 Nov 1668 · Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Willimus William Franklin Walton
Mother Elizabeth Dalby
Spouse Elizabeth Cooke
Children Elizabeth Walton, Jane Walton, John Walton Sr, Josiah Walton, Martha Walton, Nathaniel Walton, Robert Walton Sr, Samuel Walton, William Walton Jr
Siblings Daniel Walton, Elizabeth Walton, George Walton, John Sutton Gedney, John Walton, Mary Maria Walton, Mary Walton, Nathaniel Walton, Richard Walton, Thomas Walton Of Oxhill, William Walton

Researchers connected through Rev. Walton 1605–1668

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Biography

In 1605, Rev. William Walton entered the world in Seaton, Devon, England, born to willimus william franklin walton and elizabeth dalby. Rev. William Walton married elizabeth cooke, margaret stocke, and had children including elizabeth walton, jane walton, john walton sr, josiah walton, martha walton, nathaniel walton, robert walton sr, samuel walton, william walton jr. Rev. William Walton passed away in 1668 in Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Millennium File

  2. 2
    Record The Pioneers of Massachusetts, 1620-1650

  3. 3
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  4. 4
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  5. 5
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  6. 6
    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

  7. 7
    Census Massachusetts, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

  8. 8
    Probate/Wills Essex County, Massachusetts Probate Records Supplement, 1644 - 1691

  9. 9
    Record A gazetteer of the state of Massachusetts : with numerous illustrations on wood and steel

Life Timeline

1605
Birth of Rev. William Walton in Seaton, Devon, England
Birth
1627
Rev. William Walton was married in USA
Marriage
1668
Death of Rev. William Walton in Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rev. Walton

This ancestor line traces from Southam, Warwickshire, , England (1500) to Seaton, Devon, England (1605) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rev. Walton (1605–1668) was born in Seaton, Devon, England and died in Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 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 Rev. 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.

Rev. Walton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Rev. William Walton PTP
1605–1668
Seaton, Devon, England
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Rev. Walton's Descendants

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Rev. William Walton PTP 1605–1668