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Walter Elias "Walt" Disney 1901–1966

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Walter Disney 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 5 Dec 1901 · Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
Died 15 Dec 1966 · Burbank, Los Angeles, California, United States
Father Elias Disney Father Of Walt Disney
Mother Flora Call
Siblings Herbert Arthur Disney, Raymond Arnold Disney, Raymond Disney, Roy Oliver Disney, Ruth Flora Disney Beecher

Researchers connected through Walter Disney 1901–1966

and 1 more tree owner connected with Walter Disney 1901–1966

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1901, Walter Elias "Walt" Disney entered the world in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States, born to elias disney father of walt disney and flora call. Walter Elias "Walt" Disney passed away in 1966 in Burbank, Los Angeles, California, United States.

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Life Timeline

1901
Birth of Walter Elias "Walt" Disney in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
Birth
1966
Death of Walter Elias "Walt" Disney in Burbank, Los Angeles, California, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Walter Disney

This ancestor line traces from Gloucestershire, England (1500) to Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA (1901) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Walter Disney (1901–1966) was born in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States and died in Burbank, Los Angeles, California, 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 Walter 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.

Walter Disney's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Walter Elias "Walt" Disney PTP
1901–1966
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Walter Disney's Descendants

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Walter Elias "Walt" Disney PTP 1901–1966