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Walter POLKINGHORNE 1657–1733

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

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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 POLKINGHORNE in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 16 May 1657 · Breage, Cornwall, , England
Died 24 Feb 1733 · Breage Parish, Cornwall, , England
Father Johanna Seymore
Siblings Marie Polkinghorne, Nathaniel Polkinghorne, Phillip Polkinghorne, Stephen Polkinghorne

Researchers connected through Walter POLKINGHORNE 1657–1733

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

Walter POLKINGHORNE was born in 1657 in Breage, Cornwall, England, the child of johanna seymore. Walter POLKINGHORNE passed away in 1733 in Breage Parish, Cornwall, England.

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Life Timeline

1657
Birth of Walter POLKINGHORNE in Breage, Cornwall, England
Birth
1733
Death of Walter POLKINGHORNE in Breage Parish, Cornwall, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Walter POLKINGHORNE

This ancestor line traces from Breage Parish, Cornwall, , England (1591) to Breage, Cornwall, , England (1657) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Walter POLKINGHORNE (1657–1733) was born in Breage, Cornwall, , England and died in Breage Parish, Cornwall, , England. 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 3 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.

Related Records

Walter POLKINGHORNE's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Walter POLKINGHORNE PTP
1657–1733
Breage, Cornwall, , England
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Grandparents
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Walter POLKINGHORNE's Descendants

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Walter POLKINGHORNE PTP 1657–1733