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Walker Family History & Genealogy

211,166 biographies and 413 photos with the Walker last name. Discover the family history, nationality, origin and common names of Walker family members.

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Walker family history, one branch of which is African-American, has a rich and complex origin of which the particulars have been accumulated over the years by Walker family members. The Walker family name is an old heredity that has migrated all across the world over the centuries, and as the name Walker has spread, it has evolved making it's history a challenge to uncover. This Walker history and genealogy page contains the contributed history of the Walker family name made up of user-submitted content from users like you.

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Walker family history, one branch of which is African-American, has a rich and complex origin of which the particulars have been accumulated over the years by Walker family members. The Walker family name is an old heredity that has migrated all across the world over the centuries, and as the name Walker has spread, it has evolved making it's history a challenge to uncover. This Walker history and genealogy page contains the contributed history of the Walker family name made up of user-submitted content from users like you.

Name Origin

The name "Walker" is an ancient name (ca. AD 1000) generally associated with the textile (wool) industry. "Walk" is an old word for felt (as in felt cloth, which is still known as "walked wool" in some places). "Walkers" made felt by boiling wool.

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Nationality & Ethnicity

The "Walker" name generally comes from the British isles (England and the east coast of Scotland), though it can also be found in Denmark (Vikings from which settled the east coast of Scotland) and parts of Germany. One branch of the Walker family Is African-American.

Famous People named Walker

Walker colt gun was developed by samuel walker a relative

Early Walkers

These are the earliest records we have of the Walker family.

George Walker
George Walker was born in 1635, and died at age 55 years old in 1690. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Walker.
Henry Walker was born circa 1683, and died at age 41 years old circa 1724. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Henry Walker.
Mary (Sams) Walker was born circa 1686 in Wadmalaw Island, Charleston County, South Carolina United States to Bonham Sams and Enstis Sams, and had siblings John Sams and William Sams. She married Henry Walker, and had a child John Walker. Mary Walker died at age 38 years old circa 1724. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Sams Walker.
John Walker was born circa 1707 to Mary Sams Walker and Henry Walker. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Walker.
Mary (Walker) Meate was born in 1712, and died at age 51 years old in 1763. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary (Walker) Meate.
Grace Walker was born in 1725. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Grace Walker.
Alexander Walker
Alexander Walker was born in 1765, and died at age 59 years old in 1824. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Alexander Walker.
Chrispianos H Walker was born on March 14, 1782 at Rockingham, Virginia, USA to Margaret (Peters) Walker and Charles Walker. He married Frances (Peters) Walker, and died at age 93 years old on February 14, 1876 at Flat Top, Mercer, West Virginia, USA. Chrispianos Walker was buried in 1876 at Walker Hatcher Cemetery, Egeria, Raleigh, West Virginia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Chrispianos H Walker.
Frances (Peters) Walker was born in 1794 in new river, giles County, Virginia united states to John Peters and Frances (Simms) Peters. Frances Walker married Chrispianos H Walker, and died at age 89 years old on April 7, 1884 in flat top, Wv. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Frances (Peters) Walker.
Margaret (Walker) Ferguson was born in 1795 in Scotland United Kingdom. Margaret Ferguson was in a relationship with John Ferguson, and has a child Margaret Sharp (Ferguson) Peace. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Margaret (Walker) Ferguson.
Elizabeth (Walker) Beck of Alto Australia was born on January 20, 1804 in Kendal, Cumbria County, England United Kingdom, and died at age 53 years old on January 4, 1858 in Kendal.
Mary Polly Walker was born in 1806, and died at age 58 years old in 1864. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Polly Walker.

