Who was Sylvia Walker?

Sylvia Walker (1916–2006) was born in Athol, Kansas and died in Jackson, Oregon, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Sylvia in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 15 generations of this lineage.

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Sylvia Arlene (walker) Walker 1916–2006

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Reliability Score: B

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 21 Aug 1916 · Athol, Kansas

Died 11 Dec 2006 · Jackson, Oregon, United States

Father Joseph Carl Walker

Mother Mary Maude Kirkendall

Siblings Delmer Ervin Walker, Jerold Leo Jerry Walker, Leona Maude Walker, Leonard Carlton Walker, Lorain Oliver Walker, Robert Lee Walker

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Carl Walker

Mary Maude Kirkendall

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Sylvia Arlene (walker) Walker began in 1916 in Athol, Kansas. Sylvia Arlene (walker) Walker passed away in 2006 in Jackson, Oregon, United States.

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Life Timeline

1916

Birth of Sylvia Arlene (walker) Walker in Athol, Kansas

Birth

2006

Death of Sylvia Arlene (walker) Walker in Jackson, Oregon, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sylvia Walker

This ancestor line traces from Glemsford, Suffolk, England (1470) to Athol, Kansas (1916) across 15 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sylvia Walker (1916–2006) was born in Athol, Kansas and died in Jackson, Oregon, United States. 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 Sylvia 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 15 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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