Mary Clarke (1570–1599) was born in Wrotham, Kent, England and died in Writhlington, Somerset, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Clarke 1570–1599

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 13 May 1570 · Wrotham, Kent, England

Died 20 Feb 1599 · Writhlington, Somerset, England

Father William Clarke

Mother Mary Weston

Spouse Alexander Thomas Bayley

Children Richard Howard Bayly, William Bayley

Records

England, Select Deaths and Burials, … England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973 Geneanet Community Trees Index London, England, Church of England … Essex, England, Church of England …

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Clarke

Mary Weston

Spouse(s)

Alexander Thomas Bayley

Children

Richard Howard Bayly

William Bayley

Biography

In 1570, Mary Clarke entered the world in Wrotham, Kent, England, born to william clarke and mary weston. Mary Clarke married alexander thomas bayley, and had children including richard howard bayly, william bayley. Mary Clarke passed away in 1599 in Writhlington, Somerset, England.

Sources

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Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
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Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
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Marriage Records Essex, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

Life Timeline

1570

Birth of Mary Clarke in Wrotham, Kent, England

Birth

1592

Mary Clarke was married

Marriage

1599

Burial of Mary Clarke in Writhlington, Somerset, England

Burial

1601

Death of Mary Clarke in Maidstone, Kent, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Clarke

This ancestor line traces from Standon, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom (1501) to Wrotham, Kent, England (1570) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Clarke (1570–1599) was born in Wrotham, Kent, England and died in Writhlington, Somerset, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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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