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Mattie P Walker was born on December 29, 1914, and died at age 76 years old on July 15, 1991. Mattie Walker was buried at Calverton National Cemetery Section 69 Site 1669 210 Princeton Boulevard - Rt 25, in Calverton, Ny. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mattie P Walker.
Martha Frances (Knox) Walker of Longview, Gregg County, Texas was born on April 26, 1920 in Harleton, Harrison County. She was married to Harry Edward Walker on April 30, 1954 in Gregg County, and had a child Patti K. (Walker) Thornton. Martha Walker died at age 86 years old on June 27, 2006 in Longview, Gregg County.
Harry Edward Walker of Longview, Gregg County, TX was born on November 27, 1921 in Texarkana, Miller County, Arkansas United States to Harry Chester Walker. He married Martha Frances (Knox) Walker on April 30, 1954 in Gregg County, Texas, and had a child Patti K. (Walker) Thornton. Harry Walker died at age 76 years old on July 13, 1998.
Harry Edward Walker was born on November 27, 1921 in United States, and died on July 13.
Harry Chester Walker of United States was born on September 13, 1895, and died at age 69 years old on June 7, 1965 in Texarkana, AR.
Harry Chester Walker of United States is the father of Harry Edward Walker. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Harry Chester Walker.
Willie Lee Walker was born on May 2, 1929, and died at age 49 years old on November 24, 1978. Willie Walker was buried at Nashville National Cemetery Section KK Site 375 1420 Gallatin Road, South, in Madison, Tn. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Willie Lee Walker.
Melody Lynn (Farr) Walker Walker was born on January 12, 1957, and had a sister Michelle R. (Thomas) Dreadfulwater. Melody Walker died at age 56 years old on April 30, 2013 in Linden, Pennsylvania United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Melody Lynn Thomas Farr Walker.
Maggie L (Walker) Wedlow of 4022 Lemay St, in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan Us was born on October 3, 1909 in Gainesville, Sumter County, Alabama United States to Levi Walker Sr and Ruby Winchester. She had siblings Ruby Walker and Lila (Walker). She married Branch Conner in June 1950 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, and they were married until Maggie's death on August 24, 1991. Maggie Wedlow had a child Charles Conner.
Lila (Walker) Cooper of Gainesville, Alabama United States was born to Levi Walker Sr and Ruby Winchester, and has siblings Ruby Walker and Maggie L Wedlow. Lila Cooper died in Detroit, MI. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lila (Walker).
Ruby (Walker) Davis was born on December 22, 1945, and died at age 58 years old on April 20, 2004. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ruby Walker.
Ruby (Winchester) Walker of Gainesville, Alabama United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ruby Winchester .
Levi Walker Sr of Gainesville, Alabama United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Levi Walker Sr.
Daryl Todd Walker of Carsonville, Sanilac County, MI was born on October 13, 1951 in Marshall, Calhoun County, and died at age 52 years old on May 29, 2004 in Carsonville, Sanilac County.
Phyliss A. Walker was born on November 28, 1934, and died at age 87 years old on April 25, 2022. Phyliss Walker was buried in April 2022 at Cowan Cemetery - 632 Pony Farm Road, in Kittanning, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Phyliss A.Walker.
Richard A. Walker was born on May 28, 1930, and died at age 87 years old on April 27, 2018. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Richard A.Walker.
Kurt A. Walker was born on October 12, 1966, and died at age 34 years old on January 4, 2001. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Kurt A.Walker.
Bryan E. Walker was born on December 7, 1960, and died at age 44 years old on June 6, 2005. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bryan E.Walker.
Thomas L. Walker was born on June 26, 1957. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Thomas L.Walker.
William C. Walker was born on October 12, 1956. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William C.Walker.

