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Elizabeth Clarke 1642–1710

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Full name consistent across 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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10 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Clarke in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 10 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 Nov 1642 · Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 13 Aug 1710 · Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Lieutenant William Clarke Sr Tc 9Th Ggf
Mother Katherine Bunce Tc 9Th Ggm
Spouse George Bruce I
Children Elizabeth Of Woburn Bruce, Elizabeth Bruce, George Bruce Ii, John Bruce, Joseph A Bruce, Joseph B Bruce, Lydia Bruce, Marjory Bruce, Mary Bruce, Mary Richardson, Owen Joseph Edward Bruce, Roger Bruce, Samuel Bruce, William 1667 Bruce, William Bruce
Siblings Hannah Clarke, John Clarke, Joseph Clarke, Lydia Clarke, Mary Clark Tc 8Th Ggm, Thomas Clarke, William Clark

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Biography

In 1642, Elizabeth Clarke entered the world in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, born to lieutenant william clarke sr tc 9th ggf and katherine bunce tc 9th ggm. Elizabeth Clarke married george bruce i, and had children including elizabeth of woburn bruce, elizabeth bruce, george bruce ii, john bruce, joseph a bruce, joseph b bruce, lydia bruce, marjory bruce, mary bruce, mary richardson, owen joseph edward bruce, roger bruce, samuel bruce, william 1667 bruce, william bruce. Elizabeth Clarke passed away in 1710 in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

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    Record Millennium File

  4. 4
    Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

  5. 5
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  7. 7
    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

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    Church Records Bristol, England, Select Church of England Parish Registers

  10. 10
    Record Fife, Scotland, Cupar Library Newspaper Index Cards, 1833-1987

Life Timeline

1642
Birth of Elizabeth Clarke in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1710
Death of Elizabeth Clarke in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Clarke

This ancestor line traces from Wampanog Village, Massachusetts, United States (1525) to Watertown, MA (1642) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Clarke (1642–1710) was born in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 10 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, 10 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth 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 5 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.

Elizabeth Clarke's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Clarke PTP
1642–1710
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Elizabeth Clarke's Descendants

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Elizabeth Clarke PTP 1642–1710
  1. 1. John Bruce PTP 1670–1742
  2. 2. Lydia Bruce PTP 1687–1743