Who was Clare Lancaster?

Clare Lancaster (1609–1644) was born in Dacre, Cumberland, England and died in Dacre, Cumberland, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Clare in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 3 generations of this lineage.

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Clare Lancaster 1609–1644

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Clare Lancaster in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 27 Feb 1609 · Dacre, Cumberland, England

Died 19 Apr 1644 · Dacre, Cumberland, England

Father Edward Lancaster

Mother Jane Elizabeth Dawson

Siblings Agnes Lancaster, Ann Lancaster, Anne Lancaster, Anthony Lancaster, Dorothy Lancaster, Edward Lancaster, Gowen Lancaster, Michael Lancaster, William Lancaster

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Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Lancaster

Jane Elizabeth Dawson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Clare Lancaster began in 1609 in Dacre, Cumberland, England. Clare Lancaster passed away in 1644 in Dacre, Cumberland, England.

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Life Timeline

1609

Birth of Clare Lancaster in Dacre, Cumberland, England

Birth

1644

Death of Clare Lancaster in Dacre, Cumberland, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Clare Lancaster

This ancestor line traces from Dacre, Cumberland, England (1564) to Dacre, Cumberland, England (1609) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Clare Lancaster (1609–1644) was born in Dacre, Cumberland, England and died in Dacre, Cumberland, England. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Clare 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.
: 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.