Popular Walker Biographies

Margaret (Baker) Walker
Margaret Walker of Dublin, Wayne County, IN was born in 1867, and died at age 99 years old in 1966.
Lycurgus (Walker) Foots was born to Doris Louise Walker in Harris county, Texas. First married to Roy L. Stewart on May 5, 1979, "Kirk" married Henry James Foots on August 21 2011. Henry Foots appeared on the TLC show "My 600 lb Life". "Kirk" and Henry had been in a relationship for thirteen years, during which time they lived together. Eventually, Kirk came to feel that she was a caretaker rather than being in a relationship, and they broke up. Henry still loved her and a few years later, Henry encouraged her to also undergo weight loss surgery. She began losing weight and they got back together. They then married in a small wedding with just friends and relatives. Sadly, Henry passed away just a couple of years after the wedding. Kirk followed in December of 2021, eight years after Henry.
Nellie Jane  (Rickard) Walker
Nellie Jane (Rickard) Walker was born on August 9, 1875 at Hamakua in Maui County, Hawaii United States, and died at age 81 years old on September 14, 1956 in San Leandro, Alameda County, CA.
Winnie (Stacy) Walker
She married Johnny Walker, and they had children JoAnne (Walker) Long, Margaret Lee Walker, Margaret Baker Walker, and Heddy Louise Walker. She also married John Walker, and they had children JoAnne (Walker) Long, Margaret Walker, and Heddy Louise Walker. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Winnie (Stacy) Walker.
Johnny Walker
Johnny Walker was born in 1913 in Hazard, Kentucky United States to John Walker. Johnny Walker married Winnie (Stacy) Walker, and has children JoAnne (Walker) Long, Margaret Lee Walker, Margaret Baker Walker, and Heddy Louise Walker. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Johnny Walker.
Mary M (Clark) Walker of 6704 Genoa Rd, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas United States was born on April 5, 1921. She was married to Richard Ivey Walker, and they were together until death separated them. Mary Walker has children Brian Joseph Walker, Margaret Walker, and Richard Walker.
Brian Joseph Walker Jr of Lafayette, Lafayette County, LA was born on November 17, 1957, and died at age 51 years old on October 25, 2009 in Lafayette, Lafayette Parish County.
John Walker
John Walker was born in 1867 to John Walker and Margaret Baker. He was the parent of Johnny Walker. He married Winnie (Stacy) Walker, and they had children JoAnne (Walker) Long, Margaret Walker, and Heddy Louise Walker. John Walker died at age 73 years old in 1940. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Walker.
Edna Walker
Edna Walker was born to Nora (Wells) Walker and Frank Walker. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Edna Walker.
Nancy Lena (Walker) Dyer
Nancy Lena (Walker) Dyer of Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee United States was born on February 12, 1904 in Sevier County, and died at age 87 years old on May 26, 1991 in Knoxville. Nancy Dyer was buried on May 28, 1991 at Lynnhurst Cemetery in Knoxville, Knox County.
Paul William Walker IV
Paul Walker, born on September 12, 1973, in Glendale, California, was a beloved American actor known for his roles in the "Fast and Furious" film franchise. With his striking looks and natural talent, he captivated audiences around the world. From an early age, Paul showed a passion for acting and embarked on a successful career in the entertainment industry. Beyond his on-screen success, he was also actively involved in philanthropy, particularly in the areas of disaster relief and ocean conservation. Sadly, his life was tragically cut short in a car accident on November 30, 2013. Paul's untimely death left a void in the hearts of many, but his legacy as an actor and humanitarian continues to inspire and resonate with fans globally.
Giles Daniel Walker
Giles Daniel Walker was born on October 10, 1891, and died at age 79 years old on April 18, 1971. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Giles Daniel Walker.
Louisa Susan Walker
Louisa Susan Walker was born on December 23, 1882, and died at age 81 years old in 1964. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Louisa Susan Walker.
Nancy Malinda Walker
Nancy Malinda Walker was born on January 31, 1881, and died at age 50 years old in 1931. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nancy Malinda Walker.
Margaret Jane Walker
Margaret Jane Walker was born on August 29, 1870, and died at age 92 years old on December 20, 1962. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Margaret Jane Walker.
Mary Elizabeth Walker
Mary Elizabeth Walker was born on February 6, 1873, and died at age 72 years old in 1945.
Martha Ann Walker
Martha Ann Walker was born in 1877, and died at age 75 years old in 1952. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Martha Ann Walker.
Hettie Rebecca Walker
Hettie Rebecca Walker was born in 1889, and died at age 58 years old on December 24, 1947. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Hettie Rebecca Walker.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Richard Ivey Walker.

Walker Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Walker family member is 71.0 years old according to our database of 178,423 people with the last name Walker that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

71.0 years

Oldest Walkers

These are the longest-lived members of the Walker family on AncientFaces.

