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John Clark 1655–1735

Public Tree Person

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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B Reliability
B
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 John Clark in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 6 independent trees

Born 17 Nov 1655 · Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Died 17 Feb 1735 · Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Father Jonathan Christopher Clark
Mother Rebecca Porter (1630–1682)
Siblings James Clark, John Clark, Joseph Clark, Rebecca Clark, Samuel Clark, Samuel Clarke, Sarah Clark

Researchers connected through John Clark 1655–1735

and 5 more tree owners connected with John Clark 1655–1735

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Clark began in 1655 in Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States. John Clark passed away in 1735 in Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1655
Birth of John Clark in Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1735
Death of John Clark in Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Clark

This ancestor line traces from Shalford, Essex, England (1475) to Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA (1655) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

John Clark (1655–1735) was born in Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States and died in Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States. 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 John 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.
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.

John Clark's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Clark PTP
1655–1735
Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Unknown
Rebecca Porter PTP
1630–1682
Felstead, Essex, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Clark's Descendants

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JC
John Clark PTP 1655–1735