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Dorcas MORSE 1645–1725

Public Tree Person

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Dorcas MORSE 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 2 independent trees

Born 24 Aug 1645 · Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Died 14 Jul 1725 · Intentions, Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Father Joseph Morse (1615–1654)
Spouse BENJAMIN CLARK (1643–1724)
Children Theophilus Clark

Researchers connected through Dorcas MORSE 1645–1725

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Immediate Family

Biography

Dorcas MORSE was born in 1645 in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA, the child of joseph morse. Dorcas MORSE married benjamin clark, and had children including theophilus clark. Dorcas MORSE passed away in 1725 in Intentions, Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1645
Birth of Dorcas MORSE in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1725
Death of Dorcas MORSE in Intentions, Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Dorcas MORSE

This ancestor line traces from Redgrave, Suffolk, England (1615) to Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1645) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dorcas MORSE (1645–1725) was born in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Intentions, Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. 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 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 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.

Dorcas MORSE's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Dorcas MORSE PTP
1645–1725
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Joseph Morse PTP
1615–1654
Redgrave, Suffolk, , England
Unknown
Grandparents
Samuel Morse PTP
1576–1654
Boxted, Essex, England
Elizabeth Jasper PTP
1579–1655
Redgrave, Suffolk, , England
Unknown
Unknown

Dorcas MORSE's Descendants

1.
DM
Dorcas MORSE PTP 1645–1725 m. BENJAMIN CLARK PTP 1643–1724
  1. 1. Theophilus Clark PTP 1670–1737