Willie Walker was born on May 5, 1865, and died at age 115 years old in December 1980. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Willie Walker.
115 years
Mary Walker of Quincy, Norfolk County, MA was born on February 21, 1860, and died at age 114 years old in August 1974.
114 years
Lee Walker was born on October 30, 1866, and died at age 113 years old in September 1980. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lee Walker.
113 years
Alfred Walker of Bronx, Bronx County, NY was born on April 28, 1888, and died at age 114 years old on October 10, 2002.
114 years
Joann Walker of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin was born on June 25, 1867, and died at age 113 years old in June 1980.
112 years
William Walker was born on December 19, 1864, and died at age 111 years old in October 1976. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Walker.
111 years
Litta A Walker of Glenwood, Mills County, IA was born on March 23, 1893, and died at age 110 years old on January 13, 2004.
110 years
George Walker was born on July 7, 1862, and died at age 111 years old in December 1973. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Walker.
111 years
Zola Walker of Marion, Perry County, Alabama was born on July 1, 1876, and died at age 110 years old in February 1987.
110 years
Elizabeth N Walker of New York, New York County, NY was born on February 1, 1899, and died at age 111 years old on May 4, 2010.
111 years
Carrie E Walker of Burgaw, Pender County, NC was born on September 30, 1900, and died at age 110 years old on January 8, 2011.
110 years
Sadie Walker of Forrest City, Saint Francis County, AR was born on June 7, 1900, and died at age 110 years old on June 14, 2010.
110 years
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Looking for a Mrs. Porter Walker.
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if anyone is interested in seeing the picture please contact me...... hope to hear from someone soon :)
My father was Harry Walker and I know he was married to someone else before for my mom.He passed away around the 90's His age was about 91 when he died.My name is Kenny Walker.
Hi Kenny,I am looking for a Mary Maude Walker married to Harry Spencer.In Missouri.These were my maternal grandparents.
Teresa...This is what I have so far...My dad married a woman named Clara B and I don't know her maiden name,But my dad was borned in Kingsport TN.My e-mail is [contact link] If you need to contact me.
My Combs, Sawyers, Lozar are in Michigan. There is a Doug Sawyer married to a Audrey. His mom was Dorothea C Lozar. Dorothea married a couple times. A Sawyer man. George Westly Combs. And my grandfather Ferris Thompson. Doug Sawyer also has a couple of brothers. So the Walker line is definitely coming to Michigan. To Fenwick Michigan. There is a Marrita Julia Combs to. Along with this Cynthia Combs. I think this Marritta Combs is with George westly Combs. Some where in this line my mom comes about. Oh Gerald Combs too.
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i am searching for some info on a Harry Walker......... i believe he lived in or around bigheart oklahoma which is now known as Barndall......... he would have been there around 1931........ i have a picture of my g aunt with a man and on the back of the picture it has the name Harry Walker.......i desprately need to find some answers as to if this is in fact harry walker and if anyone recognizes this picture.
Naomi was the daughter of Phillip Aden Walker and Chloe Mae Hedrick. She married Lovis L. Walker.

Obituary from the "Bluefield Daily Telegraph," Bluefield, WV, November 19, 2009:

"Our precious, wonderful, beautiful mother, Naomi Lois Walker, 91, of Pinoak, died peacefully in her sleep, Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at Sandy's Home Sweet Home in Pinoak. born July 6, 1918 at Besoco in Raleigh County, she was the daughter of the late Phillip Aden Walker and Chloe Mae Hedrick Walker. Mrs. Walker was a member of Rich Creek Primitive Baptist Church at Pinoak. She was a former employee of Beckley Manufacturing and Majestic Laundry in Princeton. Her most devoted and cherished duties were to her family, friends and neighbors whom she cherished. She was spirited, humorous and good to all. She loved to quilt with her friends, read newspapers, listen to preachers on the radio and sing. She loved to tend her farm animals. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lovis L. Walker, Sr.; one son, Lovis Walker, Jr.; one grandson, Tracy Akers; four sisters, Anna Marie McKeon, Reva Walker, Estes Gibson and Gyle Johnson; two brothers, Andrew Walker and Avil Walker; and stepmother, Mayna McComas Walker. Survivors include four daughters, Delma Birchfield and her husband Abner (Buddy) of Athens, Adele Kossel and her husband Kurt of Beckley, Elizabeth Akers and her fiance Roger Hodge of Princeton, Nancy Semones and her husband Harvey of Lashmeet; and one sister, Peggy Vencill and her husband Marvin of Princewick; and one stepsister, Rema Meadows of Beckley; 20 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Naomi was a mother 'by heart' to Arnold Walker, Jerry Walker and Yvonne Walker-Wiles; Naomi's nephews and nieces; children of Naomi's precious sister-in-law, Deloris Walker Hicks and precious brother-in-law, Tony Preston Walker. They praised her for her love and caring. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 20, 2009 at the Rowland H. Bailey Funeral Chapel of the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton withElder Lewis Lester officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery at Lashmeet. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
My fiance's mother was adopted at birth from Carmi, Illinois. Her name is Donna Sue and was adopted by Fern and William Cox in 1957. She knows that her mother's name is Nancy Walker whose parents owned a store in Concord, Illinois and had since the civil war. She knows that her father's last name was Travelstead and he lived in Concord, Illinois. He has a sister whose name may be "Flo". She was blind in one eye and used a glass eye. She knows that there is a lot of Indian in her father's side of her blood line.

