Sir Esquire James, Clerk of Wrotham Kent 1485–1554
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Kent in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through Sir Kent 1485–1554
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1485, Sir Esquire James, Clerk of Wrotham Kent entered the world in Wrotham, Kent, England. Sir Esquire James, Clerk of Wrotham Kent married baroness elizabeth de ferrers, marie a rasmussen, and had children including agnes anne speed clarke stone, henry clarke, james clarke, joane clarke, john clarke, lady margaret helena clarke, nicholas clarke, robert clarke, sir george thomas clark, sir george thomas henry clarke, sir john richard gordon clarke, sir raynold john clarke of colyton, walton clarke, william edward clarke. Sir Esquire James, Clerk of Wrotham Kent passed away in 1554 in Wrotham, Kent, England.
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1Marriage Records Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials
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2Record Ancestry Family Tree
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3Record Cheshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Kent
Frequently Asked Questions
- Sir Kent (1485–1554) was born in Wrotham, Kent, England and died in Wrotham, Kent, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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Related Records
Sir Kent's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record