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Sir James William Clarke (Sir Esquire of Wrotham Kent) 1485–1553

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

5 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Kent) in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 9 Dec 1485 · Hadleigh, Suffolk, England
Died 20 Sep 1553 · St Lawrence Pountney, London, Milddlesex, England
Spouse Brns Elizabeth De Ferrers
Children Agnes Anne Speed Clarke Stone

Researchers connected through Sir Kent) 1485–1553

and 4 more tree owners connected with Sir Kent) 1485–1553

Immediate Family

Biography

In 1485, Sir James William Clarke (Sir Esquire of Wrotham Kent) entered the world in Hadleigh, Suffolk, England. Sir James William Clarke (Sir Esquire of Wrotham Kent) married brns elizabeth de ferrers, and had children including agnes anne speed clarke stone. Sir James William Clarke (Sir Esquire of Wrotham Kent) passed away in 1553 in St Lawrence Pountney, London, Milddlesex, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  3. 3
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  4. 4
    Record U.S., Family History Books

Life Timeline

1485
Birth of Sir James William Clarke (Sir Esquire of Wrotham Kent) in Hadleigh, Suffolk, England
Birth
1553
Death of Sir James William Clarke (Sir Esquire of Wrotham Kent) in St Lawrence Pountney, London, Milddlesex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Kent)

This ancestor line traces from Wrotham, Tonbridge and Malling Borough, Kent, England (1448) to Hadleigh, Suffolk, England (1485) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Kent) (1485–1553) was born in Hadleigh, Suffolk, England and died in St Lawrence Pountney, London, Milddlesex, England. 5 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, 5 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 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.
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.

Related Records

Sir Kent)'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sir James William Clarke (Sir Esquire of Wrotham Kent) PTP
1485–1553
Hadleigh, Suffolk, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sir Kent)'s Descendants