Who was Frances CLARKE?

Frances CLARKE (1566–1604) was born in Leeds, Yorkshire, England and died in Cheshire, England. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Frances CLARKE 1566–1604

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 23 May 1566 · Leeds, Yorkshire, England

Died 31 Oct 1604 · Cheshire, England

Father Christopher Clarke

Mother Mary Clarke

Siblings Carew Clarke, Carew Clarke, Christopher Clarke, Edward Clarke, Elizabeth Clarke, Ellen J Clark, Frances Clarke, George Clarke Bristowe Ii, Joane Clarke Peake, Joane Jane Joan Clarke, John Clarke, John Thomas Clarke Mayflower Ship S Pilot And Master S Mate, Joseph Clarke, Joseph Clarke Clark Frances I, Katheryn Clarke, Magdalen Clarke, Margaret Clarke, Margaret Clarke Smith, Mary Elizabeth Clarke, Matthew Clarke, Mayflower John Clarke Ship S Pilot And Master S Mate, Pasor Clarke, Rebecca Clark Clarke Peake, Rev Sabbath Clark Overton I, Rowland Clarke, Rowland Clarke, Susan Clarke, Thomas Francis Clarke, William Clarke

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Immediate Family

Parents

Christopher Clarke

Mary Clarke

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1566, Frances CLARKE entered the world in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, born to christopher clarke and mary clarke. Frances CLARKE passed away in 1604 in Cheshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1566

Birth of Frances CLARKE in Leeds, Yorkshire, England

Birth

1604

Death of Frances CLARKE in Cheshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Frances CLARKE

This ancestor line traces from Finningham, Mid Suffolk District, Suffolk, England (1541) to Leeds, Yorkshire, England (1566) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Frances CLARKE (1566–1604) was born in Leeds, Yorkshire, England and died in Cheshire, England. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Frances 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.
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