Who was Samuel Walker?

Samuel Walker (1714–1793) was born in Newry, Down, Ireland and died in Walker Creek, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 9 generations of this lineage.

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Samuel Walker 1714–1793

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 25 Dec 1714 · Newry, Down, Ireland

Died 7 Feb 1793 · Walker Creek, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA

Father John W Walker

Mother Katherine Rutherford

Siblings Alexander Walker, Catherine Walker, Catherine Walker Ii, Daniel Walker, David Walker, Elizabeth Walker, Esther Walker, George Walker, James Walker, Jane Walker, John Walker, Joseph Walker, Margaret Walker, Martha Walker, Mary Walker, Samuel Walker, Thomas Walker, William Walker

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Immediate Family

Parents

John W Walker

Katherine Rutherford

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of Samuel Walker began in 1714 in Newry, Down, Ireland. Samuel Walker passed away in 1793 in Walker Creek, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA.

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Birth of Samuel Walker in Newry, Down, Ireland

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1793

Death of Samuel Walker in Walker Creek, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Walker

This ancestor line traces from Innerpeffray, Crieff, Perthshire, Tayside, Scotland, United Kingdom (1489) to Newry, Down, Ireland (1714) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Samuel Walker (1714–1793) was born in Newry, Down, Ireland and died in Walker Creek, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel 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 9 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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