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Sir Esquire James, Clerk of Wrotham Kent 1485–1554

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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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

Born 9 Dec 1485 · Wrotham, Kent, England
Died 20 Sep 1554 · Wrotham, Kent, England
Spouse Baroness Elizabeth De Ferrers
Children 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

Researchers connected through Sir Kent 1485–1554

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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.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials

  2. 2
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  3. 3
    Record Cheshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

Life Timeline

1485
Birth of Sir Esquire James, Clerk of Wrotham Kent in Wrotham, Kent, England
Birth
1554
Death of Sir Esquire James, Clerk of Wrotham Kent in Wrotham, Kent, England
Death

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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.
Right now, 2 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records

Sir Kent's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Sir Esquire James, Clerk of Wrotham Kent PTP
1485–1554
Wrotham, Kent, England
Parents
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Sir Kent's Descendants

  1. 1. James Clarke PTP 1510–1554