Who was Robert Walker?

Robert Walker (1607–1687) was born in Manchester, Lancashire, England and died in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Walker 1607–1687

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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 4 independent trees

Born 21 Feb 1607 · Manchester, Lancashire, England

Died 29 May 1687 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

Father Samuel Thomas De Walker

Mother Elizabeth Serell

Siblings Adam Walker, Agnes Walker, Ann Walker, Capt William Alexander Walker, Edward John Walker, Elizabeth Cozzens, Elizabeth Walker 9Mga, George Walker, George Walker 9Mgu, Hannah Walker 9Mga, John William Walker, Margaret Walker 9Mga, Mary Walker, Robert Walker, Sarah Walker 9Mga, Thomas 3Rd Walker, Thomas Walker

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Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Thomas De Walker

Elizabeth Serell

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

In 1607, Robert Walker entered the world in Manchester, Lancashire, England, born to samuel thomas de walker and elizabeth serell. Robert Walker passed away in 1687 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1607

Birth of Robert Walker in Manchester, Lancashire, England

Birth

1687

Death of Robert Walker in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Walker

This ancestor line traces from Hatherleigh, Devon, England (1509) to Manchester, Lancashire, , England (1607) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Walker (1607–1687) was born in Manchester, Lancashire, England and died in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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.