Who was Joseph Clark?

Joseph Clark (1560–1602) was born in Hingham, Norfolk, , England and died in Hingham, Norfolk, , England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Clark 1560–1602

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 Mar 1560 · Hingham, Norfolk, , England

Died 11 Apr 1602 · Hingham, Norfolk, , England

Father Sir Knight Thomas Clarke

Mother Elizabeth Hobson Clarke

Siblings Elizabeth Clarke, Frances Clark, Jacob Clark, John Clark, John Clarke, John Hawes, John Joseph Clarke, Lady Elizabeth Clark, Margery Clark, Mary Rysse Clark, Mary Gilman, Mary Margaret Rose Clark, Robert Clark, Stephen Clark, Thomas Clarke, Valentine Clarke, William Clarke

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Knight Thomas Clarke

Elizabeth Hobson Clarke

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1560, Joseph Clark entered the world in Hingham, Norfolk, England, born to sir knight thomas clarke and elizabeth hobson clarke. Joseph Clark passed away in 1602 in Hingham, Norfolk, England.

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1560

Birth of Joseph Clark in Hingham, Norfolk, England

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1602

Death of Joseph Clark in Hingham, Norfolk, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Clark

This ancestor line traces from Hingham, Norfolk, England (1501) to Hingham, Norfolk, , England (1560) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Clark (1560–1602) was born in Hingham, Norfolk, , England and died in Hingham, Norfolk, , England. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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 3 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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