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BENJAMIN CLARK 1643–1724

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What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

5 researchers on YourRoots have BENJAMIN CLARK in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Researchers connected through BENJAMIN CLARK 1643–1724

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Biography

BENJAMIN CLARK was born in 1643 in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA, the child of joseph clark and allice pepper. BENJAMIN CLARK married dorcas morse, and had children including benjamin clark, ebenezer clark, edward clark, hanna clark, jonathan clark, rebecca clark, seth clark, tabitha clark, theophilus clark, timothy clark. BENJAMIN CLARK passed away in 1724 in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Record Millennium File

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    Church Records Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013

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    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Burial Records Web: Massachusetts, Find A Grave Index, 1620-2013

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages

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    Burial Records Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index

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    Record Ancestry.com, <i>The New England Historical & Genealogical Register, 18 47-2011</i> (N.p.: Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.;, n.d.)

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    Record Delaware, Craftperson Files, 1600-1995

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    Record Godfrey Memorial Library comp., <i>American Genealogical-Biographical I ndex (AGBI)</i> (N.p.: Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc;, n.d.)

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    Record , <I>Ancestry Family Trees</i> (N.p.: Name: Online publication - Provo, U T, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by A ncestry members.;, n.d.)

Life Timeline

1643
Birth of BENJAMIN CLARK in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1644
Birth of BENJAMIN CLARK in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1724
Death of BENJAMIN CLARK in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from BENJAMIN CLARK

This ancestor line traces from Suffolk, Norfolk, England (1597) to Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1643) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

BENJAMIN CLARK (1643–1724) was born in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have BENJAMIN 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 2 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.

BENJAMIN CLARK's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
BENJAMIN CLARK PTP
1643–1724
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Joseph Clark PTP
1642–1702
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Joseph Clark PTP
1642–1702
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

BENJAMIN CLARK's Descendants

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BENJAMIN CLARK PTP 1643–1724 m. Dorcas Morse PTP 1645–1725
  1. 1. Edward Clark PTP 1679–1746
    1. 1. John Clark PTP 1652–1720
    2. 2. Benjamin Clark PTP 1668–1688
    3. 3. Rebecca Clark PTP 1684–1687
    4. 4. Patience Clark PTP 1710–1801
    5. 5. Elijah Clark PTP 1727–1801
  2. 2. Ebenezer Clark PTP 1682–1683
  3. 3. Seth Clark PTP 1687–1756
  4. 4. Timothy Clark PTP 1677–1725