The Walker Family: A Legacy of Pioneers

The Walker family holds a distinguished place in American history, tracing its roots to the early colonial era. Our ancestors, Robert Walker and Sarah Leager, arrived in the New World from England in 1630 as part of the Winthrop Fleet, settling in Boston. We are among the first families with the Walker surname to establish themselves in America.

Our lineage is characterized by patriots and pioneers, and our family continues to grow with each passing year.  Given the extensive number of Walker descendants, our research focuses primarily on our early New England ancestors. Those who participated in the Great Puritan Migration, down through the first three generations of John Walker and Lydia Holmes.

It is to them we owe a great debt and for whom this website is dedicated. We honor their memory and hope to preserve their legacy for future generations.

John Walker's ancestry is well-documented for six generations, tracing back to Robert Walker of Boston. Records beyond this point are less reliable, numerous resources possibilities exist for further ancestral connections. We welcome any additional information about this lineage from our visitors.

John Walker married four times, with his first wife being Lydia Holmes. He fathered 14 children, many of whom became early members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon). This site contains valuable information for both John Walker's descendants and those interested in his ancestors.

We invite you to explore our family's rich history and contribute to our ongoing research.