James Clarke 1485–1554
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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
Researchers connected through James Clarke 1485–1554
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Immediate Family
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
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1Record Burke’s Family Records (Indexed)
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2Record English Origins of New England Families, Vol. I
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3Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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4Record Millennium File
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5Immigration The Royal Descents of 600 Immigrants
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6Record Fifty New England Colonists and Five Virginia Families
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7Record Ancestry of Jeremy Clarke of Rhode Island and Dungan genealogy
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8Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Clarke
This ancestor line traces from Saint Germans, Cornwall, England (1328) to Wrotham, Kent, England (1485) across 5 generations.
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.
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James Clarke's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record