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Sir William Richard CLARKE sea pilot of Mayflower I 1553–1624

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Sir I in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 5 Feb 1553 · Stevenage, Great Berhampstead, Hertfordshire, England
Died 7 Dec 1624 · St Botolph Aldgate, London, England
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Biography

In 1553, Sir William Richard CLARKE sea pilot of Mayflower I entered the world in Stevenage, Great Berhampstead, Hertfordshire, England, born to sir knight thomas clarke 13th ii and ann alinne. Sir William Richard CLARKE sea pilot of Mayflower I married joane hull, lady margareta walker, and had children including john thomas clarke ship s pilot and master s mate. Sir William Richard CLARKE sea pilot of Mayflower I passed away in 1624 in St Botolph Aldgate, London, England.

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    Marriage Records England & Wales Marriages, 1538-1988

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    Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

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    Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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    Probate/Wills UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975

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    Church Records Yorkshire, England: Church of England Parish Records

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    Marriage Records Norfolk, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials

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    Marriage Records Norfolk, England, Transcripts of Church of England Baptism, Marriage and Burial Registers

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    Marriage Records Northamptonshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

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    Marriage Records Surrey, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

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    Record London, England, Freedom of the City Admission Papers

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    Church Records England, Select Norfolk Church of England Parish Registers

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    Marriage Records Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns

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    Record One hundred and sixty allied families

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    Record York, Yorkshire, England, St. Michael le Belfrey Parish Register, 1565-1653

Life Timeline

1553
Birth of Sir William Richard CLARKE sea pilot of Mayflower I in Stevenage, Great Berhampstead, Hertfordshire, England
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Sir William Richard CLARKE sea pilot of Mayflower I was married in Essex, England
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Sir William Richard CLARKE sea pilot of Mayflower I was married in Fowlmere,Cambridge,England
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1624
Death of Sir William Richard CLARKE sea pilot of Mayflower I in St Botolph Aldgate, London, England
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir I

This ancestor line traces from of Redenhall, Norfolk, England (1488) to Stevenage, Great Berhampstead, Hertfordshire, England (1553) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir I (1553–1624) was born in Stevenage, Great Berhampstead, Hertfordshire, England and died in St Botolph Aldgate, London, England. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Sir 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.
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.

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Sir I's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Sir William Richard CLARKE sea pilot of Mayflower I PTP
1553–1624
Stevenage, Great Berhampstead, Hertfordshire, England
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Sir I's Descendants