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James Clarke 1485–1554

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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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

6 researchers on YourRoots have James 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 9 Dec 1485 · Wrotham, Kent, England
Died 20 Sep 1554 · Wrotham, Kent, England
Father John Forde Clarke Iii
Mother Lucia Moyle (1450–1494)
Spouse Elizabeth Ferrers Tulley
Siblings Lettie Clark, Lettie Clarke, Richard Clark, Richard Clarke, Walter Clarke, William Clark, William Clarke, William Moyle Clarke

Researchers connected through James Clarke 1485–1554

and 5 more tree owners connected with James Clarke 1485–1554

Biography

In 1485, James Clarke entered the world in Wrotham, Kent, England, born to john forde clarke iii and lucia moyle. James Clarke married elizabeth ferrers tulley, elizabeth ashby, elizabeth ferrers, elizabeth ferres, joane agborowe, lady agnes baker. James Clarke passed away in 1554 in Wrotham, Kent, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Burke’s Family Records (Indexed)

  2. 2
    Record English Origins of New England Families, Vol. I

  3. 3
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  4. 4
    Record Millennium File

  5. 5
    Immigration The Royal Descents of 600 Immigrants

  6. 6
    Record Fifty New England Colonists and Five Virginia Families

  7. 7
    Record Ancestry of Jeremy Clarke of Rhode Island and Dungan genealogy

  8. 8
    Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch

Life Timeline

1485
Birth of James Clarke in Wrotham, Kent, England
Birth
1554
Death of James Clarke in Wrotham, Kent, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Clarke

This ancestor line traces from Saint Germans, Cornwall, England (1328) to Wrotham, Kent, England (1485) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Clarke (1485–1554) was born in Wrotham, Kent, England and died in Wrotham, Kent, England. 6 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, 6 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 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.

James Clarke's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Clarke PTP
1485–1554
Wrotham, Kent, England
Parents
Unknown
Lucia Moyle PTP
1450–1494
Canterbury, Kent, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James Clarke's Descendants

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James Clarke PTP 1485–1554