Who was James Clerke?

James Clerke (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.

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Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 6 generations of this lineage.

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James Clerke 1485–1554

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Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 09 Dec 1485 · Wrotham, Kent, England

Died 20 Sep 1554 · Wrotham, Kent, England

Father Sir John Iii Baron Of Forde Clerke

Mother Lucia Lucy Moyle

Siblings Alice Clarke, Isodia Clarke, James Clark, James Clarke, John Clark, John Clarke, Richard Clarke, Walter Clarke, William Clarke

Records

Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir John Iii Baron Of Forde Clerke

Lucia Lucy Moyle

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of James Clerke began in 1485 in Wrotham, Kent, England. James Clerke passed away in 1554 in Wrotham, Kent, England.

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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

Life Timeline

1485

Birth of James Clerke in Wrotham, Kent, England

Birth

1554

Death of James Clerke in Wrotham, Kent, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Clerke

This ancestor line traces from Wrotham, Kent, England (1350) to Wrotham, Kent, England (1485) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Clerke (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 6 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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