Who was Alexander Clark?

Alexander Clark (1730–1823) was born in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States and died in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Alexander Clark 1730–1823

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 23 Jul 1730 · Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Died 23 Nov 1823 · Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States

Father Matthew Clark

Mother Jane Jennet Bothwell

Siblings Agnes Clark, Andrew Clark, Elizabeth Clark, Hannah Clark, Jane Clark, John Clark, Margaret Clark, Matthew Clark, Sarah Clark, William Clark

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Immediate Family

Parents

Matthew Clark

Jane Jennet Bothwell

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Children

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Biography

In 1730, Alexander Clark entered the world in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, born to matthew clark and jane jennet bothwell. Alexander Clark passed away in 1823 in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States.

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Birth of Alexander Clark in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

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1823

Death of Alexander Clark in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Alexander Clark

This ancestor line traces from Ballyruff, Colrain, Londonderry, Ireland (1660) to Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA (1730) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Alexander Clark (1730–1823) was born in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States and died in Shelburne, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander 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.
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