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Sir Humphrey I Clarke of Westhalks 1501–1579

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3 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Westhalks 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 01 OCT 1501 · Kingsnorth, Kent, England
Died 14 Jan 1579 · Kingsnorth, Ashford Borough, Kent, England
Father John William Clarke Sir
Mother Rebecca Of Aldington Godfrey
Spouse Margaret Margery Clarke Of Westhalks
Children Abigail Caddie West, Anna Clarke Dame, Anne West, Anthony Mayne, Anthony Mayny, Anthony West, Edward Coke, Henry Mayne, Humphrey Clarke Ii, Jane Clarke, Joanna Clarke Roe, Jone Clark, Lady Elizabeth Ann Eliza Egglestone Egglefield Hopson Kenton Clarke Hawes, Lady Elizabeth Ann Eliza Egglestone Egglefield Hopson Kenton Clarke Hawes Ii, Lady Esme Barton, Lettice Letyce Clarke Clark, Lettice Clarke, Margaret , Margaret West, Margaretta Margaret West Aka Margaret Maney, Marilyn West, P12Thggf Edward Bacheler Clarke 1550 1575, Robert Cooke Or Carewe, Simon West, Sir James Thomas Clarke Esquire, Sir John Marion West, Sir Johnathan West 5Th Lord, Thomas West, Walter Clarke, Walterus Clarke, William Carewe Cooke, William Cooke, William West
Siblings Augustine Clarke Clerke, George Clarke, George Thomas Clarke, Henry Clark, Henry Clerke, James Clark, James Clarke, John Clarke, John Sir Colyton Devon Clarke, Joseph John Clark, Lady Margaret Helena Clarke, Margaret Clarke, Nicholas Clarke, Sarah Clarke, Sir George Thomas Clark, Sir Thomas Lyncolne Clarke, Thomas Clark, Thomas Clarke, Walter Clerke, Walton Clark
Records
British Chancery Records, 1386-1558 England, Select Deaths and Burials, … London, England, Church of England … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index England, Select Births and Christenings Norfolk, England, Church of England … Warwickshire, England, Church of England … England & Wales, Prerogative Court … Westminster, London, England, Church of … Kent, England, Church of England … Ancestry Family Tree UK and Ireland, Find a …
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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Sir Humphrey I Clarke of Westhalks began in 1501 in Kingsnorth, Kent, England. Sir Humphrey I Clarke of Westhalks married margaret margery clarke of westhalks, margarett, and had children including abigail caddie west, anna clarke dame, anne west, anthony mayne, anthony mayny, anthony west, edward coke, henry mayne, humphrey clarke ii, jane clarke, joanna clarke roe, jone clark, lady elizabeth ann eliza egglestone egglefield hopson kenton clarke hawes, lady elizabeth ann eliza egglestone egglefield hopson kenton clarke hawes ii, lady esme barton, lettice letyce clarke clark, lettice clarke, margaret, margaret west, margaretta margaret west aka margaret maney, marilyn west, p12thggf edward bacheler clarke 1550 1575, robert cooke or carewe, simon west, sir james thomas clarke esquire, sir john marion west, sir johnathan west 5th lord, thomas west, walter clarke, walterus clarke, william carewe cooke, william cooke, william west. Sir Humphrey I Clarke of Westhalks passed away in 1579 in Kingsnorth, Ashford Borough, Kent, England.

Sources

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    Record British Chancery Records, 1386-1558

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    Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

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    Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

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    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

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

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

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    Probate/Wills England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills

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    Marriage Records Westminster, London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

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

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

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    Record UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

Life Timeline

1501
Birth of Sir Humphrey I Clarke of Westhalks in Kingsnorth, Kent, England
Birth
1522
Sir Humphrey I Clarke of Westhalks was married in Kent, England
Marriage
1529
Sir Humphrey I Clarke of Westhalks was married in Kingsnorth, Kent, England
Marriage
1562
Sir Humphrey I Clarke of Westhalks was married in Essex, England
Marriage
1579
Death of Sir Humphrey I Clarke of Westhalks in Kingsnorth, Ashford Borough, Kent, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Westhalks

This ancestor line traces from Aldington, Kent, England (1470) to Kingsnorth, Kent, England (1501) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Westhalks (1501–1579) was born in Kingsnorth, Kent, England and died in Kingsnorth, Ashford Borough, Kent, England. 3 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Related Records

John William Clarke Sir
Father
Rebecca Of Aldington Godfrey
Mother

Sir Westhalks's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Sir Humphrey I Clarke of Westhalks PTP
1501–1579
Kingsnorth, Kent, England
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Sir Westhalks's Descendants

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Sir Humphrey I Clarke of Westhalks PTP 1501–1579