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Dorothy Clerke 1582–1630

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 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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B Reliability
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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

8 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy Clerke in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 8 independent trees

Born 2 Sep 1582 · Wrotham, Kent, England
Died 13 May 1630 · Sheffield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Father Sir William Edward Clark
Mother Anna Cartwright
Siblings Anna Clarke, Catherine Clarke, Catherine Clerke, Elizabeth Clarke, Elizabeth Clerke, Frances Clarke, George Clearke Clark, James Clarke, Jane Clarke, John Cartwright Clarke, John Jonathan Clarke, Katherine Clark, Mary Clarke, Sir John Jonathan Clark, William Thomas Clark

Researchers connected through Dorothy Clerke 1582–1630

and 6 more tree owners connected with Dorothy Clerke 1582–1630

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Dorothy Clerke began in 1582 in Wrotham, Kent, England. Dorothy Clerke passed away in 1630 in Sheffield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1582
Birth of Dorothy Clerke in Wrotham, Kent, England
Birth
1630
Death of Dorothy Clerke in Sheffield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Dorothy Clerke

This ancestor line traces from Etchingham, Sussex, England (1407) to Wrotham, Kent, England (1582) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dorothy Clerke (1582–1630) was born in Wrotham, Kent, England and died in Sheffield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States. 8 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, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy 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 7 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.

Dorothy Clerke's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Dorothy Clerke PTP
1582–1630
Wrotham, Kent, England
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Dorothy Clerke's Descendants

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Dorothy Clerke PTP 1582–1630