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George Clarke 1755–1831

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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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
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have George Clarke in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 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 7 Apr 1755 · Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Died 22 Sep 1831 · Newport, Newport, RI
Father Elisha Clarke
Mother Martha Potter
Siblings Anne Anna Clarke, Elisha Clarke, Hannah Clarke, John Clarke, Joshua Clarke, Luke Clarke, Martha Clarke, Mary Clarke, Thomas Clarke
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Immediate Family

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Children
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Biography

George Clarke was born in 1755 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States, the child of elisha clarke and martha potter. George Clarke passed away in 1831 in Newport, Newport, RI.

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Life Timeline

1755
Birth of George Clarke in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Birth
1831
Death of George Clarke in Newport, Newport, RI
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Clarke

This ancestor line traces from Kingstone, Kent, , England (1370) to Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States (1755) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

George Clarke (1755–1831) was born in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States and died in Newport, Newport, RI. 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 George 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 12 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.

Related Records

Elisha Clarke
Father
Martha Potter
Mother

George Clarke's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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George Clarke PTP
1755–1831
Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
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George Clarke's Descendants

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George Clarke PTP 1755–1831