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john Walker 1655 – 1734 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Nov 1655

Birth Location: Wigton, Wigtonshire, Scotland

Death Date: 1734

Death Location: Wigton, Wigtonshire, Scotland

Father: George Walker

Mother: Isabella Barclay

Spouse(s): Jane McKnight

Children(s): John Walker

The story of john Walker began in 1655 in Wigton, Wigtonshire, Scotland, with parents George Walker and Isabella Barclay. As an adult, john Walker wed Jane McKnight. Their household included John (II) "Gunmaker" Walker. john Walker's life came to an end in 1734 in Wigton, Wigtonshire, Scotland.

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Parents

George Walker
1625 – 1690
Birth Location: Wighill, Yorkshire, England
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Isabella Barclay
1644 – 1705
Birth Location: Tyrone, Tyrone, Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Jane McKnight
1650 – 1744
Birth Location: Wigton, Wigtonshire, Scotland
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Children(s)

John Walker
1684 – 1734
Birth Location: Wigton, Scottland
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 24 Nov 1655
    Event Place: Wigton, Wigtonshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 1734
    Event Place: Wigton, Wigtonshire, Scotland
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