Who was Rowland Clark?

Rowland Clark (1570–1638) was born in Westhorpe, Suffolk, England and died in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Rowland Clark 1570–1638

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Nov 1570 · Westhorpe, Suffolk, England

Died 2 Feb 1638 · Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Father John Clarke

Mother Katherine Cooke Clark E

Siblings Agnes Clarke, Alice Clarke, Carew Clarke, Christopher Clarke, Edward Clarke, Elizabeth Clarke, Joan Clarke, John Clarke, Joseph Clark, Margaret Clarke, Mary Clark, Mary Clarke, Matthew Clarke, Pasor Clarke, Rebecca Clark, Sir William Clarke, Thomas Clarke, Ursula Clark

Records

Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Clarke

Katherine Cooke Clark E

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1570, Rowland Clark entered the world in Westhorpe, Suffolk, England, born to john clarke and katherine cooke clark e. Rowland Clark passed away in 1638 in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

Life Timeline

1567

Birth of Rowland Clark in Banham, Norfolk, England

Birth

1570

Birth of Rowland Clark in Bedfordshire, England

Birth

1570

Birth of Rowland Clark in Westhorpe, Suffolk, England

Birth

1638

Death of Rowland Clark in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Death

1638

Death of Rowland Clark in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rowland Clark

This ancestor line traces from Westhorpe, Suffolk, England (1541) to Westhorpe, Suffolk, England (1570) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Rowland Clark (1570–1638) was born in Westhorpe, Suffolk, England and died in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Rowland 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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