Donna has dark brown hair and brown eyes. She has two children (a boy, Benjamin and a girl, Angie) She is interested in learning about her natural family's origin and about medical history. If you have any information or would like to know anything more from me, please feel free to contact me through email, or this site. My email address is [contact link]

Thank you for taking the time to read this, and I look forward to hearing from anyone who knows anything and who wants to help my future mother-in-law learn about her heritage.
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my daddy's grandpa was Louis Anderson Walker. He married Sarah Lavonia Parker.

They had several children: Lonnie Homer, Jesse Lee, Lena Mae, Grady & two more children. My grandpa was Homer, he married Nora Haynes.

they had O'Neal, Ernest, Lewis & Rosa.
my dad is Lewis. His mom died when he was about 7. grandpa remarried a lady named Lula Ragsdale. they had a daughter Martha together.

Oneal married Marie & had one daughter Louise

Ernest married Ruth & had Patsy, Betty, Alice, Dennis, Michael & Linda.

Lewis married Lois & had Claudetta, Susan, Paul & Penny.

Rosa was married to Mack & had Jim, Joe & Diane. then married John and had David & Mark.

Martha married Braxton & had Gerald & Lonnie.
In the census 1830 George Walker age 76 and Rebecca Walker age 37? Children:
Martha, Joshua, and Hampton. There were other children, too. Names?

Martha's children: Annallah age 16, Hampton age 23,
John and Mary both (twins), Patrick,
Sarah, and Hampton.

In the Census 1840 Ruthford Co. Joshua married to Elizabeth Hunt and all moved to Whiteside settlement Ruthford
Co on September 27, 1850. Witness- John
Walker Martha's brother?

June 18, 1860- GoldenValley Ruthford Co.
North Carolina Joshua age 37 and
Elizabeth age 27 Children: John age 13,
Hampton age 10, Joshua age 7, Martha age 3, Nancy age 2 lived with Rebecca age 76, Martha age 40, Hampton age 28.
Martha's children: Annallah age 16 and
Hampton age 23 (Labor)

October 15,1868, Rutherford Co. North Carolina Hampton married to Susan Apply
Father of Hampton was George Walker?
Father of Susan was Henry Apply.
July 1, 1870 Hampton and Susan had a baby Hampton- 1 year old.

Joshua and Elizabeth had Mary,Berry and
George on that year.

1870 census, Burk Co. N.C. Birth place of Fannie York, She was 22 years old.
Born on 1848?

1880 Census, Lower Fork, Burke Co. N.C.
Fannie york was 32 years old. Sam York her son was 3 years old born in Cherryville, N.C.

March 4, 1870, Rutherford Co. N.C.
Hampton Walker married Nancy Terry.
Father of Hampton was Josuha Walker
Mother of Nancy was Nancy Johnson.
They moved June 8, 1880 to Bysartville,
Mc Dowell Co. N.C.

1890 Hampton and son george W. worked in a mine. James H., Mary N.and Martha
Nancy with kids ran away.

June 15,1880 Golden Valley Township,
Rutherford Co. N.C. Joshua Walker
was a servant at age 50 or 60?

March 24, 1885 Lincoln Co. N.C. Hampton
Walker married Fanny York (5 months pregnant) They had children:
Earnest F., Sally, Lizzie my grandma,
and Oma. Fanny was pregnant with Samuel
York.

Hampton my great grandpa died at home in
Soulder, Mo on May 30, 1933 and was buried in Souder Cemetary, Soulder, Mo.
Fannie York Walker died on April 9, 1908
at home and was buried in Souder Cemetary. There were no tombstone for
either, just two rocks near the fence
on the right side of the church.

June 6, 1900 Ozark Co. Jackson Township, MO. On September 15, 1902
Hampton and Fannie got 90+30/100
acres Homestead from U.S. President
Theodore Rossevelt. Sold 50 acres to
Ernest Walker of Hilo, MO, Douglas Co. by Hampton and 3rd wife Nancy J. Walker.
Marriage- Oct 25,1912 witness:
Boone and Luna Abstractor

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