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James Clark 1641–1712

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Full name consistent across 11 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 11 trees
Death year and location consistent across 11 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)
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11 researchers on YourRoots have James Clark in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 11 independent trees

Born 13 Oct 1641 · New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Died 29 Feb 1712 · Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Father James Clark (1537–1614)
Mother Sarah Harvey
Siblings Abigail Clark, Ebenezer Clark, John Clark, Martha Clark, Mary Clark Clarke Clerke, Mercy Clark, Samuel Clark, Sarah Clark, Susan Clark

Researchers connected through James Clark 1641–1712

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

James Clark was born in 1641 in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States, the child of james clark and sarah harvey. James Clark passed away in 1712 in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record History and Genealogy of the Families of Old Fairfield, Vol. I

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  3. 3
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  5. 5
    Record North America, Family Histories

  6. 6
    Probate/Wills Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

  7. 7
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  8. 8
    Record Findagrave

Life Timeline

1641
Birth of James Clark in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1712
Death of James Clark in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Clark (1641–1712) was born in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States and died in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. 11 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, 11 researchers on YourRoots have James 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 1 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.

James Clark's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Clark PTP
1641–1712
New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Parents
James Clark PTP
1537–1614
Kent and St Botol, London, Middlesex, ENG
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James Clark's Descendants

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JC
James Clark PTP 1641–1712