Who was Rowland Clarke?

Rowland Clarke (1570–1638) was born in Suffolk, England and died in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Rowland Clarke 1570–1638

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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 4 independent trees

Born 1 Nov 1570 · Suffolk, England

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

Father John Clarke

Mother Katherine Cooke

Siblings Agnes Clerke, Ann Clarke Clerke, Carew Clarke, Catherine Clark, Christopher Clarke, Dorothy Clerke, Elizabeth Clarke, Frances Clark, George Clarke, George Clerke, James Clerke, Joan Clarke, Joane Clarke, John Clarke, John Clerke, Joseph Clarke Clark Frances I, Katherine Clerke, Margaret Clarke, Margaret Clarke Smith, Mary Clarke, Pasor Clarke, Phillip Clark, Rebecca Clark Clarke Peake, Sabbath Clark, Thomas Francis Clark

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Clarke

Katherine Cooke

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Rowland Clarke began in 1570 in Suffolk, England. Rowland Clarke passed away in 1638 in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1570

Birth of Rowland Clarke in Suffolk, England

Birth

1638

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

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Rowland Clarke

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Rowland Clarke (1570–1638) was born in Suffolk, England and died in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 4 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, 4 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.
: 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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