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Dorcas Morse 1645–1725

Public Tree Person

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 15 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 15 trees
Death year and location consistent across 15 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
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15 researchers on YourRoots have Dorcas Morse in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 15 independent trees

Born 24 Aug 1645 · Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 14 Jul 1725 · Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father Joseph Morse (1613–1654)
Mother Hannah Phillips
Spouse Benjamin CLARK (1644–1724)
Children Benjamin Clark, Ebenezer Clark, Edward Clark, Hannah Clark, Jonathan Clark, Rebecca Clark, Seth Clark, Tabitha Clark, Theophilus Clark, Timothy Clark
Siblings Elizabeth Morse, Ephraim Morse, Hannah Morse, Jeremiah Morse, Joseph Morse, Mary Morse, Samuel Morse, Sarah Lawrence, Sarah Morse

Researchers connected through Dorcas Morse 1645–1725

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Biography

The story of Dorcas Morse began in 1645 in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. Dorcas Morse married benjamin clark, and had children including benjamin clark, ebenezer clark, edward clark, hannah clark, jonathan clark, rebecca clark, seth clark, tabitha clark, theophilus clark, timothy clark. Dorcas Morse passed away in 1725 in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

  3. 3
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  4. 4
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  5. 5
    Record Millennium File

  6. 6
    Church Records Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013

  7. 7
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  8. 8
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  9. 9
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  10. 10
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  11. 11
    Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages

  12. 12
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections

  13. 13
    Burial Records Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index

  14. 14
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  15. 15
    Record Pedigree Resource File - LDS

Life Timeline

1645
Birth of Dorcas Morse in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1725
Death of Dorcas Morse in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Dorcas Morse

This ancestor line traces from Redgrave, Mid Suffolk District, Suffolk, England (1479) to Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States (1645) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dorcas Morse (1645–1725) was born in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 15 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, 15 researchers on YourRoots have Dorcas 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 6 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.

Dorcas Morse's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Dorcas Morse PTP
1645–1725
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Joseph Morse PTP
1613–1654
Redgrave, Suffolk, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Dorcas Morse's Descendants

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Dorcas Morse PTP 1645–1725 m. Benjamin CLARK PTP 1644–1724
  1. 1. Benjamin Clark PTP 1668–1688
  2. 2. Theophilus Clark PTP 1670–1737
  3. 3. Ebenezer Clark PTP 1682–1683
  4. 4. Rebecca Clark PTP 1684–1687
  5. 5. Seth Clark PTP 1687–1756