Who was William Walker?

William Walker (1826–1880) was born in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia and died in Goorambat, Victoria, Australia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 3 generations of this lineage.

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William Walker 1826–1880

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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 2 independent trees

Born 17 Dec 1826 · Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Died 21 Jul 1880 · Goorambat, Victoria, Australia

Father James Walker Soldier

Mother H Esther Tucker

Siblings Anne Lawless Nee Walker, James Walker, Jane Walker, John Walker, Joseph James Walker, Mary Walker

Records

Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922 Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985 Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950 Victoria, Australia, Wills and Probate … England, Select Births and Christenings Australia, Births and Baptisms Victoria, Australia, Death Index Victoria, Australia, Marriage Index Victoria, Australia, Birth Index, 1837-1917 Victoria, Australia, St. Peter's Eastern …

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Walker Soldier

H Esther Tucker

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Walker began in 1826 in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. William Walker passed away in 1880 in Goorambat, Victoria, Australia.

Sources

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Birth Records Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922
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Death Records Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985
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Marriage Records Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950
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Probate/Wills Victoria, Australia, Wills and Probate Records, 1841-2009
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Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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Baptism Records Australia, Births and Baptisms
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Death Records Victoria, Australia, Death Index
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Marriage Records Victoria, Australia, Marriage Index
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Record Victoria, Australia, Birth Index, 1837-1917
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Record Victoria, Australia, St. Peter's Eastern Hill, Marriages, 1848-1955

Life Timeline

1826

Birth of William Walker in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Birth

1880

Death of William Walker in Goorambat, Victoria, Australia

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Walker

This ancestor line traces from Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England (1770) to Hobart, Tasmania, Australia (1826) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Walker (1826–1880) was born in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia and died in Goorambat, Victoria, Australia. 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 William 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.